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 […]
The enduring love between Europe and the US will last long past today’s tensions
Our media feed includes: Deepen the lift Between Europe and the US, in the midst of dramatic fluctuations Efforts to create peace In Ukraine and Russia, Europe has an unsettling sense of anti-American sentiment. But in a certain deeper way, Europe loved America and has long loved it. Beyond culture and age groups, Europeans have […]
Gold price hit all-time high near $3,000 as trade tensions rock markets – FXStreet
Gold is up 1.70% to a fresh record of $2,985 due to uncertainty about US trade policy. Mixed signals from Trump administration officials about the trade-induced recession fear fuel investors will plunge into gold and Japanese yen. The market will focus on the Fed's policy decisions next week, with constant but important hints expected from […]
Trump Threatens 200% Tariff On European Wines And Champagnes Amid Escalating Trade Tensions
US President Donald Trump will speak at a St. Patrick's Day event with Ireland's Taoisiech Michelle Martin and his wife, Mary O'Shea, in the Eastern Room of the White House on March 12, 2025 in Washington, DC. Martin traveled to the United States for the annual St. Patrick's Day visit of Irish leaders, where he […]
Trump shifts tone on Musk as tensions rise with Cabinet
President Trump has shown a softer approach to massive firing of federal workers led by Elon Musk, and a rift appears between the tech billionaire and the ministers running the institution he is gutsy. Mask's quick and broad cost-cutting efforts have been filled with pushbacks from some in Washington who have complained behind the scenes […]
Polish PM tells European leaders to 'keep calm and carry on' amid US-Ukraine tensions
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tass on Tuesday told European leaders to “settle and carry” amid tensions in the US-crane relationship. “To all European leaders: Keep calm and stay” and tasks I said in the post Social Platform x. Task's comments follow a tense, oval office meeting between Ukrainian President Voldimi Zelensky, President Trump and Vice […]