Syria's economy is growing again. But critics say it's the rich who'll benefit most from current plans.
What to know about Syria's economy is growing again. But critics say it's the rich who'll benefit most from current plans.
September 23, 2026 Kanan Abdullah has been working as a driver in the Syrian capital, Damascus, for around 12 years but he, like many others in his trade, is now finding it difficult to make ends meet following recent fuel price rises in Syria.
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What happened
September 23, 2026 Kanan Abdullah has been working as a driver in the Syrian capital, Damascus, for around 12 years but he, like many others in his trade, is now finding it difficult to make ends meet following recent fuel price rises in Syria.
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Follow-up questions
- What concrete event or decision sits underneath the headline: Syria's economy is growing again. But critics say it's the rich who'll benefit most from current plans.?
- Which Republicans are objecting, and are they challenging the policy details or Trump's negotiating posture?
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