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On a state visit to Malaysia, Chinese President Xi Jinping signed 31 cooperation agreements with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim spanning artificial intelligence, infrastructure, trade, agriculture, media and other subjects, The Edge Malaysia reported on April 16. 

China, Malaysia: Xi, Anwar Sign 31 Agreements

Colombia

The Colombian government plans to collect 2026 corporate income tax charges in advance, El Pais reported on April 16.

Colombia: Companies To Face Tax Risks as Government Resorts to Unorthodox Economic Measures

China appointed its envoy to the World Trade Organization, Li Chenggang, as its point person for trade negotiations with the White House, and China wants U.S. President Donald Trump to appoint a U.S. counterpart negotiator, Bloomberg reported on April 16. 

China, U.S.: China Appoints Negotiator, Asks U.S. To Do Same, But Both Obstinate on Trade Talks

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India is conducting its largest-ever naval exercise off the east coast of Africa, known as the Africa-India Key Maritime Engagement, or AIKEYME, with 10 other African countries on April 13-18, Radio France Internationale reported on April 16.

East Africa: India Holds Its Largest Naval Exercise With East African Countries

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on April 15 ordering the Commerce Department to open a Section 232 national security probe into imports of critical raw minerals and their derivative products. 

U.S.: Investigation Into Critical Raw Mineral Imports Paves the Way for More Tariffs

Chinese authorities have ordered Chinese airlines to pause the delivery of jets ordered from U.S. aircraft maker Boeing, and they have likewise requested that Chinese carriers stop purchases of U.S. aircraft equipment and parts, according to sources cited in an April 15 Bloomberg report.

China, U.S.: Beijing Targets U.S. Aircraft Industry as Tariffs Plateau

France

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou called for a break from France's long-standing overspending during a press conference but ruled out further tax hikes, adding that the government will outline key fiscal priorities for the 2026 budget before July 14 to accelerate the budget planning timeline, the Financial Times reported on April 15.

France: Bayrou Says More Cuts Needed To Meet Fiscal Deficit Targets, Rules Out Tax Hikes

United Kingdom

U.S. Vice President JD Vance expressed optimism about a potential trade deal between the United States and the United Kingdom aimed at removing broad tariffs recently imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, The Guardian reported on April 15. 

U.K., U.S.: Vance Says U.S.-U.K. Trade Deal Is in Sight

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Kuwait

Kuwaiti traders follow the stock market activity at the Boursa Kuwait stock exchange building in Kuwait City on April 7, 2025. 

Energy

The law will enable external borrowing to finance the country's deficits and Vision 2035 investments, but Kuwait's growing reliance on debt markets to increase capital expenditure could eventually prove problematic. 

After Eight Years of Gridlock, Kuwait Finally Passes a New Debt Law

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A general view shows Sri Lanka's Colombo port on April 9, 2025.

Global Trade

Textile exports from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Pakistan will suffer under new U.S. tariffs, worsening economic hardships and risking political instability.

South Asia's Textile Industry Reels From U.S. Tariffs

Argentina

Aerial view of 9 de Julio Avenue in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is seen on April 10, 2025, during a 24-hour strike called by workers' unions against the economic policies of President Javier Milei. 

The $20 billion bailout package will reduce financial risks amid Argentina's ongoing macroeconomic adjustment, but the threat of policy slippage will increase ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

What To Make of Argentina's Latest IMF Deal

Australia

Australian Labor Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (L) debates Liberal opposition leader Peter Dutton on April 8, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. 

While another Labor government would portend domestic and foreign policy continuity, a victory by the Liberal-National coalition would signal a shift toward fiscal austerity, loosened energy regulations, expanded defense spending and stricter immigration regulations.

Australia's Election: Potential Outcomes and Their Implications

Global Elections

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Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the closing session of the National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing, China, on March 11, 2025. 

A look at what the coming week will bring -- and a list of recommended RANE articles from the week that was.

The Weekly Rundown: Xi Tours Southeast Asia, Iran-U.S. Nuclear Talks Begin

U.S.-Iran Relations

Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen holds a press conference in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Jan. 28, 2025.

Rising tensions between the ruling ANC and its key coalition partner over the 2025 budget are raising the risk of a coalition breakdown, which would threaten policy paralysis and a marked depreciation of the rand.

What the Democratic Alliance's Exit From Government Would Mean for South Africa

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NATO military forces during static display after the Steadfast Dart 2025 military exercises at the Smardan Training Area in Smardan, Romania, on Feb. 19, 2025. 

Europe is increasingly focused on achieving greater strategic autonomy in defense, but internal divisions and material constraints will plague this quest, even as the United States' role on the Continent continues to shrink, meaning NATO will likely remain the cornerstone of Europe’s security architecture. 

The Future of Transatlantic Security Cooperation, Part 2: The View From Europe

Pedestrians walk past a broadcast screen of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in Mumbai on April 3, 2025, airing news of U.S. President Donald Trump unveiling sweeping new trade tariffs. 

If implemented, Trump's threatened 27% tariff would severely hurt certain Indian sectors (e.g., pharmaceuticals), though other sectors (e.g., textiles) could benefit if India's main competitors end up facing even higher tariffs.

For India, High U.S. Tariffs Offer a Mixed Bag

Taiwan

Taiwan's President Lai inspects troops taking part in the Rapid Response Exercise at the Songshan military airbase in Taipei on March 21, 2025.

Lai's policies to defend sovereignty and curb Chinese influence are prompting greater coercive pressure from Beijing.

In Taiwan, President Lai's Actions Toward China Will Speak Louder Than His Words

Brazil

General view of the plenary session of Brazil's lower house in Brasilia during an April 2, 2025, vote on the reciprocity law, which allows the Brazilian government to retaliate against countries or economic blocs that impose trade barriers on products from Brazil. 

Although U.S. tariffs will hinder Brazil's economy and reduce foreign direct investment, unique opportunities for Brazilian exporters may mitigate the impact of the looming global trade war.

U.S. Protectionism Portends Opportunities and Hurdles for Brazil

Vietnamese garment workers stitch apparel at a factory in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on April 3, 2025, after U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping new tariffs on trading partners.

If the 46% U.S. tariff on Vietnamese goods remains in place, it will quickly destabilize the country's export-reliant economy, creating substantial risks that could compel Hanoi to deepen its reliance on China.

Trump's Tariffs Pose a Structural Threat to Vietnam's Economy

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) moments after the Closing Bell and the start of U.S. President Donald Trump's news conference on tariffs on April 2, 2025.

Rather than sparking a manufacturing renaissance, Trump's tariff policy threatens to undermine U.S. economic competitiveness for years to come.

The Perils and Pitfalls of Trump's Trade Strategy

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China, Malaysia: Xi, Anwar Sign 31 Agreements

Colombia: Companies To Face Tax Risks as Government Resorts to Unorthodox Economic Measures

China, U.S.: China Appoints Negotiator, Asks U.S. To Do Same, But Both Obstinate on Trade Talks

East Africa: India Holds Its Largest Naval Exercise With East African Countries

U.S.: Investigation Into Critical Raw Mineral Imports Paves the Way for More Tariffs

China, U.S.: Beijing Targets U.S. Aircraft Industry as Tariffs Plateau

France: Bayrou Says More Cuts Needed To Meet Fiscal Deficit Targets, Rules Out Tax Hikes

U.K., U.S.: Vance Says U.S.-U.K. Trade Deal Is in Sight

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