TRUMP RAISES GLOBAL TARIFF TO 15% Donald Trump announced he will immediately increase ...
Donald Trump announced that he will immediately increase the global tariff rate from 10% to 15%, citing concerns about a flawed and "anti-American" system.
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US global tariffs will rise to 15% Donald Trump says - YouTube
Donald Trump announced that global tariffs will increase to 15%, following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn his import taxes. He made the statement on Truth Social.
Beth Fukumoto: Making Voting Harder To Address A Bogus Threat - Honolulu Civil Beat
The article argues that recent and proposed voting laws, such as the federal SAVE America Act and the state-level House Bill 1761 in Hawaii, aim to make voting more difficult under the guise of election security, despite there being no evidence of widespread fraud. These measures include stricter identification requirements, limiting mail-in voting, and restrictive election procedures, which could reduce voter participation, particularly in Hawaii's existing accessible mail-in system. The author emphasizes that the current election system is secure and that efforts to impose additional barriers serve to undermine democratic participation.
President Trump calls the Supreme Court decision to strike down tariffs disappointing
President Donald Trump described the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to strike down his tariffs as "deeply disappointing."
Why Attacking Iran Could Be Riskier Than Capturing Maduro - Caspianpost.com
A potential military strike on Iran would be more complex and riskier than the U.S. operation that captured Venezuela's Maduro, due to Iran's substantial military capabilities, proxy networks, and strategic position. Experts warn that such an attack could lead to a prolonged conflict involving regional retaliation and widespread economic consequences, including the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Kristi Noem Suspends TSA PreCheck and Global Entry—But TSA's Own Findings Show It ...
Kristi Noem suspended TSA PreCheck and Global Entry amid the shutdown, claiming to conserve staff, but TSA's findings suggest the opposite: longer lines and decreased security. The move has political implications, with critics arguing it harms airport safety and is driven by shutdown politics.
Trump tariffs ruling cautiously welcomed by business owners - 'Hard to keep lights on' - BBC
Many business owners welcomed the Supreme Court's ruling nullifying Trump's ability to impose certain tariffs, but uncertainty remains due to other potential tariffs and refund issues. The ruling has been seen as a positive step for trade stability, though concerns about ongoing tariff strategies persist, and market impacts are expected to be limited but cautious.
Does anyone know why we're still doing tariffs? - Noahpinion
The Supreme Court ruled that Trump's unilateral use of tariffs under the IEEPA was illegal, limiting future presidential authority to impose tariffs without congressional approval. Despite the ruling, Trump and future presidents can still impose tariffs through other laws, allowing ongoing trade policy maneuvers. The original justification for tariffs—reducing trade deficits and boosting manufacturing—was ineffective, leading to economic harms such as increased costs for consumers and weakened manufacturing, while revealing tariffs as a tool for executive power rather than economic benefit.
Refunds for tariffs and Trump's new levies - what to know - BBC
The US Supreme Court ruled that President Trump's tariffs under the IEEPA law were unlawful, raising questions about potential refunds for the estimated $130 billion collected. Trump has introduced new tariffs under different laws, notably Section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act, which allows a 10-15% tariff for 150 days, raising the possibility of future global tariffs. The issue of refunds remains undecided, with legal challenges expected, and several tariffs still in effect under other statutes.
Leubsdorf: Trump tries to end slide - The Columbian
The Trump administration is attempting to reshape its image before the upcoming elections amid declining approval ratings, despite its unchanged unpopular policies. Signs of policy shifts include possible easing of tariffs, a focus on promoting healthy eating rather than vaccines, and a reduction in immigration enforcement actions. Efforts to improve relations with European allies are also evident, but public perception remains largely unfavorable.
What took Senator Mark Kelly so long to reply? Trump used tariffs to reindustrialize the USA ...
The article discusses former President Trump's use of tariffs to reindustrialize the USA, reversing decades of offshoring of factories. It also references Senator Mark Kelly's delayed response on this topic.
RFK Jr. and Kid Rock's MAHA manosphere mashup - Yahoo
RFK Jr. and Kid Rock's recent public health video, part of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) campaign, promotes fitness and healthy eating but is criticized as a distraction that reflects a shift away from traditional public health messaging. The piece argues that the video emphasizes superficial masculinity rather than systemic health solutions and highlights the absence of women in the campaign. It contrasts this with past efforts by presidents to promote physical activity and fitness as patriotic and aspirational, suggesting that current messaging has become disconnected from broader health and social goals.