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WSJ: US to ask countries seeking lower tariffs to limit cooperation with China

WSJ: US to ask countries seeking lower tariffs to limit cooperation with China

The United States plans to persuade dozens of countries with which it is negotiating new trade agreements to limit their ties with China. In exchange for this, import taxes will…

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How Trump is messing things up. The tariffs imposed on China are putting essential American businesses in jeopardy

How Trump is messing things up. The tariffs imposed on China are putting essential American businesses in jeopardy

The Trump administration announced on Saturday that it will exempt technological products such as iPhones, personal computers, and chips from a large portion of the new 145% tariffs imposed on…

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China is increasing tariffs on goods from the US to 125%, but announces it will no longer retaliate against Trump's decisions

China is increasing tariffs on goods from the US to 125%, but announces it will no longer retaliate against Trump's decisions

China announced on Friday an increase in the trade tariffs applied to the United States, from 84% to 125%. The decision was made after the White House specified on Thursday…

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The taxes imposed by Trump on China have reached 145%. European stock exchanges are "buzzing," those in the US have returned to the red

The taxes imposed by Trump on China have reached 145%. European stock exchanges are "buzzing," those in the US have returned to the red

Additional customs duties applied to Chinese products by the United States have reached the level of 145%, as stated in a White House decree published on Thursday outlining the conditions…

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INS has revised the economic growth for 2024. The key was the increase in public sector salaries

INS has revised the economic growth for 2024. The key was the increase in public sector salaries

The National Institute of Statistics has revised down by -0.1% the growth of the Romanian economy from last year previously announced. According to INS, adjusted for inflation, the GDP grew…

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Trump has placed "Liberation Day" among the greatest financial crises in history

Trump has placed "Liberation Day" among the greatest financial crises in history

A rapid loss of over 5 billion dollars on global stock markets has led some experts to compare Trump’s trade war to the Wall Street crash of 1929. Donald Trump’s…

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The Prime Minister of Canada says that it will be very difficult for his country to avoid a recession

The Prime Minister of Canada says that it will be very difficult for his country to avoid a recession

Canada will find it hard to avoid a recession if the United States is hit, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, a former banker, said during a campaign event for the…

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A tsunami is coming, and no one is spared: How China is responding to Trump's tariffs

A tsunami is coming, and no one is spared: How China is responding to Trump's tariffs

While several countries are trying to negotiate to obtain concessions from Donald Trump in the global trade war the American president has sparked, China has taken a different approach. Within…

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Greenbrier is closing the wagon factory in Arad - 800 people left without a job

Greenbrier is closing the wagon factory in Arad - 800 people left without a job

The American giant Greenbrier is closing the Astra Rail wagon factory in Arad, where around 800 people work. The decision is explained by pressures in the industry, increasing costs, and…

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Christine Lagarde wants the EU to give up Visa and Mastercard and create its own platform

Christine Lagarde wants the EU to give up Visa and Mastercard and create its own platform

The President of the European Central Bank, Christine Lagarde, is calling for a revolution in payment systems to end Europe’s dependence on American and Chinese platforms such as Visa, Mastercard,…

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Trump could make all the beer more expensive and no one realizes why

Trump could make all the beer more expensive and no one realizes why

All beer, regardless of the container in which it is sold, is affected by the 25% tariff on aluminum imports imposed by the United States. At least that’s the result…

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iPhone at $2,300? Trump's imposed tariffs could significantly increase the prices of Apple products

iPhone at $2,300? Trump's imposed tariffs could significantly increase the prices of Apple products

The new global customs duties could completely transform international trade, and consumer products, such as iPhones, are among the most affected, analysts warn. If Apple were to pass on the…

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Romania announces state aid for companies affected by Trump's tariffs (Video)

Romania announces state aid for companies affected by Trump's tariffs (Video)

Romanian PM Marcel Ciolacu promised on Thursday to protect Romanian companies through state aid schemes against the commercial tariffs announced by Donald Trump. Authorities worldwide have promised countermeasures after the…

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What's next for the global economy after Trump's tariffs: Chain effects in a reversed world

What's next for the global economy after Trump's tariffs: Chain effects in a reversed world

The most recent round of U.S. trade tariffs, presented on Wednesday, will further diminish the strength of a global economy that has barely recovered from the post-pandemic inflation surge, an…

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How the EU and China are reacting to Trump's tariffs. What are the other affected countries doing

How the EU and China are reacting to Trump's tariffs. What are the other affected countries doing

The announcement by American President Donald Trump regarding tariffs imposed on countries worldwide has sparked numerous reactions. Leaders and governments from many countries have announced similar measures against the USA.…

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Over 10,000 families in Romania will install solar panels

Over 10,000 families in Romania will install solar panels

Over 10,400 families in Romania will be able to install photovoltaic panels and energy storage systems starting Wednesday. The Environmental Fund Administration (AFM) has published today, April 2, a new…

