Trump Tariffs: Reshaping Startup Strategies
The Trump administration's tariffs significantly impacted startups by increasing costs for imported goods, prompting supply chain adjustments and creating both challenges and opportunities in various sectors, mirroring the effects of the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act.
Trump Tariffs: Reshaping Startup Strategies
The Trump administration's tariffs significantly impacted startups by increasing costs for imported goods, prompting supply chain adjustments and creating both challenges and opportunities in various sectors, mirroring the effects of the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act.
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Tariffs Threaten Global Trade War
Donald Trump's threatened import tariffs, ranging from 10-20% on most goods and 60% on Chinese goods, could trigger a global trade war, significantly impacting the EU and China, although their diverse export markets might lessen the blow.
Trump's Tariffs Threaten Global Trade War
Donald Trump's threatened import tariffs, ranging from 10-20% on most goods and 60% on Chinese goods, could trigger a global trade war, significantly impacting the EU and China, although their diverse export markets might lessen the blow.
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36% 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
Sachs Warns Against Protectionist Measures Targeting China
Renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs warns against the U.S. imposing additional tariffs on Chinese goods, predicting negative impacts on U.S. consumers, U.S.-China relations, and the global economy; he cites protectionism and a desire to weaken China's economic progress as underlying motivations.
Sachs Warns Against Protectionist Measures Targeting China
Renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs warns against the U.S. imposing additional tariffs on Chinese goods, predicting negative impacts on U.S. consumers, U.S.-China relations, and the global economy; he cites protectionism and a desire to weaken China's economic progress as underlying motivations.
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36% Bias Score
Pre-Tariff Stockpiling Fuels Record US Imports from China in December 2024
US imports from China spiked 14.5 percent in December 2024 to 451,000 40-foot containers due to companies stockpiling goods before anticipated Trump tariffs; this impacted various sectors, including apparel, toys, and electronics.
Pre-Tariff Stockpiling Fuels Record US Imports from China in December 2024
US imports from China spiked 14.5 percent in December 2024 to 451,000 40-foot containers due to companies stockpiling goods before anticipated Trump tariffs; this impacted various sectors, including apparel, toys, and electronics.
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44% Bias Score
Canada Weighs Energy Restrictions as Response to Potential US Tariffs
Days before potential 25% US tariffs on Canadian goods could take effect, Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau stated that "nothing is off the table" in terms of response, including potential energy export restrictions, despite internal disagreements within Canada about this strategy. Roughly 75% of Cana...
Canada Weighs Energy Restrictions as Response to Potential US Tariffs
Days before potential 25% US tariffs on Canadian goods could take effect, Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau stated that "nothing is off the table" in terms of response, including potential energy export restrictions, despite internal disagreements within Canada about this strategy. Roughly 75% of Cana...
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44% Bias Score
Poll Shows Strong Support for Tariffs Despite Concerns of Trade Wars
A DailyMail.com poll shows that while most Americans believe other countries have acted fairly in trade with the U.S., a significant majority believe China has not (59%), leading to strong support for tariffs; despite warnings of trade wars, a majority also favor tariffs on Canada (37%), Mexico (41%...
Poll Shows Strong Support for Tariffs Despite Concerns of Trade Wars
A DailyMail.com poll shows that while most Americans believe other countries have acted fairly in trade with the U.S., a significant majority believe China has not (59%), leading to strong support for tariffs; despite warnings of trade wars, a majority also favor tariffs on Canada (37%), Mexico (41%...
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48% Bias Score
Syria Slaps Steep Tariffs on Imports, Angering Turkey
Syria's new government implemented a 300 percent tariff increase on all imports, with Turkish cement facing a 385.7 percent hike, causing strong reactions from Turkish businesses and prompting a meeting between Turkish and Syrian officials next week.
Syria Slaps Steep Tariffs on Imports, Angering Turkey
Syria's new government implemented a 300 percent tariff increase on all imports, with Turkish cement facing a 385.7 percent hike, causing strong reactions from Turkish businesses and prompting a meeting between Turkish and Syrian officials next week.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Cabinet Nominees Face Confirmation Hearings, Previewing Policy Battles
President-elect Trump's Cabinet nominees faced Senate confirmation hearings on Thursday, focusing on his domestic and economic agenda; the hearings previewed upcoming battles over taxes, spending, tariffs, and the environment; nominees are expected to be confirmed.
Trump Cabinet Nominees Face Confirmation Hearings, Previewing Policy Battles
President-elect Trump's Cabinet nominees faced Senate confirmation hearings on Thursday, focusing on his domestic and economic agenda; the hearings previewed upcoming battles over taxes, spending, tariffs, and the environment; nominees are expected to be confirmed.
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36% Bias Score
IMF Upgrades UK Growth Forecast Amidst Concerns Over Trump's Economic Policies
The IMF upgraded its UK growth forecast to 1.6% for 2025 but warned that Trump's threatened tariffs could worsen trade tensions, lower investment, and disrupt supply chains globally, potentially causing an inflationary boom followed by a bust and weakening US Treasury bonds.
IMF Upgrades UK Growth Forecast Amidst Concerns Over Trump's Economic Policies
The IMF upgraded its UK growth forecast to 1.6% for 2025 but warned that Trump's threatened tariffs could worsen trade tensions, lower investment, and disrupt supply chains globally, potentially causing an inflationary boom followed by a bust and weakening US Treasury bonds.
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40% Bias Score
Canada Weighs Retaliatory Tariffs Against US Energy Tariffs
Facing potential US tariffs on energy exports, Canada considers retaliatory tariffs to quickly impact US gas prices, despite the risk of significant economic damage and inflation, as seen in the game of 'chicken' between Canada and the US.
Canada Weighs Retaliatory Tariffs Against US Energy Tariffs
Facing potential US tariffs on energy exports, Canada considers retaliatory tariffs to quickly impact US gas prices, despite the risk of significant economic damage and inflation, as seen in the game of 'chicken' between Canada and the US.
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56% Bias Score
Canada Weighs Retaliatory Tariffs Against US, Facing Economic Risks
Canadian Prime Minister and premiers plan retaliatory measures against potential US tariffs, considering options like targeted tariffs or a dollar-for-dollar response, but facing potential economic and political consequences.
Canada Weighs Retaliatory Tariffs Against US, Facing Economic Risks
Canadian Prime Minister and premiers plan retaliatory measures against potential US tariffs, considering options like targeted tariffs or a dollar-for-dollar response, but facing potential economic and political consequences.
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48% Bias Score