U.S. Trade Deficit Shrinks Sharply as Tariff Strategy Drives Down Imports
US government data for June 2025 show a marked impact from President Trump’s trade policy. The US goods trade deficit
July 29, 2025Section
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U.S. Economy Shows Mixed Signals: Jobs Slow, Confidence Slightly Improves
New data released by official U.S. agencies on July 29, 2025, paints a mixed picture of America's economy at this...
July 29, 2025
Trump Files $10 Billion Lawsuit Against Rupert Murdoch Over Reputation Damage
U.S. President Donald Trump has filed a $10 billion lawsuit in a Miami court against media mogul Rupert Murdoch and...
July 29, 2025
Behind the Hype: Europe’s $750 Billion U.S. Energy Pledge Outruns Market Realities
The European Union and the United States announced a headline-grabbing plan: Europe would buy $750 billion of American
July 29, 2025
Rubio Ends U.S. Agency That Drifted from Fighting Terrorism to Silencing Citizens
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the closure of a controversial State Department office, called the Global Engagement Center.
July 28, 2025
Bringing A.I. Home: Tesla and Samsung Forge Path to American-Made Tech Independence
Samsung signed a $16.5 billion contract to manufacture next-generation artificial intelligence chips for Tesla at its new site in Taylor
July 28, 2025
South Korea and U.S. Deepen Chip and Shipbuilding Ties to Shape Global Industry
Samsung’s new $16.5 billion semiconductor deal and South Korea’s offer to invest $200 billion in U.S. manufacturing
July 28, 2025
U.S.-China Pause Tariffs, Lowering Business Fears but Not Ending the Fight
The United States and China have agreed to hold off on new tariffs for another three months, following formal talks
July 28, 2025
U.S. and E.U. Avoid Major Tariffs with $600B Investment, $750B Energy Orders, and New 15% Import Tax
The United States and the European Union sealed a trade agreement on July 27, 2025, based on statements and confirmations.
July 27, 2025