US merchandise trade deficit surges ahead of expected tariff increases
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U.S. trade deficit in goods balloons to record high as businesses race to avoid tariffs
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US traders snap up aluminium ahead of Trump tariffs
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Increasing defence budget will require tough trade-offs
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Buffett says Berkshire will continue to increase investment in Japan trading houses
Buffett said Berkshire will moderately increase its ownership in the five Japanese trading houses over time.CNBC - 6d
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