Marcos, Liza attend Pope Francis' funeral in Vatican
President Bongbong Marcos and First Lady Liza Marcos attended the funeral mass for Pope Francis at St. Peter's Square in Vatican City on Saturday, April 26.
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Donald Trump is the current US President known for his aggressive trade policies and tariff disputes with major economies like China and France. His threats against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell caused market turmoil and economic uncertainty, leading to a potential shift in his approach towards China. The global economy has been affected by these tensions, with the IMF projecting slower growth due to high tariffs between the US and China.
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