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The Biden administration is set to implement significant increases in tariffs on imported electric vehicles, solar components, and critical minerals from China, as part of a review required under US trade law. President Joe Biden is seeking to protect domestic industries from state-sponsored competition and encourage clean energy investment, building upon the policies implemented…
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In the run-up to Mother’s Day, women supporting former President Donald Trump’s campaign have criticized the Biden administration for neglecting working mothers and families. They have called out the administration’s use of “woke” terminology, such as “birthing people,” which replaced “mother” in an Office of Management and Budget proposal last year. During the introduction…
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During an appearance on “Fox & Friends First,” political strategist Scherie Murray criticized Vice President Kamala Harris’s “Extraordinary Gentlemen” dinners, which aim to address economic opportunities for Black men in business, politics, and culture. Murray accused Harris of “pandering” to the Black community, as polls show a decline in Biden’s support among African-American voters.…
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Beginning July 1, thousands of restaurants and businesses in California will no longer be allowed to impose additional charges such as service fees, resort fees, surcharges, or “junk fees.” Instead, these expenses will need to be included in the initial price of goods and services, including food, drinks, and anything else being sold. Fees…
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The concept of Web5, introduced by Jack Dorsey’s payments company Block (formerly Square), differs from Web3 in several ways. Firstly, while Web5 shares Web3’s foundation in decentralized protocols, it adds an additional layer of decentralization. This is achieved by combining Web3’s blockchain-based smart contracts with Web2’s centralized content platforms. Essentially, Web5 aims to provide…
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The concept of “fully backed” reserves in the context of financial products such as stablecoins and depository institutions involves storing sufficient assets behind a product or account to support its value. In the case of cryptocurrency exchanges and lending institutions, the term refers to the practice of having enough funds available to cover customer…
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The Biden administration is emphasizing the difference in tax policies between Democrats and Republicans ahead of the upcoming presidential election. Lael Brainard, Director of the White House National Economic Council, will speak at the Brookings Institution about the significant tax challenge for whoever wins the election. The expiration of Trump’s 2017 tax cuts is…
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According to Atlanta Federal Reserve President Raphael Bostic, the US central bank is likely to proceed with cutting interest rates this year, although the exact timing and degree of the policy adjustment remain uncertain. Bostic, who is a voting member of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), expressed optimism about the prospect of easing…
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While Big Oil has criticized President Biden’s efforts to decarbonize the economy and restrict fossil fuel production, the industry has actually performed better financially under his administration than during former President Trump’s term. According to data from S&P Capital IQ, the energy sector’s profit margin in 2023 averaged 11.3%, with projections for 2024 remaining…
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The latest development in Peru’s ongoing political crisis involves the arrest of President Dina Boluarte’s brother, Nicanor, and her lawyer, Mateo Castaneda, by prosecutors on charges of exerting undue influence over her administration. This action follows the disbandment of a police unit that assisted prosecutors in investigating Boluarte’s inner circle, leading some to suggest…