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From De Rica Cans to "Derica": A Nigerian Unit of Measurement
The Nigerian unit of measurement "derica," meaning a scoop of food, originated from the ubiquitous De Rica tomato paste cans, reflecting resourcefulness in markets and enduring brand legacy despite a government ban on imports and the shift to plastic packaging.
From De Rica Cans to "Derica": A Nigerian Unit of Measurement
The Nigerian unit of measurement "derica," meaning a scoop of food, originated from the ubiquitous De Rica tomato paste cans, reflecting resourcefulness in markets and enduring brand legacy despite a government ban on imports and the shift to plastic packaging.
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US Protectionism: A Return to Hamilton's Era
The US, under President Trump, returned to protectionist policies reminiscent of Alexander Hamilton's era, reversing its decades-long commitment to free trade, a move fueled by competition from China and other East Asian nations.
US Protectionism: A Return to Hamilton's Era
The US, under President Trump, returned to protectionist policies reminiscent of Alexander Hamilton's era, reversing its decades-long commitment to free trade, a move fueled by competition from China and other East Asian nations.
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36% Bias Score
Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act Exacerbated Great Depression
The Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930, signed by President Hoover, significantly worsened the Great Depression by raising import tariffs and provoking retaliatory measures from other countries, decreasing international trade and contracting the global economy.
Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act Exacerbated Great Depression
The Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930, signed by President Hoover, significantly worsened the Great Depression by raising import tariffs and provoking retaliatory measures from other countries, decreasing international trade and contracting the global economy.
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24% Bias Score
Trump Rewrites American History to Justify Tariff Policy
President Trump is rewriting American history, claiming tariffs would have solved the Great Depression and attempting to suppress discussions of the country's racial past, while ignoring expert opinions and historical evidence.
Trump Rewrites American History to Justify Tariff Policy
President Trump is rewriting American history, claiming tariffs would have solved the Great Depression and attempting to suppress discussions of the country's racial past, while ignoring expert opinions and historical evidence.
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52% Bias Score
Expert disputes Trump's tariff approach, citing global economic differences
Andrea Colli, an expert in international trade, refutes the idea that modern protectionist policies can replicate the success of the high-tariff era in the US (late 19th and early 20th centuries), highlighting the significant differences in global competition and economic integration.
Expert disputes Trump's tariff approach, citing global economic differences
Andrea Colli, an expert in international trade, refutes the idea that modern protectionist policies can replicate the success of the high-tariff era in the US (late 19th and early 20th centuries), highlighting the significant differences in global competition and economic integration.
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32% Bias Score
McKinley's Tariffs: Revenue Impact and Economic Debate
In 1890, William McKinley's legislation increased tariffs on imported goods to around 50%, resulting in tariffs providing more than half of U.S. government revenue. However, modern economic analysis disputes the notion that these tariffs alone created significant wealth.
McKinley's Tariffs: Revenue Impact and Economic Debate
In 1890, William McKinley's legislation increased tariffs on imported goods to around 50%, resulting in tariffs providing more than half of U.S. government revenue. However, modern economic analysis disputes the notion that these tariffs alone created significant wealth.
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48% Bias Score
US Tariff Wars Unravel Globalization, Echoing Pre-WWII Tensions
The US administration's tariff wars, exceeding the scale of the 1930 Smoot-Hawley Act by 3.5 times, are unraveling globalization and fostering a geopolitical climate reminiscent of the pre-WWII era; these tariffs initially targeted Canada, Mexico, and China, triggering retaliatory measures and escal...
US Tariff Wars Unravel Globalization, Echoing Pre-WWII Tensions
The US administration's tariff wars, exceeding the scale of the 1930 Smoot-Hawley Act by 3.5 times, are unraveling globalization and fostering a geopolitical climate reminiscent of the pre-WWII era; these tariffs initially targeted Canada, Mexico, and China, triggering retaliatory measures and escal...
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56% Bias Score
Greece's Political Discord: 2015 Council and Eurozone's 25th Anniversary
Greece's 2015 political leaders' council, marked by unity behind Alexis Tsipras, is now contrasted with current disagreements over its interpretation, while the 25th anniversary of its 2000 Eurozone entry highlights the contrasting periods of national unity and discord.
Greece's Political Discord: 2015 Council and Eurozone's 25th Anniversary
Greece's 2015 political leaders' council, marked by unity behind Alexis Tsipras, is now contrasted with current disagreements over its interpretation, while the 25th anniversary of its 2000 Eurozone entry highlights the contrasting periods of national unity and discord.
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56% Bias Score
Trump's Historical Revisionism Underpins Tariff Policy
President Trump is misrepresenting US economic history to support his tariff policies, claiming that tariffs would have prevented the Great Depression and that the US is disproportionately wealthy compared to the past, despite evidence to the contrary.
Trump's Historical Revisionism Underpins Tariff Policy
President Trump is misrepresenting US economic history to support his tariff policies, claiming that tariffs would have prevented the Great Depression and that the US is disproportionately wealthy compared to the past, despite evidence to the contrary.
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52% Bias Score
Trump's Revisionist History Underpins Protectionist Trade Policy
President Trump falsely claims high tariffs would have prevented the Great Depression, contradicting established economic consensus and ignoring the negative consequences of the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act; this misrepresentation underpins his current protectionist trade policy.
Trump's Revisionist History Underpins Protectionist Trade Policy
President Trump falsely claims high tariffs would have prevented the Great Depression, contradicting established economic consensus and ignoring the negative consequences of the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act; this misrepresentation underpins his current protectionist trade policy.
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52% Bias Score
The Power of Consumption: A Historical and Political Analysis
This article explores the historical evolution of the concept of consumption, from its negative connotations in the 18th and 19th centuries to its current recognition as a powerful social and political force, highlighting the interplay between consumption and production and the role of consumer acti...
The Power of Consumption: A Historical and Political Analysis
This article explores the historical evolution of the concept of consumption, from its negative connotations in the 18th and 19th centuries to its current recognition as a powerful social and political force, highlighting the interplay between consumption and production and the role of consumer acti...
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48% Bias Score
1792 US Mint's Profitable Model and Low Taxation
The 1792 Coinage Act established the US Mint, which operated profitably by charging fees for immediate coin exchange while offering a slower, free service, thereby minimizing tax reliance and promoting economic efficiency.
1792 US Mint's Profitable Model and Low Taxation
The 1792 Coinage Act established the US Mint, which operated profitably by charging fees for immediate coin exchange while offering a slower, free service, thereby minimizing tax reliance and promoting economic efficiency.
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60% Bias Score
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