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The US immigration raid on a Hyundai-LG battery factory in Georgia has sent shockwaves across South Korea, prompting condemnation from opposition lawmakers, former government officials, and media outlets. The arrests of over 300 South Korean nationals have raised concerns about the Trump administration's "America First" policies
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The deployment of National Guard soldiers and Marines in Los Angeles, ordered by President Trump in response to immigration protests, has cost nearly $120 million since June 7, according to California Governor Gavin Newsom. The expenses incurred include $71 million for food and shelter, $37 million in payroll, over $4
Gubernatorial candidates
As early voting just two weeks away, the Virginia governor's race has become a proxy battle for the soul of the Republican Party, with Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears emphasizing different themes to appeal to their bases. Spanberger, a former congresswoman and CIA operative, is hammering
Tariffs
The United States' shift towards protectionism under the Trump administration has faced significant pushback from the rest of the world. Rather than retaliating with higher tariffs, other nations are rejecting Mr. Trump's approach to economic policy. This rejection is demonstrated by the lack of retaliatory tariffs imposed
Tariffs
ExxonMobil, a leading petrochemical producer, is exploring the sale of its European chemical plants as the sector grapples with the impact of US tariffs and increased competition from China. The American supermajor has held early-stage discussions with advisers on possible sales, which could fetch up to $1 billion, and is
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A federal judge's decision to limit the scope of President Trump's use of troops in Los Angeles to protect federal agents and facilities is set to hinder potential future deployments to other cities, including Chicago. The ruling by Judge Charles Breyer of the Federal District Court
Tariffs
The US decision to slap a 50% tariff on most Brazilian exports has sparked a trade war that threatens to ensnare the country's major banks. A recent ruling by Brazil's top court has created an existential crisis for banks in Brazil, forcing them to choose between
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As India gears up for the potential economic impact of US President Donald Trump's 50 percent tariffs, the government is planning a significant overhaul of the Goods and Service Tax (GST) regime, which has been beset by criticism for its labyrinthine and confusing classifications. The proposed "GST
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Middletown, Ohio, a small steel town, is caught in the middle of competing visions for revitalizing postindustrial America. On one hand, US Vice-President JD Vance's hometown, where he grew up, has been promoted as a symbol of the Trump administration's efforts to revive the nation'
Tariffs
The diplomatic spat between Washington and Brasilia has put major Brazilian banks in a precarious position. As the US imposes a 50% tariff on Brazilian exports, including coffee and cattle, banks face a dilemma: violate US sanctions or defy the Brazilian supreme court. The ruling by the highest court in
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D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has taken a collaborative approach with President Donald Trump to address public safety concerns in the nation's capital, issuing an executive order that requires local coordination with federal law enforcement and welcoming assistance from various federal agencies. This move has been met with
Tariffs
Small Indigenous businesses are halting shipments to the US in the wake of President Donald Trump's tariff regime, citing the uncertainty and administrative burdens it causes. The new rules, set to come into effect, require vetting and subject purchases valued under $800 to their origin country's
