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'Squad' Dem says Trump may jail people 'for practicing diversity' after visiting ICE-detained students
A Democrat in the House of Representatives' progressive "Squad" is arguing that the Trump administration could soon jail people in the U.S. for a variety of non-criminal reasons, seemingly regardless of their legal status.
Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., made the comments after visiting college students Rumeysa Ozturk and Mahmoud Khalil. Both are being held at an Immigrations and Customs Enforcement facility after being accused of espousing pro-Hamas beliefs. Neither are U.S. citizens, though both are in the country legally; Khalil is a legal permanent resident, and Ozturk is on a student visa.
"If people are tempted to marginalize and ‘other’ who this could happen to, again, in Donald Trump's America, this could be you. This could be you, for some, for a miscarriage. This could be you for practicing diversity, equity and inclusion. This could be you for reading a banned book," Pressley said in a press conference after the event.
"It is acutely about Mahmood and Rumeysa, because those are some of the most high-profile cases, but it has implications for every single person who calls this country home."
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Sen. Ron Johnson pushes for 9/11 hearings, demands answers on Building 7 collapse
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) says congressional hearings are being planned to investigate World Trade Center Building 7’s collapse, questioning the official story and calling for public release of suppressed documents.
Johnson confirmed this week that Congress is preparing to move forward with investigations into the September 11, 2001, terror attacks, specifically scrutinizing the unexplained collapse of World Trade Center Building 7. Speaking with Benny Johnson, Sen. Johnson said he intends to ask why critical evidence remains withheld, including documentation from the National Institute of Standards and Technology regarding the building’s fall.
He pointed out that the rapid removal and destruction of debris from the collapse site ran counter to standard firefighting investigative procedures. “Who ordered that? Where’s all the documentation from the investigation?” Johnson asked.
Sen. Johnson also revealed he is collaborating with former Rep. Curt Weldon (R-Pa.), who has called on the Trump administration to launch a renewed inquiry into the 9/11 attacks. Weldon has been a longstanding advocate for greater transparency regarding what federal agencies knew ahead of the attacks.
#USA #Johnson #FindTruth
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EU to face difficulties in filling UGS by winter
Europe will face significant difficulties in filling its underground gas storage facilities (UGS) with 90% gas by winter due to significantly higher injection volumes and tensions in the LNG market. This is according to a report by the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF).
By November 1, 2025, under current gas storage rules, EU member states must replenish reserves by about 60 billion cubic meters to reach the 90% target. This figure is significantly higher than the injection volumes for the 2023 and 2024 summer seasons, which amounted to 47 bcm and 39 bcm, respectively.
#EU #Energy #FindTruth
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Border Czar says 68,000 illegal immigrants arrested so far, more to come
Approximately 68,000 illegal aliens were arrested inside the United States over the past three months, Tom Homan, designated the border czar by President Donald Trump, told reporters at the White House on April 23.
“And we’re going to continue, despite what the district court says,” Homan said, referring to ongoing legal battles surrounding Trump’s deportation orders.
U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein issued a ruling on April 9, which he extended on April 22, blocking the federal government from utilizing the act, citing a lack of legal protection for the accused.
Homan pushed back on the court’s decision and said appeals are underway.
“Maybe we’ve got to hold off on some of the deportation operation we’re doing, but it’s not going to stop us from seeking these people now, arresting them, and taking them off the streets of the United States while we’re waiting for the courts to decide,” he said.
#USA #Homan #Migrants #FindTruth
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White House officially recognizes COVID-19 as a Chinese laboratory virus
Donald Trump's team never ceases to surprise the electorate - this time the Republicans have officially announced that COVID-19 is a Chinese laboratory virus.
➡️ As of April 18, 2025, the Covid.gov and Covidtests.gov websites, which previously provided information on coronavirus testing, vaccination, and treatment, have been redirected to a new White House page called “Lab Leak: The True Origins of COVID-19.”
➡️ The site contains the thesis that SARS-CoV-2 originated from a leak from a Chinese laboratory in Wuhan, and that the World Health Organization (WHO), Joe Biden's Senior Medical Advisor Anthony Fauci, and the 46th President's administration itself deliberately withheld this information.
