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China Imposes New Tariffs, Blames US for Global Tensions

China has responded sharply to U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff hike, calling the United States a “joke” and imposing retaliatory tariffs of its own, as European Union leaders prepare an unusual visit to Beijing amid growing global trade tensions. Xi Criticizes Trade Isolation China responded forcefully on Friday to a dramatic tariff increase by … Read more

Amid US-China Trade War Unrest, Blackrock CEO Predicts Recession Risk 

U.S. stocks saw mixed action on Friday, while the U.S. dollar slipped to multiyear lows amid the uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump’s trade war with China. Speaking with CNBC on Friday, Blackrock boss Larry Fink stated that the U.S. economy is at least very close to, “if not in, a recession right now.” Recession Risk … Read more

Senator Adam Schiff to Investigate Insider Trading Allegations After Tariff Pause Announcement

Schiff stated that he was sending a letter to the White House to determine whether there was ongoing insider trading by individuals aware of the tariff pause measure enacted by the Trump Administration. He urged whistleblowers to come forward with any information on this matter. Senator Adam Schiff Opens Investigation Into Insider Trading Allegations Adam … Read more

Economist Jim Rickards on Tariffs: The Best Policy in the World

Jim Rickards, economist and author of the best-selling book “Currency Wars,” explained that tariffs are extremely good for the U.S. to the detriment of other countries. In a recent podcast, Rickards stated that contrary to the idea of tariffs being a sales tax for the American people, it primarily affected the dynamics between the importer/distributor … Read more

Bitwise: Tariff Turmoil Will Ultimately Benefit Bitcoin, $200K Still in Play

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan commented that after this tariff issue ends, bitcoin will ultimately be favored in the aftermath. Hougan believes that the endgame of the tariff issue will include a dollar devaluation, which would precede a new reserve system with bitcoin and gold at the forefront. Bitwise Believes Trade War Will Push Bitcoin to … Read more

Targeting the Fed: Trump’s Judicial Play Puts Jerome Powell’s Tenure on Thin Ice

As detailed in a Bloomberg report, President Donald Trump has petitioned the Supreme Court to authorize the dismissal of senior figures within two autonomous federal agencies. The report posits that such a move might carve a legal pathway for Trump to oust Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, challenging long-standing norms insulating the central bank from … Read more

China Asks Banks to Curb Dollar Purchases as Yuan Hits Multi-Year Low

China seeks to maintain the stability of the yuan in the face of the current tariff war, informally asking state banks to stop their dollar purchases. According to Reuters, these institutions would also ramp up controls on customers’ dollar purchases to stop speculation. China Reportedly Issuing Dollar Purchase Guidance to Control Yuan Value Drop China … Read more

US May Be Headed for Serious Financial Crisis—Former Treasury Chief Says ‘Be Afraid’

Exploding tariffs and reckless trade moves are driving the U.S. toward a self-inflicted financial meltdown, former Treasury Secretary warns, threatening debt stability, investment, and global confidence. Summers Warns: US Tariff Policy May Be Engineering a Full-Blown Financial Crisis Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers intensified his critique of Washington’s trade strategy on Tuesday, as … Read more

China Will Strike Back: Scaramucci Predicts Currency War, IP Theft, Treasury Sell-off

Skybridge’s founder warns China is preparing fierce economic retaliation as the U.S. slaps 125% tariffs on Chinese goods, signaling currency shocks, massive stimulus, and financial warfare. Scaramucci Outlines 5-Point Forecast on China’s Next Moves Amid Rising Trade Tensions Skybridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci issued a strong critique Monday on social media platform X, warning that … Read more

Shark Tank Judge O’Leary Advocates 400% Tariffs on China, Says It’s ‘Time to Squeeze’ the Chinese

Kevin O’Leary urged the Trump administration to impose a 400% tariff on Chinese goods, arguing that the current 104% tariff is insufficient to compel China to follow trade rules. O’Leary said these statements prior to U.S. President Donald Trump pausing tariffs for 90 days on Wednesday afternoon. O’Leary Calls for Maximum Pressure on China Canadian … Read more

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