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Ukraine produces as many drones as all NATO countries combined: "You can't count how many we can produce"

Ukraine produces as many drones as all NATO countries combined: "You can't count how many we can produce"

Following the Russian invasion, Ukraine was forced to significantly increase its armament production, and today, not only does it meet its internal needs, but it has also become an important…

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Gigantic gold reserves discovered in China: Could they change the global economy

Gigantic gold reserves discovered in China: Could they change the global economy

An immense gold deposit has recently been identified in the Hunan province of China, with estimated reserves of over 1,000 tons. This colossal discovery has the potential to not only…

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Greece has the cheapest housing in Europe, at a huge difference from Spain, Portugal, or Romania. Germany faces a unique situation

Greece has the cheapest housing in Europe, at a huge difference from Spain, Portugal, or Romania. Germany faces a unique situation

Over the past 15 years, Greece has remained the most affordable real estate market in Europe, with prices increasing by only 4.2%. In contrast, housing in Spain, Portugal, and Israel…

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While Tesla is in free fall, Musk brings X back to a huge value

While Tesla is in free fall, Musk brings X back to a huge value

After being evaluated at less than 10 billion dollars in September 2024, the social network X has spectacularly returned to a value of 44 billion dollars. The growth is largely…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
Money spent on two weeks of the Iran war could have saved 87 million lives
Money spent on two weeks of the Iran war could have saved 87 million lives
Ukraine is breaking away from the US: Kiev knows whose side Trump is on
Ukraine is breaking away from the US: Kiev knows whose side Trump is on
The last Iran nuclear deal took 12 years – can Donald Trump strike a new one in hours?
The last Iran nuclear deal took 12 years – can Donald Trump strike a new one in hours?
Gabriela Pleș
Emilian Isailă, editor
Why a Peter Magyar cannot appear in Romania and why we haven’t had any Viktor Orban. The major difference compared to Hungary
Emilian Isailă
Hormuz – The US-Iran Conflict is not just at sea, but also in the „waters” of the law
Hormuz – The US-Iran Conflict is not just at sea, but also in the „waters” of the law
Hezbollah’s money network: how billions from Iran reach Lebanon through China and Europe
Hezbollah’s money network: how billions from Iran reach Lebanon through China and Europe
5 takeaways from recent Iran polls that look increasingly grim for Trump
5 takeaways from recent Iran polls that look increasingly grim for Trump
How the Pentagon chief uses the Bible to justify dark passions
How the Pentagon chief uses the Bible to justify dark passions
Viktor Orbán is out. Who will be the EU’s next “chief disruptor”?
Viktor Orbán is out. Who will be the EU’s next “chief disruptor”?
Gabriela Pleș
Strategic US move in Asia: Military partnership with Indonesia at the Malacca Strait, a key route for 80% of China’s oil
Strategic US move in Asia: Military partnership with Indonesia at the Malacca Strait, a key route for 80% of China’s oil
POLITICS
The pro-Russian Rumen Radev has clearly won the elections in Bulgaria and is already sending „arrows” towards the EU. Joy at the Kremlin
The pro-Russian Rumen Radev has clearly won the elections in Bulgaria and is already sending „arrows” towards the EU. Joy at the Kremlin
Ilie Bolojan refuses to step down: “I will not resign,” accuses PSD of “simply lying” and fueling instability
Ilie Bolojan refuses to step down: “I will not resign,” accuses PSD of “simply lying” and fueling instability
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Sorin Grindeanu announces total rupture, expects swift talks at Cotroceni: PSD exits “with all its structures”
Sorin Grindeanu announces total rupture, expects swift talks at Cotroceni: PSD exits “with all its structures”
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Rumen Radev
Bulgaria elections: Pro-Russian Rumen Radev wins decisively but falls short of a governing majority
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
AUR at lowest point in a year; PNL leads PSD on voter mobilization
AUR at lowest point in a year; PNL leads PSD on voter mobilization
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Béla Markó criticizes UDMR’s approach to Viktor Orbán: “We should have remained neutral”
Béla Markó criticizes UDMR’s approach to Viktor Orbán: “We should have remained neutral”
LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT
How often should you clean your mattress and how to do it
How often should you clean your mattress and how to do it
Anca Petrache
A Tesla car took control and broke through the railcrossing arms directly into the path of an oncoming train (Video)
A Tesla car took control and broke through the railcrossing arms directly into the path of an oncoming train (Video)
What happens if you call Trump. A British journalist found out
What happens if you call Trump. A British journalist found out
Renault is laying off nearly 2,500 employees due to competition from China
Renault is laying off nearly 2,500 employees due to competition from China
Artemis 2 hits toilet issues, NASA activates backup plan
Artemis 2 hits toilet issues, NASA activates backup plan
Electric car registrations rise 150% as market gains momentum
Electric car registrations rise 150% as market gains momentum
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