Boeing to be ‘pragmatic’ on China sales amid trade tensions, CEO says
President Donald Trump chose the aerospace giant to build the next generation of aviation control platforms. Boeing CEO Kelly Autoberg said Wednesday that he will work to protect the aerospace giant’s turnaround from the effects of the trade war between the US and its trading partners, particularly China. Prior to the company’s quarterly revenue announcement, […]
Growing American Openness to China Amid Escalating Trade Tensions, Says Pew
Americans are beginning to have a more favorable view of China as the trade conflict between the two largest global economies persists. Recent surveys from the Pew Research Center. The findings indicate that the percentage of Americans holding negative views towards China has decreased by 4%. Last year, 84% of Americans viewed China unfavorably, which […]
Quade: The Foel Tower review – twisted Bristol band tap into the tensions between industry and nature | Music
lIstening to Foel Tower seems to be adjusting an old weathered radio. Applying patience and focus will pay off. In this second album, the experimental Bristol four-piece quad becomes the virtue of a slow build. Bernie Matthews’ Basie, inexplicable vocals, buried under trembling cymbals, fierce bass in the gut and static blasts, with most lyricism […]
Forced grins and old tensions: Hailey Van Lith reunites with Angel Reese in Chicago
On Monday, April 14th, the WNBA held its 2025 draft in New York City. TCU guard Haley Van Liss was selected by Chicago Sky for the 11th overall pick in the first round. This means she’ll be reunited with her old LSU teammate Angel Reese. In a post-draft interview, Van Liss was told he was […]
Hong Kong Postal Service Halts Shipments to the US Over ‘Bullying’ Tensions!
The Hong Kong Post Office will halt the acceptance of air mail items, including goods destined for the US, commencing April 27, as announced by the Post Office. “To send items to the US, residents in Hong Kong will need to confront exorbitant and unreasonable charges due to the US’s irrational and coercive actions. Other […]
Trump tariffs lead to soaring tensions, risks for US, China
Economic tensions between the US and China have skyrocketed after President Trump retaliated on Wednesday by raising tariffs on Chinese goods to 125% and tariffs on US exports to 84%. Trump suspended his “mutual” tariffs in dozens of other countries on Wednesday, but he struck China more harder and strengthened the economic battle between the […]
Montana Republican meets with Chinese leader amid tariff tensions
President Trump's supporter, Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.), met with Beijing's Deputy Prime Minister Lifeng on Saturday, China's economic head. This was the first visit by US politicians to China since Trump returned to the White House amid tensions between the two countries over trade tariffs. “Senator Daines welcomed today's meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and […]
President Trump dispatches second aircraft carrier to Middle East as tensions with Houthis intensify
The Trump administration is sending a second-hand airline to the Middle East in response to tensions over the Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea. Military authorities have directed USS Carl Vinson to head to the Red Sea, extending the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group to at least a month, Politico reported. This […]
EU warns Google, Apple over digital rules amid tensions with Trump over Big Tech fines
On Wednesday, the European Union's anti-trust regulator issued new warnings to Apple and Google about potential violations of strict digital rules. This is a move that is likely to foster tensions between the EU and President Trump. The European Commission's EU competitive watchdog told Google that it could face major fines to handle its own […]
Gold price hits record high above $3,030 as geopolitical tensions and Fed bets fuel rally – FXStreet
Gold prices have skyrocketed above $3,000, reaching record high amid Trump's mutual tariffs and geopolitical uncertainty. Tensions in the Middle East have escalated, renewed hostility in Israeli Hamas, increasing bullion profits by 15% since the start of the year. Traders are betting on a cut in the Fed rate in June as US Treasury yields […]