Russia Slams U.S. Tariff Policy and OSCE Helsinki Conference in Back-to-Back Statements

On August 4, 2025, Russia’s Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova issued two strong statements criticizing the U.S. for its tariff policies targeting Global South nations and denouncing the OSCE’s Helsinki conference as an anti-Russian political event. She accused Washington of neocolonialism and protectionism, and slammed Finland’s leadership in the OSCE for pushing a Russophobic agenda. …

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Zimbabwe Cigar Factory Hopes for Tariff Relief From the United States

Zimbabwe Cigar Factory: Zimbabwe has recently entered the premium cigar market with its first hand-rolled cigar factory named Mosiwatuna, inspired by the local name for the iconic Victoria Falls. The factory, led by Shepherd Mafundiqua, is already exporting cigars to the United States. However, this venture now faces an economic challenge due to the recent …

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