Tag: Donald Trump

Trump’s Trade War to Unleash Tariffs of Up to 245% Against China
He also ordered an analysis on the ‘National Security Risks’ posed by U.S. dependence on foreign goods. On Wednesday, the White House released an informational memo stating that China could face tariffs of up to 245% due to its retaliatory actions in the trade war initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump. RELATED: California Farmers Hammered […]
April 16, 2025

California Farmers Hammered by Trump’s Tariffs Turmoil
They are dealing with rising costs for imported equipment and supplies. California’s farmers are facing mounting challenges as U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs disrupt international markets and trigger retaliatory responses from major trading partners like China and Canada. RELATED: U.S. Tariffs Backfire as Protests Rage California’s 59 billion-U.S.-dollar agricultural industry, the nation’s largest, faces a […]
April 16, 2025

Harvard University Rejects Trump’s Demands on Sweeping Changes
‘The University will not negotiate over its independence or its constitutional rights,’ Alan M. Garber said. On Monday, Harvard University rejected the Trump administration’s demands to make sweeping changes to its governance, hiring and admissions practices, despite billions of dollars in federal funding being at risk if it fails to comply. RELATED: U.S. Universities Tighten […]
April 15, 2025

Brazil Takes Bold Step With “Economic Reciprocity Law” to Counter US Tariffs
Brazil activates its Economic Reciprocity Law to counter US tariffs, allowing suspension of trade concessions. Learn how this impacts bilateral relations and key export sectors. Related: US Tariffs Force Mexico to Look for Other Markets Brazil has taken a significant step in its trade policy by officially enacting its “Economic Reciprocity Law”—a direct response to […]
April 14, 2025

Putin and Trump: A Meeting on the Horizon – Geopolitical Implications
Kremlin confirms Putin and Trump will meet “one way or another” amid Ukraine crisis. Explore the latest on U.S.-Russia relations and diplomatic efforts. Related: Trump’s Emissary Meets With Putin to Address the End of the Ukrainian Conflict Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump will meet “one way or another.” […]
April 13, 2025

Trump Announces Direct Talks With Iran
A ‘very big meeting’ involving ‘very high-level’ officials would be taking place on Saturday, he said. On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump surprised many by announcing direct, high-level talks between the United States and Iran over the latter’s nuclear program. The announcement came during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White […]
April 8, 2025

Sheinbaum Celebrates Trump’s Sharing of the Mexican Anti-Drug Campaign on Social Media
‘It’s a sign that there is recognition that the root causes must be addressed,” the Mexican president stated. On Monday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum celebrated that U.S. President Donald Trump had shared the Mexican anti-drug campaign on social media. RELATED: Sheinbaum and Carney Pledge to Keep the Mexico-Canada Trade Relationship “I was surprised that President […]
April 7, 2025

Mass Deportation to El Salvador Reveals Trump Administration’s Efforts to Evade Judicial Oversight
Judge Boasberg demands an explanation as to why the DOJ ignored the court order to halt the deportation flights. Currently, the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is under intense judicial scrutiny after being accused of orchestrating fast-track deportations of Venezuelan migrants, allegedly in deliberate defiance of court orders meant to ensure due legal process. […]
April 4, 2025

European Stock Markets Plunge as Trump’s Trade War Escalates
Over the last two days, European, Asian, and American stock markets have experienced sharp losses. On Friday, European stock markets and the price of Brent crude oil plummeted after China announced its response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war. RELATED: Keys to Trump’s Trade War: Deadlines, Products, and Affected Countries Hours after opening, the […]
April 4, 2025

Keys to Trump’s Trade War: Deadlines, Products, and Affected Countries
In 2024, the U.S. trade deficit increased by 17 percent to US$918.4 billion. On Wednesday, President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on goods and services from all countries with which the United States maintains trade relations. His “Liberation Day” has sparked a trade war that will slow global commerce and push the world toward recession. RELATED: […]