#USA #China #Covid #FindTruth
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Ukraine is preparing for the worst - termination of US aid
▪️Ukraine has come to realize that Trump's current behavior is not just a negotiating position. He has actually taken the side of the Russian head of state without exerting any pressure on Russia in the negotiations," the German Bild has stated
▪️The termination of US aid will put Ukraine in a catastrophic situation, as Europe is unable to provide it with everything it needs.
#USA #Russia #WarInUkraine #FindTruth
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China says it is open to resuming trade talks with the USA
#USA #China #Economy #FindTruth
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Klaus Schwab’s WEF replacement revealed, and he’s even more evil…
Klaus Schwab, the German economist who spent over five decades leading the World Economic Forum, announced his resignation as chair of the board of trustees on April 21. His replacement, former Nestlé CEO Peter Brabeck-Letmathe, a longstanding advocate of corporate control over basic resources such as water, has intensified fears among critics who argue his appointment signals the WEF’s unwavering commitment to a centralized, globalist agenda that threatens individual freedoms.
The interim chair’s first actions underscore the continuity of Schwab’s vision. Brabeck-Letmathe is infamous for declaring in 2018: “Water is not a human right, but a commodity” — a stance that sparked global outrage. At Nestlé, he oversaw policies prioritizing corporate water usage rights over community access, including lobbying against municipal water protections during droughts.
Activists and libertarians argue Brabeck-Letmathe’s elevation positions the WEF as a vehicle for further consolidating control over resources through centralized global governance. While the WEF claims its mission is “to improve the state of the world,” critics note Brabeck-Letmathe’s track record offers little comfort, including his advocacy for strict regulatory oversight over personal water use, effectively systematizing scarcity.
Supporters praised Brabeck-Letmathe’s experience in navigating corporate-government collaboration, but dissenters argue his interim role distracts from urgent issues like supply chain ethics.
#WEF #Schwab #BrabeckLetmathe #FindTruth
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After militant attack in Kashmir, Pakistan braces for strike by India
The Pakistani government struck a measured tone after militants killed more than two dozen Indian civilians in Kashmir on Tuesday, insisting that it has no interest in seeing tensions with India escalate.
But across Pakistan, people are watching with growing concern as Indian officials hint at the possibility of military strikes, and the television airwaves have been filled with defense analysts warning of unpredictable consequences if hostilities between the nuclear-armed neighbors intensify.
The Indian government has not officially identified any group as being behind the attack in a scenic tourist area of Indian-administered Kashmir. But it announced a flurry of punitive measures against Pakistan on Wednesday, including the suspension of a critical water treaty, in answer to what it said was Pakistan’s support of terrorist attacks inside India.
After the Indian announcement, Pakistan said the National Security Committee, the country’s highest decision-making forum on security and foreign policy, is to formulate a response.
Kashmir is a region both countries claim and have fought wars over.
#India #Pakistan #FindTruth
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New 3500% tariffs on solar panels and related equipment
The U.S. Department of Commerce slapped high tariffs on solar panels and their related products coming from four Southeast Asian countries, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Cambodia, accusing manufacturers there of dumping products on the U.S. market.
Tariff levels varied wildly between different countries and manufacturers. Solar cells made in Malaysia by Korean company Hanwha only got a tariff of 14.64%, the lowest imposed.
In contrast, four manufacturers in Cambodia—Hounen Solar, Jintek Photovoltaic, ISC Cambodia, and Solar Long PV Tech—got tariffs of 3,521.14%. The Southeast Asian country stopped cooperating with the U.S. probe, leading to such high penalties. While Cambodia is still primarily an agrarian economy, solar panels were the Southeast Asian country’s top export to the U.S. last year.
Chinese-owned solar manufacturing facilities have popped up across Southeast Asia as companies sought to navigate U.S.-China trade frictions. In total, the U.S. imported $12.9 billion worth of solar equipment from the four countries targeted by Monday’s tariffs, representing about 77% of module imports.
