Economy

“Trump to impose 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum — here are the likely winners and losers”

“U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday told reporters that he planned to announce new 25% tariffs on Monday, targeting imports of steel and aluminum. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the biggest winner of the trade tariffs is likely to be the U.S. “At… Continue Reading…

Business, Economy

How Media Lies [Half Truths & Deceit]: “Trump calls USAID a ‘tremendous fraud.’ His wife and daughter promoted its work”

“On her four-country jaunt through Africa in 2018 — her first major solo international trip as first lady — Melania Trump offered praise for what she described as “successful” USAID programs as she observed them up close…” https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-calls-usaid-tremendous-fraud-wife-daughter-promoted/story?id=118547473 Long story short the… Continue Reading…

Economy, Precious Metals

“Citi Sees Gold Soaring to $3,000 on Tensions Triggered by Trump”

“Citigroup Inc. expects gold prices to hit a record $3,000 an ounce within three months, with geopolitical tensions and trade wars stoked by US President Donald Trump boosting demand for safe-haven assets…” https://finance.yahoo.com/news/gold-steady-near-record-high-003402782.html This lie that tariffs cause inflation is… Continue Reading…

Business

“CIA Offers Buyout to Entire Workforce as Part of Trump Makeover”

“The Central Intelligence Agency offered buyouts to its entire workforce Tuesday, in what officials said is a bid to bring the agency in line with President Trump’s priorities, including targeting drug cartels.  The CIA appeared to be the first intelligence… Continue Reading…

Business

“Which US companies are pulling back on diversity initiatives?” [DEI]

“McDonald’s joins a growing list of companies that are pulling back on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Like others before it, the fast-food chain cites a U.S. Supreme Court decision in July 2023 that outlawed affirmative action in college admissions… Walmart The world’s… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Trump threatens ’200% tariff’ if John Deere moves production to Mexico”

“Former President Donald Trump threatened John Deere with a 200% tariff if the agricultural manufacturer moves some of its production to factories in Mexico. John Deere plans to shift production of some of its models to Mexico, a move that… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Harris proposes raising the corporate tax rate to 28%, rolling back a Trump law”

“Vice President Kamala Harris is calling for raising the corporate tax rate to 28%, her first major proposal to raise revenues and finance expensive plans she wants to pursue as president…” https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/19/harris-proposes-raising-the-corporate-tax-rate-to-28percent-rolling-back-a-trump-law.html Americans are overtaxed as is. We’re being robbed… Continue Reading…

Cryptocurrencies, Economy

“Trump proposes strategic national crypto stockpile: ‘Never sell your bitcoin’”

“Former President Donald Trump said that if he were returned to the White House, he would ensure that the federal government never sells off its bitcoin holdings. But he stopped short of proposing a formal federal reserve of digital currency.… Continue Reading…