#US trade tensions

[just2bruce]

Impact of Trade Wars on Sustainable Energy Projects

How will the trade wars affect sustainable energy projects and products? S&P Global has a report that analyzes this. Any long-term conclusions are risky, given the US propensity to alter course (TACO tactics). But thanks to them for giving it a try. This traffic light analysis is helpful to understand the implications for different utility grade technologies. Batteries seem to be hit the…

[insightfultake]

Crown and Continent: King Charles’ Visit as a Rebuke to Trump’s Northward Dreams

History has its own way of returning—not as a mirror but as a murmur. On a bright Monday in Ottawa, the 76-year-old monarch of a ceremonial empire stepped onto Canadian soil not as an agent of nostalgia, but as a quiet counterpoint to America’s resurgent imperial murmurings.

King Charles III, now more monarch than metaphor, arrived in Canada to deliver the throne speech—a political prerogative typically assigned to the governor general. The occasion, though clothed in constitutional decorum, bore the subtle scent of defiance. For this was no routine Commonwealth ritual. It was an assertion of sovereignty, cloaked in ermine and escorted by pageantry, against what Ottawa now perceives as a very modern form of annexation.

[kamalkafir-blog]

Taiwan's President downplays tariff tensions with United States as 'frictions between friends'

[ASIA] Taiwan President Lai Ching-te. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The Taiwanese President said on Tuesday (May 20, 2025) that trade tensions between the United States and Taiwan are just “frictions between friends” in a show of optimism as tariff negotiations are underway with Washington. U.S. President Donald Trump imposed 32% tariffs on all imports from Taiwan as part of sweeping duties…

[chainreactionpodcast]

Global Trade Shifts

The global trade landscape is experiencing significant shifts and challenges as nations navigate complex economic relationships against a backdrop of geopolitical tensions. This week’s developments highlight the intricate dance of international commerce, with several key players making strategic moves to secure economic advantages while managing diplomatic relationships. Donald Trump’s recent…

[kazifatagar]

Malaysia Urged to Stay Neutral Amid US-China Tensions and Tariff Pressures

KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia is urged to maintain its neutral stance amid rising tensions between global powers, particularly the US and China. A parliamentarian in Kuala Terengganu, Ahmad Amzad Hashim, emphasized the need for cautious steps to avoid appearing aligned with any power bloc, despite pressures from tariffs and economic policies. Malaysia’s stability and prosperity hinge on its active role…

[gwydionmisha]

Tariff/Economy Round Up: Posted 4/27/25

News Items in this category move fast and may be out of date by the time you see them.

Jerome Powell is just about the last thread holding the Trump ravaged economy together.

[rightnewshindi]

ट्रंप ने थमाई 125% टैरिफ की तलवार, शी की तारीफ कर चौंकाया: क्या चीन की 84% जवाबी कार्रवाई से बदलेंगे समीकरण?

China-US Trade War: अमेरिका और चीन के बीच व्यापार युद्ध ने नया रंग ले लिया है। अमेरिकी राष्ट्रपति डोनाल्ड ट्रंप ने चीन से आने वाले सामानों पर 125% का भारी-भरकम टैरिफ लगा दिया, तो चीन ने भी पलटवार करते हुए अमेरिकी उत्पादों पर 84% शुल्क ठोक दिया। इस तनाव के बीच ट्रंप ने चीन के राष्ट्रपति शी जिनपिंग की तारीफ कर सबको हैरान कर दिया। क्या यह ट्रंप की रणनीति का हिस्सा है या चीन की जवाबी चाल ने उन्हें…

[enablingpakistan]

China Imposes 84% Tariff – See How It Affects the US.

چین نے 84% ٹیرف عائد کر دیا – دیکھیں یہ امریکہ پر کیسے اثر انداز ہوتا ہے۔

[youthchronical]

Donald Trump says US-Mexico-Canada disputes make 2026 FIFA World Cup ‘more exciting’ - The Times of India

President Donald Trump on Friday brushed off concerns that ongoing trade tensions between the US, Mexico, and Canada could affect the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Instead, he claimed the disputes would make the tournament “more exciting.”“Tension is a good thing … it makes it much more exciting,” Trump told reporters at the White House, where he met with FIFA President Gianni Infantino to announce the…

[sandeep01world]

China Strikes Back Tariffs on US

[tamilethnicity]

Trump's tariff war explodes as Mexico and Canada hit back with retaliatory taxes

Justin Trudeau responds to US imposing tariffs on Canada Donald Trump has followed through with his threat to impose steep tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China, signing an order which triggered sparking swift retaliation from all three countries – and all-but-guaranteeing a bruising trade war. The Republican president posted on social media that the tariffs were necessary “to…

[firstoccupier]

West Philippine Sea Tensions: Latest Developments and Philippine Response

WPS.News Report: Tensions Rise in the West Philippine Sea Amid Ongoing Chinese Intrusions DATELINE: February 2, 2025, Manila, Philippines In the wake of increased Chinese incursions in the West Philippine Sea, particularly around Scarborough Shoal and Second Thomas Shoal, the Philippine government has ramped up its diplomatic and military responses over the last 24 hours. Reports from February…

[mexicanistnet]

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