Canada and China retaliate against US tariffs with countermeasures
On March 4th, 2025, Canada and China announced retaliatory tariffs of up to 25% and 15%, respectively, against the US in response to US tariffs on their imports; Canada's response may include halting energy exports to the US, while China's tariffs target key US agricultural products.
Canada and China retaliate against US tariffs with countermeasures
On March 4th, 2025, Canada and China announced retaliatory tariffs of up to 25% and 15%, respectively, against the US in response to US tariffs on their imports; Canada's response may include halting energy exports to the US, while China's tariffs target key US agricultural products.
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48% Bias Score
US Sanctions South Africa Over Land Expropriation Law
South Africa's new Expropriation Act, allowing for land expropriation without compensation, has angered the US, leading to aid cuts and threats of removing South Africa's AGOA trade benefits, impacting its agricultural sector and potentially causing job losses.
US Sanctions South Africa Over Land Expropriation Law
South Africa's new Expropriation Act, allowing for land expropriation without compensation, has angered the US, leading to aid cuts and threats of removing South Africa's AGOA trade benefits, impacting its agricultural sector and potentially causing job losses.
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48% Bias Score
US Imposes 20% Tariff on Chinese Imports, China Vows Retaliation
The US announced a 20 percent tariff increase on Chinese imports, citing fentanyl concerns, prompting China's strong opposition and a vow to retaliate, raising concerns about global trade stability.
US Imposes 20% Tariff on Chinese Imports, China Vows Retaliation
The US announced a 20 percent tariff increase on Chinese imports, citing fentanyl concerns, prompting China's strong opposition and a vow to retaliate, raising concerns about global trade stability.
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44% Bias Score
Starmer Faces Trump Amidst Domestic Turmoil and Trade Tensions
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet with President Trump on Thursday to discuss U.K.-U.S. relations, including trade and defense, amidst declining approval ratings at home due to unpopular policies and a looming threat of U.S. tariffs on British steel.
Starmer Faces Trump Amidst Domestic Turmoil and Trade Tensions
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet with President Trump on Thursday to discuss U.K.-U.S. relations, including trade and defense, amidst declining approval ratings at home due to unpopular policies and a looming threat of U.S. tariffs on British steel.
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44% Bias Score
German Producer Prices Rise Amidst Economic Contraction
German producer prices rose 0.5% annually in January 2025, driven by increases in consumer and capital goods despite falling energy prices; this comes amid a struggling German economy that shrank 0.2% in 2024, with growth projected to resume in 2025.
German Producer Prices Rise Amidst Economic Contraction
German producer prices rose 0.5% annually in January 2025, driven by increases in consumer and capital goods despite falling energy prices; this comes amid a struggling German economy that shrank 0.2% in 2024, with growth projected to resume in 2025.
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48% Bias Score
Australia Pauses Tech Charges Amid US Retaliation Threat
Australia has paused plans to charge US tech giants hundreds of millions of dollars for refusing to pay local media outlets due to potential US trade retaliation under the Trump administration, creating a $200 million funding gap for Australian media.
Australia Pauses Tech Charges Amid US Retaliation Threat
Australia has paused plans to charge US tech giants hundreds of millions of dollars for refusing to pay local media outlets due to potential US trade retaliation under the Trump administration, creating a $200 million funding gap for Australian media.
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64% Bias Score
US Tariff Threat Causes Sharp Drop in Mexican Investment
Facing a potential 25% tariff threat from the US, Mexico has extradited 29 drug cartel leaders and taken other measures, but foreign direct investment fell 39% in 2024 to $3.169 billion, its lowest level in three decades, causing a 0.6% economic contraction in the final quarter.
US Tariff Threat Causes Sharp Drop in Mexican Investment
Facing a potential 25% tariff threat from the US, Mexico has extradited 29 drug cartel leaders and taken other measures, but foreign direct investment fell 39% in 2024 to $3.169 billion, its lowest level in three decades, causing a 0.6% economic contraction in the final quarter.
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60% Bias Score
US Sanctions South Africa Over Land Reform Law
The US has cut aid to and threatened trade sanctions against South Africa over its new Expropriation Act, which allows for land redistribution without compensation in some cases, impacting agricultural exports and potentially costing thousands of jobs.
US Sanctions South Africa Over Land Reform Law
The US has cut aid to and threatened trade sanctions against South Africa over its new Expropriation Act, which allows for land redistribution without compensation in some cases, impacting agricultural exports and potentially costing thousands of jobs.
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44% Bias Score
Tesla's China FSD Delay: A Geopolitical Bargaining Chip
Tesla's full self-driving (FSD) technology launch in China is delayed, potentially due to the Chinese government using it as a bargaining chip in trade negotiations with the United States, impacting Tesla's revenue and market share in its second-largest market.
Tesla's China FSD Delay: A Geopolitical Bargaining Chip
Tesla's full self-driving (FSD) technology launch in China is delayed, potentially due to the Chinese government using it as a bargaining chip in trade negotiations with the United States, impacting Tesla's revenue and market share in its second-largest market.
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60% Bias Score
Macron Emphasizes Calm Dialogue at 2024 Salon de l'Agriculture
French President Macron's visit to the Salon de l'Agriculture on February 22nd was marked by a calm atmosphere, contrasting with previous years. He met with agricultural organizations, addressed concerns about the Office français de la biodiversité (OFB), and discussed trade issues with the US.
Macron Emphasizes Calm Dialogue at 2024 Salon de l'Agriculture
French President Macron's visit to the Salon de l'Agriculture on February 22nd was marked by a calm atmosphere, contrasting with previous years. He met with agricultural organizations, addressed concerns about the Office français de la biodiversité (OFB), and discussed trade issues with the US.
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32% Bias Score
Khan Urges Closer EU Ties to Counter US Tariffs
London Mayor Sadiq Khan will tell EU diplomats on Tuesday that Brexit was a mistake and that closer ties with the bloc are needed to counter potential US tariffs, advocating for a renewed youth mobility scheme despite government opposition.
Khan Urges Closer EU Ties to Counter US Tariffs
London Mayor Sadiq Khan will tell EU diplomats on Tuesday that Brexit was a mistake and that closer ties with the bloc are needed to counter potential US tariffs, advocating for a renewed youth mobility scheme despite government opposition.
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48% Bias Score
EU Vows Strong Response to US Reciprocal Tariffs
The European Commission announced a firm and immediate response to US President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs on steel and aluminum, citing the tariffs as unjustified barriers to free trade and highlighting the benefits of a global system with low tariffs. The EU is preparing retaliatory measure...
EU Vows Strong Response to US Reciprocal Tariffs
The European Commission announced a firm and immediate response to US President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs on steel and aluminum, citing the tariffs as unjustified barriers to free trade and highlighting the benefits of a global system with low tariffs. The EU is preparing retaliatory measure...
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40% Bias Score