Several trade deals and frameworks between the US and Southeast Asian countries unveiled at the recent ASEAN summit heavily favour Washington. Some analysts are concerned that the lopsided deals will push ASEAN countries towards Beijing, this as China beefs up its own trade ties with the region. Also in this edition: France’s National Assembly passes an extension on corporate tax surcharges, and the US government shutdown threatens funding for critical social services.
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US's long history of involvment in Venezuelan oil
The Trump administration is reportedly planning to meet executives of top US oil companies to discuss Venezuela this week, after...
