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US oil sanctions will have limited effect on Venezuela
Washington reimposed sanctions with effect from midnight, curtailing Venezuela's ability to sell crude oil freely
VenezuelaUS speaker hopes to pass aid bills with Democrat help
The House speaker has put forward separate aid bills for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, hoping for a vote on April 20
United StatesShort-run election plans raise long-run budget risks
The IMF Fiscal Monitor highlights the importance of budget tightening worldwide, but also the difficulty of doing so
InternationalBiden's call for steel tariffs is campaign-related
Campaigning in Pennsylvania yesterday, President Joe Biden called for higher tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminium
United StatesAsia’s coal embrace will imperil climate targets
More than renewables, coal has met increasing Asian energy demand since 2000, with domestic production rising sharply
InternationalBeijing-Washington military ties will improve
A US Navy patrol aircraft has flown over the Taiwan Strait following China-US defence talks
ChinaWorld growth set for slow and steady path amid risks
The IMF expects modest GDP growth worldwide amid trade tensions, fiscal tightening and only limited monetary loosening
InternationalCanada's budget straddles spending and deficit targets
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland yesterday presented a federal budget that promises more spending, but not immediately
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