EU Awaits Trump's Second Term: Pragmatism and Preparedness in Trade Relations
On Donald Trump's second inauguration, the EU faced no immediate trade shocks, despite earlier tariff threats; the EU is adopting a pragmatic strategy, seeking cooperation while defending its interests, particularly regarding technology regulations and energy trade.
EU Awaits Trump's Second Term: Pragmatism and Preparedness in Trade Relations
On Donald Trump's second inauguration, the EU faced no immediate trade shocks, despite earlier tariff threats; the EU is adopting a pragmatic strategy, seeking cooperation while defending its interests, particularly regarding technology regulations and energy trade.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Threatens Tariffs on China, EU, and Russia
President Trump threatened 10% tariffs on China for sending fentanyl and tariffs on the EU due to a $350 billion trade deficit, while also threatening Russia with sanctions and tariffs if a peace agreement isn't reached; however, these threats are not yet formalized, and a trade review is ongoing un...
Trump Threatens Tariffs on China, EU, and Russia
President Trump threatened 10% tariffs on China for sending fentanyl and tariffs on the EU due to a $350 billion trade deficit, while also threatening Russia with sanctions and tariffs if a peace agreement isn't reached; however, these threats are not yet formalized, and a trade review is ongoing un...
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48% Bias Score
Trump Nominates Fast-Food Executive as US Ambassador to EU Amid Trade Tensions
Amid growing disagreements between Washington and Brussels, President Trump nominated Andrew Puzder, a former fast-food executive lacking diplomatic experience, as US ambassador to the EU; this follows Trump's threat of tariffs on European goods unless trade volume increases.
Trump Nominates Fast-Food Executive as US Ambassador to EU Amid Trade Tensions
Amid growing disagreements between Washington and Brussels, President Trump nominated Andrew Puzder, a former fast-food executive lacking diplomatic experience, as US ambassador to the EU; this follows Trump's threat of tariffs on European goods unless trade volume increases.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Threatens Global Trade War with TikTok Deal, Tariffs on Allies
President Trump, upon his return to the White House, threatened 100% tariffs on China unless a deal is struck regarding TikTok, 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting February 1st for allowing illegal immigration and fentanyl trafficking, and retaliatory measures against countries with extra levi...
Trump Threatens Global Trade War with TikTok Deal, Tariffs on Allies
President Trump, upon his return to the White House, threatened 100% tariffs on China unless a deal is struck regarding TikTok, 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting February 1st for allowing illegal immigration and fentanyl trafficking, and retaliatory measures against countries with extra levi...
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60% Bias Score
Trump Threatens Tariffs, Mexico and Canada Vow Strong Response
Mexican President Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau reacted to US President Trump's January 21st threats of 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports, along with other provocative actions, vowing to defend their countries' sovereignty and economic interests; Trump also declared a natio...
Trump Threatens Tariffs, Mexico and Canada Vow Strong Response
Mexican President Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau reacted to US President Trump's January 21st threats of 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports, along with other provocative actions, vowing to defend their countries' sovereignty and economic interests; Trump also declared a natio...
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40% Bias Score
Trump Halts TikTok Ban Enforcement for 75 Days
President Trump issued an executive order pausing the enforcement of a TikTok ban for 75 days, despite a federal law requiring the sale of TikTok to a US buyer by Sunday, raising legal questions and complicating negotiations between the US and China.
Trump Halts TikTok Ban Enforcement for 75 Days
President Trump issued an executive order pausing the enforcement of a TikTok ban for 75 days, despite a federal law requiring the sale of TikTok to a US buyer by Sunday, raising legal questions and complicating negotiations between the US and China.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Nominates Controversial Figure Puzder as US Ambassador to EU
Donald Trump nominated Andrew Puzder, former CEO of CKE Restaurants, as US Ambassador to the EU, despite Puzder's past controversies and Trump's history of anti-EU trade policies, pending Senate confirmation.
Trump Nominates Controversial Figure Puzder as US Ambassador to EU
Donald Trump nominated Andrew Puzder, former CEO of CKE Restaurants, as US Ambassador to the EU, despite Puzder's past controversies and Trump's history of anti-EU trade policies, pending Senate confirmation.
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52% Bias Score
Mixed Reactions to Trump's Tariff Threats at Davos
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, reactions to President Trump's tariff threats were mixed; some business leaders downplayed concerns while others warned of inflation and negative impacts on global trade, highlighting varied vulnerabilities among European companies and the uncertain long-term gl...
Mixed Reactions to Trump's Tariff Threats at Davos
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, reactions to President Trump's tariff threats were mixed; some business leaders downplayed concerns while others warned of inflation and negative impacts on global trade, highlighting varied vulnerabilities among European companies and the uncertain long-term gl...
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44% Bias Score
Fentanyl Crisis: China's Role and US Tariffs
Nearly 56,000 Americans died from fentanyl overdoses in the year leading up to August 2024; Mexican cartels produce the drug using precursor chemicals from China, despite China's efforts to control their export.
Fentanyl Crisis: China's Role and US Tariffs
Nearly 56,000 Americans died from fentanyl overdoses in the year leading up to August 2024; Mexican cartels produce the drug using precursor chemicals from China, despite China's efforts to control their export.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Delays Tariffs, Threatens New Duties on China and EU
On February 1, President Trump threatened 10% tariffs on Chinese imports due to fentanyl trafficking and additional tariffs on the European Union for trade imbalances, delaying previously announced tariffs on Canada and Mexico, citing 300 daily fentanyl overdose deaths in the U.S. as justification.
Trump Delays Tariffs, Threatens New Duties on China and EU
On February 1, President Trump threatened 10% tariffs on Chinese imports due to fentanyl trafficking and additional tariffs on the European Union for trade imbalances, delaying previously announced tariffs on Canada and Mexico, citing 300 daily fentanyl overdose deaths in the U.S. as justification.
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60% Bias Score
EU Vows Proportionate Response to Potential US Tariffs
The EU will proportionately retaliate against any U.S. tariffs, as stated by its economy commissioner, highlighting the risk of global economic downturn if U.S.-EU trade relations deteriorate; in 2023, the EU exported over \$522 billion in goods to the U.S., exceeding imports.
EU Vows Proportionate Response to Potential US Tariffs
The EU will proportionately retaliate against any U.S. tariffs, as stated by its economy commissioner, highlighting the risk of global economic downturn if U.S.-EU trade relations deteriorate; in 2023, the EU exported over \$522 billion in goods to the U.S., exceeding imports.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Threatens Tariffs, Reverses Green Energy Funding
President Trump threatened 10% tariffs on Chinese goods starting February 1st, citing fentanyl trafficking, and also plans tariffs on the EU due to a $350 billion trade deficit; he also halted $300 billion in green energy funding and withdrew from the global minimum corporate tax agreement, while la...
Trump Threatens Tariffs, Reverses Green Energy Funding
President Trump threatened 10% tariffs on Chinese goods starting February 1st, citing fentanyl trafficking, and also plans tariffs on the EU due to a $350 billion trade deficit; he also halted $300 billion in green energy funding and withdrew from the global minimum corporate tax agreement, while la...
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48% Bias Score