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Steelworkers call on federal government to hold the line and strengthen Canada’s economic defences as trade war escalates
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 1, 2025
TORONTO, Aug. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Steelworkers union (USW) National Director, Marty Warren, issued the following statement: “Trump’s tariffs on Canadian exports remain in place and now he’s imposed a 35% general tariff on non-CUSMA...
Xali Gold Provides Update on South American and Mexican Projects
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 29, 2025
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xali Gold Corp. (TSXV:XGC) ("Xali Gold” or the “Company”) is pleased to advise that, aside from the Sarape Project in Mexico, the Company has decided to shift its exploration focus to...
Venezuelan FM blames US for kidnapping thirty-three Venezuelan children
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil on Tuesday accused John McNamara, the Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Colombia, of being responsible for the "kidnapping" of 33 Venezuelan children. Gil stated on social media that McNamara...
Trump enforces 50 percent tariff on Brazil
MENAFN
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July 31, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that imposes a 50% tariff on all imports from Brazil starting August 1, claiming the South American country threatens America’s national security, foreign policy, and economy. The...
Trump inks order mandating fifty per cent tariff on all imports from Brazil
MENAFN
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July 31, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has officially signed an executive order mandating a 50% tariff on all imports from Brazil, set to begin on August 1. The decision was justified on grounds that Brazil poses a risk to “the national security,...
ICPO and SBMN deepen their collaboration to advance Clinical Theranostics Centers of Excellence in Brazil
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 31, 2025
ICPO accreditation following international theranostics guidelines and ICPO Academy for Theranostics will fuel the partnership right from start. July 31, 2025 – Wiesbaden, Germany, and Sao Paulo, Brazil. During the annual congress of the Society...
Trump Announces Heavy Tariff on Brazil
MENAFN
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July 31, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has enacted an executive directive introducing a 50% levy on every imported product from Brazil starting August 1. The move, he asserted, responds to Brazil being a menace to “the national security, foreign...
Trump Increases Tariffs on Brazilian Imports to 50 Percent
MENAFN
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July 31, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday sharply increasing tariffs on Brazilian imports, while allowing exceptions for select products. The White House announced that Trump is increasing tariffs to 50% in response to...
Brazilian President Urges U.S. to Drop 50 Percent Tariffs
MENAFN
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva called on the United States Monday to reconsider the planned 50 percent tariffs on Brazilian goods, which are scheduled to begin on August 1. He firmly opposed the notion of leveraging...
Legendary Artist Carlos Vives Surprises Colombian Youth with Unforgettable Visit
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 30, 2025
SANTA MARTA, Colombia, July 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SANTA MARTA, Colombia - Iconic Colombian singer and songwriter Carlos Vives made an surprise visit today to a group of young musicians in his hometown of Santa Marta. The youth, who...
Colombia Enforces Complete Ban on Coal Exports to Israel
MENAFN
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Colombian President Gustavo Petro has declared a complete prohibition on coal exports to Israel, vowing that "not a single ton of coal" will be shipped as Israeli military operations continue in Gaza, according to multiple media outlets....
Judge Convicts Ex-Colombian Leader
MENAFN
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe was declared guilty on Monday of judicial misconduct and influencing testimony, marking an unprecedented legal outcome as he becomes the first former president in Colombia’s history to receive a...
Mexican President reveals thousands of Mexicans got deported by US
MENAFN
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July 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Nearly 75,000 Mexican nationals have been sent back from the United States this year, reflecting the impact of stringent immigration enforcement under U.S. President Donald Trump, according to statements from Mexican President Claudia...
Canadian government needs to stand up for lumber workers, says United Steelworkers union
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 29, 2025
BURNABY, British Columbia, July 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United Steelworkers union (USW) District 3 and the USW Wood Council are calling on the federal government to take urgent action in response to the latest escalation in the softwood...
BNDES Approves BRL 1B Financing for Atlas Renewable Energy’s 11 Solar Plants in Brazil Powering Data Centers
EIN Presswire
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July 28, 2025
The Draco Solar Complex will have an installed capacity of 505 MWac (579 MWdc) and will generate approximately 2,100 direct jobs during construction. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Atlas Renewable Energy and...
Brazil Games Heads to Gamescom 2025 with 25+ Studios and Strong Business Agenda
EIN Presswire
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July 25, 2025
SAO PAULO, SAO PAULO, BRAZIL, July 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Brazil Games, the international export program created by Abragames (Brazilian Game Companies Association) in partnership with ApexBrasil (Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion...
Brazil is in "final phase" of partaking genocide lawsuit against Israel
MENAFN
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July 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Brazil has announced that it is in the final stages of officially joining South Africa’s case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which accuses Israel of committing acts of genocide against Palestinians. In a...
Brazil Backs Africa’s ICJ Genocide Lawsuit Against Israel
MENAFN
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July 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Brazil announced on Wednesday that it is approaching the final stage of formally joining South Africa’s lawsuit against Israeli military actions in Gaza at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). In an official statement, the Brazilian...
Brazil Lowers 2025 Inflation Estimate
MENAFN
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July 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Brazil’s financial sector has revised its inflation estimate for 2025 downward to 5.1 percent from the previous 5.17 percent, marking the eighth straight week of declining forecasts, the central bank announced Monday. The inflation...
Brazil’s highest court imposes strict restrictions on ex-leader
MENAFN
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Brazil's highest court has moved to impose firm legal restrictions on former President Jair Bolsonaro and his son Eduardo Bolsonaro in response to accusations involving interference with justice, intimidation, and actions perceived as...