DOGE Controversy: Trump Team’s CFPB Moves Under Scrutiny
April 29, 2025, 6:20 pm more...
Federal investigators are delving into allegations that officials connected to Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) attempted to pry into sensitive taxpayer and IRS materials—all while one aide reportedly held stock in companies set to gain from the planned CFPB cutbacks. Ethical lapses and political shadiness abound, with the probe hinting at a toxic cocktail of ambition and conflict of interest.
zerohedge.com / Trump Allies Say 'Mossad Agents' & 'Warmongers' Trying To Derail Iran Talks
zerohedge.com / Trump Admin Blocked Around $430 Billion In Federal Funds, Top Democrats Say
techdirt.com / Inspector General Probes Whether Trump, DOGE Sought Private Taxpayer Information Or Sensitive IRS Material
zerohedge.com / Appeals Court Reinstates Order Barring Trump Admin From Firing CFPB Employees
zerohedge.com / Dem Rep Who Filed Trump Impeachment Articles Under Fire For Dog, Monkey Abuse In Bankruptcy Scandal
gizmodo.com / DOGE Aide Involved in Dismantling Consumer Bureau Owns Stock in Companies That Could Benefit From Cuts
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Trump’s Tariffs Shake Global Trade and Domestic Policies
April 27, 2025, 11:20 pm more...
President Trump’s aggressive tariff strategy is sparking a multifaceted international debacle: China lashes out over “selfish” trade wars, Shein hikes prices by 300%, and even Singapore is scrambling for new deals. Meanwhile, IMF–World Bank talks fizzle, and Trump eyes tax cuts powered by tariff revenue, with critics warning of unintended fallout like a fentanyl crisis.
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cnet.com / Tariff Pricing Tracker: We're Watching 11 Products You Might Need to Buy
zerohedge.com / "Please Lower Interest Rates" - Texas Manufacturing Survey Collapses, Respondents Decry "Chaos At The Federal Level"
zerohedge.com / The 51st State Goes To The Polls
theverge.com / America is living in tariff limbo
404media.co / Kickstarter Introduces ‘Tariff Manager Tool’ to Add Charges to Already Fully Funded Projects
zerohedge.com / Key Events This Week: Peak Earnings Season, Canada Election, Payrolls, PCE, GDP... And Trade War Goes On
techcrunch.com / IBM pledges to spend $150B in the US over the next few years
cnet.com / Expect to Pay More for These Groceries Because of Tariffs
wsj.com / IBM to Spend $150 Billion in U.S. Over Next Five Years
cnbc.com / IBM pledges $150 billion to boost U.S. tech growth, computer manufacturing
bloomberg.com/technology / IBM Plans to Invest $150 Billion in US Over Next Five Years - Bloomberg.com
zerohedge.com / Futures Erase Losses As Markets Brace For Earnings Avalanche
medianama.com / Apple to Assemble All iPhones for US Market in India by 2026
appleinsider.com / Apple revenue could actually benefit from China tariff war
cnbc.com / PayPal kicks off fintech earnings as investors fear impact of Trump tariffs on consumer spending
zerohedge.com / Worse Than Trudeau: Canadians Should Expect Disaster With Carney In Charge
cnbc.com / Meta’s AI spending comes into focus amid Trump’s tariff policies
reuters.com/business / AMERICAS The toll from Trump's tariffs - Reuters
theregister.com / Even untouched by tariffs, UK financial IT braces for the blow
techinasia.com / China stays confident on growth despite Trump tariffs
wired.com / Donald Trump Is Already Ruining Christmas
techinasia.com / Temu shoppers now pay Trump tariffs, prices double
androidheadlines.com / T-Mobile CEO Is Warning of Potential Price Hikes, Blames It on Tariffs
zerohedge.com / Chinese Sellers In US Market Begin Hiking Prices
techinasia.com / The apps making China cool again
techinasia.com / Hyundai, Kia plan US production boost to reduce 25% tariff risk
bloomberg.com/technology / US Shoppers Pay for Trump Tariffs on Temu, Doubling Some Prices - Bloomberg.com
techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: SG central bank warns of economic impact
reuters.com/business / China downplays impact of Trump tariffs on economic recovery - Reuters
zerohedge.com / International Institutions Must Abandon "Wokeism"
www.ft.com/ / China says it can live without US farm and energy goods - Financial Times
techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: Chinese firms tap Indian exporters
techinasia.com / S Korea, US ease tariff tensions, plan further talks
techinasia.com / Chinese exporters adapt strategies as US tariffs hit trade
reuters.com/business / Morning Bid: Markets long for more signal, less noise on trade - Reuters
techinasia.com / China vows stability as US trade tensions persist
techinasia.com / Trump’s China tariffs to trigger US supply chain shock
zerohedge.com / The World Economy Is Reaching 'Limits Of Growth'
reuters.com/business / Singapore negotiating for US concessions on pharmaceuticals, chips - Reuters
techinasia.com / China slams ‘selfish’ trade wars over tariffs
techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: Shein hikes US prices, some items up by 300%
zerohedge.com / Schweizer: Chinese Chemists Working With Mexican Cartels Creating Fentanyl To Kill Americans
techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: US, Singapore seek new trade deals
techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: IMF-World Bank talks end without clear results
zerohedge.com / Trump Floats Plan To Slash Or Eliminate Income Taxes For Millions Using "BONANZA" Tariff Cash
permalink / 49 stories from 17 sources in 2 days ago #tariffs #trump #treasury #china #us +
US-China tariff shakeup spurs diplomatic trade talk drama
April 25, 2025, 3:20 am more...
