New Delhi, July 30 -- Every month, Mint's Plain Facts section brings out an update on key global data to thread together the biggest developments in the world that are worth paying attention to. The accompanying analysis and charts explain how each story is creating ripples on the global stage, where it is headed in the coming weeks, and whether it can impact India.

The persistent threat of reciprocal tariffs from US President Donald Trump has seemingly yielded results, with a series of trade deals finalized to the US's advantage. However, not all partners have emerged as winners.

Vietnam's agreement, dubbed "a cautionary tale", sets a 20% headline reciprocal tariff, albeit down from a threatened 46%. The Philippines settled for 19%, wh...