3 hours ago The Guardian view on Donald Trump’s tariffs: protectionism is no longer taboo in politics | Editorial

US trade policies since 2016 highlight a broader global retreat from globalisation, driven by geopolitical tensions and shifting economic prioritiesDonald Trump’s broadside against America’s three largest trading partners, with whom it runs a $500bn trade deficit, should surprise no one. Since 2016, both Mr Trump and Mr Biden have departed from established norms in international trade. The two presidencies diverged significantly in approach: Mr Biden emphasised systemic reform while Mr Trump relied on rhetoric and theatrics. Although both administrations faced criticism for driving up costs through tariffs and industrial policy, global events were primarily behind rising prices.Mr Trump’s self-declared fondness for tariffs is closely tied to his ability to autho...

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3 hours ago Surveillance tech advances by Biden could aid in Trump's promised crackdown on immigration

President-elect Donald Trump will return to power next year with a raft of technological tools at his disposal that would help deliver his campaign promise of cracking down on immigration — among them, surveillance and artificial intelligence technology that the Biden administration already uses to help make crucial decisions in tracking, detaining and ultimately deporting immigrants lacking permanent legal status

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5 hours ago Marjorie Taylor Greene makes bogus suggestion Biden could be trying to start nuclear war to sabotage Trump

MAGA Republican baselessly claimed the president is seeking to sabotage his successor’s incoming administration by dramatically escalating conflict in Europe

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7 hours ago Presidents have used immigration 'parole' since the 1950s. Now it could disappear under Trump

Cuba’s at one of its lowest points since the 1959 revolution

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11 hours ago Donald Trump’s trade tariffs could cost US consumers $2,400 a year – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest ecoonomic and financial newsTrump vows tariffs on Mexico and Canada and deeper tariffs on ChinaThe US president-elect’s social media post announcing 25% import tariffs on products from Mexico and Canada, and 10% from China, when he takes power in January has sent global stockmarkets into a spin.Research by ING has estimated that if the costs of the new tariffs are fully passed on to consumers, then Americans will face having to pay $2,400 more per capita annually for goods.“President-elect Donald Trump has promised to implement sweeping new tariffs aimed at protecting American industries, promoting domestic manufacturing, and reducing reliance on foreign imports.“However, tariffs imposed during the first Trump term – and continued and extended under Biden ...

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42 hours ago NILE GARDINER: The longer this war drags on under bungling Joe Biden, the more it endangers us all. That's why Donald Trump is our best hope of averting World War III

The incoming Leader of the Free World is known for his tough talk and uncompromising approach. It's likely he will demand urgent peace talks as soon as he returns to the White House.

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44 hours ago NILE GARDNER: The longer this war drags on under bungling Biden, the more it endangers us all. That's why Donald Trump is our best hope of averting World War III

The incoming Leader of the Free World is known for his tough talk and uncompromising approach. It's likely he will demand urgent peace talks as soon as he returns to the White House.

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