Trump Initiates Trade Deficit Investigations, Raising Stakes for Mexico and Canada
President Trump, despite delaying a 25% tariff on Mexican and Canadian imports, initiated investigations into US trade deficits, potentially using tariffs as leverage for trade renegotiations by April 1st. This has significant implications for global trade and US-Canada relations.
Trump Initiates Trade Deficit Investigations, Raising Stakes for Mexico and Canada
President Trump, despite delaying a 25% tariff on Mexican and Canadian imports, initiated investigations into US trade deficits, potentially using tariffs as leverage for trade renegotiations by April 1st. This has significant implications for global trade and US-Canada relations.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Threatens Tariffs, Reverses Green Energy Funding
President Trump threatened 10% tariffs on Chinese goods starting February 1st, citing fentanyl trafficking, and also plans tariffs on the EU due to a $350 billion trade deficit; he also halted $300 billion in green energy funding and withdrew from the global minimum corporate tax agreement, while la...
Trump Threatens Tariffs, Reverses Green Energy Funding
President Trump threatened 10% tariffs on Chinese goods starting February 1st, citing fentanyl trafficking, and also plans tariffs on the EU due to a $350 billion trade deficit; he also halted $300 billion in green energy funding and withdrew from the global minimum corporate tax agreement, while la...
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Return: Investigations Replace Immediate Tariffs, Uncertainty Remains
On his first day back in office, President Trump initiated investigations into unfair subsidies and currency manipulation by China, Europe, Mexico, and Canada, instead of imposing immediate import tariffs as previously threatened, causing initial market relief but also uncertainty.
Trump's Return: Investigations Replace Immediate Tariffs, Uncertainty Remains
On his first day back in office, President Trump initiated investigations into unfair subsidies and currency manipulation by China, Europe, Mexico, and Canada, instead of imposing immediate import tariffs as previously threatened, causing initial market relief but also uncertainty.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Announces Major AI Investment Amidst Market Volatility
President Trump announced a $100 billion AI infrastructure investment with tech giants, the SEC launched a crypto task force, and markets surged on his delayed tariff actions, but concerns about future trade policies remain.
Trump Announces Major AI Investment Amidst Market Volatility
President Trump announced a $100 billion AI infrastructure investment with tech giants, the SEC launched a crypto task force, and markets surged on his delayed tariff actions, but concerns about future trade policies remain.
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40% Bias Score
China Urges Multilateralism and Inclusive Growth at Davos
In Davos, Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang urged global cooperation for inclusive development, echoing President Xi's 2017 call for multilateralism, and outlined China's commitment to high-quality growth, green initiatives, and further opening up, meeting with several world leaders and business ex...
China Urges Multilateralism and Inclusive Growth at Davos
In Davos, Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang urged global cooperation for inclusive development, echoing President Xi's 2017 call for multilateralism, and outlined China's commitment to high-quality growth, green initiatives, and further opening up, meeting with several world leaders and business ex...
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20% Bias Score
Global Trade War Looms Amidst EU-China Electric Vehicle Dispute
The EU's tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, and subsequent Chinese retaliation, threaten a global trade war, potentially disrupting supply chains and raising prices like during the pandemic; tensions with the US under Trump further complicate the situation.
Global Trade War Looms Amidst EU-China Electric Vehicle Dispute
The EU's tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, and subsequent Chinese retaliation, threaten a global trade war, potentially disrupting supply chains and raising prices like during the pandemic; tensions with the US under Trump further complicate the situation.
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36% Bias Score
EU Vows Proportionate Response to Potential US Tariffs
The EU will proportionately retaliate against any U.S. tariffs, as stated by its economy commissioner, highlighting the risk of global economic downturn if U.S.-EU trade relations deteriorate; in 2023, the EU exported over \$522 billion in goods to the U.S., exceeding imports.
EU Vows Proportionate Response to Potential US Tariffs
The EU will proportionately retaliate against any U.S. tariffs, as stated by its economy commissioner, highlighting the risk of global economic downturn if U.S.-EU trade relations deteriorate; in 2023, the EU exported over \$522 billion in goods to the U.S., exceeding imports.
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36% Bias Score
Trump's $500 Billion AI Investment Sparks Market Volatility
President Trump announced a $500 billion AI infrastructure investment called "Stargate", involving OpenAI, Oracle, and Softbank, to bolster US leadership in AI development against China, prioritizing fossil fuels over renewable energy, causing mixed market reactions.
Trump's $500 Billion AI Investment Sparks Market Volatility
President Trump announced a $500 billion AI infrastructure investment called "Stargate", involving OpenAI, Oracle, and Softbank, to bolster US leadership in AI development against China, prioritizing fossil fuels over renewable energy, causing mixed market reactions.
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44% Bias Score
China Urges Multilateralism and Inclusive Development at Davos 2025
At the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang urged global cooperation on multilateralism and inclusive development, outlining four key recommendations and highlighting China's commitment to high-quality growth, green transition, and further opening up, based on Presi...
China Urges Multilateralism and Inclusive Development at Davos 2025
At the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang urged global cooperation on multilateralism and inclusive development, outlining four key recommendations and highlighting China's commitment to high-quality growth, green transition, and further opening up, based on Presi...
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8% Bias Score
China Signals Cooperation Amidst Trump's Inauguration and Trade Uncertainty
Following President Trump's inauguration, China's high-level representation and statements signal a willingness to cooperate despite Trump's past trade policies; however, an economic analysis suggests that a potential tariff war could decrease US GDP by $55 billion and increase inflation. Trump's st...
China Signals Cooperation Amidst Trump's Inauguration and Trade Uncertainty
Following President Trump's inauguration, China's high-level representation and statements signal a willingness to cooperate despite Trump's past trade policies; however, an economic analysis suggests that a potential tariff war could decrease US GDP by $55 billion and increase inflation. Trump's st...
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52% Bias Score
China Urges Global Cooperation for Inclusive Growth at Davos
In a Davos speech, Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang advocated for multilateralism and inclusive growth, emphasizing China's commitment to green transition and economic opening while urging global cooperation on key challenges like climate change and digital connectivity. He met with several world ...
China Urges Global Cooperation for Inclusive Growth at Davos
In a Davos speech, Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang advocated for multilateralism and inclusive growth, emphasizing China's commitment to green transition and economic opening while urging global cooperation on key challenges like climate change and digital connectivity. He met with several world ...
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40% Bias Score
BOJ Poised for Rate Hike Amid Inflation and Yen Weakness
The Bank of Japan is expected to raise its benchmark interest rate by 0.25% this week to 0.5%, the highest since 2008, driven by sustained inflation, yen weakness, and a shift in the BOJ's public statements. Eighteen of nineteen economists polled by CNBC predict the hike, despite risks from weak hou...
BOJ Poised for Rate Hike Amid Inflation and Yen Weakness
The Bank of Japan is expected to raise its benchmark interest rate by 0.25% this week to 0.5%, the highest since 2008, driven by sustained inflation, yen weakness, and a shift in the BOJ's public statements. Eighteen of nineteen economists polled by CNBC predict the hike, despite risks from weak hou...
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40% Bias Score