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Trump tariffs: which countries are affected and what does this mean?
The Guardian - 2 Feb 2025 01:45
Imports from Mexico and Canada will be taxed at 25% and China 10% - but US consumers are likely to pay the price Donald Trump on Saturday followed through with his promise to place tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China in ...
Trump tariffs: markets brace for falls as Mexico and Canada hit back
The Guardian - 2 Feb 2025 14:00
Fears grow for global trade with major indices likely to plunge as US trading partners quickly retaliate, fuelling chance China and EU will follow suit Canada and Mexico hit back after Trump signs order for tariffs Econo...
US egg prices expected to climb further as farmers strained by bird flu outbreak
The Guardian - 2 Feb 2025 14:00
About 14.7 million egg-laying hens have been affected as wholesale price of eggs climbs as much as 40 cents a week Egg prices in the US have risen steeply over the last several weeks. Experts say they are likely to climb...
Trump hits China, Mexico and Canada with tariffs
BBC - 2 Feb 2025 01:17
The US president will tax imports from America's three largest trading partners but retaliation is expected.
Tech execs send signals about where their companies are headed
Business Insider - 2 Feb 2025 13:386 ways rich Gen Zers are splashing out and redefining luxury for themselves
Business Insider - 2 Feb 2025 13:03Justin Trudeau announces 25% retaliatory tariffs on US goods after Trump's tariffs hit Canada
Business Insider - 2 Feb 2025 04:45Stablecoins Quietly Balloon by $14B in January -- Who's Leading the Charge?
Bitcoin.com - 2 Feb 2025 02:14
Recent data reveals the stablecoin sector has grown by an additional $14.429 billion in value since Jan. 1, signaling renewed momentum in digital asset markets. Leading this upward trajectory, the dollar-pegged sky dolla...
Latam Insights Encore: El Salvador Yields to IMF Pressure, Coinbase Lands in Argentina
Bitcoin.com - 2 Feb 2025 23:30
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of the most relevant crypto and economic news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, El Salvador de-risks its economy from bitcoin, Coinbase launches in A...
The Myth of Trump's 'Painless' Revenue: How Taxes and Tariffs Both Betray Free Market Principles
Bitcoin.com - 2 Feb 2025 21:41
Since Donald Trump was sworn in, debate has intensified over replacing income tax with tariffs--a tactic free market purists contend is simply another form of economic interference--prompting this editorial to explain wh...
Billionaires, industry leaders, and execs urge Trump to rethink 'devastating' tariffs on Canada and Mexico
Business Insider - 2 Feb 2025 21:40
The Trump administration said Saturday it had imposed a 25% tariff on goods from Canada and Mexico and a 10% tariff on China.
Hip-hop and house revolutionized music and culture. Here's what they have in common
Fast Company - 2 Feb 2025 21:30
Both are distinctly Black American art forms that originated on the streets and dance floors of U.S. cities, developing a devoted underground following before being accepted by--and transforming--the mainstream. There wa...
What Is IEEPA, the Law Trump Used to Impose Tariffs?
The New York Times - 2 Feb 2025 21:25
President Trump said he was using powers granted under the law to impose tariffs on the United States' largest trading partners.
Bitcoin falls to $96.8K as Trump tariffs spook markets: OM, XMR, MNT, GT show promise
Coin Telegraph - 2 Feb 2025 21:16
Bitcoin price lost the $100,000 level, and altcoins continued to sink lower. Will OM, XMR, MNT and GT lead the recovery?
Engine Fire Prompts Evacuation of Houston Flight, Video Shows
The New York Times - 2 Feb 2025 21:06
A video on social media showed smoke and flames coming from one of the engines of a United Airlines flight headed for LaGuardia Airport in New York.
Bitcoin dominance back above 60% as altcoins slow-bleed
Coin Telegraph - 2 Feb 2025 21:04
According to CoinMarketCap, Bitcoin's price fell by an estimated 7.3% over the last seven days -- faring better than most altcoins.
Bitcoin dominance back above 60% as altcoins slow-bleed
Coin Telegraph - 2 Feb 2025 21:04
According to CoinMarketCap, Bitcoin's price fell by an estimated 7.3% over the last seven days -- faring better than most altcoins.
Slam Dunk or Airball? Regina Tests out Rumble Kong League
Bitcoin.com - 2 Feb 2025 20:45
The fast-paced action, strategic depth, and optional crypto features of this basketball game make it enjoyable for traditional and Web3 players, whether or not they have experience in the genre. Quick Recap from The Mach...
Plane and Aircraft Tug Collide in Chicago, Critically Injuring Driver
The New York Times - 2 Feb 2025 20:44
The wing of an Air Wisconsin plane struck the vehicle, which was trying to cross a taxiway at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, officials said.
How Donald Trump's trade tariffs could affect the UK
The Guardian - 2 Feb 2025 20:16
From rising gilt yields to higher inflation, the UK may suffer indirectly from US tariffs Donald Trump has announced the US is to put tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, and increase those on Chinese goods, and su...
Trade War Escalates: Trump's Tariffs Ignite Retaliation From Canada, Mexico, China
Bitcoin.com - 2 Feb 2025 19:30
The U.S. has imposed new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, igniting a trade war. Canada strikes back with billions in tariffs, Mexico retaliates, and China warns of consequences. US Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and Chi...