Trump stuns: “Xi is an old friend” – is a tariff truce on the horizon?
Trump stuns: “Xi is an old friend” – is a tariff truce on the horizon? Trump opens the door to talks with Xi Jinping: a glimmer of hope in the US-China trade war US President Donald Trump has declared his willingness to reopen dialogue with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, calling him “a longtime friend.” This […]
Inside China’s gadget hub defying the tariff war
While Donald Trump’s trade war sends tremors through global markets, in Yiwu — the eastern Chinese city famed for mass-producing everything from Halloween decorations to red Make America Great Again hats — exporters are reacting with calm defiance rather than panic. With fresh tariffs from Washington now reaching 125%, more than double the peak levels […]
The “panican” doctrine. How trump is reclaiming politics from the markets
The “panican” doctrine. How trump is reclaiming politics from the markets For over three decades, the global economy moved on autopilot. Wall Street dictated the tempo, and political institutions followed with more or less convincing commentary. Financial markets were the center of gravity. Governments, at best, provided the decorum. The logic of globalization left little […]
Asia Markets Soar After U.S. Tariff Suspension, China Enacts Countermeasures
Asian stock markets surged following the United States’ decision to suspend certain tariffs on Chinese imports, signaling a possible de-escalation in trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies. The move was seen as a positive development by investors across the region, boosting confidence and driving up indices in major financial centers such as Tokyo, […]
Trump, the Current U.S. President, Imposes Tariffs: “You’re Ruining America,” Say Allies and Donors
In a dramatic escalation of his protectionist economic policies, U.S. President Donald Trump has recently imposed a new wave of tariffs on a range of imported goods, further intensifying trade tensions with key global partners. While Trump argues that these tariffs are crucial to defending American industry and protecting U.S. jobs, the move has sparked […]
The European Parliament Approves EU Rearmament, but Italy is Divided
The European Parliament has recently approved the EU’s rearmament plan, a measure aimed at significantly strengthening the Union’s military capabilities in response to growing geopolitical threats and security challenges in Europe. However, the decision has sparked deep divisions within Italy, both within the government and the opposition, as well as within the Democratic Party (Pd), […]
Trump’s Tariffs: The Impact of U.S. 10% Tariffs and Reciprocal Measures
On Wednesday, the United States officially implemented a significant tariff increase, with a 10% duty applied on various imports. This move marks the latest development in President Donald Trump’s ongoing trade policy, which has sparked both praise and concern across different sectors of the economy. The 10% tariffs, which were levied as part of a […]
From Illiberals in Power: The Erosion of Democracy and the Rise of the Far-Right
The erosion of democracy is no longer a phenomenon defined by abrupt coups or violent takeovers. In the 21st century, it manifests more insidiously, as democratically elected leaders consolidate power and weaken the structures that once ensured checks and balances. As we witness the rise of illiberal regimes across the globe, it becomes evident that […]