Recent developments in US–China trade relations reveal a tariff shakeup: the Trump administration hints at potential exemptions on select US imports while Chinese authorities lift duties on semiconductors. Trump’s claim of ongoing trade talks adds extra spice to an already ironic political tussle.
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gizmodo.com / Hasbro Wants Tariff-Exempt Toys as Magic: The Gathering Cards Keep Selling
zerohedge.com / Chinese Delegation Spotted Entering Treasury Department, Demands Photos Be Deleted: Report
zerohedge.com / Trade War Shock Looms For Port Of Los Angeles As Goldman Identifies Most-Impacted Products
zerohedge.com / Stocks Stumble After Trump's China Comments
zerohedge.com / Walmart Opens Channel For Battered Chinese Exporters To "Quickly Expand" In Domestic Market
theverge.com / Shein and Temu raise prices in response to Trump tariffs
zerohedge.com / Beijing Vows To Stabilize China's Sinking Economy
theinformation.com / Temu and Shein Hike Prices in Response to U.S. Tariffs - The Information
bloomberg.com/technology / China’s Xi Is Winning His Tariff Waiting Game With Trump - Bloomberg.com
cnbc.com / Amazon sellers raise prices after Trump's China tariff: 'It's unsustainable'
zerohedge.com / Futures Slide After Trump Interview Reverses Boost From China Tariff Cut Reports
tomshardware.com / China reportedly waives tariffs on some US chip imports — duties paid are eligible for refunds
technologyreview.com / The Download: how Trump’s tariffs will affect US manufacturing, and AI architecture
zerohedge.com / Who Blinks First? China May Exempt Tariffs On US Ethane & Other Goods
theinformation.com / China Quietly Drops 125% Retaliatory Tariff on Crucial U.S. Semiconductors - The Information
techspot.com / Intel's AI PC chip demand stumbles while older processors thrive amid tariff concerns
techinasia.com / China’s political bureau supports companies hit by US tariffs
techinasia.com / US, India seek trade deal over tariff issues
zerohedge.com / India Throws Trump A Harley-Davidson Olive Branch In Trade Talks
reuters.com/business / Safran says China to exempt jet engines and parts from tariffs - Reuters
techinasia.com / Malaysia hit with 24% US tariff, seeks trade deal
techinasia.com / South Korea, US discuss trade package ahead of tariff deadline
bloomberg.com/technology / China Vows to Ready Emergency Plan, Policy Tools Amid Trade War - Bloomberg.com
techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: China may exempt some US imports from 125% tariffs
techinasia.com / China reportedly lifts tariffs on US semiconductors
techinasia.com / Trump claims US in trade talks with China as Beijing denies
permalink / 28 stories from 13 sources in 4 days ago #china #politics #trump #tariffs #semiconductors +
Gold Market Volatility Amid Trump’s Shifting Trade Tone
April 23, 2025, 11:20 pm more...
Gold prices swung wildly following a surprising, more conciliatory stance from the Trump administration. Following a steep ETF selloff that rattled investors, a rush of physical demand—especially from China—pushed the metal’s value higher. The market’s reaction, part confused and part opportunistic, highlights the unpredictable impact of rapid policy shifts.
zerohedge.com / Futures Drop On Tariff Concerns As Dollar Slides
zerohedge.com / The Big Short & The Bigger Long
zerohedge.com / Trump Trade War Results In Record $12 Billion Surge In Customs Revenues
appleinsider.com / Uncertainty returns for Apple as Trump tariff pause halved for countries not making a deal
zerohedge.com / Behind Yesterday's Gold Selloff: Near-Record ETF Liquidation
bloomberg.com/technology / Gold Rises After a More Conciliatory Trump Spurs Steep Decline - Bloomberg.com
permalink / 6 stories from 3 sources in 6 days ago #apple #tariffs #trump #investment #finance +
Tether, SoftBank, and Cantor launch $3.6B crypto investment vehicle
April 23, 2025, 4:20 pm more...
