President Joe Biden is taking a firm stance on trade with China as he calls for an increase in the tariff rate on steel and aluminum imports. This move comes as the President visits the United Steelworkers headquarters in Pittsburgh to address concerns about China’s trade practices and their impact on the American steel and
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President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, have upheld the tradition of transparency by releasing their 2023 tax returns to the public. This move demonstrates their commitment to honesty and openness with the American people, a stark contrast to the actions of former President Donald Trump, who refused to release his tax returns while in
The recent plummet in shares of Trump Media by over 15% can be attributed to the company’s decision to issue millions of additional shares of stock. This decline coincided with Donald Trump’s presence in a Manhattan courtroom for the commencement of his criminal trial on hush money-related charges. As the majority stakeholder of Trump Media,
The White House, under President Joe Biden, is taking a cautious and diplomatic approach in response to Iran’s attempted strike on Israel. National Security spokesperson John Kirby has indicated that the administration is adopting a “wait and see” attitude, allowing Israel to decide on the appropriate course of action. This decision reflects the administration’s commitment
Donald Trump has once again tested the boundaries of the gag order in his upcoming New York hush money trial by publicly targeting two likely witnesses, Mark Pomerantz and Michael Cohen. Despite the gag order prohibiting public statements about potential witnesses and jurors, Trump took to Truth Social to question whether Pomerantz and Cohen have
Recently, tensions between China and its neighboring countries, especially the Philippines, have been escalating. Last month, the Philippines and China had multiple maritime conflicts in the South China Sea, including the use of water cannons and heated exchanges. The focal point of these disputes is the Second Thomas Shoal, where Filipino troops are stationed on
In a recent address to U.S. lawmakers, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida emphasized the importance of the United States continuing to play a leading role in the world. He highlighted the threats to democracy and the economic order that are currently facing the international community. Kishida stressed that the world is at a pivotal moment
The U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, Kurt Campbell, has recently mentioned that the United States is contemplating relaxing the travel advisories against its citizens visiting China. This move comes amidst concerns that the existing warnings may have impeded the cultural and academic exchanges between Americans and Chinese individuals. Campbell highlighted that the communication channels between
Senator Bob Menendez recently raised concerns about the exploitation of the litigation finance industry by foreign actors during a Senate Banking Committee hearing. Specifically, he highlighted the issue of Russian billionaires with ties to President Vladimir Putin funding bankruptcy lawsuits in New York, despite being sanctioned after the invasion of Ukraine. Menendez’s questioning of Deputy
The United States has issued a clear warning to China, stating that they are prepared to sanction Chinese banks, companies, and Beijing’s leadership if they assist Russia in the invasion of Ukraine. U.S. Treasury Secretary, Janet Yellen, emphasized in an interview that any form of assistance towards Russia’s military efforts in Ukraine will not be