Hegseth: US Prepared for War With China Amid Escalating Trade Dispute
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared the U.S. is prepared for war with China, responding to a Chinese Embassy statement on X, while President Trump doubled tariffs on Chinese imports to 20 percent, prompting retaliatory tariffs from China.
Hegseth: US Prepared for War With China Amid Escalating Trade Dispute
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared the U.S. is prepared for war with China, responding to a Chinese Embassy statement on X, while President Trump doubled tariffs on Chinese imports to 20 percent, prompting retaliatory tariffs from China.
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40% Bias Score
China Sets 5% Growth Target Amidst Trade War and Weak Consumption
China set a 5% economic growth target for 2024, facing challenges from US tariffs and weak domestic consumption, while increasing defense spending by 7.2% to $245 billion and planning increased fiscal spending to boost domestic demand.
China Sets 5% Growth Target Amidst Trade War and Weak Consumption
China set a 5% economic growth target for 2024, facing challenges from US tariffs and weak domestic consumption, while increasing defense spending by 7.2% to $245 billion and planning increased fiscal spending to boost domestic demand.
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36% Bias Score
EU Urges Firm Response to Potential US Tariffs on European Agricultural Goods
Spanish Agriculture Minister Luis Planas urged the EU to immediately respond to potential US tariffs on European agricultural products, starting April 2nd, impacting sectors like olive oil and wine, which are preemptively increasing exports. The US's action challenges free trade principles and globa...
EU Urges Firm Response to Potential US Tariffs on European Agricultural Goods
Spanish Agriculture Minister Luis Planas urged the EU to immediately respond to potential US tariffs on European agricultural products, starting April 2nd, impacting sectors like olive oil and wine, which are preemptively increasing exports. The US's action challenges free trade principles and globa...
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40% Bias Score
China Announces Stimulus Package Amidst Rising US Trade Tensions
China set a 5% GDP growth target for 2025, raising its budget deficit to 4% of GDP and lowering its inflation target to 2% to counter the impact of increased US tariffs on Chinese goods, which prompted retaliatory tariffs from China on US agricultural products.
China Announces Stimulus Package Amidst Rising US Trade Tensions
China set a 5% GDP growth target for 2025, raising its budget deficit to 4% of GDP and lowering its inflation target to 2% to counter the impact of increased US tariffs on Chinese goods, which prompted retaliatory tariffs from China on US agricultural products.
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36% Bias Score
US Stocks Rebound Slightly Amidst Tariff Uncertainty
Following a recent market downturn, the U.S. stock market experienced a slight recovery on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.4% and the S&P 500 up 0.3%. This increase comes amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding President Trump's tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, and the potent...
US Stocks Rebound Slightly Amidst Tariff Uncertainty
Following a recent market downturn, the U.S. stock market experienced a slight recovery on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.4% and the S&P 500 up 0.3%. This increase comes amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding President Trump's tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, and the potent...
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44% Bias Score
Trump Grants Automakers Tariff Reprieve, Citing Insufficient Progress from Canada
President Trump imposed 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican auto imports, but granted a one-month reprieve to US automakers, citing insufficient progress on drug and migrant flows from Canada, despite claiming the tariffs will generate trillions of dollars and create numerous jobs.
Trump Grants Automakers Tariff Reprieve, Citing Insufficient Progress from Canada
President Trump imposed 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican auto imports, but granted a one-month reprieve to US automakers, citing insufficient progress on drug and migrant flows from Canada, despite claiming the tariffs will generate trillions of dollars and create numerous jobs.
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64% Bias Score
U.S. Tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China to Cost Farmers Billions
New tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China are expected to cost U.S. farmers billions and raise consumer prices for meat and produce; however, the impact will vary by product, and some might see short-term price drops while President Trump weighs additional aid.
U.S. Tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China to Cost Farmers Billions
New tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China are expected to cost U.S. farmers billions and raise consumer prices for meat and produce; however, the impact will vary by product, and some might see short-term price drops while President Trump weighs additional aid.
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64% Bias Score
Global Stocks Rebound Amidst Escalating Trade War
Global stocks rebounded after the U.S. imposed tariffs on major trading partners, leading to retaliatory measures and market volatility; oil prices fell for a third day, while the Canadian dollar strengthened against the U.S. dollar.
Global Stocks Rebound Amidst Escalating Trade War
Global stocks rebounded after the U.S. imposed tariffs on major trading partners, leading to retaliatory measures and market volatility; oil prices fell for a third day, while the Canadian dollar strengthened against the U.S. dollar.
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32% Bias Score
China Sets 5% Growth Target Amid Trade War and Economic Slowdown
China's National People's Congress outlined a 5% economic growth target for 2025, focusing on boosting domestic demand, investing in AI, and addressing a property market slump and local government debt, amid rising trade tensions with the US.
China Sets 5% Growth Target Amid Trade War and Economic Slowdown
China's National People's Congress outlined a 5% economic growth target for 2025, focusing on boosting domestic demand, investing in AI, and addressing a property market slump and local government debt, amid rising trade tensions with the US.
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32% Bias Score
Trade War Poses Substantial Threat to UK Economy
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey warned that a full-blown trade war, sparked by US tariffs on Canadian, Mexican, and Chinese goods, and threatened tariffs on the EU, poses a substantial risk to the British economy, potentially lowering disposable income. The Bank is closely monitoring the situ...
Trade War Poses Substantial Threat to UK Economy
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey warned that a full-blown trade war, sparked by US tariffs on Canadian, Mexican, and Chinese goods, and threatened tariffs on the EU, poses a substantial risk to the British economy, potentially lowering disposable income. The Bank is closely monitoring the situ...
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36% Bias Score
US Tariff Increases Trigger Market Downturn, Raising Global Economic Concerns
Increased US tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico caused a market downturn on Tuesday, wiping out post-election gains in the S&P 500 and prompting retaliatory actions, raising concerns of a global economic slowdown; the S&P 500 fell 1.2%, the Dow 1.6%.
US Tariff Increases Trigger Market Downturn, Raising Global Economic Concerns
Increased US tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico caused a market downturn on Tuesday, wiping out post-election gains in the S&P 500 and prompting retaliatory actions, raising concerns of a global economic slowdown; the S&P 500 fell 1.2%, the Dow 1.6%.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Imposes Tariffs on Canada and Mexico, Threatens Further Action
In a contentious address to Congress, President Trump announced 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods, citing unfair trade practices and large deficits, while also threatening further retaliatory tariffs and promoting a vision of American societal and global dominance.
Trump Imposes Tariffs on Canada and Mexico, Threatens Further Action
In a contentious address to Congress, President Trump announced 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods, citing unfair trade practices and large deficits, while also threatening further retaliatory tariffs and promoting a vision of American societal and global dominance.
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80% Bias Score