Trump's "Shakedown Diplomacy": Short-Term Gains, Uncertain Long-Term Costs
Donald Trump's administration is employing a controversial "shakedown diplomacy," using economic threats to extract concessions from countries like Mexico, Colombia, and potentially China and the EU, raising concerns about the long-term impact on US global influence.
Trump's "Shakedown Diplomacy": Short-Term Gains, Uncertain Long-Term Costs
Donald Trump's administration is employing a controversial "shakedown diplomacy," using economic threats to extract concessions from countries like Mexico, Colombia, and potentially China and the EU, raising concerns about the long-term impact on US global influence.
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56% Bias Score
Trump's Trade Policies Pose Indirect Threat to UK Economy
Economists warn of potential negative impacts on the UK economy from President Trump's trade policies, even without direct tariffs on UK goods, due to slower growth in trading partners, diverted exports, and increased borrowing costs; uncertainty remains due to discrepancies in how the US and UK mea...
Trump's Trade Policies Pose Indirect Threat to UK Economy
Economists warn of potential negative impacts on the UK economy from President Trump's trade policies, even without direct tariffs on UK goods, due to slower growth in trading partners, diverted exports, and increased borrowing costs; uncertainty remains due to discrepancies in how the US and UK mea...
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40% Bias Score
US Tariff Threats Trigger Global Market Uncertainty
President Trump's administration is threatening tariffs against Mexico and Canada, potentially triggering a global recession and causing significant market uncertainty as seen in the decline of the FTSE 100 and Nikkei; the US is also cutting foreign aid dramatically.
US Tariff Threats Trigger Global Market Uncertainty
President Trump's administration is threatening tariffs against Mexico and Canada, potentially triggering a global recession and causing significant market uncertainty as seen in the decline of the FTSE 100 and Nikkei; the US is also cutting foreign aid dramatically.
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52% Bias Score
US Tariffs: Economic Impact and Global Implications
US tariffs, taxes on imported goods, vary widely in rates and impact importers who pass costs to consumers, despite Trump's claims that foreign countries pay; economists generally oppose tariffs.
US Tariffs: Economic Impact and Global Implications
US tariffs, taxes on imported goods, vary widely in rates and impact importers who pass costs to consumers, despite Trump's claims that foreign countries pay; economists generally oppose tariffs.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Tariffs to Negatively Impact U.S. GDP and Increase Inflation
President Trump's proposed tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China are expected to negatively impact U.S. GDP by 0.4% and increase core prices by 0.7%, according to Goldman Sachs (excluding China). Industries like auto manufacturing, fashion retail, and alcoholic beverage production face significant ch...
Trump Tariffs to Negatively Impact U.S. GDP and Increase Inflation
President Trump's proposed tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China are expected to negatively impact U.S. GDP by 0.4% and increase core prices by 0.7%, according to Goldman Sachs (excluding China). Industries like auto manufacturing, fashion retail, and alcoholic beverage production face significant ch...
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52% Bias Score
EU to Engage Calmly with Trump Administration Amidst Expected Tensions
EU Council President Antonio Costa advocates for calm engagement with the Trump administration, acknowledging potential conflicts but prioritizing dialogue, despite Trump's threats of tariffs and actions against Greenland.
EU to Engage Calmly with Trump Administration Amidst Expected Tensions
EU Council President Antonio Costa advocates for calm engagement with the Trump administration, acknowledging potential conflicts but prioritizing dialogue, despite Trump's threats of tariffs and actions against Greenland.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Power Play: Temporary Tariff Delay Masks Broader Strategy
President Trump has temporarily postponed tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods, but his actions are less about trade negotiations and more about wielding power globally; this strategy involves both large demonstrations of punitive actions and unpredictability, furthering his consolidation of power ...
Trump's Power Play: Temporary Tariff Delay Masks Broader Strategy
President Trump has temporarily postponed tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods, but his actions are less about trade negotiations and more about wielding power globally; this strategy involves both large demonstrations of punitive actions and unpredictability, furthering his consolidation of power ...
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52% Bias Score
Trump's Tariffs Spark Legal Battle
President Trump imposed tariffs on major trading partners using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, prompting legal challenges in U.S. courts and potential WTO disputes; the legality of his actions hinges on whether Congress explicitly delegated tariff-setting power and how courts inter...
Trump's Tariffs Spark Legal Battle
President Trump imposed tariffs on major trading partners using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, prompting legal challenges in U.S. courts and potential WTO disputes; the legality of his actions hinges on whether Congress explicitly delegated tariff-setting power and how courts inter...
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Import Tariffs: Higher Prices for American Consumers
President Trump's use of import tariffs as a negotiating tool against China, Mexico, Canada, and the EU increases prices for American consumers while aiming to reduce drug and migrant flows and boost domestic production, but economists dispute its long-term effectiveness.
Trump's Import Tariffs: Higher Prices for American Consumers
President Trump's use of import tariffs as a negotiating tool against China, Mexico, Canada, and the EU increases prices for American consumers while aiming to reduce drug and migrant flows and boost domestic production, but economists dispute its long-term effectiveness.
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36% Bias Score
French PM Bypasses Parliament, Risks Censure on Budget
French Prime Minister François Bayrou controversially used article 49.3 to pass the state and social security budgets on February 1st, risking a censure motion from the opposition, including LFI, while the Socialist party's stance remains uncertain.
French PM Bypasses Parliament, Risks Censure on Budget
French Prime Minister François Bayrou controversially used article 49.3 to pass the state and social security budgets on February 1st, risking a censure motion from the opposition, including LFI, while the Socialist party's stance remains uncertain.
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12% Bias Score
Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on BRICS Over Potential New Currency
Former US President Donald Trump threatened 100% tariffs on BRICS nationsâBrazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and recently added membersâif they create a new currency to replace the US dollar, escalating tensions over global financial power.
Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on BRICS Over Potential New Currency
Former US President Donald Trump threatened 100% tariffs on BRICS nationsâBrazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and recently added membersâif they create a new currency to replace the US dollar, escalating tensions over global financial power.
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52% Bias Score
EU to Prioritize Dialogue Amidst Trump's Protectionist Threats
EU President AntĂłnio Costa urges a calm approach to dealing with the Trump administration, prioritizing dialogue despite concerns over potential trade conflicts stemming from threats against Greenland and possible widespread tariffs on foreign goods.
EU to Prioritize Dialogue Amidst Trump's Protectionist Threats
EU President AntĂłnio Costa urges a calm approach to dealing with the Trump administration, prioritizing dialogue despite concerns over potential trade conflicts stemming from threats against Greenland and possible widespread tariffs on foreign goods.
Progress
32% Bias Score