Trump Imposes Sweeping Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China
President Donald Trump will impose new tariffs of 25% on goods from Canada and Mexico and 10% on goods from China starting February 1st, aiming to curb illegal fentanyl imports and renegotiate trade deals, despite potential significant economic consequences for American consumers.
Trump Imposes Sweeping Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China
President Donald Trump will impose new tariffs of 25% on goods from Canada and Mexico and 10% on goods from China starting February 1st, aiming to curb illegal fentanyl imports and renegotiate trade deals, despite potential significant economic consequences for American consumers.
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48% Bias Score
Canada Mobilizes Allies Against Trump's Threatened Tariffs
Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly is working with international allies to dissuade Donald Trump from imposing tariffs on Canadian goods by February 1st, citing Canada's significant role as a major U.S. trading partner; however, a White House executive order sets an April 1st deadline fo...
Canada Mobilizes Allies Against Trump's Threatened Tariffs
Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly is working with international allies to dissuade Donald Trump from imposing tariffs on Canadian goods by February 1st, citing Canada's significant role as a major U.S. trading partner; however, a White House executive order sets an April 1st deadline fo...
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48% Bias Score
Gloria Jeans Closes Rostov Factories, Laying Off 2,000 Workers
Gloria Jeans, Russia's largest clothing producer, is shutting down its Rostov region factories, impacting over 2,000 employees by March 31st, due to outdated technology, rising costs, and competition from cheaper Asian suppliers, triggering a search for new investors by the regional government.
Gloria Jeans Closes Rostov Factories, Laying Off 2,000 Workers
Gloria Jeans, Russia's largest clothing producer, is shutting down its Rostov region factories, impacting over 2,000 employees by March 31st, due to outdated technology, rising costs, and competition from cheaper Asian suppliers, triggering a search for new investors by the regional government.
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48% Bias Score
US AI Export Controls Draw Sharp Criticism
The Biden administration's new export controls on AI chips, effective January 13th, with a grace period until May 15th, have sparked controversy, with experts claiming they are unworkable and could harm US competitiveness by benefiting foreign competitors, particularly in China.
US AI Export Controls Draw Sharp Criticism
The Biden administration's new export controls on AI chips, effective January 13th, with a grace period until May 15th, have sparked controversy, with experts claiming they are unworkable and could harm US competitiveness by benefiting foreign competitors, particularly in China.
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48% Bias Score
UK's Opaque Approach to Russian Sanctions Raises Concerns
The UK's HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) admitted it lacks a central record of investigations into sanctions violations against Russia, despite issuing six fines since 2022, raising concerns about the regime's effectiveness and transparency compared to the US's public naming-and-shaming approach.
UK's Opaque Approach to Russian Sanctions Raises Concerns
The UK's HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) admitted it lacks a central record of investigations into sanctions violations against Russia, despite issuing six fines since 2022, raising concerns about the regime's effectiveness and transparency compared to the US's public naming-and-shaming approach.
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Canada Prepares Retaliatory Tariffs Amidst Potential US Trade War
Canada is preparing retaliatory tariffs on US goods, including energy, alcohol, and steel, if President-elect Trump imposes a 25% tariff on Canadian goods, potentially escalating into a trade war impacting global consumer prices and energy supplies.
Canada Prepares Retaliatory Tariffs Amidst Potential US Trade War
Canada is preparing retaliatory tariffs on US goods, including energy, alcohol, and steel, if President-elect Trump imposes a 25% tariff on Canadian goods, potentially escalating into a trade war impacting global consumer prices and energy supplies.
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48% Bias Score
EU to Engage in Calm Dialogue with Trump Administration Amid Trade Tensions
EU President António Costa advocates for calm dialogue with the Trump administration despite potential trade conflicts, such as those arising from the IRA and Trump's threats of tariffs and military action, emphasizing the need to defend EU interests.
EU to Engage in Calm Dialogue with Trump Administration Amid Trade Tensions
EU President António Costa advocates for calm dialogue with the Trump administration despite potential trade conflicts, such as those arising from the IRA and Trump's threats of tariffs and military action, emphasizing the need to defend EU interests.
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48% Bias Score
China's Record Trade Surplus Fuels Global Competition Concerns
China's record 2024 trade surplus, fueled by a 7% export increase and exceeding domestic demand, threatens global competitors and prompts concerns of deindustrialization in Europe and elsewhere; potential US tariffs may accelerate China's trade expansion in the Global South.
China's Record Trade Surplus Fuels Global Competition Concerns
China's record 2024 trade surplus, fueled by a 7% export increase and exceeding domestic demand, threatens global competitors and prompts concerns of deindustrialization in Europe and elsewhere; potential US tariffs may accelerate China's trade expansion in the Global South.
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Trump's Unexpectedly Tough Stance on Putin and the Ukraine War
Following his inauguration, President Trump unexpectedly criticized Vladimir Putin for the economic and human costs of the war in Ukraine, suggesting a potential diplomatic solution and shifting the financial burden of aid to European NATO members.
Trump's Unexpectedly Tough Stance on Putin and the Ukraine War
Following his inauguration, President Trump unexpectedly criticized Vladimir Putin for the economic and human costs of the war in Ukraine, suggesting a potential diplomatic solution and shifting the financial burden of aid to European NATO members.
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48% Bias Score
Canada Prepares Retaliatory Tariffs Against Potential Trump Trade War
Canada plans to retaliate against potential U.S. tariffs with its own tariffs on $37 billion of U.S. imports, potentially escalating to $147 billion, following a two-week consultation period, in response to President-elect Trump's dissatisfaction with Canadian border security measures.
Canada Prepares Retaliatory Tariffs Against Potential Trump Trade War
Canada plans to retaliate against potential U.S. tariffs with its own tariffs on $37 billion of U.S. imports, potentially escalating to $147 billion, following a two-week consultation period, in response to President-elect Trump's dissatisfaction with Canadian border security measures.
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56% Bias Score
Iran's Medicine Crisis: Price Hikes, Shortages, and Hospital Thefts
Due to reduced government subsidies, a rise in the dollar's exchange rate, and raw material shortages, medicine prices in Iran have sharply increased, causing shortages, hospital drug thefts, and endangering patients; the government's debt to the pharmaceutical industry and insurance companies furth...
Iran's Medicine Crisis: Price Hikes, Shortages, and Hospital Thefts
Due to reduced government subsidies, a rise in the dollar's exchange rate, and raw material shortages, medicine prices in Iran have sharply increased, causing shortages, hospital drug thefts, and endangering patients; the government's debt to the pharmaceutical industry and insurance companies furth...
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40% Bias Score
China Accuses EU of Unfair Trade Practices in Anti-Subsidy Investigations
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce accuses the EU of using unfair trade practices in its anti-subsidy investigations against Chinese companies, citing significant economic losses, including approximately $1.06 billion in abandoned bids, and violating WTO principles. The six-month investigation was pro...
China Accuses EU of Unfair Trade Practices in Anti-Subsidy Investigations
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce accuses the EU of using unfair trade practices in its anti-subsidy investigations against Chinese companies, citing significant economic losses, including approximately $1.06 billion in abandoned bids, and violating WTO principles. The six-month investigation was pro...
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56% Bias Score