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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
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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
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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
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U.S. Tariff Policy Triggers Economic Slowdown and Recession Fears
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Fed Chair Powell Warns Tariffs Will Fuel Inflation and Slow Growth: Economic Outlook and White House Response
Introduction Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered a stark warning in a closely watched speech at the Economic Club of Chicago, cautioning that President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff hikes are “significantly larger than anticipated” and will likely result in higher inflation and slower economic growth. Powell’s remarks, which
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Judge Finds Trump Administration Willfully Defied Court Orders in Deportation Case: Potential Criminal Contempt Proceedings Loom
Introduction In a significant legal confrontation between the judiciary and the Trump administration, a federal judge has found probable cause to hold the administration in criminal contempt for willfully defying court orders related to the deportation of migrants under the rarely invoked Alien Enemies Act. The case centers on the
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Texas Faces Urgent Water Supply Challenges Amid Growth and Drought
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Zuckerberg and Meta's FTC Antitrust Case Negotiations Sputters
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Trump Administration Unveils Sweeping Executive Order on Health Care Costs
Introduction On April 15, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a comprehensive executive order aimed at reducing health care costs for Americans, with a central focus on lowering prescription drug prices, increasing transparency in the pharmaceutical supply chain, and reforming Medicare payment structures[1][2][3]. The order builds on Trump’
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U.S. Flies B-1B Bombers in Joint Drill with South Korea as North Korea Marks Key Anniversary: Strategic Significance and Regional Implications
Introduction On April 15, 2025, the United States deployed B-1B Lancer long-range bombers in a high-profile joint aerial drill with South Korea, coinciding with North Korea’s most important national holiday—the 113th birthday of its founder, Kim Il Sung. The exercise, which also involved South Korean F-35A stealth fighters,
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