President Trump used a 25% tariff threat to make Colombia compromise, and now he's aiming the same at Canada and Mexico. But, this time, the stakes are much higher. Economists worry that imposing import taxes on Canada and Mexico—which account for nearly 30% of U. S. imports—could undo Trump's promi
Chrystia Freeland, a Canadian politician running for prime minister, thinks it's time to fight back against U. S. President Trump's tariff threats. She wants to hurt the U. S. economy where it matters most. For example, she mentioned targeting Florida orange growers, Wisconsin dairy farmers, and Mic
In 2025, Colombia's President Gustavo Petro faced a quick lesson in U. S. politics. He refused to take back Colombian criminals released in the U. S. In response, President Trump threatened a 25% tariff on Colombian goods. Petro blinked, promising to send a plane for the criminals just 47 minutes la
In a surprising turn of events, U. S. President Donald Trump announced a series of punitive measures against Colombia on Sunday. These actions came in response to Colombia's refusal to accept two U. S. military flights carrying deported migrants. Trump argued that Colombian President Gustavo Petro's
In 2018, President Trump shocked the world by imposing tariffs on steel and aluminum from many countries. This decision was made under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, which allows the President to protect national security by controlling imports. Given that the defense industry is one of the
Actress Andie MacDowell, at 66, is open about her health struggles. In a recent chat with Drew Barrymore, she revealed she has Piriformis Syndrome. This condition makes the piriformis muscle spasm, squeezing the sciatic nerve and causing pain, numbness, or tingling from the buttocks to the leg. MacD
Investors are playing it safe as they wait for more details on President Trump's tariff plans. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped slightly on Friday, but it's still looking at a big gain for the week. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq were barely moving. Business activity slowed in January, b
At the World Economic Forum, President Trump sent a clear message to global leaders: invest in American manufacturing and enjoy low taxes, or face tariffs. He touted his administration's actions and promised changes based on what he saw as his mandate from the American public. Trump also suggested t
Former U. S. President Donald Trump recently posted on social media, cautioning Russia about possible sanctions and tariffs if the ongoing conflict with Ukraine doesn't stop soon. He suggests that ending the war through a deal is the ideal solution, but if that doesn't happen, economic penalties are
President Donald Trump has a plan to make homes more affordable by cutting regulations. But is it as simple as it sounds? Let's dive in! First, regulations: Trump thinks high home prices are due to regulations. He's right that regulations can add costs. However, many of these rules are set by state
