Trump Threatens EU Tariffs Over Trade Deficit
US President Donald Trump announced that European countries will face tariffs due to a $131 billion trade deficit in 2023, primarily with Germany, France, Ireland, and Italy, citing unfair trade practices by the EU.
Trump Threatens EU Tariffs Over Trade Deficit
US President Donald Trump announced that European countries will face tariffs due to a $131 billion trade deficit in 2023, primarily with Germany, France, Ireland, and Italy, citing unfair trade practices by the EU.
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52% Bias Score
Trump's Davos Address: Economic Rhetoric vs. Reality
In a World Economic Forum address, Donald Trump criticized the US trade deficit, threatened tariffs, claimed trillions in foreign investment, and advocated for lower interest rates—policies economists deem contradictory and potentially harmful.
Trump's Davos Address: Economic Rhetoric vs. Reality
In a World Economic Forum address, Donald Trump criticized the US trade deficit, threatened tariffs, claimed trillions in foreign investment, and advocated for lower interest rates—policies economists deem contradictory and potentially harmful.
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52% Bias Score
Earthquake Strikes Fukushima; Fatal Stabbing in Nagano
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake hit Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, early Thursday, causing no tsunami. Separately, a fatal stabbing near a Nagano train station left one dead and two injured; the attacker remains at large.
Earthquake Strikes Fukushima; Fatal Stabbing in Nagano
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake hit Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, early Thursday, causing no tsunami. Separately, a fatal stabbing near a Nagano train station left one dead and two injured; the attacker remains at large.
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8% Bias Score
Trump Repeats False Claims About US Trade Deficits and Inflation at Davos
During a Davos speech, President Trump made false claims about US trade with the EU and Canada, asserting that the EU doesn't import US farm products or cars, and exaggerating the US-Canada trade deficit to $200-$250 billion (it was actually $40.6 billion in 2023). He also misrepresented the US-Chin...
Trump Repeats False Claims About US Trade Deficits and Inflation at Davos
During a Davos speech, President Trump made false claims about US trade with the EU and Canada, asserting that the EU doesn't import US farm products or cars, and exaggerating the US-Canada trade deficit to $200-$250 billion (it was actually $40.6 billion in 2023). He also misrepresented the US-Chin...
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20% Bias Score
UK GDP Shows Slight Growth Despite Widening Trade Deficit and Economic Uncertainty
UK's monthly real GDP grew 0.1 percent in November 2024 due to service sector growth, but the three-month period showed no growth; the trade deficit widened to £10.8 billion, and unexpected inflation drop offered relief to Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
UK GDP Shows Slight Growth Despite Widening Trade Deficit and Economic Uncertainty
UK's monthly real GDP grew 0.1 percent in November 2024 due to service sector growth, but the three-month period showed no growth; the trade deficit widened to £10.8 billion, and unexpected inflation drop offered relief to Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
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32% Bias Score
Turkey's Widening Trade Deficit Exposes Flawed Economic Policies
Turkey's November foreign trade deficit surged 22.2% to $7.3 billion due to a 3.1% drop in exports ($22.3 billion) and a 2.4% increase in imports ($29.6 billion), exposing the flaws in the government's economic strategy and unsustainable import-based growth model.
Turkey's Widening Trade Deficit Exposes Flawed Economic Policies
Turkey's November foreign trade deficit surged 22.2% to $7.3 billion due to a 3.1% drop in exports ($22.3 billion) and a 2.4% increase in imports ($29.6 billion), exposing the flaws in the government's economic strategy and unsustainable import-based growth model.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs on Mexican Goods Despite USMCA Surplus
By November 2024, Mexico exported \$466 billion in goods to the US, exceeding imports by \$157 billion, prompting President Trump to threaten 25% tariffs on Mexican goods despite the USMCA trade agreement.
Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs on Mexican Goods Despite USMCA Surplus
By November 2024, Mexico exported \$466 billion in goods to the US, exceeding imports by \$157 billion, prompting President Trump to threaten 25% tariffs on Mexican goods despite the USMCA trade agreement.
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56% Bias Score
Record U.S. Trade in 2024 Amidst Trump's Trade Policy Review
In 2024, U.S. total trade is projected to exceed \$5 trillion for the third consecutive year, with Port Laredo setting a new record as the top port, exceeding \$340 billion, and Mexico becoming the first nation to surpass \$800 billion in trade with the U.S. These figures occur amid President Trump'...
Record U.S. Trade in 2024 Amidst Trump's Trade Policy Review
In 2024, U.S. total trade is projected to exceed \$5 trillion for the third consecutive year, with Port Laredo setting a new record as the top port, exceeding \$340 billion, and Mexico becoming the first nation to surpass \$800 billion in trade with the U.S. These figures occur amid President Trump'...
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32% Bias Score
Trump Repeats False Claims About US Trade Relationships
President Trump made false claims about US trade with the EU, China, and Canada during a Davos speech, misrepresenting agricultural and vehicle exports to the EU, exaggerating the US trade deficit with China, and grossly overstating the deficit with Canada while ignoring the significant role of Cana...
Trump Repeats False Claims About US Trade Relationships
President Trump made false claims about US trade with the EU, China, and Canada during a Davos speech, misrepresenting agricultural and vehicle exports to the EU, exaggerating the US trade deficit with China, and grossly overstating the deficit with Canada while ignoring the significant role of Cana...
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16% Bias Score
US Tariffs on China: Deficit Shift, Not Reduction
The U.S. trade deficit with China fell 15% after the imposition of tariffs; however, the overall U.S. trade deficit rose by 60%, as trade shifted to other countries, including Mexico (+160%), Canada (+500%), Vietnam (+275%), and others.
US Tariffs on China: Deficit Shift, Not Reduction
The U.S. trade deficit with China fell 15% after the imposition of tariffs; however, the overall U.S. trade deficit rose by 60%, as trade shifted to other countries, including Mexico (+160%), Canada (+500%), Vietnam (+275%), and others.
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48% Bias Score
Canada-U.S. Trade Talks Fail to Resolve Tariff Dispute
Canadian ministers met with Trump's nominees at Mar-a-Lago to discuss threatened tariffs on Canadian goods, but the U.S. remains fixated on the trade deficit; further talks are planned.
Canada-U.S. Trade Talks Fail to Resolve Tariff Dispute
Canadian ministers met with Trump's nominees at Mar-a-Lago to discuss threatened tariffs on Canadian goods, but the U.S. remains fixated on the trade deficit; further talks are planned.
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44% Bias Score
Nigeria Targets Net Export Status to China in Five Years
Nigeria plans to reverse its $20 billion trade deficit with China in five years by leveraging Chinese agricultural technology and boosting exports, aiming for net export status, following an upgraded Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Nigeria Targets Net Export Status to China in Five Years
Nigeria plans to reverse its $20 billion trade deficit with China in five years by leveraging Chinese agricultural technology and boosting exports, aiming for net export status, following an upgraded Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
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44% Bias Score