Tag: U.S
The Risks of Trump’s Energy Policy on U.S. Clean Energy Boom
Solar power CEOs thought they were all set by investing billions in Republican districts to protect their industry from Trump's anti-renewable energy stance. But, whoopsie daisy, they were dead wrong. The House Republicans passed...
Trump’s iPhone Tariff Threat: Impact on Production in the U.S.
President Donald Trump and Apple CEO Tim Cook's relationship is on the rocks over the idea of making iPhones in the U.S. Let's break it down, folks. Trump recently expressed his displeasure with Cook,...
Apple Faces 25% Tariff on iPhones Not Made in the U.S.
US President Donald Trump and Apple CEO Tim Cook had a chit-chat with the press while exploring the Flextronics computer production place in Austin, Texas, on November 20, 2019. Trump, in a social media...
Supreme Court Upholds Trump’s Authority to Fire Agency Leaders
The U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, July 19, 2024. Kevin Mohatt | ReutersThe Supreme Court on Thursday was like, "Hey, Federal Reserve board members might be safe from getting fired by the president!"...
Chinese Baby Products Company Expanding in US Despite Tariffs
U.S. births increased by a modest 1% in 2024, totaling 3.6 million births for the year, as reported by the CDC's National Center for Health Statistics. A serene image of a woman strolling along...
Beware of Fraudulent Sweet Deals from Chinese Exporters to U.S. Businesses
Reckon you've seen those China Shipping containers hanging out at the port of Oakland, California, huh? Well, turns out there's some shady stuff going on with those shipments. Chinese exporters are offering sweet deals...
Scott Bessent Criticizes Moody’s as ‘Lagging Indicator’ Amid U.S. Credit Downgrade
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, the big shot, made an appearance before the House Financial Services Committee on May 7, 2025, in Washington, DC. Looking all fancy and official, Bessent had his moment in the...
Bill Simon believes Walmart can absorb tariff costs, criticizes ‘doom and gloom’ narrative
Walmart's business is strong enough to withstand tariff headwinds without increasing its prices, according to the discount retailer's former U.S. CEO. Bill Simon, who ran Walmart U.S. from 2010 to 2014, suggests the company...
Trump meets Syrian leader in Saudi Arabia after announcing end of U.S. sanctions
The big boss of Syria's Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) gang that led a super-fast rebel attack grabbing Damascus from the government's grip, Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, giving a speech to a crowd at the...
Surprising April Payroll Growth Hits 177,000 in U.S.
So, like, job growth in April was s'posed to be all weak and stuff 'cause of Trump's tariffs on trading partners, right? But surprise surprise, nonfarm payrolls actually went up by 177,000, which is...
Ken Griffin cautions Trump on U.S. Treasurys brand damage
Ken Griffin, who is the founder and CEO of Citadel, was speaking at the Semafor World Economy Summit 2025 at Conrad Washington in Washington, DC on April 23, 2025. "America is not just a...
Challenges of Trump’s Call for Auto Production Shift to U.S.
Ford Motor Company's electric F-150 Lightning is in production at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, Michigan, on Sept. 8, 2022. Jeff Kowalsky | AFP | Getty ImagesDETROIT – When President Donald Trump...
Klarna files for U.S. IPO: Buy now, pay later
Klarna, a prominent provider of buy now, pay later loans, recently made waves by filing for its IPO in the U.S. The company, originally based in Sweden, is gearing up to go public on...
China Imposes Up to 15% Tariffs on U.S. Goods
Summary: China announced on March 10th that it would impose additional tariffs of up to 15% on certain U.S. goods and restrict exports to 15 U.S. companies. These retaliatory measures were in response to...
Nvidia faces competition from China’s Huawei amid U.S. sanctions
Nvidia, a prominent chip giant, recently highlighted the increased competition it faces from Huawei, a Chinese telecommunications company, amid U.S. sanctions. In its annual filing, Nvidia included Huawei in its list of competitors for...
Ukraine Struggles as U.S. Support Fades: War Aftermath
Ukraine's Struggle for Stability: Navigating a Changing LandscapeAs the war in Ukraine approaches its third anniversary, the situation in the country appears dire. Despite putting up a fierce fight against the Russian invasion, Ukraine...
U.S.-Ukraine Minerals Deal: Positive Outcome Predicted by Officials
In a recent turn of events, U.S. President Donald Trump's quest to secure access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals faced a significant setback. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine rejected the bid, citing its heavy...
