Washington, D.C. – June 10, 2024 – Former President Donald Trump’s proposal to impose sweeping 10% across-the-board tariffs on all U.S. imports has drawn sharp criticism from economists, who argue that the policy would inflate costs for consumers, disrupt supply chains, and potentially trigger retaliatory trade wars—with little benefit to American workers. Trump’s Tariff Plan: A “Blunt Instrument” in … Read more
It looks like you’re referencing a phrase tied to recent discussions about Congress’s authority versus its willingness to act, especially in the context of President Trump’s aggressive tariff policies announced this week. The search results point to a CNBC article from April 4, 2025, titled “Trump tariffs: Congress has power, but question of will,” which … Read more
NYC Mayor Adams to Skip Democratic Primary, Run for Reelection as Independent New York City, April 3, 2025 – Mayor Eric Adams announced today that he will bypass the Democratic primary scheduled for June 24 and instead run for reelection as an independent candidate in the November 2025 general election. The decision, revealed in a … Read more
EU Proposes “Reciprocal Duties” Against “Dirty 15” Countries in Trade Clampdown Brussels, Belgium – The European Union is set to impose retaliatory tariffs on 15 countries accused of unfair trade practices, branding them the “Dirty 15” in an aggressive move to level the playing field for European businesses. The proposed “reciprocal duties” would mirror the … Read more
Republican Representative Mia Love Dies at 49 Saratoga Springs, Utah, March 23, 2025 – Former U.S. Representative Mia Love, a trailblazer who made history as the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, passed away peacefully on Sunday at her home in Saratoga Springs, Utah. She was 49. Love’s death comes after a three-year battle … Read more