Is Trump right when he says the US faces unfair trade?
He wants to hit back at countries that place import taxes on American goods that he thinks are too high.
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Trump says US prices ‘could go up’ as he threatens new tariffs on trade partners
President says US will impose ‘reciprocal’ duties but no new specific tariffs are announced. US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump threatened to ramp up his economic assault on some ...The Guardian - 5d -
I was with Salman Rushdie when he was stabbed. The ‘reader effect’ saved us
Reading fiction fosters empathy in a polarized world. I’ve learned how arts organizations can do the same. On 12 August 2022, I was about to begin interviewing Salman Rushdie at the Chautauqua ...The Guardian - 3d -
Why is Trump using tariffs and when will they take effect?
Tariffs are a central part of Trump's political vision, but economists warn they could put prices up.BBC News - Feb. 11 -
Jordan’s King Faces a Bind as He Meets With Trump
King Abdullah II, a close U.S. ally dependent on aid from Washington, is confronting the president’s demands that he take in Palestinians from Gaza, a step the king’s domestic politics will not allow.The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
How Trump is Using Language to Target Transgender Rights
President Trump has signed five executive orders targeting transgender rights since coming to office. What’s striking about these executive orders isn’t just the sheer volume of policies that might ...The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
Trump Says He Might Use U.S. Transit Agency to ‘Kill’ Congestion Pricing
In an interview with The New York Post, President Trump said that congestion pricing hurt New York City but indicated that he was still talking with Gov. Kathy Hochul.The New York Times - Feb. 10 -
Polish president says US assures him it won’t reduce troop levels as he revives 'Fort Trump' idea
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British comedian John Oliver says he will go 'down with the Titanic,' not leave US under Trump
British comedian and political commentator John Oliver said he won’t be heading home to the United Kingdom under President Trump’s second term, opting instead to go "down with the Titanic." He ...The Hill - 11h
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