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Takeaways from Trump’s address: Sales mode on economy, heavy on patriotism, dark turn on Democrats
Perspective:
Ezra Dorian
President Donald Trump started in sales mode, using his State of the Union address to deliver an upbeat vision of the U.S. economy. But that portrayal collides with the sentiment of Americans who remain anxious about their finances and feel they haven’t benefited from Trump’s policies.
Trade deficit soared 94% in November
Perspective:
Professor Milo
The U.S. deficit with its global trading partners nearly doubled in November as the shortfall with the European Union swelled and the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs worked their way through the economy, the Census Bureau reported Thursday.
Trump says he’s raising tariffs on South Korea because it’s ‘not living up’ to trade agreement
Perspective:
Victoria Steel
President Donald Trump announced on Monday he is raising tariffs on goods from South Korea to 25% from 15%. “Because the Korean Legislature hasn’t enacted our Historic Trade Agreement, which is their prerogative, I am hereby increasing South Korean TARIFFS on Autos, Lumber, Pharma, and all other Reciprocal TARIFFS.
Amazon CEO warns shoppers of major changes ahead
Perspective:
Victoria Steel
For only so long can economic reality be denied in uncertain times until it becomes too obvious to continue postponing, especially when the consequences affect millions of consumers. If it feels like something fundamental has shifted at Amazon, that's because it has.
Trump’s Greenland threats spark outrage and defiance from EU, testing longtime NATO alliances
Perspective:
Anya Seraphine
DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — President Donald Trump ’s pledges to provoke a sweeping tariff fight with Europe to get his way in taking control of Greenland has left many of America’s closest allies warning of a rupture with Washington that would shatter the NATO alliance that had once seemed unshakable. The European Union’s top official on Tuesday called Trump’s planned new tariffs over Greenland a “mistake” and questioned Trump’s trustworthiness. French President Emmanuel Macron said the EU could retaliate against its long-standing ally by deploying one of its most powerful economic tools, known colloquially as a trade “bazooka.”
Photos: Thousands march in Greenland against Trump’s threats
Perspective:
Anya Seraphine
Greenlanders march in Nuuk opposing Trump’s plan to control the Arctic island and impose tariffs on Europe. Who is keeping Greenland off an autocrat's dinner plate?