U.S. and Saudi Arabia Finalize $600 Billion Deal, Largest Bilateral Commercial Pact in America’s History
The White House confirmed on May 13, 2025, that the U.S. and Saudi Arabia signed a $600 billion economic and...
May 13, 2025Section
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U.S. Inflation Stays Steady, Defying Tariff Fears
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced on May 13, 2025, that April’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.2% month-over-month.
May 13, 2025
U.S.-China Trade Truce Cuts Tariffs to 10%, Retains Fentanyl Levies in 90-Day Pause Deal
Geneva officials announced Monday that the US and China will slash reciprocal tariffs from 145% to 30% and 125% to...
May 12, 2025
U.S. Banks Resist Global Climate Rules, Citing Economic Risks and Regulatory Overreach
American financial regulators are blocking international efforts to impose climate-risk mandates on banks, framing the rules as ideologically driven...
May 12, 2025
Qatar’s Luxury 747 to Trump Tests Legal Limits of Presidential Gifts
The Trump administration finalized plans to accept a Boeing 747-8 aircraft from Qatar’s royal family, valued at $400 million, for...
May 12, 2025
Geneva Talks Strike Fragile Truce in U.S.-China Trade Recalibration, Details Pending
Geneva trade negotiators announced a potential de-escalation of the U.S.-China tariff conflict Sunday after marathon talks yielded a framework for...
May 12, 2025
U.S. Resettles White South African Farmers Amid Persecution Claims
The U.S. resettles white South African farmers amid claims of persecution. Discover the details behind this controversial decision. The Trump...
May 11, 2025
Canada’s Industrial Sector Hit Hard by April Job Losses
Canada’s manufacturing sector suffered a major setback in April, with Statistics Canada reporting a loss of 31,000 jobs in the...
May 9, 2025
U.S. Signals Shift with 80% Tariff Proposal Ahead of China Meeting
On May 9, 2025, President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that an 80% tariff on Chinese imports “seems appropriate,”...
May 9, 2025