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Trump’s Iran War Rattles Global Economy, Allies Question U.S. Leadership
U.S.-Iran peace talks have failed, leading to global economic uncertainty. Former Canadian Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland warns of a "permanent hit to global living standards" due to a "triple whammy" of inflation and reduced growth. Allies are questioning U.S. leadership amid perceived recklessness and a growing divide with the Global South.