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WASHINGTON – After weeks of forecasts and speculation, President Donald Trump continued on the tariff threat this week by declaring a 10% baseline tax on imports from all countries and tariff rates in dozens of countries operating trade surplus with the United States.The global market fell further when it acquired the crater the day after the announcement, and then later announced that China would retaliate with tariffs comparable to those imposed by the US.When he unveiled what he called mutual tariffs, Trump had fulfilled his important campaign promise by raising US taxes on foreign taxes to narrow the gaps with…
Associated Press, by Alex VeigaLOS ANGELES (AP) – This spring home viewing season is becoming more advantageous for residential shoppers than in recent years, as long as they can afford to buy.Home prices are rising more slowly. Mortgage fees continue to rise, but most are eased, and could be lower as the US economic outlook continues to bleak the widespread tariffs of the Trump administration, which rattled financial markets and snatched fears of the recession.Most importantly, the number of homes on the market has increased significantly over the past year.The inventory of homes for sale nationwide is still low by…
According to some analysts, military training for the Communist regime was a rushed arrangement show. China’s military exercise to block Taiwan in early April was a political stance targeting domestic audiences in Washington, Taipei and China, analysts said.On April 1, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theatre Command said in an announcement about the Chinese messaging app it was holding joint exercises around Taiwan as a warning and deterrence against what is known as the “Taiwan Independence Separatists.”The two-day war game came just after US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth visited India Pacific. guarantee An allies of the US commitment…
Jennifer McDermottThe nation is about to reach a contract that charges commercial vessels the world’s first carbon tax and effectively a fee for emissions.The International Maritime Organization, which regulates international shipping, has set targets for sectors reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by around 2050, and has committed to ensuring that fuels with zero or near-zero emissions will be used more widely. Its Marine Environmental Protection Commission will be held in London from Monday to Friday.The committee, made up of IMO member states, is working to price maritime greenhouse gas emissions and approve the proposed new global regulations to reach…
Tallahassee, FL (WFLA) -Gov. RonDesantis announced that Florida has broken its sixth tourism record once again. The state reached a record 15.5% share of domestic holiday destinations in 2024, up one point from 2023. FWC shares tips for protecting Florida wildlife this spring “Florida is a popular destination in the world,” Gov. DeSantis said. “This record-breaking tourism is the result of policies that prioritize freedom, public safety and common sense.” According to a press release, in the first two months of 2025, the province increased Canada’s air visits by 0.5% and overseas visits by 6.5%. In February, Governor Desantis announced…
San Francisco – The iPhone is a typical 21st century product – in California’s creation and design, it is now entangled in the global economy.Apple manufactures most iPhones in China, but in recent years, the Cupertino-based company has produced more products in India, Vietnam and other countries. Overall, Tech Giant says it will depend on more than 50 countries and regions to put AirPods, iPads and MacBooks in the hands of consumers.Now, its global supply chain is under siege.This week, President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he would impose a 10% tariff on baselines on imports from all countries.…
The US president said that if he reduced tariffs, the Chinese administration would have approved the transaction “in 15 minutes.” President Donald Trump said on Sunday that China is approaching approving a contract for the sale of Tiktok, but has retreated due to a 54% tariff on Chinese imports.”We mostly traded for Tiktok. It’s not a transaction, it’s pretty close. And China changed the transaction due to tariffs,” Trump told reporters to Air Force 1. “If I cut the tariffs a little, they will approve the transaction in 15 minutes and show the power of the tariff.”In addition to the…
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – A giant leatherback sea turtle has reclaimed a personal escort in the open ocean after going the wrong direction into boat traffic. What could have ended in a heartbreaking accident turned into a moving moment of cooperation. According to Florida’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, leatherback is the world’s largest sea turtle species, with averages over 6 feet and regularly exceeding 1,000 pounds. When one of these gentle giants wandered into heavy boat traffic in the Jupiter Inner Waterway, authorities had to act quickly to make it okay. Marines with the Martin County Sheriff’s Office…
Above video: A large male white shark found off the east coast of Florida Tampa, Fla. (WFLA) – Appears to meander along Florida’s coastline. The 11-foot, 761-pound “Dold” was scattered off the coast of Florida’s Gulf Coast on Monday, according to tracking data from OCEART, a site that represents sharks when traveling around the world. Florida law enforcement has shut down “international child porn ring,” AG says Dold was discovered off the coast of Vero Beach about a month ago and appears to have been heading towards the other side of the peninsula. Researchers began tracking sub-adult white sharks on…
Zimbabwe’s main trading partners are South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and China, but it exports tobacco and rice to the United States.Zimbabwean President Emerson Mnangagwa suspended all tariffs on goods from the US a few days after the White House imposed an 18% interest on imports from African countries.On Saturday, Mnangagwa wrote about X: “The principle of mutual tariffs as a tool to protect domestic employment and industrial sectors retains merit. However, the Republic of Zimbabwe maintains its policy of cultivating friendly relations with all countries and cultivating abnormal relations without any and all.”He said, “Instructs the Zimbabwean government…