Benjamin Clarke

Tariffs, Free Speech, and Economic Uncertainty: Key Developments Under Trump Administration

In a significant shift in U.S. trade policy, President Trump’s sweeping tariffs on nearly all of the U.S.’s trading partners took effect shortly after midnight. These tariffs aim to impose additional costs on U.S. businesses importing products. Major trading partners, including the European Union and Vietnam, will face significant new taxes, with increases of 20%…

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Visas Revoked for International Students at WPI and UMass Amherst Amidst Uncertainty

The United States has revoked the visas of four international students at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) and 13 students at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, according to university officials. WPI learned of the visa revocations through its regular monitoring of the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), a government database, as stated by WPI…

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Ukraine’s Peace Prospects Dim Amid Ongoing Russian Aggression

European defense ministers have voiced their concerns regarding Ukraine’s peace prospects, indicating that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s continuing aggression makes peace difficult to attain. As these discussions unfold, the United States is moving ahead with talks with Moscow. On Friday, Steve Witkoff, a top official from the Trump administration, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin,…

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Upcoming U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks: A New Hope or Impending Conflict?

On Saturday, April 12, American and Iranian officials are set to resume negotiations aimed at curbing Tehran’s nuclear ambitions. These discussions follow a letter from U.S. President Donald Trump to Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, proposing a new path toward negotiations. “We have a very big meeting,” the president remarked while announcing the talks. “We’ll…

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Tensions Rise as New Jersey’s Attorney General Responds to Federal Investigation and Global Trade Unfolds

New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin has responded to the announcement by Alina Habba, the interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, regarding her investigation into his office and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy for not cooperating with federal agencies on immigration tracking. Platkin stated that the state’s policy, known as the Immigrant Trust Directive, is…

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US Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market Set to Soar, Projected to Reach USD 6.97 Billion by 2030

Delray Beach, FL, April 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The report titled ‘US Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market by Fuel Type (Biofuel, Hydrogen Fuel, Power-to-Liquid, Gas-To-Liquid), Biofuel Manufacturing Technology (Ft-Spk, Hefa-Spk, Hfs-Sip, Atj-Spk, Chj), Biofuel Blending Capacity, Platform – Forecast to 2030,’ reveals that the US sustainable aviation fuel market is forecasted to reach USD 6.97…

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Understanding Trump’s Tariff Plans: Accusations of ‘Cheating’ and the Trade Landscape

The recent tariff plans announced by President Donald Trump and his allies have been enveloped in a cloud of accusations—specifically the term “cheating.” During his initial announcement on April 2, dubbed “liberation day,” Trump revealed a list of new tariffs of up to 50 percent on nearly all countries, a strategy that took effect at…

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