In a major crypto shakeup, Tether, SoftBank, and Cantor have joined forces to unveil a $3.6 billion crypto investing vehicle. The partnership is set to leverage deep pockets and market savvy to capitalize on emerging digital asset opportunities, signaling yet another high-stakes bet in the volatile world of crypto finance.
techinasia.com / Cantor, Tether, SoftBank launch $3.6b crypto venture
theinformation.com / Tether, Softbank, Cantor Launch Bitcoin Investing Vehicle - The Information
reuters.com/business / Cantor joins hand with SoftBank, Tether for $3.6 billion crypto venture - Reuters
permalink / 3 stories from 3 sources in 6 days ago #blockchain #crypto #investment #bitcoin #vc +
Trump Softens Tariff Threats, Eases Fed Chair Firing Rumors
April 23, 2025, 8:20 am more...
President Trump shifted gears by suggesting potential tariff cuts on Chinese imports while backing off his earlier, more bombastic rhetoric about firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The relaxed tone helped calm jittery markets, as futures rallied and gold slipped, defusing fears of erratic policy moves.
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theverge.com / Did Tim Cook finagle a special tariff deal? Senator Warren wants to know
appleinsider.com / Senator Warren asks if Apple CEO Tim Cook's Trump playbook is blatant corruption
zerohedge.com / A Recap Of Trump's First Three Months
zerohedge.com / US International Trade Court Denies Companies' Bid To Block Trump's Tariffs
zerohedge.com / If You Believe The Trump Pivot Story, "Clearly You Enjoy Fairy Tales"
tomshardware.com / PC shipments up 6.7% YoY in Q1 2025, likely caused by buyers worried about tariffs
reuters.com/business / Tariffs restrain US business activity, boost asking prices for products - Reuters
tomshardware.com / Top PC OEMs reportedly planning Saudi Arabia plants to avoid US tariffs — Lenovo, HP, Dell exploring options as panic continues
zerohedge.com / "West Coast On Tipping Point": Los Angeles Port Set For Steep Drop In Traffic
tomshardware.com / Custom keyboard maker stopping US sales entirely due to tariffs — Keyboardio cites tariffs, axed de minimis rule
zerohedge.com / Trump To Exempt US Carmakers From Some Tariffs: Report
www.ft.com/ / Donald Trump to exempt carmakers from some US tariffs - Financial Times
reuters.com/business / Bessent says China tariffs are not sustainable as US signals willingness to de-escalate - Reuters
arstechnica.com / Trump is “desperate” to make a deal—China isn’t, analysts say
zerohedge.com / Reuters Pours Cold Water On WSJ Tariff Report, Says Any De-Escalation Steps Would Not Be Unilateral
zerohedge.com / Watch Live: Bessent Discuses Tariffs, Global Financial System
techinasia.com / Trump suggests he may reduce tariffs on China
bloomberg.com/technology / Powell Attempts Balancing Act as Trump Tests Fed’s Autonomy - Bloomberg.com
cnbc.com / Tesla stock pops after Trump comments on China tariffs and Powell, despite weak earnings
zerohedge.com / Futures Surge After Trump Tones Down Rhetoric On China, Powell
reuters.com/business / Gold slips as Trump backs off threats to fire Fed chair, lifts tariff hopes - Reuters
techinasia.com / US stocks end higher as Trump signals tariff relief
permalink / 26 stories from 12 sources in 6 days ago #tariffs #politics #stockmarket #finance #trump +
US Treasury warns of unsustainable China trade war amid market rally
April 22, 2025, 4:20 pm more...
The US Treasury Secretary recently warned that the ongoing trade battle with China may be unsustainable, sparking a market rally. With foreign demand faltering and economic pressures mounting, investors and policymakers alike brace for deeper turmoil as the administration navigates escalating trade tensions.
techinasia.com / China’s renewable energy storage exports hit by US tariffs
zerohedge.com / US Propane Tanker Diverts Chinese Port Call In Latest Warning Sign For China's Plastic Factories
theregister.com / Trump blinks: 'Substantially' lower China tariffs promised
bloomberg.com/technology / Gold Falls From Record as Trump Stances on Fed, China Calm Fears - Bloomberg.com
techinasia.com / IMF cuts global growth forecast due to tariffs
techinasia.com / China’s trade grows in April despite US tariffs
www.ft.com/ / Amazon and Walmart sellers hoard goods in Canada to wait out tariffs - Financial Times
www.ft.com/ / US markets rally as Treasury secretary says China trade war is ‘unsustainable’ - Financial Times
reuters.com/business / US Treasury Secretary says situation with China is unsustainable, source says - Reuters
permalink / 9 stories from 6 sources in 7 days ago #china #government #finance #amazon #tariffs +
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