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Mar 24 2025FINANCE

Trump's Tariff Tease: Markets React to Mixed Signals

The stock market saw a boost on Monday. Why? Because it looks like the big tariff announcement planned for April 2 might not be as harsh as first thought. For weeks, the Trump administration has been building up April 2 as a major day for tariffs. But now, it seems they might be backing down from th

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Mar 23 2025POLITICS

US and China: A New Chapter in Trade Talks?

A high-profile meeting took place in Beijing, where a prominent US senator and a group of American business leaders sat down with Chinese Premier Li Qiang. This gathering was more than just a formal visit; it was a strategic move by China to ease tensions and potentially avoid further economic penal

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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

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Feb 02 2025POLITICS

Brussels'Determination to Fight Back

Brussels is gearing up for a potential trade war with the USA. They are making sure to protect EU goods. They are ready to respond to any unfair tariffs imposed on the EU. France's leaders are pushing even harder for a strong comeback. They want a response that will have a real impact. Th

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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 22 2025POLITICS

Trump's Dealmaking: A New China Connection?

Donald Trump's return to the White House has many expecting U. S. -China relations to get worse. His first term was tough on China, and his team includes strong China critics. Plus, the Biden administration's moves didn't help. But what if there's a surprise? Could Trump, who loves deals, make a big

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