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Trump: U.S. to Sign Mineral Agreement with Ukraine on the 24th
Goal: Secure Critical Minerals to Offset War Aid Costs
Deal Gives U.S.


Trump’s Divide-and-Conquer Strategy Shifts Into High Gear
Japan Caught Off Guard by Trump’s Unannounced Move
Unpredictable Trump-Style Diplomacy Puts South Korea on Edge
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This article is based on ideas originally published by VoxEU – Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and has been independently rewritten and extended by The Economy editorial team. While inspired by the original analysis, the content presented here reflects a broader interpretation and additional commentary. The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of VoxEU or CEPR.

Massive Staff Cuts and Office Closures Planned at Social Security Administration (SSA)
Democrats Warn of “Dismantling the Social Safety Net”
Joe Biden Criticizes the Move as “Taking an Axe to Social Security”
Trump Faces Blame Amid China’s Full-Scale Counterattack
If Prices of Chinese Goods Rise, Americans Will Suffer
China Wields ‘Multi-Dimensional Retaliation Cards’ Including Rare Earth Controls

This article is based on ideas originally published by VoxEU – Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and has been independently rewritten and extended by The Economy editorial team. While inspired by the original analysis, the content presented here reflects a broader interpretation and additional commentary. The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of VoxEU or CEPR.

Trump Slaps 145% Tariff on Chinese Imports
Beijing Gears Up with Market Diversification and Rare Earth Controls
China Expands Trade Safety Nets Amid Export Decline Concerns

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Laying the Groundwork for Stricter Export-Import Controls on China
Rising Import Dependence Exposes Military Vulnerabilities
Resource War Scenarios Are Rapidly Becoming Reality

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This article is based on ideas originally published by VoxEU – Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and has been independently rewritten and extended by The Economy editorial team. While inspired by the original analysis, the content presented here reflects a broader interpretation and additional commentary. The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of VoxEU or CEPR.

President Trump signals a potential temporary waiver on tariffs for auto parts.
Component-specific duties—covering engines, transmissions, and other key parts—are set to take effect on May 3.


CEA Chair Stephen Miran’s Remarks Spark Controversy
Critics Say He’s Trapped in a Bretton Woods–Era Mindset
Pushing Theory Without Reflecting Structural Market Shifts

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Triple-Digit Tariffs: U.S.-China Trade Tensions Escalate
Beijing Courts ‘Trump-Friendly’ U.K.


Trump Signs Executive Order to Impose Port Entry Fees on Chinese Vessels
Concerns Grow Over Impact on U.S.


Trump Links Overseas Troop Presence to Defense Cost-Sharing
Amid questions over U.S.


New Zealand to Double Defense Spending
Trump Administration Ramps Up Pressure on Allies 
NATO Summit Ends Without Breakthrough

New Zealand has announced a significant increase in defense expenditure aimed at bolstering deterrence again

Markets Rattle as Trump Unleashes Tariff Blitz
Xi Jinping’s Search for Allies Amid Economic Siege
Trade Turmoil Spreads as Global South Faces the Fallout
The Tariff Disagreement: A Growing Tension?
Musk’s Call for a Free Trade Zone
The Trump Administration’s Response: Discontent Among Key Figures
Tension between Elon Musk and Peter Navarro / ChatGPT
A New Trade Vision: Taiwan’s Push for Tariff-Free Access and U.S. Investment Expansion
The Limits of Taiwan’s Strategy
A Growing Rift in U.S.