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Trump has responded to threats of digital services taxes with threats of more tariffs, arguing that "only America should be allowed to tax American firms," Reuters reported. In February, Trump issued a memo calling for research into the best responsive measures to counter threats of digital service taxes, including threatening more tariffs.
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Raw Story on MSN'Schrödinger’s deal': Internet ridicules Scott Bessent's trade war promise failsCritics mocked Treasury secretary Scott Bessent's trade war promises when interrogated by Fox News's Bill Hemmer on Friday. The interview came after President Donald Trump threatened 50% tariffs on the European Union and 25% tariffs on Apple iPhones that are not made in the United States.
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Cryptopolitan on MSNTrump’s trade fight puts Silicon Valley and global internet services at riskPresident Donald Trump’s push to reshape global trade has overlooked the export of digital services. a major American strength. Experts warn that this blind spot could have serious consequences for Silicon Valley and the broader digital economy.
President Donald Trump has made a habit of declaring emergencies. Since he took office for his second term, Trump has issued declarations of emergency at the southern border. On energy and trade. About drug trafficking and cartels,
Charles Gasparino commented on the US-China tariff agreement, suggesting both sides retreated during negotiations. He argued that Trump's initial tariff hikes triggered negative market reactions, particularly in the bond market,
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The New Republic on MSNElon Musk Wins Exception to Black Ownership Rule in South AfricaDuring CNBC’s Squawk Box Monday, co-host Andrew Ross Sorkin asked Tennessee Senator Bill Hagerty about the president’s recent outrage at Walmart. The mega retail chain’s CFO warned last week that consumers might start to see higher prices on products as soon as June.
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Investor's Business Daily on MSNFive China Stocks Near Buy Points As Trump Tariffs SlashedChina stocks are rebounding on trade war hopes after tumbling on Trump tariffs. Alibaba and Tesla rivals are near buy points.
In a tense encounter in front of reporters, Donald Trump stunned Cyril Ramaphosa with a video of claims of a white "genocide" in South Africa. The trip had aimed to salvage strained bilateral ties. DW has more.
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NowThis on MSNTrump’s Tariffs Benefit the Billionaire ClassTrump doesn’t care that tariffs will cost you more — he’s doing it all to benefit himself and his billionaire donors. The Washington Post revealed that officials pressured countries hit by Trump’s tariffs to fast-track approval for Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service.