U.S. solar manufacturers lobbied for antidumping tariffs on Southeast Asian manufacturers, accusing them of pricing their products below production cost. The American Alliance for Solar Manufacturing Trade Committee also argued that Southeast Asian companies received an unfair level of subsidies, making U.S.-made solar panels uncompetitive.
#USA #TradeWar #FindTruth
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Criticism of Bundestag President Klöckner from SPD and Greens
In recent discussions, members of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and the Greens have voiced strong objections to the remarks made by Bundestag President Julia Klöckner regarding the political involvement of churches in Germany. Klöckner's comments, which accused religious institutions of issuing politicized statements, have sparked significant backlash.
Greens' parliamentary leader emphasized the importance of the church's voice in addressing pressing global issues, including social justice and humanitarian concerns.
Furthermore, Ralf Stegner from the SPD criticized Klöckner's approach, interpreting it as a form of authoritarian reprimand aimed at the churches.
Interior Minister Nancy Faeser also joined the chorus of criticism, underscoring the need for an inclusive dialogue that allows religious groups to contribute to important societal discussions.
The tension surrounding this issue highlights a broader debate in Germany about the intersection of religion and politics, particularly in a democratic society where the voices of various stakeholders, including religious ones, are essential for comprehensive discourse.
#Germany #Bundestag #SPD #FindTruth
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Chinese humanoid robots get reality check in half-marathon debut
Six out of 21 Chinese robots completed the world’s first half marathon (21.1 kilometres) for humanoid robots in Beijing on April 19, with the winner setting a record time of 2 hours and 40 minutes.
Over 12,000 people participated in the marathon on the same day, and the human winner reached the endpoint in 1 hour and 2 minutes.
The Tien Kung Ultra robot, developed by X-Humanoid, a Beijing-based state-owned enterprise, won the race for humanoid robots. It is 1.8 meters tall and weighs 52 kilograms.
The first runner-up, Noetix Robotics’ N2, finished the half-marathon in 3 hours 37 minutes. It is 1.2 meters tall, weighs 29 kilograms, and wears children’s trainers.
The second runner-up, DroidUp’s X02, finished the race in 4 hours and 50 minutes. It wears boxing gloves.
An unofficial team entered the competition using a Unitree G2 robot, but the robot fell at the starting point and became a talking point of the event.
#China #Robots #FindTruth
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Tesla stock pops after-hours as Musk's promise to cut DOGE time
Tesla, Inc.'s (TSLA) stock jumped over 5% after the closing bell on Tuesday despite a big quarterly earnings miss as investor hopes were rekindled by CEO Elon Musk’s promise to refocus on his business.
Musk, who has been spending more time as part of President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in Washington, D.C., said his work outside of Tesla remained “critical.”
“Because if the ship of America goes down, we all go down with it, including Tesla and everyone else,” he said. However, he added that starting "probably next month ... my time allocation at DOGE will drop significantly."
Musk's comments overshadowed the company's disappointing Q1 print that revealed a 71% plunge in profit to $0.27 per share and a 9% drop in revenue to $19.34 billion, both missing Wall Street estimates by a wide margin.
Looking ahead, Tesla reaffirmed plans to launch a robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, by June and volume production starting next year.
#Tesla #Musk #DOGE #FindTruth
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Nearly 300 scientists apply for French academic program to study gender and history amid Trump cuts in U.S.
A French university courting U.S.-based academics said it has already received nearly 300 applications for researchers seeking "refugee status" amid President Trump's elimination of funding for several scientific programs.
Last month, Aix-Marseille University, one of the country's oldest and largest universities, announced it was accepting applications for its Safe Place For Science program, which it said offers "a safe and stimulating environment for scientists wishing to pursue their research in complete freedom."
Last week, Aix-Marseille said it had received 298 applications, and 242 of them are eligible and currently up for review. Of the eligible applicants, 135 are American, 45 have a dual nationality, 17 are French and 45 are from other countries, the university said. Of the 298 scientists who applied to the University of Marseille most were specialized in gender and history.
