US and China Intensify Tariff Conflict with No End in Sight
American companies looking to tap into the massive Chinese market are facing a significant setback. A 34% tariff on US goods entering China will likely eliminate many from consideration entirely.…
Trump Sets 10% Tariff Deadline, Urges America to ‘Hang Tough
The US officially began collecting a 10% “baseline” tariff on all imports starting Saturday, marking a new chapter in President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policies. Despite market turmoil, Trump urged…
FDR Built America, Trump Wants to Dismantle It
If there’s a mirror image opposite to Donald Trump’s second-term blitz, it’s Franklin D. Roosevelt, whose first 100 days in office is the model for presidents who want to get…
Canada Matches U.S. Tariffs on Car Imports
On Thursday, Canada countered with a big display of its own. The Rule will impose a further 25% tariff on all U.S. car imports that do not meet USMCA standards.…
Trump Grants 75-Day Extension for TikTok Sale to Avoid Ban
President Donald J. Trump has once again extended the deadline for TikTok’s sale, pushing the date from April 5 to another 75 days to allow the platform more time to…
Trump Warns Foreign Chip Makers Tariffs Will Start Soon
President Donald Trump declared trade war on foreign manufacturers, notably levying high tariffs against Chinese imports and most recently semiconductors. Starting April 5, a baseline tariff of 10% will be…
The White House Labeled Taiwan a Country When Trump Announced Tariffs, but It Isn’t One
Taiwan’s status as a formerly sovereign, currently contested entity is once again in the news. This resurgence comes on the heels of recent tariffs enacted by the Trump administration, igniting…
South Korean Court Impeaches President Yoon Suk Yeol
In another dramatic political turn, the South Korean Constitutional Court has impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol. He announced this national emergency resignation immediately following the filing of a parliamentary impeachment…
Australia Criticizes Trump Tariffs as Unfriendly Act
Australia finds itself in the midst of a growingly fraught economic partnership with the United States. The threats have set off major retaliatory firestorms from Australian agricultural groups. The tariffs…
Denmark’s Prime Minister Rejects U.S. Control Over Greenland
Greenland, the vast Arctic island with a population of 57,000 inhabitants, is experiencing a renewed focus on its aspirations for sovereignty. Since the very recent election of Jens-Frederik Nielsen as…
Trump Strikes Deal with Law Firm Employing Doug Emhoff
President Donald Trump has reached a significant agreement with the law firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher, which will provide at least $100 million in pro bono legal services during his…
Lawsuit Alleges Elon Musk and Super PAC Failed to Compensate Canvassers in 2024 Campaign
That was the claim in a new lawsuit filed on Tuesday. It claims that Musk and his super PAC, America PAC, owe canvassers who supported his pro-Trump political operation for…
Trump Set to Transform Global Economy and Business Practices
We now stand on the precipice of the United States implementing a universal tariff. Such a bold move could fundamentally redefine the future of global trade. From Day One, President…
UK to Retaliate Against US Tariffs If Necessary, Officials Say
The UK government is prepared to retaliate if the US proceeds with its 25% tariff on car imports, according to Downing Street sources. With the deadline fast approaching on 2…
Trump Says He’s “Very Angry” and “Pissed Off” at Putin in NBC Interview
During a phone interview with NBC News on Sunday, that’s exactly what President Donald Trump declared his intention to do. He promised to apply a 25% tariff on oil and…
Trump Administration Issues Mass Firings at US Institute of Peace
In a significant move by the Trump administration, employees of the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) received termination letters on Friday evening, marking the continuation of efforts to reimagine…
Elon Musk Suggests He Will Depart from DOGE
In an even bolder move, company X handsomely buys xAI in an all-stock deal that values xAI at $80B. This purchase marks a significant new chapter for each firm. X…
JD Vance Slams Denmark for Greenland’s Security and Criticizes European Allies
The United States has stepped up interest in the Arctic’s largest island, Greenland, including increased demands for a U.S. Speaking in a recent address at the newly formed Pituffik Space…
Judges Block Trump Orders Aimed at Law Firms Linked to Mueller Probe
That’s the heart of a new ruling by a federal judge. This ruling blocks important parts of an executive order by President Donald Trump that specifically targeted the law firms…
Several Alexa+ Features Won’t Launch for Months
Alexa+, Amazon’s new and improved voice assistant experience, has faced disastrous blowback since its March 31th rollout. Though the February demonstration raised expectations sky high, many of the capabilities first…