Trump Tariffs Spark Canada-U.S. Protests
Canadian protests erupted in Vancouver and Ottawa against President Trump's 25% tariffs on Canadian goods and 10% on energy, straining personal relationships and highlighting broader economic consequences; demonstrators shared personal anecdotes illustrating the human cost.
Trump Tariffs Spark Canada-U.S. Protests
Canadian protests erupted in Vancouver and Ottawa against President Trump's 25% tariffs on Canadian goods and 10% on energy, straining personal relationships and highlighting broader economic consequences; demonstrators shared personal anecdotes illustrating the human cost.
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48% Bias Score
China's Record Deficit to Counter Economic Slowdown and US Tariffs
China announced a record budget deficit of 5.66 trillion yuan ($1.24 trillion) to boost its slowing economy and counter US tariffs, aiming for 5% GDP growth and prioritizing high-tech development; Premier Li Qiang also dropped the 'peaceful reunification' reference for Taiwan.
China's Record Deficit to Counter Economic Slowdown and US Tariffs
China announced a record budget deficit of 5.66 trillion yuan ($1.24 trillion) to boost its slowing economy and counter US tariffs, aiming for 5% GDP growth and prioritizing high-tech development; Premier Li Qiang also dropped the 'peaceful reunification' reference for Taiwan.
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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 Economy Faces Downturn Amidst Trade War and Falling Consumer Spending
Unexpectedly low January consumer spending, coupled with rising unemployment and President Trump's new tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, has sent the US economy into a downward spiral, fueled by record low consumer confidence and negative GDP forecasts.
US Economy Faces Downturn Amidst Trade War and Falling Consumer Spending
Unexpectedly low January consumer spending, coupled with rising unemployment and President Trump's new tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, has sent the US economy into a downward spiral, fueled by record low consumer confidence and negative GDP forecasts.
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52% Bias Score
Tariffs Increase New Home Prices, Pricing Out Thousands of Potential Buyers
New tariffs on imported building materials, particularly lumber from Canada, are expected to increase new home prices by \$7,500 to \$10,000, potentially pricing out 106,000 buyers per \$1,000 increase, while a plan to increase domestic lumber production is expected to take three years.
Tariffs Increase New Home Prices, Pricing Out Thousands of Potential Buyers
New tariffs on imported building materials, particularly lumber from Canada, are expected to increase new home prices by \$7,500 to \$10,000, potentially pricing out 106,000 buyers per \$1,000 increase, while a plan to increase domestic lumber production is expected to take three years.
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48% Bias Score
Oil Prices Fall on OPEC+ Output and Trade War Concerns
Global oil prices declined for a third day on Wednesday, with Brent crude falling to $69.57 and WTI to $66.49 per barrel, driven by OPEC+'s planned output increase and escalating U.S.-led trade tensions resulting in reduced economic growth and fuel demand.
Oil Prices Fall on OPEC+ Output and Trade War Concerns
Global oil prices declined for a third day on Wednesday, with Brent crude falling to $69.57 and WTI to $66.49 per barrel, driven by OPEC+'s planned output increase and escalating U.S.-led trade tensions resulting in reduced economic growth and fuel demand.
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32% 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
German Fiscal Loosening Triggers Market Rally
Germany's prospective coalition government, CDU/CSU and SPD, agreed to significantly relax the country's fiscal rules, prompting a major rally in European markets; the Dax index in Frankfurt surged nearly 3%, the euro rose 0.6%, and bond yields jumped.
German Fiscal Loosening Triggers Market Rally
Germany's prospective coalition government, CDU/CSU and SPD, agreed to significantly relax the country's fiscal rules, prompting a major rally in European markets; the Dax index in Frankfurt surged nearly 3%, the euro rose 0.6%, and bond yields jumped.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Grants Temporary Tariff Reprieve on Autos Amidst Trade War
President Trump granted a 30-day tariff reprieve on Canadian and Mexican autos, aiming to shift production to the U.S., while imposing new tariffs on April 2nd, despite lacking evidence to support his claims of Canadian complicity in the fentanyl crisis.
Trump Grants Temporary Tariff Reprieve on Autos Amidst Trade War
President Trump granted a 30-day tariff reprieve on Canadian and Mexican autos, aiming to shift production to the U.S., while imposing new tariffs on April 2nd, despite lacking evidence to support his claims of Canadian complicity in the fentanyl crisis.
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56% 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
B.C. Budget Projects Significant Losses Due to US Tariffs
British Columbia's budget, released hours after the US imposed tariffs on Canadian exports, forecasts a $1.7-$3.4 billion annual revenue loss for the next three years, resulting in a larger deficit, slower economic growth (0.3%), 45,000 job losses by 2029, and increased debt; the budget prioritizes ...
B.C. Budget Projects Significant Losses Due to US Tariffs
British Columbia's budget, released hours after the US imposed tariffs on Canadian exports, forecasts a $1.7-$3.4 billion annual revenue loss for the next three years, resulting in a larger deficit, slower economic growth (0.3%), 45,000 job losses by 2029, and increased debt; the budget prioritizes ...
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48% Bias Score
Trump Announces Retaliatory Tariffs, Expresses Optimism for Ukraine Peace Deal
President Trump's State of the Union address detailed plans for retaliatory tariffs against numerous countries starting April 2nd, alongside expressions of optimism for a Ukraine peace deal following a letter from President Zelensky and discussions with Russia.
Trump Announces Retaliatory Tariffs, Expresses Optimism for Ukraine Peace Deal
President Trump's State of the Union address detailed plans for retaliatory tariffs against numerous countries starting April 2nd, alongside expressions of optimism for a Ukraine peace deal following a letter from President Zelensky and discussions with Russia.
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56% Bias Score