ECONOMIC TARIFFS

May 03 2025FINANCE

The Billionaire's Take on Trade Wars and Berkshire's Future

The renowned investor Warren Buffett, CEO of the massive company Berkshire Hathaway, recently spoke out about the ongoing trade wars. He made it clear that he believes these trade disputes are a significant mistake, likening them to acts of war. Buffett emphasized that trade should be a tool for cooperation, not conflict. Buffett's comments came during the annual me...

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Apr 09 2025BUSINESS

Trade Tensions: China's Response to U. S. Tariffs

The U. S. and China are locked in a trade dispute that has the world on edge. The U. S. has slapped hefty tariffs on Chinese goods, and China is not happy about it. China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Lin Jian, called out the U. S. for putting "America First" at the expense of global trade rules. This move, according to Lin, is causing chaos in global...

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Mar 29 2025POLITICS

U. S. and Mexico: A New Chapter in Border Security

Mexico is now a key player in the U. S. 's strategy to manage immigration and crime. The U. S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem traveled to Mexico to wrap up a tour of Latin America. This trip was all about talking shop on immigration, crime, and deportation. She had already stopped in El Salvador and Colombia. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio was in ...

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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

Trump Talks Tough and then Takes a Breather

Things heated up in the early week. Trump and Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum already agreed to step back from imposing tariffs on the other’s goods. This happened in a month after a quick phone chat. Sheinbaum will send 10, 000 troops to the region to halt drugs and illegal immigrants from crossing north. Just a few days prior, the United S...

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