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Moldova<p>Trump makes new tariff threats from the Philippines to Moldova as his trade letter tally reaches 21</p><p>Donald Trump released another round of letters to trade partners Wednesday that didn’t include updates on negotiated deals…<br><a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Moldova" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Moldova</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/MD" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MD</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Europe" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Europe</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Europa" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Europa</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/EU" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>EU</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/DonaldTrump" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DonaldTrump</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Philippines" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Philippines</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/tariffrates" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>tariffrates</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/tradedeficits" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>tradedeficits</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/tradingpartners" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>tradingpartners</span></a><br><a href="https://www.europesays.com/2231576/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">europesays.com/2231576/</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p>
WYM Mod<p>In a revealing appearance, Donald Trump ignored pressing concerns for U.S. port workers as cargo shipments plummet due to his policies. Ignoring the job security fears of dockworkers and truck drivers, he touted his "beautiful tariffs" on China while showing a concerning disconnection from the industry's hardships. This episode highlights the vital need for leadership that listens to the everyday struggles of American labor. Read more here: <a href="https://crooksandliars.com/2025/05/trump-gives-middle-finger-truck-drivers-and-dock" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">crooksandliars.com/2025/05/tru</span><span class="invisible">mp-gives-middle-finger-truck-drivers-and-dock</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.vtip.me/tags/DonaldTrump" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DonaldTrump</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.vtip.me/tags/Tariffs" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Tariffs</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.vtip.me/tags/USports" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>USports</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.vtip.me/tags/Dockworkers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Dockworkers</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.vtip.me/tags/Truckdrivers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Truckdrivers</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.vtip.me/tags/TradeDeficits" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TradeDeficits</span></a></p>
Nonilex<p>“His claimed <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/emergency" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>emergency</span></a> is a figment of his own imagination: <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/TradeDeficits" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TradeDeficits</span></a>, which have persisted for decades without causing economic harm, are not an emergency,” the suit says.</p><p>“Nor do these trade deficits constitute an ‘unusual &amp; extraordinary threat.’”</p><p>The Liberty Justice Center noted that the <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/Trump" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Trump</span></a> admin imposed <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/tariffs" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>tariffs</span></a> even on countries with which the US does NOT have a trade deficit, “further undermining the administration’s justification.”</p><p><a href="https://masto.ai/tags/law" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>law</span></a> <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/economy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>economy</span></a> <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/AbuseOfPower" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AbuseOfPower</span></a> <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/geopolitics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>geopolitics</span></a></p>
Nonilex<p><a href="https://masto.ai/tags/US" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>US</span></a> <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/businesses" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>businesses</span></a> sue to block <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/Trump" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Trump</span></a> <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/tariffs" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>tariffs</span></a> say <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/trade" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>trade</span></a> <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/deficits" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>deficits</span></a> aren’t an “emergency” he is just declaring it one to sidestep <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/Congress" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Congress</span></a>.</p><p>[We aren’t at war either but he invoked the AEA for the same reason]</p><p>The lawsuit in the U.S. Court of <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/InternationalTrade" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>InternationalTrade</span></a> alleges that Trump has illegally usurped Congress’ <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/power" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>power</span></a> to levy tariffs.</p><p>The suit said Trump’s claim that <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/TradeDeficits" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TradeDeficits</span></a> with other countries constitute an <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/emergency" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>emergency</span></a> is baseless.</p><p><a href="https://masto.ai/tags/law" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>law</span></a> <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/economy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>economy</span></a> <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/geopolitics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>geopolitics</span></a> <br><a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/14/us-businesses-sue-to-block-trump-tariffs-say-trade-deficits-are-not-an-emergency.html" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">cnbc.com/2025/04/14/us-busines</span><span class="invisible">ses-sue-to-block-trump-tariffs-say-trade-deficits-are-not-an-emergency.html</span></a></p>
Yonhap Infomax News<p>Former President Trump advocates for tariffs as the sole remedy to address substantial trade deficits with China and European nations, signaling potential shifts in US trade policy<br><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/YonhapInfomax" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>YonhapInfomax</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Trump" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Trump</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/TradeDeficits" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TradeDeficits</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/China" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>China</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Europe" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Europe</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Tariffs" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Tariffs</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Economics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Economics</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/FinancialMarkets" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FinancialMarkets</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Banking" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Banking</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Securities" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Securities</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Bonds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Bonds</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/StockMarket" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>StockMarket</span></a> <br><a href="https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=57420" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.infomaxai.com/news/articleV</span><span class="invisible">iew.html?idxno=57420</span></a></p>
techi<p>Trump’s Tariffs Spark Scandal: Did Chatbots Influence Trade Decisions?</p><p><a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/TrumpTariffs" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TrumpTariffs</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/TradeDeficits" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TradeDeficits</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/Economics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Economics</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/Chatbots" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Chatbots</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/TariffScandal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TariffScandal</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/TradeWar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TradeWar</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/ChatGPT" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ChatGPT</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/SignalApp" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SignalApp</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/TradePolicy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TradePolicy</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/GlobalTrade" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>GlobalTrade</span></a> </p><p>Read Full Article Here:- <a href="https://www.techi.com/trumps-tariffs-became-frace-accused-ai-generated/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">techi.com/trumps-tariffs-becam</span><span class="invisible">e-frace-accused-ai-generated/</span></a></p>
