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Trump's new tariff rates have left many in shock but some countries fared better than others amid last-minute changes.
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The recent push by several countries to recognize a state of Palestine is largely symbolic, but it carries diplomatic and potentially legal weight.
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Trump signed executive orders setting updated tariff rates on more than 65 countries. And, more than 1,000 rabbis and Jewish leaders signed a public letter decrying starvation in Gaza.
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The White House also announced a 40% tariff rate for all goods transshipped to avoid the applicable duties.
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Anger over Israel's conduct in Gaza has left it increasingly isolated as key allies move toward declarations of Palestinian statehood.
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It's been a fraught process for many countries - with little detail about what exactly has been agreed.
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