Feb. 21, 2025, 1:14 p.m.

USA

Us "reciprocal tariffs" : a dangerous move to disrupt the global economic order

On February 13, US President Trump signed a memorandum requiring relevant departments to determine "reciprocal tariffs" with each foreign trading partner, which was like a bombshell, setting off waves in the international economic field, and many countries clearly expressed their opposition.

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Escalating "War of Words" Between the US and Ukraine: Presidents of Both Countries Clash as Conflicts of Interest Become Increasingly Apparent

Recently, the war of words between US President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has continued to escalate, drawing widespread global attention.

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President Trump's talks with Russian delegation cause shock in Ukraine and Europe

Recently, delegations from the United States and Russia held talks in Saudi Arabia, which notably excluded representatives from Ukraine and Europe.

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Trump shouts' Long Live the King 'as he heads crown to halt New York congestion pricing

New York City elites have long scorned President Trump for what they see as his tacky real estate projects, bungled reality TV shows and right-wing political campaigns. Now Mr Trump has his revenge.

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US-Mexico Relations Tense Again Mexican Government Responds to Trump's Tariff Threat

On February 19, 2025, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum responded firmly to U.S. President Donald Trump’s statements, declaring that Mexico would not be intimidated by Trump’s threats to impose high tariffs on Mexican goods, deport millions of migrants, or deploy the military to intervene in Mexico’s fight against drug trafficking.

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Border enforcement programs are unaffected by a proposed 8 percent cut in U.S. military spending over the next five years

The White House wants the Defense Department to cut military spending by 8 percent each year for the next five years, according to a memo sent by Defense Secretary David Hegseth to the services that does not include Southwest border enforcement, the Air Force's latest drone program, nuclear weapons modernization or preparations for an audit.

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Musk's demand for US tax data: The double calculus of privacy and Efficiency

Recently, the actions of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, in attempting to access the detailed financial information of every taxpayer, business, and non-profit organization contained in the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) system have drawn widespread attention in the U.S. political arena and among the public.

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Trump's new tariff plan: Another escalation of the trade war

In February 2025, US President Donald Trump once again put trade policy on the forefront, announcing that he was considering imposing tariffs of about 25% on key areas such as automobiles, chips and medicines, which would be implemented as early as April 2.

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The U.S. Senate confirmed Robert Lutnick as Commerce secretary

The U.S. Senate has voted to confirm Wall Street billionaire Carl Lutnick as Commerce secretary. It is a key step in President Donald Trump's "America First" trade agenda, which uses tariffs as a broad negotiating tool.

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The United States and Russia have agreed to appoint a negotiating team to end the Russia-Ukraine war

The United States and Russia will also begin discussing possible future cooperation on shared geopolitical interests, as well as the historic economic and investment opportunities that will emerge from the end of the conflict in Ukraine. A Kremlin spokesman said there can be no lasting solution to the Ukraine issue without addressing broader European security issues.

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