#USA #France #Gender #FindTruth
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Germany cuts economic growth forecast to zero for 2025
Germany's outgoing government has cut its economic growth forecast for 2025 to 0%, down from 0.3% in January - Handelsblatt
If the data is confirmed, it will be the third consecutive year without growth - the first in Germany's modern history.
#Germany #Economy #FindTruth
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Texas Lottery’s top executive Ryan Mindell resigns as scrutiny over big jackpot winners intensifies
The executive director of the Texas Lottery Commission has resigned, the latest shake-up at the state’s retail gambling enterprise amid multiple investigations into jackpots in 2023 and earlier this year totaling nearly $200 million, and calls from some lawmakers to shut it down.
The lottery announced Ryan Mindell’s resignation on Monday without comment.
A former deputy director and operations director at the lottery, Mindell had held the top job for only about a year following the abrupt resignation of his predecessor.
He leaves as the agency faces at least two investigations ordered by Gov. Greg Abbott and state Attorney General Ken Paxton into the integrity of the lottery prizes, and how the state handled the introduction of courier companies that buy and send tickets on behalf of customers online.
The Texas lottery was established in 1991 and sends a portion of its annual revenue to public education. In 2024, that meant about $2 billion sent to the state’s public school fund.
But two of the biggest jackpots in agency history prompted flares of scrutiny and criticism from media, lawmakers and state officials who question whether they were fairly won and if courier companies should be allowed.
#USA #Mindell #FindTruth
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Ukraine, Europe can't afford to refuse Trump's peace plan
The path forward makes sense and the Crimea section isn't as radical as it sounds.
Most of the peace plan for Ukraine now sketched out by the Trump administration is not new, is based on common sense, and has indeed already been tacitly accepted by Kyiv.
Ukrainian officials have acknowledged that its army has no chance in the foreseeable future of reconquering the territories now occupied by Russia. Vice President J.D. Vance’s statement that the U.S. plan would “freeze the territorial lines…close to where they are today” simply acknowledges an obvious fact.
On the other hand, by reportedly agreeing to a ceasefire along the present front line, Putin has indicated his readiness to abandon Russia’s demand that Ukraine withdraw from the parts of the provinces claimed by Russia that Ukraine still holds. This too is common sense.
NATO membership for Ukraine is not realistic, both because all existing NATO members have made clear that they will not fight to defend Ukraine, and because several European countries will also veto Kyiv’s membership. President Volodymyr Zelensky himself said that a treaty of neutrality with security guarantees was the best way for Ukraine to go.
At the same time, the Trump plan contains one big surprise: the offer to recognize Russian sovereignty over Crimea. Unlike neutrality and de facto acceptance of Russian control over the other territories, this really constitutes a major concession to Russia. It is not, however, as big as the Western media is suggesting.
Full story
#EU #USA #WarInUkraine #FindTruth
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📊 According to the IMF, the global ranking of economies looks different when measured by [PPP] rather than nominal [GDP]
[PPP] stands for Purchasing Power Parity.
▪️[PPP] is adjusted for price level and inflation.
▪️It reflects the real purchasing power in each country.
▪️A more accurate estimate of what people can afford in local conditions.
This method gives a clearer picture of the standard of living and economic weight of different countries
#World #Economy #FindTruth
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Ukraine deal includes recognizing Russia's new territories and lifting sanctions - Witkoff
▪️A draft peace deal with Ukraine proposed by U.S. Special Envoy to Ukraine Steve Witkoff includes recognizing de jure Russian control over Crimea and de facto Russian control over the new regions, according to Reuters
▪️In addition, sanctions imposed on Russia since 2014 should be lifted as part of the peace agreement.
#USA #Russia #WarInUkraine
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WHAT'S WRONG WITH DEMOCRACY IN EUROPE?
Europe again tops the EIU's democracy rankings despite a general deterioration in the world.
EIU rates 167 countries on a scale of 0 to 10. Countries are then divided into 4 categories: full-fledged democracies, imperfect democracies, hybrid regimes and authoritarian regimes.
