The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has released a statement slamming the Nigerian government's decision to impose a ban on 25 products.
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Vietnam property developer faces trial over $12.5 bn bond fraud
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Kenya, EU ink 'historic' trade deal
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Asian markets mostly down as Fed rate-cut rally fades
Asian markets fell Monday as traders took a step back following last week's rally, with Federal Reserve officials looking to temper expectations the US central bank will cut interest rates several times next year. A number of Fed officials lined up last week to douse expectations they will slash rates next year.
After Rwanda, another African country scraps visas for Nigerians, other visitors
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Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin headed back into space after accident
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