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The trade war between the United States and China has escalated dramatically under the Trump administration, with tariffs exceeding 10 percent on most countries. However, tariffs on China have been increased to an astonishing 145 percent, following Beijing’s retaliatory move to raise its tariffs on U.S. goods to 84 percent. The White House appears to…
The relationship between countries in the Global South and the United States can be likened to an abusive relationship, marked by manipulation, coercion, and aggression. Many nations, particularly Venezuela, have found themselves resisting a cycle of domination that often leads to dire consequences. The latent promise of a prosperous partnership often devolves into various stages…
The debate surrounding whether economics is truly a science is ongoing, with ideological preferences leading discussions on the policy measures intended to guide our economies on what is deemed the ‘right’ path. However, one aspect remains indisputable: the unchanging accounting principles that form the basis of the balance of payments (BoP) for each nation and…
President Donald Trump and his top officials on Thursday brushed off continued turmoil from his tariff policy as “transition problems.” “We think we’re in very good shape,” Trump said as he convened his Cabinet for a meeting at the White House. “We think we’re doing very well. Again there will be a transition cost, transition…
BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge has declared her intention to prevent the Trump administration from requiring hundreds of thousands of Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans with temporary legal status to leave the United States at the end of this month. This decision poses a significant, albeit potentially temporary, setback for the administration as it…
Chinese ruler Xi Jinping has called for the European Union (EU) and Beijing to collaborate in opposing U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration as it engages in a global trade war. “China and the EU must fulfill their international responsibilities, jointly safeguard the trend of economic globalization and a fair international trade environment, and jointly resist…
Col Susannah Meyers, the head of the US military base in Greenland, has been removed from her position after publicly criticizing Washington’s agenda for the Arctic island, following a visit from JD Vance two weeks prior. Meyers, who had been serving as the commander of the Pituffik space base since July, was dismissed amid reports…
America’s public lands, ranging from majestic national parks to vast national forests, are integral to the country’s identity. These lands cover more than a quarter of the nation and large parts of the West, attracting avid hikers, hunters, and fishermen. Ranchers graze cattle on certain sections, while the government generates revenue through oil, gas, timber,…
In a significant move to bolster national security and resilience, President Trump has signed an executive order aimed at empowering State and local governments in their preparedness efforts across American infrastructure. The order emphasizes the importance of commonsense approaches and investments made by these entities, arguing that preparedness is most effectively managed at the State,…
The U.S. is currently facing an unprecedented labor shortage, with approximately 8 million job openings but only 6.8 million unemployed workers available to fill them. This gap highlights a troubling reality: even if every unemployed individual found a job, millions of positions would remain unfilled. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, this ongoing trend…
In a sweeping executive order issued from the White House, the President has declared a national emergency in response to what he describes as an inadequate energy supply and infrastructure threatening the nation’s economy and security. The declaration, made on January 20, 2025, cites the high energy prices negatively impacting Americans, especially those living on…
In a significant move towards reshaping the United States’ investment landscape, President of the United States released a memorandum directing a new America First Investment Policy aimed at bolstering national and economic security while maintaining an open investment environment. The memorandum emphasizes the importance of welcoming foreign investment, particularly from allies and partners, while simultaneously…