They jointly confirm the continued “close consultations on macroeconomic and foreign exchange matters.” After Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s recent trip to Asia, the U.S. Department of the Treasury…
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President Trump Makes Trade Deal with China
Based on commitments from the Chinese president, President Trump lowered fentanyl-linked tariffs to 10 percent. President Donald Trump met with Chinese Communist Party (CCP) President Xi Jinping on…
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Senate Passes Bills to End President’s Tariffs on Canada and Brazil
The House of Representatives is unlikely to take up the measures. The Senate narrowly approved two bills this week, introduced by Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia, to respectively…
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Social Security to Increase Benefits by 2.8 Percent in 2026
The adjustment is intended to help retirees ease the strain caused by inflation. The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that benefits will rise by 2.8 percent in 2026…
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U.S. Treasury Conducts $20 Billion Bailout of Argentina’s Peso
Treasury secretary said, “Argentina faces a moment of acute liquidity.” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently announced that the United States has supported the Argentine Peso with a $20…
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Truth in a World of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant possibility. It’s actively being used in healthcare, hiring systems, courts, and finance. But who is liable when AI makes a mistake or harmful decision?
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Commerce Secretary Announces Open Registration for 2026 Investment Summit
SelectUSA event to highlight international investment and economic partnerships as the U.S. marks its 250th anniversary. U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick announced that registration is open for…
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EPA Administrator Engages States and Communities on Energy and Environmental Projects
His visits highlight partnerships across Delaware, Washington, Arizona, and Idaho on farming, restoration, and clean energy initiatives. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin recently visited Delaware, Washington,…
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Federal Reserve Lowers Interest Rates Slightly as Unemployment Increases
Chairman Powell says no paths are “risk-free,” and that the correct move is “not incredibly obvious.” The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by a quarter of a percentage…
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Supreme Court Will Hear Case Challenging President’s Tariffs
The high court will assess whether the 1977 law grants the executive branch emergency tariff powers. The Supreme Court agreed to take on a case challenging the imposition…
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