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Wilbur Ross On How Trump’s Tariffs Impact CFOs And Key US Trade Partners: Part 2

In the second part of Global Finance’s conversation with former US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross—who served during President Trump’s...

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Wilbur Ross on Tariffs, Trump, and Navigating US Trade Policy: Part 1

Taking a break from promoting his new book, Risks and Returns, former US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross—who served during...

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Kuwait Doubles Down On Oil Infrastructure And Investment

In January 2024, Khaled Al-Sabah, CEO of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC), unveiled an ambitious $30 billion investment plan aimed at...

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Proposed Mortgage Law Would Be A ‘Game Changer’ For Kuwaiti Banks

One of the most anticipated reforms of 2025 is a new mortgage law, now under discussion between government ministries, banks,...

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Kuwait: Balancing Revenue Growth With Stability

Kuwait’s economy is undergoing critical transformation as the authorities implement long-awaited reforms to develop the non-oil sector and diversify income. ...

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Mercosur-EU Trade Deal Challenges Protectionism

Twenty-five years in the making, the landmark agreement eliminates tariffs on over 90% of goods while reshaping South America-Europe trade...

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Latin America Adopts Dual Currencies

Is the dollar the right answer for the region? During his campaign, Argentine President Javier Milei promised to close the...

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Latin America: The New Battleground For Critical Minerals

Latin America has them; the world wants them. But regional governments, and their citizens, are of two minds about the...

Features

Asia’s Giants Push Deeper Into Latin America

As US investment declines, China and India are rapidly expanding their presence across Latin America’s key industries. With US investment...

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Navigating The New Trade Order

As global trade fractures in 2025, companies face rising tariffs, supply chain turmoil, and shifting economic dynamics. Geopolitical pressures are...

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Forecasting Future Fraud: Q&A With Joanne Horton Of Warwick Business School

Global Finance: Can you briefly describe what your model does? Joanne Horton: Yes. We’ve got what we think is a...

Economics, Policy & Regulation

US Carmakers Brace For Tariffs

While Mexico and Canada have secured a one-month reprieve from the Trump administration’s 25% tariff hike, US automakers and parts...