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Trump’s tariff plans escalate trade tensions again

Trump’s tariff plans escalate trade tensions amid ongoing economic challenges.

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12 months ago

February 11, 2025

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Trump’s tariff plans escalate trade tensions amid ongoing economic challenges.

President Trump’s latest economic approach is moving beyond the Federal Reserve, focusing instead on tariffs, restrained rate cuts, and efforts to curb wasteful spending.

This strategy has the potential to lower borrowing costs in ways that monetary policy alone cannot—offering either a masterstroke in economic management or a massive error with unintended consequences.

By avoiding direct pressure on the Fed to cut rates, Trump and key financial figures like Scott Bessent are betting on fiscal policy to influence markets. Tariffs and spending reforms could help stabilise the economy, but they also risk slowing growth if implemented too aggressively.

Trade war narratives persist largely because markets remain resilient.

However, outside of tensions at the U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada borders, Trump does not appear eager to engage in aggressive economic moves against China or Europe—at least for now.

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Ukraine and Russia set for U.S.-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi

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11 minutes ago

February 2, 2026

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that new peace talks with Russia will take place in Abu Dhabi later this week. The discussions are part of U.S.-led efforts to find a path toward ending the ongoing war.

Zelenskyy emphasised that Ukraine is prepared for meaningful dialogue aimed at achieving peace. The announcement comes after weeks of uncertainty over the timing of the meeting.

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff described prior discussions with Russian officials as productive, though major disagreements over territorial issues remain unresolved.

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Tensions rise as Iran threatens conflict and U.S. increases naval forces

Iran warns of regional conflict, labels European armies terrorists; U.S. boosts naval presence as both sides consider negotiations.

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1 hour ago

February 2, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Iran warns of regional conflict, labels European armies terrorists; U.S. boosts naval presence as both sides consider negotiations.

Iran has warned of a potential regional conflict if the U.S. launches an attack, while labelling European armies as terrorists. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei insisted that threats from President Trump will not intimidate the Iranian people.

The U.S. has ramped up its naval presence in the Middle East in response to mounting threats, amid speculation over Iran’s next moves. Iranian officials have denied claims of imminent naval exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, adding to global uncertainty.

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Carlos Alcaraz becomes youngest man to complete career Grand Slam

Carlos Alcaraz, at 22, stuns tennis by winning the Australian Open, defeating Djokovic, and celebrating with a kangaroo tattoo.

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2 hours ago

February 2, 2026

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Carlos Alcaraz, at 22, stuns tennis by winning the Australian Open, defeating Djokovic, and celebrating with a kangaroo tattoo.

Carlos Alcaraz has stunned the tennis world by winning the Australian Open, becoming the youngest man to complete a Career Grand Slam at just 22 years old.

The world number one beat Novak Djokovic in a thrilling four-set match, finishing 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5. Djokovic missed out on claiming his 25th Grand Slam title. To mark the milestone, Alcaraz revealed he plans to add a new tattoo of a kangaroo on his leg, joining his existing Eiffel Tower and Wimbledon strawberry tattoos.

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