Celebrating America’s 249th Birthday: Happy 4th of July 2025

Celebrating America’s 249th Birthday: Happy 4th of July 2025

July 4, 2025 – Today, the United States marks its 249th Independence Day, commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. From coast to coast, Americans are celebrating with fireworks, parades, barbecues, and patriotic displays, reflecting on the nation’s history and looking ahead to its semiquincentennial in 2026. This year’s festivities … Read more

U.S. Threatens EU with 17% Tariffs on Agricultural Exports Amid Trade Tensions

U.S. Threatens EU with 17% Tariffs on Agricultural Exports Amid Trade Tensions

On July 4, 2025, reports emerged that the United States has threatened to impose a 17% tariff on European Union agricultural and food exports, according to an EU diplomat cited by the Financial Times and echoed in posts on X from sources like @FT, @financialjuice, and @CGTNEurope. This threat escalates ongoing trade disputes between the … Read more