Trump's NRA Speech Halt: Momentary Lapse or Major Concern?Former President Donald Trump, the Republican presidential candidate, sparked controversy on the 18th (local time) by suddenly falling silent during a speech. The camp of President Joe Biden, who has been under attack for his “age-related risks,” seized the moment to escalate criticism, claiming that Trump is unfit for the presidency. On the 18th, Trump […]
White House Targets Chinese Solar Imports: Tariffs on Dual-sided Panels and Blocking Circumventing Exports through Southeast AsiaThe U.S. government has decided to reimpose tariffs on made-in-China dual-sided solar panels. This move comes on the heels of increasing tariffs on China-made solar cells to 50%, which doubles the existing rate, and shows that the U.S. government is targeting the Chinese solar industry. The White House announced on the 16th (local time) that […]
Biden Administration Escalates Trade War with New China TariffsThe US government has dropped a tariff bomb on China, increasing tariffs steeply on Chinese electric vehicles and batteries. In response, our government is assessing the impact by closely monitoring the situation. On the 16th, the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy held a joint public-private meeting chaired by Deputy Minister Yang Byung Nae and […]
IMF Report: Biden's Trade Policies May Lead to Massive Global Economic LossesThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) criticized U.S. President Joe Biden’s aggressive tariff policy towards China as a threat to global economic growth. According to Bloomberg on the 16th (local time), IMF spokesperson Julie Kozak warned at a regular briefing that “the U.S. must maintain an open trade policy that is essential for economic performance.” She […]
Countdown to Confrontation: Biden and Trump's Debate Dates AnnouncedOn November 5 (local time), it was confirmed that the first TV debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, who are both recontesting in the U.S. presidential election as Democratic and Republican candidates respectively, will take place on June 27 and September 10. President Biden announced on social media platform X (formerly […]
Hitting China Where It Hurts: Biden Raises Tariffs on Electric Cars and SemiconductorsThe Biden administration in the United States has significantly increased trade barriers against China by quadrupling the tariff on Chinese electric vehicles to 100% and imposing high tariffs on some semiconductors. This move appears to preemptively block the entry of Chinese low-cost exports into the U.S. market while demonstrating its willingness to watch over China […]
Biden's Trade Tactics: New Tariffs Targeting Chinese Electric CarsThe Biden administration in the United States is expected to announce a comprehensive decision on tariffs against China as early as this Tuesday, according to Bloomberg News on May 9, 2024. This is expected to target key strategic sectors while rejecting the comprehensive tariff hike pushed by former President Donald Trump. The U.S. government plans […]
Biden Accuses China, Japan, and India of Economic Self-Sabotage Through XenophobiaPresident Joe Biden of the United States has claimed that ‘xenophobia’ is hindering economic growth in China, Japan, and India. His remarks are interpreted as targeting former President Donald Trump’s “anti-immigration” stance, which will stage a “return match” in this year’s presidential election. According to Reuters on the 1st (local time), President Biden said at […]
Tick-Tock TikTok: U.S. Enforces a Ban on the Social PlatformEnforcing a ban on TikTok, the Chinese-based video-sharing platform in the United States, will likely require several years, and a complete prohibition appears highly unlikely. This is due to TikTok’s indication of a legal challenge, arguing that such legislation infringes upon freedom of expression and is unconstitutional. Resolving this legal dispute could take years before […]
Biden's Secret: Delivering Missiles to UkraineAccording to Politico‘s report on the 24th (local time), the Biden Administration secretly delivered long-range missiles to Ukraine last month. Ukraine has deployed them to strike the Russian front lines on two occasions. Amidst the Ukraine security budget finally passing through the U.S. Congress, it was revealed that long-range missiles are also included in the […]
Trump's Possible Return to Power? Allies Strategize Amid Tight Presidential RaceAllies prepare scenarios for Trump’s reelection.Back channel diplomacy and appointment of pro-Trump personnel are underwayKorea takes a low-key approach while keeping an eye on Biden As the U.S. Presidential election in November is about six months away, American allies are preparing for the potential “Trump 2.0” era as former President Donald Trump and President Joe […]
TikTok Time Bomb: U.S. Ban Sparks Legal BattleThe U.S. passed a bill forcing TikTok’s American business to be sold within 270 days.TikTok’s CEO vows not to leave and anticipates legal battles.Concerns about whether the Chinese government will retaliate against U.S. companies are raised.Despite efforts to attract foreign investment, it may be difficult to retaliate against the U.S. The Chinese company ByteDance is […]
China Unfazed By Biden's Trade WarDespite the United States ramping up its ‘China-bashing’ ahead of the November presidential election, Chinese President Xi Jinping has been relatively quiet, refraining from potentially backlash-inducing responses, according to a Bloomberg analysis on the 21st (local time). US President Joe Biden has criticized China for xenophobia and publicly pledged to triple the current tariffs on […]
Biden Sparks Outrage Over Cannibalism CommentPresident Joe Biden of the United States has stirred controversy with a statement implying that his uncle, who served in World War II, was eaten by cannibals in the South Pacific island nation of Papua New Guinea. CBS in the United States reported on the 22nd (local time) that James Marape, Prime Minister of Papua […]
Trump's Comeback? Young American Voters Tilt Towards Trump Instead of BidenRecent public opinion polling has revealed a shift in sentiment among young Americans towards former President Donald Trump. Traditionally, older conservative demographics have favored Republican candidates in US elections, while younger, more progressive cohorts have tended to support Democratic candidates. Therefore, this recent development has garnered increased attention. According to reports from international media outlets, […]
Blinken's Crucial Meeting in China: What's on the Agenda?U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken plans to meet with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, who is the Director of the Central Foreign Affairs Office of the Communist Party (also serving as the Foreign Minister), in Beijing and Shanghai from the 24th to the 26th, the State Department announced on the 20th (local time). The […]
Israel vs Iran: Are the Two Countries on the Brink of War?IAFP·Yonhap News Israel is expected to retaliate against Iran, provided such action does not escalate into an all-out war in the region. According to Channel 12 in Israel, on the 15th (local time), the Israeli cabinet resolved to retaliate against Iran “clearly and strongly.” This response aims to assert that “Israel will not tolerate such […]
US Steel Shareholders Approve Merger with Japan's Nippon Steel, Despite Opposition from Biden and TrumpUS Steel shareholders have approved a merger with Japan’s Nippon Steel. However, significant obstacles loom ahead as President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, the Republican presidential candidate, have made clear their opposition to Nippon Steel’s acquisition of US Steel. In a press release on the 12th (local time), US Steel announced that the […]
Biden Steps Up Attack Against Trump, U.S. Presidential Election in Tight RaceThe recent survey findings reveal a notable narrowing of the gap between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump in approval ratings for the upcoming 2024 U.S. election, effectively placing them in a near-tie regarding support. With the forthcoming election anticipated to be closely contested, the competition between the two presidential contenders to secure […]
Reason for Iran's Attack on Israel: Trump Blames 'Weak Biden'On the 13th (local time), former U.S. President Donald Trump attributed Iran’s assault on Israel to what he characterized as President Joe Biden’s inadequate leadership. As reported by Yonhap News, during a campaign event in Pennsylvania on that day, Trump remarked, “Israel is presently besieged. This situation stems from our conspicuous display of profound weakness.” […]
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