March 2025
April 2025
Trump Announces Tariffs on Agricultural Imports, Sparking EU Concerns
President Trump announced tariffs on imported agricultural products, claiming they will benefit US farmers starting April 2nd, prompting concerns from the EU, which highlighted its strict food safety standards and plans to use trade agreements to mitigate potential damage; this adds to an existing t...
Trump Announces Tariffs on Agricultural Imports, Sparking EU Concerns
President Trump announced tariffs on imported agricultural products, claiming they will benefit US farmers starting April 2nd, prompting concerns from the EU, which highlighted its strict food safety standards and plans to use trade agreements to mitigate potential damage; this adds to an existing t...
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40% Bias Score
Trump Grants One-Month Tariff Exemption to Mexican and Canadian Automakers
President Trump granted a one-month tariff exemption to Mexican and Canadian automakers on April 2nd, delaying 25% tariffs on vehicles imported under the USMCA following meetings with Stellantis, Ford, and General Motors executives; this follows the imposition of 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico, ...
Trump Grants One-Month Tariff Exemption to Mexican and Canadian Automakers
President Trump granted a one-month tariff exemption to Mexican and Canadian automakers on April 2nd, delaying 25% tariffs on vehicles imported under the USMCA following meetings with Stellantis, Ford, and General Motors executives; this follows the imposition of 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico, ...
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48% Bias Score
Westphalian Peace Conference Addresses US-Europe Tensions and Ukraine War
The second Westphalian Peace Conference in Münster, Germany on April 4th, 2024, will focus on US-Europe tensions, the war in Ukraine, and European defense, featuring prominent political figures and awarding Auschwitz survivor Margot Friedländer.
Westphalian Peace Conference Addresses US-Europe Tensions and Ukraine War
The second Westphalian Peace Conference in Münster, Germany on April 4th, 2024, will focus on US-Europe tensions, the war in Ukraine, and European defense, featuring prominent political figures and awarding Auschwitz survivor Margot Friedländer.
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44% Bias Score
EU Plans €800 Billion Defense Boost Amid Concerns Over Waning US Cybersecurity Support
Facing reduced US cybersecurity support, the EU plans an €800 billion defense boost, including strengthening digital defenses, coordinating national capabilities, and potentially incorporating the UK, to counter Russian cyber threats.
EU Plans €800 Billion Defense Boost Amid Concerns Over Waning US Cybersecurity Support
Facing reduced US cybersecurity support, the EU plans an €800 billion defense boost, including strengthening digital defenses, coordinating national capabilities, and potentially incorporating the UK, to counter Russian cyber threats.
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48% Bias Score
TSMC Expands US Chip Production Amid Geopolitical Concerns
TSMC, the world's largest contract chip maker, will invest $100 billion to expand in the U.S. due to high demand from American customers, while simultaneously expanding in Taiwan; production lines in the U.S. are fully booked for three years.
TSMC Expands US Chip Production Amid Geopolitical Concerns
TSMC, the world's largest contract chip maker, will invest $100 billion to expand in the U.S. due to high demand from American customers, while simultaneously expanding in Taiwan; production lines in the U.S. are fully booked for three years.
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52% Bias Score
Oil Prices Rebound Slightly Amidst Trade Tensions and Increased OPEC+ Output
Global oil prices experienced a slight increase on Thursday, recovering from a multi-year low despite ongoing pressure from trade tariffs between the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and China, and OPEC+'s decision to raise output, coupled with a larger-than-expected build in U.S. crude inventories.
Oil Prices Rebound Slightly Amidst Trade Tensions and Increased OPEC+ Output
Global oil prices experienced a slight increase on Thursday, recovering from a multi-year low despite ongoing pressure from trade tariffs between the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and China, and OPEC+'s decision to raise output, coupled with a larger-than-expected build in U.S. crude inventories.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Grants One-Month Tariff Exemption to Automakers
President Donald Trump granted a one-month tariff exemption to Mexican and Canadian automakers, delaying 25% tariffs on imported vehicles until April 2nd, to allow them time to relocate production to the US, following negotiations with Stellantis, Ford, and General Motors executives. This follows ea...
Trump Grants One-Month Tariff Exemption to Automakers
President Donald Trump granted a one-month tariff exemption to Mexican and Canadian automakers, delaying 25% tariffs on imported vehicles until April 2nd, to allow them time to relocate production to the US, following negotiations with Stellantis, Ford, and General Motors executives. This follows ea...
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52% Bias Score
Study Reveals €1.6-2.5 Billion in Unnecessary German Medical Spending
A study in "Value in Health" found that 10.6 million German medical services billed annually lacked clear medical benefit, costing €10-15.5 million (TK) and potentially €1.6-2.5 billion nationally, exceeding the 2024 health insurance deficit. The most expensive unnecessary service was thyroid hormon...
Study Reveals €1.6-2.5 Billion in Unnecessary German Medical Spending
A study in "Value in Health" found that 10.6 million German medical services billed annually lacked clear medical benefit, costing €10-15.5 million (TK) and potentially €1.6-2.5 billion nationally, exceeding the 2024 health insurance deficit. The most expensive unnecessary service was thyroid hormon...
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60% Bias Score
Canada's "GIGA" Plan: A Response to the MAGA Threat
Canadian professor Patrick Leblond warns of an existential threat from the U.S.'s MAGA agenda, proposing a "GIGA" plan involving hundreds of billions in spending over a decade to diversify trade, enhance infrastructure, and bolster defense, aiming to reduce reliance on the U.S. and maintain Canada's...
Canada's "GIGA" Plan: A Response to the MAGA Threat
Canadian professor Patrick Leblond warns of an existential threat from the U.S.'s MAGA agenda, proposing a "GIGA" plan involving hundreds of billions in spending over a decade to diversify trade, enhance infrastructure, and bolster defense, aiming to reduce reliance on the U.S. and maintain Canada's...
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72% Bias Score
Russia Names Anti-West Diplomat as US Ambassador
Russia appointed veteran diplomat Alexander Darchiev as its new ambassador to the U.S. following a recent thaw in relations marked by a meeting in Turkey to restore embassy functions; the move has surprised Ukraine and European countries.
Russia Names Anti-West Diplomat as US Ambassador
Russia appointed veteran diplomat Alexander Darchiev as its new ambassador to the U.S. following a recent thaw in relations marked by a meeting in Turkey to restore embassy functions; the move has surprised Ukraine and European countries.
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56% Bias Score
U.S. Tariffs Trigger Sharp Decline in Canadian Home Sales
New U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum are causing a significant drop in Canadian home sales, mirroring early-pandemic market conditions, as uncertainty and increased construction costs deter buyers and developers.
U.S. Tariffs Trigger Sharp Decline in Canadian Home Sales
New U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum are causing a significant drop in Canadian home sales, mirroring early-pandemic market conditions, as uncertainty and increased construction costs deter buyers and developers.
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48% Bias Score
Record Canadian Trade Surplus Amidst US Tariff Threats
Canada's January 2024 trade surplus reached a record $3.97 billion, exceeding forecasts due to increased exports to the U.S. driven by tariff fears; exports rose 5.5 percent to $74.5 billion while imports grew healthily.
Record Canadian Trade Surplus Amidst US Tariff Threats
Canada's January 2024 trade surplus reached a record $3.97 billion, exceeding forecasts due to increased exports to the U.S. driven by tariff fears; exports rose 5.5 percent to $74.5 billion while imports grew healthily.
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36% Bias Score