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The latest wave of tariffs imposed by Donald Trump on Canada, Mexico, and China has set off a chain reaction of retaliatory trade measures that will hit American consumers hard. While the administration claims these tariffs will protect U.S. industries, the reality is that they will dramatically increase the cost of everyday goods and services….
The hypocrisy of the MAGA movement and the Republican Party is on full display, with contradictions that range from their stance on immigration and Christianity to their handling of economic issues and broken promises. Take, for example, the false rumor pushed by MAGA supporters claiming that Donald Trump is giving them $8,000 out of Elon…
This report examines the top 12 food corporations, ranked from highest to lowest profit, detailing their key brands and global sourcing practices. In addition to this overview, it’s crucial to consider the impact of President Donald Trump’s recent tariff policies on these companies and, consequently, on consumer prices. The Trump administration has implemented tariffs on…
Since his return to the White House, Donald Trump has swiftly enacted executive orders and policies closely resembling the far-right agenda crafted by the Heritage Foundation in Project 2025. Although Trump publicly distanced himself from the initiative, his actions suggest a calculated effort to implement its sweeping proposals. Nearly two-thirds of his executive orders align…
Trump’s 25% tariff on Mexico is being sold as a way to boost U.S. production, but his simultaneous immigration crackdown makes that goal impossible. Farms in the U.S. rely heavily on immigrant labor, and his policies are already driving workers away. Even if U.S. demand rises due to fewer imports, farms cannot expand without enough…
The economic policies resulting from recent election outcomes could reshape the American economy in profound and potentially destabilizing ways. Voters, focused on high prices—mostly driven by corporations as inflation itself has come down drastically—may have acted with emotion, seeking a quick fix without considering how their decision could amplify the problem. While many focus on…
In a significant move to bolster Ukraine’s defense efforts, the United States is preparing to unveil more than $8 billion in military aid during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to Washington on September 28, as reported by Reuters. Two US officials disclosed that the Biden administration has been negotiating with Congress to approve $5.6 billion…
Global investors are reacting positively to the Federal Reserve’s decisive interest rate cut. In pre-market trading, U.S. stock futures surged after U.S. markets showed a relatively subdued response to Wednesday’s 0.5% rate cut. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell tempered some optimism by suggesting that further rate cuts were not guaranteed. Still, the Fed has demonstrated…