Venezuelan oil exports drop sharply after U.S. tanker seizure
Venezuela’s oil shipments have plunged following the United States’ seizure of a tanker earlier this week....
Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Türkiye is well-positioned to withstand US tariffs and emerge stronger economically, thanks to a disciplined economic program and low exposure.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated on Wednesday that Türkiye is not expecting any serious negative effects on its trade, production, or exports following the implementation of US President Donald Trump’s new tariffs.
Speaking to lawmakers from the ruling AK Party, Erdogan highlighted that Türkiye is among the countries that received the lowest reciprocal tariff rate of 10 percent. He added that Türkiye may actually benefit from the global tariff changes, as other countries face much higher rates.
“There is serious uncertainty in the world, but there is a strong economic program that illuminates Türkiye’s path,” Erdogan said. He emphasized that Türkiye's economy is resilient to external shocks and is expected to grow more strongly than many peer countries in the medium to long term.
Erdogan also noted that the country’s disinflation process is continuing, and the government's spending discipline and savings measures will carry on this year.
Although Türkiye’s iron, steel, and aluminum exports were affected by earlier US tariffs, it could now gain an advantage as other global traders deal with stricter levies.
Japan has lifted a tsunami advisory issued after an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.9 hit the country's northeastern region on Friday (12 December), the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said. The JMA had earlier put the earthquake's preliminary magnitude at 6.7.
The United States issued new sanctions targeting Venezuela on Thursday, imposing curbs on three nephews of President Nicolas Maduro's wife, as well as six crude oil tankers and shipping companies linked to them, as Washington ramps up pressure on Caracas.
Iran is preparing to host a multilateral regional meeting next week in a bid to mediate between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Kyiv has escalated its naval campaign against Moscow’s economic lifelines, claiming a successful strike on a vessel suspected of skirting international sanctions within the Black Sea.
An extratropical cyclone has caused widespread disruption across Brazil’s São Paulo state, with powerful winds toppling trees and power lines, blocking streets and leaving large parts of the region without electricity.
Türkiye’s Trade Minister Omer Bolat said Friday that discussions in Washington with U.S. officials have strengthened efforts to expand bilateral trade, moving closer to a $100 billion target.
Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif held talks on Friday during the International Peace and Trust Forum in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, focusing on bilateral relations as well as regional and global issues
Hungary has strongly criticised NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte’s warning that Russia could be capable of attacking the alliance within five years, with Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó describing the remarks as irresponsible and dangerous.
China’s Ministry of Commerce announced on Friday that it will introduce a licensing system for steel exports starting in 2026, covering around 300 steel products.
Venezuela’s oil shipments have plunged following the United States’ seizure of a tanker earlier this week.
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