Winbuzzer<p>Trump’s New Tariff Formula Seems to be Coming From ChatGPT, Grok or Another AI Chatbot</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/TrumpTariffs" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TrumpTariffs</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/AIinTrade" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AIinTrade</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/USTradePolicy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>USTradePolicy</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/TradeDeficits" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TradeDeficits</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Economics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Economics</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/TradeWar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TradeWar</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/POTUS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>POTUS</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/AI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AI</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ChatGPT" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ChatGPT</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Grok" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Grok</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/TariffFormula" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TariffFormula</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/TradePolicy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TradePolicy</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/USA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>USA</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/USEconomy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>USEconomy</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://winbuzzer.com/2025/04/03/trumps-new-tariff-formula-seems-to-be-coming-from-chatgpt-grok-or-another-ai-chatbot-xcxwbn/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">winbuzzer.com/2025/04/03/trump</span><span class="invisible">s-new-tariff-formula-seems-to-be-coming-from-chatgpt-grok-or-another-ai-chatbot-xcxwbn/</span></a></p>
WYM Mod<p>Is the dollar really at risk? Paul Krugman delves into its critical role in global trade, addressing misconceptions about trade deficits and the controversial “Mar-a-Lago Accord.” His latest post simplifies the international monetary system and counters alarmist claims regarding inflation and manufacturing. Discover the balance of payments and the dollar's unique status. For a clearer perspective, read the full piece here: [Source](<a href="https://paulkrugman.substack.com/p/a-balance-of-payments-primer-part-b66" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">paulkrugman.substack.com/p/a-b</span><span class="invisible">alance-of-payments-primer-part-b66</span></a>). <a href="https://mastodon.vtip.me/tags/Economics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Economics</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.vtip.me/tags/Dollar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Dollar</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.vtip.me/tags/TradeDeficits" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TradeDeficits</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.vtip.me/tags/FinanceInsights" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FinanceInsights</span></a></p>
Yonhap Infomax News<p>LG Electronics CEO Jo Joo-wan announces preparation of U.S. factory in Tennessee to counter potential tariff threats, highlighting the company's strategic response to evolving trade tensions and its readiness to shift production as needed.<br><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/YonhapInfomax" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>YonhapInfomax</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/LGElectronics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LGElectronics</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/TariffThreats" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TariffThreats</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/USFactory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>USFactory</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/TradeDeficits" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TradeDeficits</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ManufacturingStrategy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ManufacturingStrategy</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Economics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Economics</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/FinancialMarkets" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FinancialMarkets</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Banking" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Banking</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Securities" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Securities</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Bonds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Bonds</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/StockMarket" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>StockMarket</span></a> <br><a href="https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=55496" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.infomaxai.com/news/articleV</span><span class="invisible">iew.html?idxno=55496</span></a></p>
Arthur Hau, PhD🐶🐱🌱🎵🦣<p>Many <a href="https://tribe.net/tags/Americans" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Americans</span></a> are blaming <a href="https://tribe.net/tags/China" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>China</span></a>, <a href="https://tribe.net/tags/Mexico" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Mexico</span></a>, and <a href="https://tribe.net/tags/Canada" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Canada</span></a> for exporting too much and treating the US unfairly. What are the ultimate causes of the US <a href="https://tribe.net/tags/TradeDeficits" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TradeDeficits</span></a>? International trade is complicated, but one simple factor is that Americans don't care about the global market. The US trade volume with Africa and South America has declined in recent years. American manufacturers focus too much on high value added products and have a total lack of interest and understanding of the global market.</p>
Old White Dude<p>Trump said the USA is running deficits with almost every country in trade. Of course they are that is because the greedy corporations are manufacturing in those countries in order to save money and make larger profits. We need to point this out whenever we can.</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/uspolitics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>uspolitics</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/trade" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>trade</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/tariffs" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>tariffs</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/greed" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>greed</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/tradedeficits" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>tradedeficits</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://www.dw.com/en/trumps-tariffs-spook-investors-stoke-inflation-fears/a-71489678" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">dw.com/en/trumps-tariffs-spook</span><span class="invisible">-investors-stoke-inflation-fears/a-71489678</span></a></p>
the roamerUSpol / Economics: are trade deficits bad for a country?
Crypto News<p>Economist Peter Schiff Advises Against Buying US Dollars — Warns of USD Breakdown - Economist Peter Schiff cautions against buying U.S. dollars or selling gold, citin... - <a href="https://news.bitcoin.com/economist-peter-schiff-advises-against-buying-us-dollars-warns-of-usd-breakdown/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">news.bitcoin.com/economist-pet</span><span class="invisible">er-schiff-advises-against-buying-us-dollars-warns-of-usd-breakdown/</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/treasuryyields" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>treasuryyields</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/dollardecline" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>dollardecline</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/tradedeficits" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>tradedeficits</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/nationaldebt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>nationaldebt</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/peterschiff" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>peterschiff</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/u" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>u</span></a>.s.dollars <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/economics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>economics</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/goldsurge" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>goldsurge</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/inflation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>inflation</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/gold" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>gold</span></a></p>