China announced Friday a number of additional tariffs against U.S. products as a response to the sweeping tariffs that President Donald Trump imposed. The Finance Ministry announced that it would be imposing additional tariffs of 34 percent on all U.S. products starting April 10. Beijing has also announced that it will begin imposing export restrictions on medium and … [Read more...] about China Announces Massive 34% Tariff Strike Against US, Deadline Set for April 10
International Relations
Russia Condemns ‘Dangerous’ US Threats Against Iran
Russia warned that military threats against Iran, its ally, are unacceptable. It warned that a bombing of nuclear installations in Iran could have disastrous consequences. Donald Trump warned Iran on Sunday that if Tehran fails to reach a deal with Washington about its nuclear program, it will face secondary tariffs and bombings. The United States also sent more warplanes … [Read more...] about Russia Condemns ‘Dangerous’ US Threats Against Iran
Denmark’s Leader Rushes to Greenland as US Takeover Rumors Intensify
On Thursday, the Danish prime minister will visit Greenland to show that Denmark is united with this autonomous territory, which Donald Trump has promised to seize. The tensions between the United States of America and Denmark have increased since Trump repeatedly said he wanted control over the resource-rich Arctic Island for security purposes. The Danish Prime Minister … [Read more...] about Denmark’s Leader Rushes to Greenland as US Takeover Rumors Intensify
Trump Administration Warns China Over ‘Provocative’ Military Drills Encircling Taiwan
The Trump Administration has expressed its disapproval over China's recent military drills in Taiwanese water and air space. According to Shi Yi, the Eastern Theater Command, the People's Liberation Army, these exercises involve navy, air, ground, and rocket forces. In a press statement, Shi said the drills would be a "severe warning and a strong containment of Taiwan's … [Read more...] about Trump Administration Warns China Over ‘Provocative’ Military Drills Encircling Taiwan
Ukraine Negotiates Critical Minerals Agreement Amid Growing Tensions
Andrii Sybiha, Ukrainian foreign minister, said that Ukraine and the United States will work together to create a contract for a mineral deal that both countries can agree on. Sybiha said at a press briefing that a round of consultations on a revised draft of the mineral deal had already taken place and that a contract ensuring a strong American presence in Ukraine will … [Read more...] about Ukraine Negotiates Critical Minerals Agreement Amid Growing Tensions