President Trump plans to levy tariffs on February 1 on three of the country’s leading trading partners—China, Mexico, and Canada. So far, the plan is to levy 10% levy on imports from China and a 25% levy on imports from Mexico and Canada. The executive action signed on Monday this week directs the Secretaries of…
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Trump 2.0 – America’s underlying interest in Greenland and the Panama Canal
Posted on Author Deena ZaidiPosted in China, Climate change, United States of America, World Economy, World trade
In his second presidency, Trump has repeatedly mentioned taking Greenland from Denmark and retaking the Panama Canal.Together, these trade routes underscore the complexities of international cooperation, climate change, and economic interests shaping the future of global commerce. I take a deep dive into the what’s behind these trade routes and why countries like the U.S., China and Russia are interested in them.
How climate change and avian flu could drive egg prices higher in 2025
A widespread outbreak of H5N1 is disrupting the egg supply and causing egg prices to rise again. And climate change is partly to be blamed.
The Future of the Federal Reserve under Trump
The Fed’s interest rate decision on Thursday coincides with the electoral victory of Donald Trump, who won both the popular and Electoral College votes in a strong political comeback in U.S. history, with promises of lowering inflation.