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  New tariffs to strengthen American industries, impacting global trade dynamics / AP Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced on February 10, 2025 (local time), that an additional 25-percentage-point tariff will be imposed on all steel and aluminum products imported into the United States. This move significantly escalates the tariff barriers initially set during Trump’s first term when a 25% tariff on steel and a 10% tariff on aluminum were implemented under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act. According to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), Trump made this declaration aboard Air Force One while en route to attend the Super Bowl in New Orleans, Louisiana, on February 9. During the press conference, he stated, "Every piece of steel coming into America will face a 25% tariff, and the same goes for aluminum." White House spokesperson Caroline Levitt clarified that the newly announced tariffs would be in addition to the existing ones on imported steel and aluminum products. ...

Markets See Relief as Gradual 10% Tariff on Chinese Imports Is Less Severe Than Expected / Reuters The introduction of a 10% tariff on all Chinese products, while initially sounding like a negative development, has actually provided a sense of relief to the markets. According to Wolfe Research, this is because the situation could have been much worse. In a recent report, the investment firm stated that despite the rollercoaster-like flow of events earlier this week, the gradual implementation of a 10% tariff on Chinese imports has alleviated market fears. They emphasized that market participants had been concerned about the possibility of a broader trade war, and the relatively restrained tariff measure came as a welcome development. China’s Retaliatory Measures: A Limited Response to US Tariffs As soon as the new US tariffs took effect, Beijing swiftly responded by imposing tariffs on American products. These measures included a 15% tariff on US coal and liquefied natural gas, a 10...

Trump’s Bold Trade Strategy and Its Potential Impact on Global Trade Relations In a clear warning to countries that exacerbate the U.S. trade deficit, President Donald Trump is set to implement his tougher stance on 'reciprocal tariffs,' a policy that was initially proposed during his first term in 2019 but failed to gain legislative approval. The idea behind this strategy is simple: for every tariff a foreign nation imposes on U.S. goods, the U.S. will retaliate with an equivalent or higher tariff on the same product. Essentially, Trump is pursuing a "tit-for-tat" approach to trade relations, seeking fairness and more favorable terms for the United States. Trump's declaration about reciprocal tariffs stems from his belief that the U.S. has long been taken advantage of in global trade deals, particularly when other countries impose higher tariffs on U.S. products than the U.S. imposes on theirs. In his reelection campaign platform, "Agenda 47," Trump o...

The social media platform exceeds analyst expectations, boosted by strong ad performance and growth in active users Pinterest stock surged by 18% in early trading on Friday, following the company's announcement of better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and an optimistic sales forecast for 2025. The significant growth in its advertising business and a remarkable increase in user engagement contributed to Pinterest's impressive financial performance, marking its first-ever billion-dollar quarter. The social media platform revealed that its revenue for Q4 2024 reached $1.15 billion, surpassing both the previous year’s $981 million and analyst expectations of $1.14 billion. This milestone reflects the company's solid trajectory in the ad sector, which has been a major driver of growth. Pinterest's advertising impressions grew by 43% during this period, signaling a marked increase in user interaction with ads on the platform. AI and Ad Optimization Fuel Pinterest’s ...

Democratic Party rallies against Elon Musk’s increasing power and influence over U.S. government decisions Democratic Party members gathered in front of the U.S. Department of Treasury building, holding up signs reading, “No one voted for Musk,” in a demonstration protesting the rising influence of Elon Musk. Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has recently been appointed as the head of the newly established Department of Government Efficiency, granting him unprecedented authority over federal operations. This protest represents a shift in focus by the Democratic Party, which had previously been critical of President Donald Trump, but now targets Musk as the source of concerns regarding unchecked power in the U.S. government. Elizabeth Warren, a Massachusetts Senator and prominent member of the Democratic Party, spearheaded the protest, emphasizing her belief that Musk’s actions are a direct threat to American democracy. Warren, who held the sign with the slogan "No one voted for Musk,"...

U.S. President Takes Aggressive Action to Halt Iran’s Nuclear Weapon Development /  AP On February 4, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump escalated his efforts to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, signaling a clear shift toward maximum economic pressure on the Islamic Republic. Trump signed a memorandum directing the U.S. Treasury and State Departments to implement measures aimed at completely halting Iran’s oil exports, which have been a significant revenue stream for the regime. This aggressive move comes as experts believe Iran is on the brink of creating multiple nuclear warheads in a matter of months. In a statement following the signing of the memorandum, President Trump emphasized the severe nature of the sanctions and their potential to disrupt Iran’s nuclear ambitions. According to a White House spokesperson, the memorandum provides Trump with the necessary tools to block Iran’s path to becoming a "malignant actor" on the global stage. The U.S. is determin...

OpenAI's O3 mini model revolutionizes AI accessibility for science, math, and physics enthusiasts / Reuters OpenAI’s O3 Mini: The Future of AI in Science and Mathematics The launch of OpenAI's O3 mini model marks a significant step forward in the accessibility and power of artificial intelligence. As AI technology becomes increasingly integrated into various sectors, OpenAI’s O3 mini offers a more affordable and efficient alternative to complex AI models. Designed for users engaged in specialized fields like physics, mathematics, and science, the O3 mini model delivers high-quality inference capabilities that are both cost-effective and fast. The Evolution from O1 to O3 Mini: Why It Matters OpenAI’s journey from the O1 model to the latest O3 mini reflects a broader trend in the AI field toward making powerful tools available to a wider audience. The O3 mini is a scaled-down version of the O3, which was introduced in late 2024. While the O3 was already a powerful tool, the ...