Rep. Al Green, a Texas Democrat, was removed from the House chamber on Tuesday after disrupting Donald Trump’s address to Congress. The veteran lawmaker, known for his past impeachment efforts against Trump, openly challenged the former president’s claim of a broad electoral mandate. Green’s protest, which included vocal opposition to…
China, aiming to restructure its economy and meet ambitious growth targets, has pledged to address overproduction challenges in its steel and oil sectors, according to a Bloomberg report.These two industries, which are among the country’s worst-performing and most environmentally damaging, have been grappling with excessive output for a considerable period.The…
The prospect of new US tariffs on European Union food products has sent alarm bells ringing throughout Italy’s agricultural sector. A prominent Italian farmers’ lobby is warning that such measures would inflict “billions of dollars of damage” on the country’s cherished exports, including iconic delicacies like Parma ham and Prosecco…
Target Inc (NYSE: TGT) says its sales were down last month as consumers reacted to the new government’s plans of raising tariffs on China, Mexico, and even the European Union.The retail behemoth is fully committed to controlling prices in the wake of increased tariffs.But the company relies heavily on Mexico…
In a huge blow to Mexico’s ailing economy, the peso plummeted for the fourth straight day, reaching values not seen since mid-2022. This downturn follows the implementation of a new 25% tariff on imports from Mexico by US President Donald Trump. The tariffs took effect on Tuesday, prompting concerns regarding…
Russia has agreed to facilitate communication between the US and Iran on key geopolitical issues, including Tehran’s nuclear program and its support for anti-US proxies in the region, as per a Bloomberg report.President Donald Trump personally conveyed this interest to Russian President Vladimir Putin during a phone call in February,…
President Donald Trump’s long-threatened tariffs on Canada and Mexico went into effect Tuesday, heightening trade tensions and prompting immediate retaliation. The new tariffs impose a 25% tax on imports from both countries, with Canadian energy products facing an additional 10% duty. The move follows an escalation in the US-China trade…
The United States and Ukraine are expected to finalize a minerals agreement following a contentious Oval Office meeting last Friday, as per a report from Reuters.This comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was abruptly dismissed from the White House after a tense altercation with President Donald Trump and Vice President…
An investment consortium led by BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has agreed to acquire two strategically positioned ports at either end of the Panama Canal from Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison. The deal, valued at approximately $19 billion, includes the ports of Balboa and Cristobal, as well as over 40…
The United States may revise its trade policies with Canada and Mexico, as US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick confirmed that President Donald Trump is considering rolling back certain tariffs.The potential move, expected as early as tomorrow, follows negotiations with officials from both countries. Trump is not expected to eliminate tariffs.Instead,…