Category: USA
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U.S. Tariff Hikes: The New Map of Global Trade Frictions
The latest tariff structure imposed by the United States on a wide range of countries is reshaping the conversation around international trade. With rates ranging from 15% to a staggering 50%, this move signals a clear shift toward a more protectionist U.S. trade posture. Tariffs: The Numbers Speak According to…
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The Federal Reserve’s Reluctance to Cut Rates Despite Political Pressure
The U.S. Federal Reserve appears poised to maintain its current interest rate levels, resisting calls for cuts from President Donald Trump. This divergence between political rhetoric and monetary policy reflects deeper institutional and economic considerations. While Trump has argued that lower rates could stimulate investment, reduce borrowing costs, and bolster…
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Rethinking U.S. Immigration: The Debate Over Merit-Based Entry
The question of how the United States selects its legal immigrants has gained renewed attention amid global shifts in immigration trends, labor shortages, and domestic policy debates. A viral social media post—featuring former President Donald Trump—claims that “only 12% of legal immigrants in the U.S. are selected based on skill…
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How the New U.S. Tariffs Are Reshaping Latin America’s Economic Future
In a bold and controversial move, the United States under President Donald Trump has unveiled a sweeping tariff proposal targeting Latin American imports, marking a significant departure from the multilateral free-trade approach of past administrations. Effective August 1, 2025, the proposed tariff structure increases baseline rates from 10% to between…
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EU-Japan Competitiveness Alliance: A New Power Bloc in a Divided Global Economy
In a significant geopolitical and economic move, the European Union and Japan have formally launched a “Competitiveness Alliance” aimed at bolstering cooperation across trade, defense, and technology. This partnership, announced during the 30th EU-Japan Summit in Tokyo, is not merely symbolic—it reflects deepening anxieties over the evolving world order, particularly…
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Global Economy Distribution 2025: A Deepening Imbalance Between Population and GDP
In 2025, the global economy remains starkly unbalanced when examined through the lens of population versus GDP distribution. The following offers a compelling snapshot of how economic power continues to be concentrated in regions with smaller population shares, raising critical questions about equity, global development, and economic sustainability. The Population-Economy…
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Transatlantic Trade on the Brink: The Looming US-EU Tariff War
The world is once again witnessing escalating trade tensions, this time between two of the largest economic powers—the United States and the European Union (EU). At the heart of the standoff lies a potentially devastating tariff war, triggered by President Trump’s recent announcement that a 30% tariff on all EU…
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Tariff Turbulence: Trump’s 35% Tariff on Canada Signals Rising Trade Tensions
In a stunning development that has sent ripples through North American markets, former US President Donald Trump has announced the imposition of a 35% tariff on Canadian imports, effective August 1, 2025. The declaration marks a new chapter in the already complex trade relationship between the two neighbors, rekindling anxieties…
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India-US Trade Deal Deadline Extended to July 31: What It Means and What’s at Stake
The long-anticipated trade agreement between India and the United States, originally expected by July 9, has now been extended to July 31, 2025. This extension, while not entirely unexpected, highlights the complexity of ongoing negotiations between the two nations. It also signals the high economic and strategic stakes involved for…
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