TARIFFS

Jan 31 2025POLITICS

Trump's Oil Conundrum: Protectionism Meets Reality

Political intrigue and economic tension tinged the air as former President Trump weighs up a potential bighunted move. Trump had a brainwave. He'd target import prices he felt were unfair, but opted to consult as his strategic plan needed a cool head. He mulled over his options. The kne

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Jan 30 2025BUSINESS

Tesla's Money Talk: Tariffs and the Future of Electric Cars

Tariffs. They're a big worry for many businesses, especially Tesla. The electric car giant is super reliant on parts from all around the globe. But that's a problem. The company's top money expert just warned that new tariffs might shrink the company's earnings. The company's CFO, didn't

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Jan 30 2025TECHNOLOGY

Chip Shock: How U. S. Tariffs Might Boost Your Phone Price

Ever wondered where your phone's brain comes from? It's tiny, powerful, and often made in Taiwan. But, President Trump has big plans to change that with new tariffs. He wants to bring chipmaking back to the U. S. , which could mean your next phone costs a lot more. Let's talk about TSMC. They're a

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Jan 30 2025POLITICS

Will Trump's Tariff Threats Rattle the Fed's Rate Plans?

The Federal Reserve is about to make a big call on interest rates, and President Trump might not be happy about it. The Fed is expected to pause on rate cuts this week, mainly because inflation hasn’t made much progress lately. This move aligns with a strong economy and low unemployment, but some th

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Jan 28 2025POLITICS

Canada's Election: A Plan to Hit Back at U. S. Tariffs

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

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Jan 28 2025POLITICS

Trump's Tariff Tactic: A Quick Colombian Cave-In

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

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Jan 27 2025POLITICS

Colombian President Stands His Ground, Faces U. S. Repercussions

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

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Jan 25 2025BUSINESS

Metal Tariffs Hurt U. S. Defense Industry: What Investors Think

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

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Jan 24 2025FINANCE

Market Uncertainty: Investors Await Trump's Tariff Details

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

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Jan 23 2025BUSINESS

Trump's Davos Pitch: Invest in US or Face Tariffs

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

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