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BusinessDUBLIN :A group of investors led by Sumitomo Corp and SMBC Aviation Capital unveiled plans on Tuesday to acquire U.S.-based Air Lease Corp in a $7.4 billion cash deal and bring it under the wing of one of the world's largest aircraft lessors.In a four-way deal, Sumitomo and SMBC, the world's third-largest leaSee the Story
SMBC-Backed Group Bags Air Lease in New Jet Finance Shake-Up
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Donald Trump · United StatesOn July 31, 2025, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing new tariffs—ranging from 10% to 41%—on imports from 68 countries and the European Union (EU). While many trade partners faced updated rates, tariffs on Vietnamese goods remained unchanged: a 20% duty on direct imports and a 40% levy on transshipped goods. In exchange, Vietnam has agreed to fully open its market and eliminate all tariffs on American imports.See the Story
Research Insights: Bilateral Gaps Emerge as Vietnam Treads Carefully After Trump Tariff Order
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