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With control of Congress, here’s how Democrats could stop Trump’s war in Iran

With control of Congress, here’s how Democrats could stop Trump’s war in Iran

Democrats now are in a much stronger position to force Trump to end the Iran war. But playing their strongest card could backfire.

05.11.2026 10

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Markus Wagner

The US is issuing billions in tariff refunds. That won’t unwind the damage to the global trading system

Refunds on US$160 billion of tariffs are slowly flowing back to businesses. But they won’t restore lost customers or lost confidence in trading with...

23.07.2026 20

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Markus Wagner

As Trump’s threats over Greenland escalate, will Europe use its ‘trade bazooka’?

For the time being, European leaders are indicating a path of de-escalation – bordering on appeasement.

21.01.2026 40

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Markus Wagner