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Two anonymous Indian government officials said India will continue buying oil from Russia despite threats of sanctions from U.S. President Donald Trump, Reuters reported on Aug. 2.

India: Officials Say India Will Continue Importing Russian Oil, Despite Trump's Threats

China

Military & Security

U.S.-China Relations

China is continuing to curb exports of rare earth minerals to Western defense companies despite recent deals between the United States and China to resume said flows, The Wall Street Journal reported on Aug. 3.

China: Rare Earth Export Curbs Persist for Western Defense Companies

Taiwan

U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of adjusted tariffs on dozens of countries late on July 31, prior to an Aug. 1 tariff deadline, included dropping the tariff on Taiwan from a threatened 32% rate to 20%, The South China Morning Post reported on Aug. 1.

Taiwan, U.S.: Taiwan Says U.S. 20% Tariff Is 'Provisional,' Still Seeking Deal

Canada

U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order on July 31 raising tariffs on Canadian goods to 35% from 25%, with tariffs taking effect Aug. 1, according to a White House fact sheet published on July 31.

U.S., Canada: U.S. Raises Tariffs on Canadian Goods to 35%

Bangladesh

Pakistan

Sri Lanka

The Trump administration announced new tariffs for Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Pakistan that will take effect on Aug. 7, Reuters reported on Aug. 1.

Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan: Trump Announces Reduced Tariff Rates

Cambodia

Malaysia

Thailand

The United States will impose a 19% tariff rate on Malaysia (down from the threatened 25%), Thailand and Cambodia (both down from 36%) on Aug. 7, Channel News Asia reported on Aug. 1.

Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia: Countries All Receive 19% U.S. Tariff Rate

South Africa

The United States is planning to impose 30% “reciprocal” tariffs on South Africa from Aug. 7 following Pretoria’s failure to reach a trade deal by Aug. 1, Reuters reported on Aug. 1.

South Africa: Trump Administration To Slap 30% Tariffs on South African Exports

Europe

Switzerland

Global Trade

The United States imposed a 39% baseline tariff on imports from Switzerland, above the 31% rate previously floated in April and representing one of the highest levels imposed by the United States on any country, Reuters reported on July 31.

Switzerland, U.S.: U.S. To Impose 39% Baseline Tariff Rate on Swiss Exports

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Germany

Uzbekistan

Tajikistan

Afghanistan

The flag of Afghanistan sits on the Afghan embassy in Moscow on July 4, 2025. 

As Afghanistan's neighbors deepen ties with the Taliban and Western states remain cautious, a widening diplomatic divide threatens to complicate efforts to address the country's worsening crises and regional security risks.

The Growing International Divide Over Taliban Ties Will Risk Regional Stability

Poland

Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in the Oval Office of the White House on July 22, 2025. 

Russia-Ukraine Conflict

A look at what the coming week will bring -- and a list of recommended RANE articles from the week that was.

The Weekly Rundown: Last-Minute U.S. Trade Talks, a New Polish President

U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to sign the GENIUS Act in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on July 18, 2025. 

Cyber

The United States has passed its first major federal cryptocurrency law, boosting institutional interest, but broader public adoption remains constrained by regulatory gaps and ongoing risks.

Cryptocurrency Legislation Advances, Sets New Course for U.S. Cryptocurrency Landscape

Tracking U.S. Naval Power

This map shows the approximate locations of U.S. Carrier Strike Groups and Amphibious Ready Groups.

U.S. Naval Update Map: July 31, 2025

Brazil

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during a press conference at the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 7, 2025. 

While most of Brazil's main exports are exempt, the additional U.S. tariffs -- along with Brazil's impending economic retaliation and the likely arrest of former President Bolsonaro -- will further strain bilateral ties.

The Implications of Trump's New Tariffs on Brazil

Snapshots

A voter leaves a booth during voting for the recall election at a polling station in Taipei, Taiwan, on July 26, 2025. 

