TRADE DEAL

May 08 2025BUSINESS

Trump's Big Trade News: What's Really Going On?

The world is buzzing with anticipation as a major trade announcement is on the horizon. The buzz is all about a significant trade agreement that's supposed to be unveiled. This news comes after a period of intense trade tensions and high tariffs that have been causing headaches for both the US and global economies. The announcement is expected to involve the United ...

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Apr 28 2025FINANCE

The Market's Rollercoaster: April's Ups and Downs

The stock market has been on a wild ride in April. It started with President Trump's big tariff announcement. Then, he took back some of the toughest parts. This back and forth caused stocks to swing up and down like a rollercoaster. The S&P 500 even briefly entered a bear market. That's when stock prices fall by 20% or more from their recent highs. It happened...

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Apr 25 2025POLITICS

Trump's Trade Claims: Fact or Fiction?

Trump has been quite vocal about his interactions with China. The US President has claimed that Xi Jinping, China's leader, has been in touch with him. This is quite a bold statement, considering that China has not confirmed any such contact. Trump even went as far as to say that he has secured "200 deals" on trade, but there is no official announcement or ...

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Apr 22 2025POLITICS

The Vice President's Diplomatic Fashion Statement

India is eager to avoid the high tariffs that the U. S. administration has threatened to impose. So when Vice President JD Vance arrived for a four-day trip, Indians were keen to read between the lines of his visit. The Vice President made a strong impression by dressing his three young children in traditional Indian clothing as they disembarked from the plane. Thi...

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Apr 18 2025BUSINESS

Stock Market Rollercoaster: Trump's Words and Trade Deals

The stock market had a wild ride on Thursday. It all started with a tweet from President Trump. He was upset with the Federal Reserve Chair, Jerome Powell. Trump thought Powell was moving too slowly on interest rates. This news shook the market in the morning. But things changed in the afternoon. Trump talked about trade deals with Europe and China. He said there wou...

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Apr 18 2025POLITICS

A New Chapter in US-EU Trade?

The political stage in Washington saw a notable performance when Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stepped into the spotlight. Her mission? To mend the frayed threads of US-EU trade relations. Meloni, known for her strong stance, met with former US President Donald Trump. The two leaders shared a warm and friendly atmosphere, reminiscent of previous high-profile ...

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Mar 01 2025BUSINESS

UK-US Trade Deal: A Glimmer of Hope Amidst Uncertainty

The UK and the US are in the spotlight again, this time because of the potential for a trade agreement. President Trump's recent positive remarks about a deal with the UK have sparked some optimism among British businesses. These businesses are eager to avoid the risk of tariffs, which could significantly impact their exports. The UK's departure from the EU ...

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Jan 25 2025SPORTS

Trading Stars: Rantanen and Hall in Major Move

Well, it's official. There's a big trading day in the NHL. Mikko Rantanen and Taylor Hall are headed to the Hurricanes, while Martin Necas will join the Avalanche as part of a massive three-team deal. Jack Drury is also on the move, going from Carolina to Colorado. The Blackhawks, despite being at the bottom of the league, managed to get a third-round pick from Carol...

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Jan 22 2025POLITICS

Trump's Hasty Trade Deal Revision

President Trump is in a hurry to renegotiate the US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement, or USMCA, far earlier than its planned 2026 review. The reason? He wants to secure American auto jobs and stop Chinese auto companies from establishing themselves in Mexico. By strengthening rules to keep auto factories in the US and blocking Chinese-made cars and parts from entering v...

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Dec 07 2024BUSINESS

EU and South America Team Up for Big Trade Deal

After two and a half decades of talks, the European Union and five South American countries, known as Mercosur, have finally sealed a massive trade deal. This agreement, the biggest for both sides, will create a market of 700 million people by lowering tariffs on over 90% of goods. The deal was announced at a summit in Uruguay, with European Commission president Ursu...

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