Tag: United States
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Trump Escalates Trade War with 35% Tariff on Canada, Signals Wider Global Tariffs
President Donald Trump has announced a steep increase in tariffs on Canadian imports, escalating trade tensions with U.S.’s northern neighbor. In a letter posted to his social media platform, Trump informed Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney that a 35% tariff would take effect on August 1, up from the current…
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China’s Electric Vehicle Surge Threatens U.S. Auto Industry
China’s electric vehicle (EV) industry has reached a critical turning point, producing cars that rival or surpass those made in the West, at a fraction of the cost, according to a stark warning from former General Motors executive Michael Dunne. In a recent New York Times op-ed, Dunne paints a…
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U.S. Eases Tariff Plan in Trade Deal with Vietnam Ahead of Deadline
The United States will impose a 20 percent tariff on many Vietnamese exports, a lower rate than initially proposed, President Donald Trump announced, easing trade tensions just days before a July 9 deadline to increase tariffs on most imports. Transshipments from third countries through Vietnam, however, will face a 40…
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Trump Declares End to Iran-Israel Conflict; Iran Calls for Mutual Halt
On the evening of June 23, the U.S. President Donald Trump announced that a ceasefire between Israel and Iran would be fully in effect by June 25, calling the recent escalation the “12 Day War.” The declaration was intended to signal the end of a brief but intense conflict that…
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Iran Strikes U.S. Base in Qatar amid Escalating Iran-Israel Conflict
[This news, published on June 24, was updated on June 30] On the evening of June 23, 2025, Iran launched a missile attack on the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar in direct retaliation for U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities the day before. The barrage, officially codenamed Operation Glad…
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U.S. Launches Major Airstrikes on Iranian Nuclear Sites
[This news, published on June 23, was updated on June 26] On June 22, 2025, the United States launched its first offensive operation in the Iran-Israel war, targeting three major Iranian nuclear facilities. Codenamed Operation Midnight Hammer, the coordinated attack involved the U.S. Air Force and Navy striking the Fordow…
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Kyiv Suffers Devastating Russian Air Assault amid Fading Ceasefire Hopes
[This article, published on May 24, was later updated on May 25] Kyiv and several other Ukrainian cities have been pounded by the largest Russian aerial attack since the full-scale invasion began in 2022, as 298 drones and 69 missiles were launched in waves overnight, killing at least 12 people…
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Donald Trump’s 47th Inaugural Speech: A Vision for Leadership and Peacemaking
[Ethan Oliver Brooks, Shongjog columnist] In his first speech as the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump laid out a bold and expansive vision for the nation, one that echoes his commitment to restoring American greatness on the world stage. With a focus on revitalizing the nation’s economy,…
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Trump Signs Executive Order Aiming to Strengthen U.S. Leadership in Artificial Intelligence
President Donald Trump signed a groundbreaking Executive Order on January 23 aimed at maintaining the United States’ position as the global leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI). The Order, issued by the White House, emphasizes the nation’s commitment to AI innovation, underscoring the importance of fostering a competitive, ideologically neutral environment…
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In California, Red Flag Warnings Continue amid Ongoing Wildfires
Millions of residents across Southern California are under urgent red flag warnings as dangerous fire conditions persist. The National Weather Service (NWS) extended the warning to January 23, cautioning that high winds, warm temperatures and low humidity could fuel rapid wildfire growth, threatening lives and property. More than 10 million…
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