Category: US politics
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Tariffs Sneak into Your Cart: Amazon Caught in the Crossfire If your Amazon Prime haul has gotten pricier lately, it’s not your imagination – it’s geopolitics. Recent Amazon tariffs have effectively become an invisible surcharge on countless Amazon products, raising costs behind the scenes. In one dramatic episode, Amazon even floated the idea of telling…
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Trump’s 20% Tariff Plan: Economic Risks, Market Reactions, and the Political Playbook Behind ‘Liberation Day’ Former President Donald Trump is floating a bold trade proposal that could redefine U.S. economic policy: a flat 20% tariff on nearly all imported goods. Dubbed “Liberation Day,” the proposal is framed as an aggressive move to cut the U.S.…
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Elon Musk’s early fight against fraud at PayPal wasn’t just a startup win—it laid the foundation for how Elon Musk is now targeting Social Security reform in the U.S. With growing pressure on the Social Security system and rising concerns about fraud, inefficiency, and long-term solvency, Musk is applying his fintech playbook to government reform.Elon…
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Elon Musk’s battle with fraud at PayPal is more than a business war story—it’s the lens through which Elon Musk now targets one of America’s most vital and vulnerable systems: Social Security. Musk’s words on Social Security have caused a commotion. He’s labeled the program “unsustainable” and even “the biggest fraud ever.” The rhetoric might…
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As of March 23, 2025, the whole world financial market is going through dramatic shifts with the U.S. government’s trade policy being the key driver. Anticipation of fresh tariffs has introduced volatility in various markets, affecting currencies, equities, and commodities. U.S. Dollar Performance The U.S. dollar has experienced divergent movements over the last few weeks. Following a three-week high, it has leveled off as investors anticipate clarity regarding future tariff implementations. The dollar index (DXY) remains…
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The following article contains information from Reuters, Wall Street journal, New York Post and marketwatch: President Donald Trump recently announced a one-month delay on tariffs affecting auto imports from Mexico and Canada, offering temporary relief to U.S. automakers and benefiting car buyers. Here’s an in-depth look at the implications for industry stakeholders, U.S. workers, consumers,…