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Can Nigeria Trump-Proof Its Economy?

Africa Brief Lagos-based Nosmot Gbadamosi reports from across Africa on what’s driving policy, economics, and culture in the world’s fastest-growing and youngest continent. Sign up for the latest news, expert analysis, and data insights. Delivered Wednesday. Sign Up By submitting your email, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use and to receive…

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From trains to tanks: Germany’s rearmament marks industrial shift

For three generations, the Liebigs have made a living building double-decker railcars in the easternmost German town of Görlitz. But those who come after Carsten Liebig will now build weapons, not trains. Starting next year, Görlitz’s 176-year-old train factory will start producing components for Leopard II main battle tanks and Puma infantry fighting vehicles after…

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The Chinese factory jobs Trump wants to bring back

US President Donald Trump’s announcement this month of “liberation day” tariffs drew disbelief from America’s trading partners and mockery from Chinese internet users. Viral, artificial intelligence-generated videos depicting American workers sweating over trainer and smartphone assembly lines circulated on Chinese social media, after Trump claimed that “jobs and factories will come roaring back” to the…

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What would a US tariff on chips look like?

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The writer is the author of ‘Chip War’ The US government will be “taking a look at Semiconductors and the WHOLE ELECTRONICS SUPPLY CHAIN”, President Donald Trump recently declared. Given his repeated promises to impose…

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