Elon Musk Urges U.S. Government to Eliminate Entire Agencies
Elon Musk Calls for Government Efficiency OverhaulTech mogul and visionary Elon Musk recently made headlines with his bold call for a radical overhaul of the U.S. government. Speaking at the World Governments Summit in...
Ken Griffin Criticizes Trump’s Trade Rhetoric for Eroding Trust
Ken Griffin, the renowned founder and CEO of Citadel, recently took center stage at The New York Times' annual DealBook Summit in New York City on December 4, 2024. During his address, Griffin delivered...
Impact of Penny Phaseout on Economy, Savings, & Pricing in America
The U.S. penny has been a topic of debate for years, but recent events have pushed the conversation to the forefront. President Donald Trump issued an order to halt the minting of new pennies,...
Nippon’s Investment in U.S. Steel: Trump’s Announcement
In a recent press conference held at the White House, President Donald Trump announced that Japanese company Nippon Steel would be investing heavily in U.S. Steel, rather than pursuing a full acquisition of the...
China imposes 15% tariffs on select U.S. imports from Feb. 10
China's Announcement of 15% Tariffs on U.S. Imports Sparks Trade TensionsIn a move that shocked the global market, China recently unveiled a series of retaliatory measures against the United States on Tuesday. This announcement...
U.S. Navy Prohibits DeepSeek Use Over Security and Ethical Concerns
The U.S. Navy has recently taken a bold stance against China's artificial intelligence technology company, DeepSeek, citing security and ethical concerns as the primary reasons for its decision. In a recent email to its...
Jamie Dimon Warns of Overvaluation in U.S. Stock Market
Jamie Dimon Issues Stark Warning About U.S. Stock MarketJPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon made headlines on Wednesday with his stark warning about the current state of the U.S. stock market. Dimon expressed his concerns...
Top Premarket Stock Movers: U.S. Steel, Carvana, Block – Analysis & Updates
U.S. Steel, Carvana, Block Lead Premarket Stock Movement
In today's fast-paced market environment, three key players are making waves in the premarket stock movement: U.S. Steel, Carvana, and Block. Investors and analysts are...
Biden blocks Nippon Steel’s U.S. Steel takeover for national security reasons
President Joe Biden has officially put a halt to Japan's Nippon Steel's proposed $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel, citing national security concerns as the primary reason for blocking the takeover. This decision marks...
Trump endorses House GOP deal to avert government shutdown and suspend debt ceiling: What...
Trump Endorses House GOP Deal to Avert Government Shutdown and Suspend Debt Ceiling: What It MeansIn a crucial turn of events in the nation's capital, House Republicans have reached a consensus on a short-term...
Chip Suppliers’ Shares Surge Amid Reports of Softened China Restrictions
Shares of major global semiconductor equipment companies saw a significant increase on Thursday following reports that the U.S. is considering imposing sanctions on China's chip industry that may not be as strict as previously...
Trump’s Treasury Pick Bessent Boosts U.S. Stock and Bond Markets
After President-elect Donald Trump announced his pick for Treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, the U.S. stock market and bond markets reacted positively. Bessent, the founder and CEO of Key Square Group LP, is a well-known...
Russia Accuses Ukraine of U.S. Long-Range Missile Attack, Signals Readiness for Nuclear Response
Moscow has indicated that it is prepared for a nuclear confrontation after Ukraine received approval to attack Russian territory using U.S.-made long-range missiles. Following the green light from Washington, Ukraine reportedly wasted no time...
U.S. Election Impact: 10-Year Treasury Yield Rises
The U.S. Election Impact on Treasury YieldsAs the U.S. presidential election between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump remains closely contested, the impact on the financial markets is becoming increasingly evident....
Europe Gears Up for ‘America First’ Policy Amid U.S. Election Uncertainty
European leaders are bracing themselves for a potential return of American protectionism, regardless of who wins the upcoming U.S. elections between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. This comes as trade...
Biden Claims Elon Musk Worked Illegally at Start of U.S. Career
President Joe Biden criticized Elon Musk at a recent campaign event in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, accusing the Tesla and SpaceX CEO of starting his career in the U.S. as an "illegal worker." Biden labeled Musk...
Wall Street Rebound: U.S. Insurers Optimistic Despite Dire Milton Forecast
Shares in several US insurers saw a positive turn after a tough start to the week, as the impact of Hurricane Milton was not as bad as expected. AccuWeather's preliminary estimates suggest that the...
Countdown to Potential U.S. Port Strike: Automation’s Impact and Implications
Dockworkers recently went on strike at the Port of Houston Authority, causing disruption at 36 ports across the United States. While the International Longshoremen's Association and the United States Maritime Alliance have come to...