Chris Christie’s exit came amid lagging poll numbers in early battleground states Ex-New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has announced his departure from the 2024 presidential race, acknowledging he lacks a path to victory. The candidate was among several Republicans vocally critical of former President Donald Trump.

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The trade partners have been boosting transactions in national currencies, according to Aleksandr Novak Moscow and Beijing are developing a system of settlements which could allow cross-border transactions without using the Western financial messaging system, SWIFT, Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandr Novak revealed on Tuesday.