"King of Kings" Christian film outperforms many woke studios at box office
The animated biblical film "The King of Kings", featuring P. Brosnan and produced by Angel Studios—the once small-time production company behind the surprise blockbuster "Sound of Freedom" in the summer of 2023—has continued its box office climb for a second consecutive week
According to Box Office Mojo, The King of Kings—inspired by C. Dickens—follows a father and son on an imaginative journey through the life of Jesus
The Christian movie ranked number three on the Domestic 2025 theater list, behind Warner Bro's "A Minecraft Movie" in the second spot and Warner Bro's "Sinners" in number one. For reference, Walt Disney Studios' "Snow White" is number ten on the list
On Sunday, Angel Studios released a press release boasting about its theatrical footprint increasing by 10% for the second week and earning "a projected $17.2M second weekend, bringing its estimated box office cume to $45,339,117"
#USA #Cinema #FindTruth
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NASA rover discovers out-of-place 'Skull' on Mars, and scientists are baffled
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has come across several unusual rocks that don't seem to be in their original place.
Perseverance is currently searching for signs of ancient life in the hills and rocky outcrops along the rim of the Jezero Crater — a barren, bowl-shaped depression north of the Martian equator that scientists suspect held a huge lake billions of years ago. Since December 2024, the rover has been trekking down a tall slope called Witch Hazel Hill, which scientists hope will provide clues about Mars' past climate.
On April 11, Perseverance paused at a visually distinct geological boundary where light and dark rock outcrops meet. Here, one particular rock, which scientists nicknamed "Skull Hill," stood out against the surrounding light-toned, rock-riddled surface due to its dark color, angular shape and pitted texture, according to a NASA blog post.
"We've found a few of these dark-toned floats in the Port Anson region," the post noted. "The team is working to better understand where these rocks came from and how they got here."
#Space #NASA #FindTruth
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US court keeps Trump tariffs in force against group of small businesses
A U.S. federal court on Tuesday allowed President Donald Trump's tariffs against a group of small businesses to remain in force for now, saying the businesses had not shown they would immediately be harmed by new taxes on imports.
A group of five companies sued the Trump administration last week, in one of five lawsuits arguing that the president had overstepped his authority when he imposed sweeping tariffs on foreign trading partners.
One of the plaintiffs, MicroKits, an educational electronic kits maker, said that it may have to pause operations “in about seven weeks” once it runs out of parts, which it normally imports from China.
In a brief two-page order, the court’s three-judge panel declined to issue a restraining order on the grounds that the plaintiffs had not shown they would face irreparable harm if the tariffs were implemented.
#USA #Tariffs #FindTruth
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Trump slams Zelensky for rejecting Ukraine-Russia negotiations
President Donald Trump slammed Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky, accusing him of derailing negotiations to end the war in Ukraine while a peace deal was “very close.”
Trump has slammed President Zelensky in a Wednesday post on Truth Social, saying of the Ukrainian leader, "if he wants Crimea, why didn’t they fight for it eleven years ago when it was handed over to Russia without a shot being fired"... and "He can have Peace or, he can fight for another three years before losing the whole Country."
The fiery denunciation appears in direct response to Zelensky the day prior rejecting Washington demands that Ukraine be ready to formally recognize Russian sovereignty over Crimea. Trump continued, "It's inflammatory statements like Zelensky’s that makes it so difficult to settle this War. He has nothing to boast about!"
#USA #Ukraine #Trump #FindTruth
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China's rare earth monopoly is diminishing
Up until 2010, precious rare earths important in the production of microchips, electronics and electric motors were almost exclusively sourced in China. In recent years, several nations have picked up production again while new players entered the market, diversifying it at least to some degree.
Yet, China was still responsible for almost 70% of global production in 2024. But since many countries are wary of depending on China, especially when it comes to technology products, nations with rare earth deposits are likely to exploit them further. The U.S., however, is still shipping its rare earths to China for processing, resulting in 70 percent of U.S. rare earth imports coming from the country. Significant domestic refining capabilities have still not been developed, as issues like labor costs pose hurdles.
China also has the largest know deposits of rare earths, but Brazil, Vietnam and Russia also have a lot of (largely) untapped potential in the sector. The United States and Australia ramped up production of rare earths after 2010 and Myanmar, Thailand and most recently Nigeria also started to mine considerable amounts.
