Category: US
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Trump Urges NATO to Down Russian Jets
On September 23, 2025 (a Tuesday), during a bilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York City, President Donald Trump was asked by reporters whether NATO member countries should shoot down Russian aircraft that violate their airspace. Trump responded affirmatively, saying “Yes, I…
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TikTok Ownership Pivot
On September 15, 2025, U.S. and Chinese officials announced a framework agreement during trade talks in Madrid, Spain, aimed at resolving long-standing concerns over TikTok’s U.S. operations. The deal seeks to transfer ownership of TikTok’s American assets from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to U.S.-controlled entities, averting a potential nationwide ban in the U.S. Economics…
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Tariff Tremor Hits India
On August 27, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump implemented a 50% tariff on most Indian imports, doubling the previous 25% tariff imposed on August 7, 2025. The additional 25% was enacted as a penalty for India’s continued purchase of Russian oil, which the Trump administration argues indirectly funds Russia’s war in Ukraine. This makes India,…
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South Korea US Investment
South Korean firms are betting big on US soil, with their $150B investment wave zeroing in on semiconductors, EVs, batteries, shipbuilding, biotech, and AI. Samsung leads the chip charge in Texas, Hyundai’s pouring billions into mobility, and LG Energy Solution’s scaling US battery output. What is your most up to date an in depth assessment?…
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U.S.–EU Trade Agreement
The United States and the European Union issued a joint statement on August 21, 2025, providing detailed terms for the Framework Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade, which was initially struck at the end of July 2025. This deal addresses trade imbalances, reduces tariffs and non-tariff barriers, enhances market access, and promotes cooperation in…