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Jul 08 2025POLITICS

Big Pharma Faces Potential 200% Tariff Shock

In a surprising move, President Donald Trump hinted at a massive 200% tariff on imported pharmaceuticals. This announcement came during a cabinet meeting, catching many off guard. The president mentioned that these tariffs could be implemented soon but gave a grace period of about a year and a half.

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Jul 08 2025POLITICS

Trade Talks or Tariffs: Countries Face Tough Choices

Fourteen countries got a wake-up call from the U. S. They have until August 1 to make a deal. If not, they'll pay more to sell their stuff to America. The U. S. is playing hardball. They say, "Make a deal or pay more. " But if these countries fight back with their own taxes, the U. S. will hit them

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Jul 08 2025FINANCE

Trump's Tariff Threats: Markets Play the Waiting Game

Trump's recent move to impose new tariffs on 14 countries didn't shake up global markets as much as expected. The president announced tariffs ranging from 25% to 40% on goods from countries like Japan, South Korea, and others, set to start on August 1. But markets in Asia and Europe barely reacted.

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Jul 07 2025POLITICS

Trump's Trade Moves: What's the Real Deal?

President Trump is pushing hard to finalize trade deals before tariffs increase for many countries. His main goals? Boost American manufacturing, increase U. S. revenue, balance trade, and pressure other nations to play by America's rules. Trump sees tariffs as a magic fix. He believes they can bri

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Jul 06 2025BUSINESS

Trade Tensions: US and EU Face Off Over Tariffs

The US and the EU are in a tough spot right now. The US is thinking about putting big taxes, called tariffs, on stuff from Europe. This could make things like cheese, cars, and medicine way more expensive in the US. The EU isn’t happy about this and might put taxes on American goods too, like beef a

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Jul 06 2025POLITICS

BRICS Summit: Big Talk, Bigger Challenges in Brazil

The BRICS summit is happening in Brazil, and it's shaping up to be a bit of a mixed bag. The group, which includes major developing economies, has grown a lot recently, but that might not be all good news. Some experts think the group might struggle to speak with one voice, especially when it comes

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Jul 05 2025POLITICS

Trump's Tariff Talks: A Game of High Stakes

President Donald Trump has put pen to paper, signing letters to a dozen nations about tariffs on their exports to the U. S. These letters, set to be dispatched on Monday, outline the financial hit these countries might face. Trump kept the identities of these nations under wraps, promising to reveal

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Jul 04 2025BUSINESS

Trade Talks: US Plans to Raise Tariffs on Some Countries

The US is set to raise tariffs on a number of countries. This comes after a three-month deadline for trade negotiations, which ends soon. The White House plans to send letters to about 10 to 12 countries. These letters will detail new tariff rates, which could range from 10% to 70%. The US has alre

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Jul 04 2025BUSINESS

Trade Tensions: U. S. and EU Race Against the Clock

The clock is ticking for the U. S. and the European Union. They're trying to make a trade deal before a big deadline. If they don't, things could get expensive. Right now, the U. S. is threatening to put high taxes on EU goods. This could happen as early as July 9. The EU might hit back with their

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Jul 03 2025BUSINESS

U. S. -Vietnam Trade Deal: A New Chapter in Global Trade Wars

In a surprising move, the U. S. and Vietnam struck a trade deal just before the U. S. was set to reinstate full tariffs. The agreement cuts the duty on Vietnamese imports to the U. S. from 46% to 20%. Vietnam, in return, agreed to impose a 40% tariff on goods that come from other countries but are s

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