The U.S. Senate on Wednesday voted for the second time in as many days to overturn former President Donald Trump’s controversial tariff policies — this time targeting his duties on neighboring Canada. The move marked yet another pushback from Congress against the protectionist trade agenda that once defined Trump’s presidency. The resolution to nullify Trump’s … Read more
In a striking rebuke of President Donald Trump’s trade policies, the U.S. Senate voted 50–46 on Wednesday to overturn tariffs imposed on Canada — one of America’s closest allies and largest trading partners. The move marks a rare moment of bipartisan unity as four Republican senators joined Democrats to oppose the administration’s escalating trade measures. … Read more
For days now, the name of former U.S. President Donald Trump has been all over X (formerly Twitter)—but not for the usual reasons. This time, it wasn’t about a fiery campaign speech, a new round of tariffs, or one of his famously unscripted remarks. Instead, the platform was flooded with the phrase “Trump Is Dead,” … Read more
Wholesale prices in the United States jumped sharply in July, marking the steepest monthly increase in more than two years and signaling that inflationary pressures may still be running hot, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released Thursday. The Producer Price Index (PPI) — which tracks average price changes for goods … Read more
Trump U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs package (Trump tariffs), aimed at countries with trade surpluses, has taken a heavy toll on South African exports, particularly in the automotive, agricultural, and manufacturing sectors. Effective April and escalating to a 30% rate in August, these measures have triggered dramatic drops in car shipments, costing the economy … Read more