Geopolitics of US-Spain: Drifting Apart Spain has decided to replace its aging military aircraft fleet with European-made jets instead of purchasing the US F-35 fighter jet, causing tensions with Washington. This decision reflects broader strains in Spain-US defense relations, especially…
New Tariffs on India and Geopolitical Implications President Trump has threatened to impose 50% tariffs on Indian imports to the U.S. as a punishment for India’s continued purchase of discounted Russian oil, aiming to pressure Russia to end the war…
Muted Impact of Tariffs on US Inflation So Far While President Trump has imposed high tariffs on imports, evidence suggests that many foreign suppliers are absorbing some of these costs instead of passing them fully onto American consumers. This has…
Tariff Impact on Inflation Major Concern The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 4.25%-4.50%, for the fifth consecutive meeting, despite rare dissents from two officials advocating for immediate cuts. The decision comes amid political pressure from the White House…
EU Planning Counter Measures if No Deal The European Union and the US are moving towards an agreement on tariffs, with a proposed 15% tariff on imports as a baseline. The EU is prepared to accept this level for various…
Strategic Trade Deal between the US and Japan On July 22, the United States and Japan announced a trade deal after several months of negotiations. The agreement marked a significant diplomatic achievement for Japan, addressing major U.S. demands on investment…
Trump is Increasing the Pressure on Putin to Negotiate On July 14, 2025, US President Donald Trump announced the resumption of Patriot air-defense missile supplies to Ukraine, but with a twist: these weapons would be purchased by European allies, not…
Tariff Windfall Due to Weak Position of US Trade Partners America's trading partners have largely refrained from retaliating against President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, allowing the US to raise nearly $50 billion in extra customs revenues with minimal reciprocal impact…
FED Official Worried about Tariffs on Inflation Rate The June Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting minutes revealed concerns among US Federal Reserve officials that President Trump's tariffs could have persistent inflationary effects, despite initially causing a one-time price increase…
ASEAN: Caught betweeen US and China Six ASEAN countries — Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar — face steep U.S. tariffs starting August 1 due to accusations of goods being transshipped from China to evade tariffs. Vietnam secured a…
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