Global Spotlight
The Handshake Seen ‘Round the World. Despite the hype, the summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un resulted not in a dramatic reveal but in a political framework amenable to both sides for kick-starting lower-level talks.
Trump Takes on China. The gloves are off now that the United States has announced it will impose 25 percent tariffs on $34 billion worth of Chinese exports starting July 6.
A Hard Brexit More Likely. British Prime Minister Theresa May’s government remains deeply divided over the future of Brexit, and Parliament’s patience is wearing thin.
Argentina’s Economic Scapegoat. The head of Argentina’s central bank resigned June 14 after the value of the Argentinian peso plunged more than 6 percent in a single day.
Between a Rock and a Hard Place. Glencore is being squeezed on multiple fronts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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