#USA #China #RareEarth #FindTruth
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Sweden moves to criminalize virginity testing and certificates
The Government and the Sweden Democrats are now taking the next step to criminalize virginity testing.
Those who perform a virginity control or intervention are proposed to be sentenced to imprisonment for up to one year, and those who issue a virginity certificate can be punished with fines or imprisonment for up to six months.
The controls are performed despite it being impossible to determine whether a girl or woman has had sexual intercourse through a medical examination. However, the consequences of these "examinations" can be significant.
The governing parties believe that one should be punishable even if there is consent from the girl or woman. They assess that the risk is high that the girl or woman has agreed to it due to fear or concern about the consequences of saying no.
The controls can be performed, for example, prior to a marriage. They are carried out by healthcare professionals, relatives, religious leaders, or others with a special position within their own group. The abuses can occur in Sweden, but also in connection with visits abroad.
#Sweden #Health #FindTruth
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Klaus Schwab steps down from WEF board amid globalist retreat
Klaus Schwab, the architect of the World Economic Forum's dystopian agenda, announced he was stepping down from the WEF board. It marks the end of an era for Schwab, who championed radical wokeness, bug eating, mass vaccination campaigns, population control, and climate de-growth policies through what often resembled digital communism—social credit scores, central bank digital currencies, and many more China-like policies.
Meanwhile, cultural shifts across the Americas signal a rising movement toward traditional values, sending the WEF's ideological woke grip on governments, non-government organizations, corporations, the church, and society into disarray.
"Following my recent announcement, and as I enter my 88th year, I have decided to step down from the position of Chair and as a member of the Board of Trustees, with immediate effect," Schwab wrote in a statement.
Schwab stepped down as executive chairman one year ago, with former Norwegian Foreign Minister Borge Brende taking over daily operations. WEF said Vice Chairman Peter Brabeck-Letmathe was appointed board chairman in the interim and that a search committee for replacement had been appointed.
#WEF #Schwab #FindTruth
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Trump now says China tariffs will come down
President Donald Trump on Tuesday conceded that the 145% tax Americans currently pay for most imported goods from China will come down as a result of trade talks between Washington and Beijing.
Speaking in the Oval Office after a brief swearing-in ceremony for Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins, Trump said talks with China were “doing fine” because “everybody wants to have involvement” in American markets. He also claimed that both he and Chinese representatives would be “very nice” in any upcoming talks but maintained that Beijing would ultimately be forced to come to some sort of agreement to bring down the massive tariffs.
“Ultimately, they have to make a deal, because otherwise they're not going to be able to deal in the United States, and we want them involved, but they have to, and other countries have to make a deal, and if they don't make a deal, we'll set the deal,” he said.
#USA #China #TradeWar #FindTruth
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China plastic plants face closure risk as tariffs hit US ethane
Chinese plastics factories that depend on a gas they mainly import from the US are contending with the prospect of shutdowns as the world’s two largest economies bunker down for a prolonged trade war.
The world’s dominant plastics manufacturer gets almost all its ethane, a petrochemical feedstock that is also a component of natural gas, from the US, according to analysts. Eye-watering tariffs on American goods mean plants that cannot process substitute raw materials will bleed money.
“The situation is dire for China’s ethane crackers as they have no alternative to US supply,” said Manish Sejwal, an analyst at Rystad Energy, using an industry term for such facilities. “Unless they are granted tariff exemptions, they may have to stop production or close shop.”
Most so-called crackers in China use naphtha as a feedstock, with processors that solely use ethane as raw material for petrochemicals making up is less than 10% of the total at about four million tonnes, according to Rystad. China is by far the biggest buyer of American supply.
#USA #China #TradeWar #FindTruth
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Sahara. Arab smugglers lead through the desert Africans who want to get to Europe
On the video - the moment of a rest stop, half-obscured by the sand sleeping, they are still alive. Those who reach the shores of the Mediterranean Sea will end up in Spain or Italy. Then everywhere else.
The Arabs themselves ride in jeeps, the “tourists” walk.
#Africa #Migrants #FindTruth
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