Germany Lashes Out at Trump’s Levy on U.S. Car Imports In a sharp escalation of transatlantic tensions, Germany has voiced strong opposition to U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent proposal to impose steep levies on American car imports. The move, which Trump has framed as a means to bolster domestic manufacturing and protect national security, has … Read more
Trump Advisor Peter Navarro Urges India to Halt Russian Oil Purchases Amid Rising Tensions Washington, D.C. – August 18, 2025 – Peter Navarro, a senior trade advisor to U.S. President Donald Trump, has called for India to cease its purchases of Russian crude oil, arguing that they fuel Moscow’s war in Ukraine and undermine global … Read more
Synthetic Line President Donald Trump referred to the U.S.-Canada border as an “synthetic line” throughout a Fact Social submit, sparking debate about its historic, authorized, and geopolitical significance. The remark got here amid discussions of his administration’s immigration insurance policies, together with a proposed 25% tariff on Canadian items to handle unlawful immigration and drug … Read more
Jakarta, July 10, 2025 — Indonesia and the United States are moving toward a broader partnership in the critical minerals sector following a “positive” meeting in Washington, according to Indonesia’s chief negotiator, Economic Minister Airlangga Hartarto. The discussions, held on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, addressed looming U.S. tariffs and explored opportunities for enhanced cooperation in … Read more
It is impossible to be in international business without involving your bank for all the services provided by your bank such as advice on financial issues and potential risks. It is true that a significant barrier for SMEs is the lack of information on international business procedures, documentation and banking procedures required to do business … Read more
Social Security COLA for 2026 Projected at 2.4%, Lowest in Five Years WASHINGTON, D.C., May 14, 2025 – The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026 is projected to be 2.4%, according to the latest estimate from The Senior Citizens League (TSCL), a nonpartisan senior advocacy group. This forecast, based on April 2025 Consumer Price … Read more
Houston, April 4, 2025 – Liberty Energy, the oilfield services company once led by U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright, saw its stock nosedive nearly 20% on Thursday, erasing over $600 million in market value, as President Donald Trump’s escalating tariff war sent shockwaves through the energy sector. The Denver-based firm, where Wright served as CEO … Read more
Federal Trade Court Upholds Trump’s Tariffs on De Minimis Shipments, For Now Washington, D.C. – July 29, 2025 – A federal trade court has declined to issue a preliminary injunction to block President Donald Trump’s executive order ending the de minimis tariff exemption for low-value packages shipped to the United States, according to a ruling … Read more
One of the industries most suited for blockchain technology is trade finance. Many of the world’s largest banks are investing time in its research and development. Thanks to a consortium of 71 global financial leaders, R3CEV, much has been uncovered about the potential uses of blockchain technology. Since 2016, R3 has executed several pilot runs … Read more