Congressional Push to Extend Trump Tax Cuts Faces Conservative Revolt
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U.S. and Italy Hold Bilateral Talks on EU Tariffs and Transatlantic Relations
Introduction On April 17, 2025, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni became the first European leader to meet face-to-face with U.S. President Donald Trump since his administration announced—and then partially suspended—a sweeping 20% tariff on European exports. The meeting, held at the White House, comes at a critical
ECB Cuts Interest Rates for Seventh Time Amid Trade Tensions: Navigating Uncertainty in the Eurozone
Iran-U.S. Nuclear Talks Enter Crucial Stage: Stakes, Positions, and Regional Implications
Introduction The nuclear standoff between Iran and the United States has reached a pivotal juncture. On April 17, 2025, Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), described the ongoing negotiations as being at a “very crucial” stage during a visit to Tehran. The next round of
Stock Markets Tumble Amid Trump–Powell Clash and Tech Export Restrictions
Introduction U.S. stock markets experienced a sharp sell-off on Thursday, April 17, 2025, as a confluence of political and economic shocks rattled investor confidence. President Donald Trump’s public demand for the dismissal of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, combined with sweeping new restrictions on U.S. technology exports