Trump’s 50% copper tariff sends copper prices soaring
In a move that seems designed to jolt global markets, President Trump has unleashed a 50% tariff on copper, propelling prices to record highs. The tariff, paired with controversial drug levy proposals, has rattled the copper market and forced industry watchers to wonder if this is a calculated move or just another case of tariff theatrics.
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Trump’s next tariffs will target South Korea and Japan
Emma Roth / theverge - President Donald Trump plans to impose a 25 percent tariff on goods imported from South Korea and Japan. The levy will go into effect on August 1st, which is when the Trump administration will begin enforcing sweeping tariffs on a wider swath of countries…
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Trump trade admin calls Apple's China ties a 'Silicon Valley soap opera'
appleinsider - The Trump administration is once again pressuring Apple to ditch China — but its vision for U.S. iPhone production doesn't quite add up.Apple CEO Tim Cook [left] with Donald Trump [right] at a Mac Pro factoryOn Monday, Peter Navarro, trade advisor to the …
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Trump Tariff Letters Spark Market Turbulence in Trade Policy Shift
In a bold trade maneuver, President Trump is set to send tariff rate letters to key trading partners, a move that has already rattled U.S. equity futures. The strategy underscores an aggressive pivot in trade policy and raises questions about its economic fallout.
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Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Is Already Hurting Health Care Facilities
Matt Novak / gizmodo - The bill is projected to strip health insurance from 17 million people.
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Trump’s Defiance of TikTok Ban Prompted Immunity Promises to 10 Tech Companies
Paresh Dave / wired - Newly disclosed records show Attorney General Pam Bondi gave cover to not only Apple and Google, but also several other companies that help TikTok operate in the US.
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Paramount reaches $16M settlement over Trump-linked lawsuit
Paramount has agreed to shell out $16 million to settle a lawsuit tied to controversies from the Trump era—with no apology in sight. The deal neatly wraps up a high-profile legal battle, leaving observers to wonder if sometimes a big payout is just the company’s way of saying “we’re done here.”
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Trump’s tariff threat rattles Asian markets sharply
Trump’s renewed 35% tariff threat has rattled Asian financial markets, sparking investor anxiety and market dips across the region. Japan’s fears and broader Asian caution have taken center stage as traders watch for further trade disruptions, proving that tariffs, much like an unwelcome guest, always manage to stir the pot.
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Trump Highlights Alligator Alcatraz Deportation Camp Ahead of Bill Deadline
President Trump made a provocative stop at a deportation facility nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz” in a Florida swamp, using the visit as a political prop ahead of a pending bill. The tour has ignited fierce debate over the treatment of undocumented immigrants and the symbolism behind such enforcement measures.
Back to Top / Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 11:21 am / permalink 9203 / 6 stories in 8 months
Trump and Musk embroiled in an escalating feud over tech and subsidies
A dramatic spat unfolded between former President Trump and tech titan Elon Musk. Trump fired off barb-laden tweets—including telling Musk to “head back home”—and even suggested Doge review subsidies for Musk’s companies, rattling the market and blurring the lines between politics and tech.
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Trump Whines About AT&T Conference Call Glitches: ‘Totally Unable to Make Their Equipment Work Properly’
Matt Novak / gizmodo - "AT&T obviously doesn’t know what they’re doing!" Trump wrote.
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Canada drops Big Tech tax to appease Trump
Emma Roth / theverge - Canada has scrapped its tax targeting Big Tech companies in the US after President Donald Trump threatened to cut off trade talks in response to the fee. On Sunday, the Canadian government announced that it will no longer implement the Digital Services Ta…
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Ottawa Blinks First: Carney Kills Tech Tax After Trump Backlash
John Quintet / iphoneincanada - Canada is scrapping its Digital Services Tax (DST) after U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly halted trade negotiations, blaming the tax on big tech as the reason. The move comes just before a June 30 deadline, when U.S. tech giants like Google, Meta, and…
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Trump says he’s found a buyer for TikTok
Anthony Ha / techcrunch - A group of “very wealthy people” is set to buy short-form video app TikTok, according to President Donald Trump.
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President Trump Cuts Off Canada Over Digital Tax, Threatens Tariffs
John Quintet / iphoneincanada - U.S. President Donald Trump announced Friday that he is ending all trade discussions with Canada, following the country’s decision to implement a new tax on American tech companies. In a statement posted to his social network Truth Social, Trump called Ca…
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Donald Trump is reportedly preparing a sweep of pro-AI executive orders
Matt Tate / engadget - We know what you’re thinking: there just isn’t enough AI around right now. Luckily for you, Donald Trump emphatically agrees. According to a new report from Reuters, his administration is assembling a number of executive actions that would significantly i…
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Trump's new China trade deal is still bad for US business & consumers
appleinsider - Trump has signed a trade deal with China that will see it withdraw the rare minerals ban that affects iPhones, though it still leaves US consumers paying far more for imported goods.Tim Cook and Donald Trump in a meeting at the White House in 2018Among th…
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Trump Phone quietly removes feature no one actually thought existed
Craig Donaldson / pocket-lint - Trump Mobile has dropped its made in the USA claims from the Trump phone's website.
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The Trump Phone no longer promises it’s made in America
David Pierce / theverge - When the Trump Organization launched the Trump Mobile wireless carrier, it also launched a flagship phone called the T1 Phone 8002 (gold version). One of the phone’s main selling points was that it was to be made in America. We figured that was unlikely t…
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NATO Summit Drama: Ceasefire and Trump’s Wavering Commitment
At an international summit, high-stakes negotiations collided with a delicate ceasefire between Israel and Iran—yes, a ceasefire brokered by Trump, of all people. Amid market tremors and diplomatic dithering, leaders grappled with shifting alliances and uncertain defenses, revealing a geopolitical spectacle that’s as unpredictable as a reality TV finale.
Back to Top / Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 3:20 am / permalink 8767 / 2 stories in 8 months