Trump's Four-Step Economic Plan: Tax Cuts, Tariffs, and the Fight Against Inflation
President Trump unveiled a four-step economic plan: lowering corporate taxes to 15%, imposing tariffs on foreign goods, reducing energy costs through OPEC negotiation and increased US production, and lowering interest rates. He claims this will stimulate economic growth, reduce inflation, and reduce...
Trump's Four-Step Economic Plan: Tax Cuts, Tariffs, and the Fight Against Inflation
President Trump unveiled a four-step economic plan: lowering corporate taxes to 15%, imposing tariffs on foreign goods, reducing energy costs through OPEC negotiation and increased US production, and lowering interest rates. He claims this will stimulate economic growth, reduce inflation, and reduce...
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48% Bias Score
China's Record Imports Defy Protectionism, Boosting Global Economy
In 2024, China's imports reached a record 18 trillion yuan ($2.47 trillion), a 2.3 percent increase, defying rising global trade protectionism, particularly from the US which proposed a 10 percent tariff on Chinese goods. China aims to create a globally shared market to boost the global economy.
China's Record Imports Defy Protectionism, Boosting Global Economy
In 2024, China's imports reached a record 18 trillion yuan ($2.47 trillion), a 2.3 percent increase, defying rising global trade protectionism, particularly from the US which proposed a 10 percent tariff on Chinese goods. China aims to create a globally shared market to boost the global economy.
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Softened Stance on China: A Temporary Truce?
President Trump's second term shows early signs of improved US-China relations, marked by a pause on new tariffs and diplomatic overtures from China, despite potential future conflicts over trade and technology.
Trump's Softened Stance on China: A Temporary Truce?
President Trump's second term shows early signs of improved US-China relations, marked by a pause on new tariffs and diplomatic overtures from China, despite potential future conflicts over trade and technology.
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44% Bias Score
House Republicans Introduce Bill Granting Trump Unilateral Tariff Power
The U.S. House of Representatives is considering the U.S. Reciprocal Trade Act, granting President Trump the power to impose tariffs on both adversaries and allies, requiring only congressional notification with a potential veto, in response to decades of perceived unfair trade practices.
House Republicans Introduce Bill Granting Trump Unilateral Tariff Power
The U.S. House of Representatives is considering the U.S. Reciprocal Trade Act, granting President Trump the power to impose tariffs on both adversaries and allies, requiring only congressional notification with a potential veto, in response to decades of perceived unfair trade practices.
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52% Bias Score
Trump's Tariff Threats Rattle Global Trade
President Trump verbally threatened tariffs on China (10%), Canada and Mexico (25%), and the EU ($350 billion deficit), initiating a trade review concluding April 1st, while also threatening Russia with sanctions to influence Ukraine peace talks; European markets largely ignored these threats.
Trump's Tariff Threats Rattle Global Trade
President Trump verbally threatened tariffs on China (10%), Canada and Mexico (25%), and the EU ($350 billion deficit), initiating a trade review concluding April 1st, while also threatening Russia with sanctions to influence Ukraine peace talks; European markets largely ignored these threats.
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52% Bias Score
Market Surge Amidst Warnings of Inflated Valuations
Driven by strong corporate earnings and pro-growth policies, U.S. and German stock markets surged on Wednesday, reaching new highs, yet concerns remain regarding inflated valuations and potential risks, as highlighted by JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon.
Market Surge Amidst Warnings of Inflated Valuations
Driven by strong corporate earnings and pro-growth policies, U.S. and German stock markets surged on Wednesday, reaching new highs, yet concerns remain regarding inflated valuations and potential risks, as highlighted by JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon.
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Ultimatum: Invest in US or Face Tariffs
At the World Economic Forum, President Trump threatened tariffs on companies that don't invest in the US, promising lower taxes in return; he also urged oil producers to lower prices to harm Russia's war effort, highlighting a new era of geostrategic competition.
Trump's Ultimatum: Invest in US or Face Tariffs
At the World Economic Forum, President Trump threatened tariffs on companies that don't invest in the US, promising lower taxes in return; he also urged oil producers to lower prices to harm Russia's war effort, highlighting a new era of geostrategic competition.
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Tariff Strategy: A Negotiating Tool or Trade War?
President Trump, during a World Economic Forum address, threatened businesses that do not manufacture in America with tariffs, a tactic described by Kevin O'Leary as a negotiating tool to leverage America's large market and incentivize domestic production, while also addressing issues such as illega...
Trump's Tariff Strategy: A Negotiating Tool or Trade War?
President Trump, during a World Economic Forum address, threatened businesses that do not manufacture in America with tariffs, a tactic described by Kevin O'Leary as a negotiating tool to leverage America's large market and incentivize domestic production, while also addressing issues such as illega...
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52% Bias Score
Mixed Market Reactions to Trump's Tariff Hints
Global stock markets displayed mixed performance Friday; Canada's TSX rose slightly, while US indices fluctuated amid Boeing's profit warning and Trump's tariff threats on Mexico, Canada, China, and the EU, possibly effective February 1st or April 1st, sparking investor uncertainty.
Mixed Market Reactions to Trump's Tariff Hints
Global stock markets displayed mixed performance Friday; Canada's TSX rose slightly, while US indices fluctuated amid Boeing's profit warning and Trump's tariff threats on Mexico, Canada, China, and the EU, possibly effective February 1st or April 1st, sparking investor uncertainty.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Threatens Tariffs on China and EU, Sparking Market Volatility
President Trump threatened 10% tariffs on China and the EU on his second day in office, citing trade deficits and fentanyl, following earlier threats against Canada and Mexico; European leaders responded with calls for unity and market adjustments, while the situation creates considerable uncertaint...
Trump Threatens Tariffs on China and EU, Sparking Market Volatility
President Trump threatened 10% tariffs on China and the EU on his second day in office, citing trade deficits and fentanyl, following earlier threats against Canada and Mexico; European leaders responded with calls for unity and market adjustments, while the situation creates considerable uncertaint...
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44% Bias Score
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
Lutnick to Divest from Businesses Before Leading Commerce Department
President Trump's nominee for Commerce Secretary, Howard Lutnick, will divest from Cantor Fitzgerald, BGC Group, and Newmark Group to avoid conflicts of interest, despite retaining significant assets and advocating for tariffs.
Lutnick to Divest from Businesses Before Leading Commerce Department
President Trump's nominee for Commerce Secretary, Howard Lutnick, will divest from Cantor Fitzgerald, BGC Group, and Newmark Group to avoid conflicts of interest, despite retaining significant assets and advocating for tariffs.
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40% Bias Score