Politics

The announcement that Canada would impose 25% tariffs on over $20 billion worth of American goods has sent shockwaves through both economies, reigniting a trade war that many thought had settled into a manageable conflict. With this retaliatory move, Canada is not merely responding to the steel and aluminum tariffs enacted by the Trump administration;

The tumultuous landscape of U.S.-Iran relations has taken a staggering turn as we move into the hypothetical second term of President Donald Trump. Those who recall the chaos after Trump withdrew from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in 2018 can hardly believe that the President is now seriously contemplating negotiations with Tehran. The

In a startling display of optimism amid declining stock indexes, the White House’s strategy of downplaying last week’s stock market plunge raises eyebrows. With the Dow Jones Industrial Average suffering a near 900-point drop and major indexes like the Nasdaq logging their worst day since 2022, one must wonder how the administration can maintain such

In a whirlwind of unpredictability, President Donald Trump’s tariff strategy has emerged as a major gamble that could reverberate throughout the economy. As he moves forward with plans to impose reciprocal tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and beyond, the implications for American businesses—and ultimately, consumers—are troubling. The President’s casual dismissal of legitimate business concerns

In an unsettling move that should send shivers down the spine of every privacy-conscious American, a coalition of labor unions has taken the extraordinary step of seeking an emergency court order to prevent Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing sensitive Social Security data. Filed in Maryland, this legal challenge is not merely

The legal skirmish between the Trump Organization and Capital One highlights a growing trend in the intersection of politics and corporate practices. This week, the Trump Organization took aim at Capital One in a lawsuit claiming that the bank’s sudden closure of over 300 accounts was motivated by political bias and a desire to distance

The financial markets took a nosedive this week, with major stock indices fluctuating wildly, primarily fueled by the unpredictable nature of President Trump’s trade policies. Investors, already on edge, grappled with the implications of sweeping tariffs that appeared to shift almost daily, leaving them in a state of disarray. This volatility, it seems, was in

In the chaotic world of politics and economics, it’s not uncommon to see leaders dodge responsibility when faced with unfavorable data. The recent remarks made by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick serve as a vivid example of this practice. Blaming former President Joe Biden for the adverse economic indicators, Lutnick captivates an audience that is likely

The European Union (EU) stands at a transformative crossroads, driven by the urgent need to bolster its defense mechanisms amid geopolitical tensions and evolving security threats. The proposal from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to mobilize nearly 800 billion euros represents not merely a financial endeavor; it reflects a profound shift in how

Europe stands at a precipice, facing unprecedented challenges that demand bold action and decisive leadership. As tensions escalate in Eastern Europe, sparked by ongoing aggression from Russia, the European Union’s urgency to bolster its defense financing cannot be overstated. The EU leaders are gearing up for a pivotal meeting in Brussels that will lay out