Its victory in the recall votes will embolden the opposition KMT to press on with controversial reforms and defense spending cuts, but it will also help prevent a near-term escalation of cross-strait tensions.

A Failed Recall Emboldens Taiwan's Opposition

The EU flag is seen on stacked cargo containers.

The framework deal avoids an escalation of tit-for-tat tariffs that would have strained both economies, but various unresolved issues could still reignite transatlantic trade tensions in the future.

New U.S.-EU Deal Averts Full-Blown Trade War -- For Now

Mexico

Japan

South Korea

A Cambodian soldier stands on a truck with a rocket launcher in Cambodia's Oddar Meanchey province, which borders Thailand, on July 25, 2025. 

The Weekly Rundown: U.S. Tariff Deadline Passes, Thai-Cambodian Border Tensions Persist

U.S. Naval Update Map: July 24, 2025

A photo taken on Feb. 21, 2025, shows Subaru vehicles bound for shipment at a port in Yokohama, Japan. 

The deal is a win for Japan's economy and its ruling party, but it may hasten Prime Minister Ishiba's exit. It will also help South Korea and Taiwan secure their own U.S. trade deals.

U.S. Trade Deal Is a Mixed Victory for Japan, a Template for Regional Partners

Egypt

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly (center right) meets with Chinese Premier Li Qiang (center left) in Cairo on July 10, 2025.

In the coming years, Egypt will deepen its economic ties with China via increased trade and investment, while simultaneously maintaining its military alliance with the U.S. to address regional security concerns.

Egypt Navigates Its Needs for Chinese Investment and U.S. Military Support

A worker positions a robotic underwater vehicle that can be remotely operated to harvest mineral deposits in the deep ocean, after conducting tests in a lake in Collingwood, Ontario, on May 1, 2025.

Environment, Science & Technology

Science & Technology

Recent U.S. actions will likely accelerate commercial seabed mining operations in certain resource-rich waters around the world, despite international regulatory hurdles and ongoing environmental concerns.

Deep-Sea Mining: Opportunities, Risks and the Path to Commercial Extraction

The United States encompasses territory spanning from the Arctic Circle and Central Pacific to the Gulf of Mexico and the North Atlantic.    The Greater Mississippi Basin is the United States' core and serves as the underpinning of its role as a global superpower.    The basin hosts an extensive network of navigable rivers that overlay the world's largest contiguous piece of arable land. This naturally interconnected river system facilitated integration among settlers and allowed for cheap transport of goods, providing the United States with the ability to feed itself efficiently and rapidly build up industry and capital to expand west. The Midwestern core gave early America strategic depth, while an expanding U.S. coastline, naturally indented with deep harbors, provided its opening to the world.    After reaching the Pacific coast in the mid-19th century, the United States found itself insulated by two oceans. On the continent itself, geography again has worked in the country's favor: lakes to the north and deserts to the south insulate the United States' population centers, with both Canada and Mexico facing too many natural constraints of their own to seriously rival it.    This unparalleled level of wealth and protection gives the United States options that few to no countries can claim. For one, the United States has used its wealth and security to build up the world's largest navy. Control of the world's major sea-lanes gives the United States the power to facilitate or deny trade to allies or rivals of the day. The onus therefore is on the United States to carefully manage its engagements abroad and build up strategic allies to protect its overseas interests and preserve its strength at home. 

SITUATION REPORTS

India: Officials Say India Will Continue Importing Russian Oil, Despite Trump's Threats

China: Rare Earth Export Curbs Persist for Western Defense Companies

Taiwan, U.S.: Taiwan Says U.S. 20% Tariff Is 'Provisional,' Still Seeking Deal

U.S., Canada: U.S. Raises Tariffs on Canadian Goods to 35%

Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan: Trump Announces Reduced Tariff Rates

Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia: Countries All Receive 19% U.S. Tariff Rate

South Africa: Trump Administration To Slap 30% Tariffs on South African Exports

Switzerland, U.S.: U.S. To Impose 39% Baseline Tariff Rate on Swiss Exports

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