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Trump tariffs including 104% against China come into force
Trump tariffs including 104% against China come into force Trump's new tariffs on dozens of countries, including tariffs of 104 percent on Chinese goods, have gone into effect, intensifying his global trade war. The round of so-called “reciprocal” tariffs on imports to the US – imposed from 12.01am Eastern Time (0401 GMT) – come as the US president’s punishing levies have shaken a global trading order that has persisted for decades, raised fears of recession and driven worldwide stocks sharply downward. According to Reuters, the S&P 500 fell below 5,000 on Tuesday for the first time in nearly a year and is getting closer to entering a bear market, which is defined as being 20% below its most recent high. Since Trump announced the tariffs on Wednesday, the value of S&P 500 companies' stock markets has decreased by $5.8 trillion. A sell-off across Asian markets resumed on Wednesday after a brief respite, with Japan’s Nikkei down over 3% and South Korea’s won currency sliding to a 16-year low. Additionally, US stock futures pointed to Wall Street suffering losses for the fifth day in a row. Trump nearly doubled duties on Chinese imports, which had been set at 54% last week, in response to counter-tariffs that Beijing announced last week. China has vowed to “fight to the end” over what it views as blackmail. Trump has offered investors mixed signals about whether the tariffs will remain in the long term, describing them as “permanent” but also boasting that they are pressuring other leaders to ask for negotiations. During a White House event on Tuesday afternoon, he stated, "We have a lot of countries coming in that want to make deals." At a subsequent event, he stated that he anticipated China to pursue an agreement as well.
By Danielle W. Jones2 years ago in History
Japan’s Corporate Culture: Key to Its Rapid Development?
Japan’s Corporate Culture: Key to Its Rapid Development? Introduction When people think of Japan, what often comes to mind is high-speed trains, advanced robotics, and a deep sense of tradition fused with futuristic innovation. But behind Japan’s post-war economic miracle lies a lesser-known yet powerful engine: its unique corporate culture. From lifetime employment to the ritual of after-work drinking, Japan’s business ethos has fascinated economists and sociologists for decades. But is it truly the key to Japan’s rapid development? Let’s take a closer look.
By MystiTech Hub2 years ago in History
LOUIS LEAKEY'S CONTROVERSIAL LEGACY
Despite having a meticulous 1400-page work about the Kikuyu people written, Jomo Kenyatta beat Louis Leakey by having the first Kikuyu ethnographic book Facing Mount Kenya, printed in 1938. As a PhD holder, Leakey could not help but hold resentment for Kenyatta who was now a published author (without even having a degree) while his own magnum opus gathered dust in a safe. Leakey was considered by many others but mostly himself as the expert on Kikuyu knowledge. Its as though he owned that knowledge and it was only his to disseminate. In fact, Leakey believed Kenyatta had plagiarized some of his material on circumcision rites without acknowledgement.
By HINGES OF TIME2 years ago in History
How Japan’s Aging Population is Driving Technological Advancement
How Japan’s Aging Population is Driving Technological Advancement Discover how Japan’s aging crisis is fueling world-changing innovations in robotics, healthcare, and AI — transforming elderly care into a global model of technological progress.
By MystiTech Hub2 years ago in History
NASA Curiosity Rover Finds Largest Organic Molecules on Mars Major Breakthrough in Search for Life.
NASA Curiosity Rover Finds Largest Organic Molecules on Mars Major Breakthrough in Search for Life. In a groundbreaking discovery that reignites the question of life beyond Earth NASA's Curiosity rover has detected the largest organic molecules ever found on Mars. These complex carbon based compounds considered essential building blocks of life were discovered in rock samples analyzed by Curiosity’s onboard instruments in the Gale Crater an area long suspected to have once hosted liquid water.
By Adnan Rasheed2 years ago in History
Houston Stuns Duke in Final Four Comeback to Reach NCAA Championship
SAN ANTONIO — In a thrilling Final Four showdown, Houston pulled off an incredible comeback to defeat Duke 70-67, overcoming a 14-point deficit in the final eight minutes. With this stunning victory, the Cougars are now set to face Florida in the NCAA Championship game on Monday night.
By Muhammad Hayat2 years ago in History
Trump defends tariffs after markets plunge for second straight day: ‘Economic revolution. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Trump Defends Tariffs After Markets Plunge for Second Straight Day: ‘Economic Revolution’ Former President Donald Trump has doubled down on his support for tariffs amid a steep market sell-off, insisting that his proposed economic policies, including broad tariffs on foreign imports, are key to what he called an “economic revolution” for the United States.
By Md polash Ali2 years ago in History
Trump’s Trade War Escalates as China Retaliates With 34% Tariffs
Beijing's announcement of retaliatory tariffs of up to 34% on American goods marked a significant escalation in economic tensions between the world's two largest economies, escalating the ongoing trade war between the United States and China. The move is in response to the latest round of tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on Chinese imports, which further strained relations and raised concerns about a prolonged economic standoff.
By Shahi Sayeba Prithey2 years ago in History
