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Industrialization and sovereignty in the Global South Challenges and possibilities for industrial sovereignty in the Global South

The panel on day 3 of the conference focused on the unequal geopolitics of industrialization in Latin America, East Asia and the other countries of the Global South.

Revolution, worker-peasant alliance, and “Chinese-style modernization”: A Global South perspective Revolution, worker-peasant alliance, and “Chinese-style modernization”: A Global South perspective

China’s ascent serves as an exemplary case of the Global South’s emergence, breaking through the unequal global order.

Trump escalates tariff war with China China retaliates with 84% tariff as Trump’s trade war escalates to 125%

Donald Trump announced 50% additional tariffs on Chinese goods. In response, China announced an 84% tariff on all American goods, then on Wednesday, Trump escalated the tariffs to 125%.

Trump announces sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs against key allies

A 54% total tariff rate against Chinese imports will go into effect on April 9, with tariffs announced against over 100 trading partners

Germany and the EU embrace military Keynesianism

Germany’s outgoing parliament has passed sweeping constitutional changes to enable unlimited military spending.

Brazil-China relations strengthen as economic and diplomatic ties deepen

Different sectors in Shandong take the opportunity to expand their investments in the Brazilian economy.

Ammar Ali Jan: Will Pakistan remain a US proxy or become a regional partner in development and resistance?

Pakistan has for decades been a foot soldier for advancing the interests of US imperialism at the hindrance of its own development

Trump’s trade war escalates, Canada responds with retaliatory tariffs

Analysts lay out proposals “beyond Canadian counter-tariffs”, Trump grants one-month exemption on auto imports

US targets Iran through unilateral sanctions on Chinese firms

Both China and Iran have termed US sanctions illegal and a violation of its commitments under international law, demanding accountability of the US government.

Pakistan’s ruling class rents out the country to imperialists instead of building a future, says Ammar Ali Jan

Ammar Ali Jan argues that the Pakistani elite are indifferent to the majority of their citizens, who face poverty, ethnic and sectarian violence, and the effects of climate change.

Trump’s efforts to end the war in Ukraine could have an anti-China motive

Trump’s strategy is significantly different from his predecessor, Joe Biden, who seemingly did everything he could to prevent a peaceful negotiated end to the war

Modi reiterates support for Trump’s deportation plan, vows to take all undocumented citizens back

Despite Trump threatening higher tariffs, India and the US announced their wish to increase trade and defense coordination.