Economy"Should not really affect our economy", says former Avanza economist Claes Hemberg.
Topic: Donald Trump's USA
Oliver Stone speaks out against Trump’s war policies
WorldAccuses Trump of betraying voters and aggressively seeking a new war with Iran.
Internal criticism of Trump’s Greenland claim: “Embarrassing and harmful”
World"Nobody in their right mind thinks we're going to invade Greenland or make Canada our 51st state. But that's what he says and it's devastating".
US acts against South Sudan – withdraws all visas
World"Time for the Transitional Government of South Sudan to stop taking advantage of the United States", declares Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Uncertainty over how US tariffs will affect Sweden
Economy"The immediate impact is of course on our savings on the stock exchange. Many people have already seen their funds fall in value", says Nordnet's savings economist Frida Bratt.
World condemns Trump trade tariffs – EU prepares countermeasures
Economy"That's what hurts most. It is one of our closest friends who is doing this", said Benjamin Dousa (M), Sweden's Minister for Foreign Trade.
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US aid money funds Islamist terror groups
World"Dozens of terror organizations have received indirect assistance from US foreign aid", said the Middle East Forum's Gregg Roman during a Congressional hearing.
Donald Trump pressures EU companies to scrap diversity programs
WorldFrance's trade ministry says Trump's demands are "unacceptable".
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Trump imposes 25% tariffs on foreign cars
World– We're going to charge countries for doing business in our country and taking our jobs, said Donald Trump.
Sources: Trump may fire national security advisor
WorldEveryone in the White House is said to agree that Mike Waltz is a "fucking idiot" - after he accidentally invited a journalist to a secret chat group about US war plans.
US security breach – war plans shared with journalist
WorldThe Atlantic's Jeffrey Goldberg was inadvertently invited to a secret chat group with the top US political leadership - and was able to follow discussions about bombing Yemen.
Biden and Harris lose security clearance
WorldTrump has “determined that it is no longer in the national interest for the following individuals to access classified information”.
Trump withdraws half a million residence permits
World530,000 people from Haiti, Nicaragua, Cuba and Venezuela have one month to leave the US.
Trump withdraws Hunter Biden’s Secret Service protection
WorldAt least 31 Secret Service agents have been working to watch Joe Biden's adult children - but now the protection is being stopped.
French MEP wants to “take back” the Statue of Liberty
WorldThe US has “chosen to side with tyrants”, argues Raphael Glucksmann - and so the giant statue should be returned to France after 140 years in American hands.
Trump commends BlackRock’s deal to seize control of Panama Canal ports
WorldCapital giant takes control of Panama Ports Company in multi-billion dollar deal.
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New US steel tariffs in force – EU responds with countermeasures
EconomyEU leaders estimate that new tariffs will cost the US €26 billion.
Reports: US army to halt planning of military exercises in Europe
WorldIn line with the Trump administration's ambitions to reduce defense spending in Europe and increase military spending in the Indo-Pacific region.
Concerns over Bilderberg executive’s influence on Trump
WorldAbout 15 people in the Trump administration have clear ties to tech billionaire and "kingmaker" Peter Thiel.
Mass layoffs looming at US health department
WorldVoluntary severance packages are described as a way to streamline and reduce the influence of the pharmaceutical industry.
US ships 35,000 bombs to Israel
WorldThe Trump administration states that it is “vital to US national interests” to continue arms deliveries to Tel Aviv.
US halts all arms deliveries to Ukraine
World“The President has been clear that he is focused on peace. We want our partners to be equally committed to that goal", said a White House source.
Musk wants US to leave NATO and UN
World“The UN is not a friend of democracy, it’s not a friend to freedom, it’s not a friend even to the United States of America", President Trump has previously stated.
Donald Trump: Trudeau is a radical left-wing loser
World“We have a good relationship with Canada, not with Justin. Because he’s too far radical left, he’s killing Canada", said the US President.
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