Trump Tariffs on Taiwanese Chips, Sparking Concerns Over U.S.-Taiwan Relations
Richard Sanders In a recent address, Trump, who identifies as a “tariff man,” committed to leveraging tariffs to address trade deficits and pressure partners like Canada and Mexico on issues such as drug trafficking. He criticized Taiwan’s tech industry, alleging it has taken from the U.S., and vowed to bring production back to America, suggesting […]
Trump orders creation of ‘Iron Dome’ missile defense shield
Louis Raymond US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to develop a plan for a new integrated missile shield, arguing a potential sophisticated long-range aerial attack remains the “most catastrophic threat” the country is facing. The proposed missile shield takes its name after the Israeli Iron Dome system, which serves as the foundation for that country’s […]
EU to speed up Ukraine admission talks – Politico
Louis Raymond Brussels is prepared to accelerate membership talks with Kiev by opening two “clusters” of negotiations by mid-2025, the EU Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, has said. Ukraine applied for EU membership in February 2022 and was granted formal candidate status later that year. Joining the EU involves completing six “clusters” of talks, comprising 35 chapters of various […]