Trump Administration Prepares Farm Bailout as New Tariffs Threaten Agricultural Exports
The Trump administration is quietly developing plans for another multibillion-dollar farm bailout program as the president moves forward with sweeping global tariffs that economists warn could trigger devastating retaliation against American agricultural exports. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins revealed last week that Trump directed her to “have some programs in place that would potentially mitigate any […]
Poilievre’s Energy Corridor Plan Faces Implementation Hurdles
A Conservative campaign pledge to fast-track infrastructure projects through a national energy corridor contains significant gaps that could complicate implementation, energy policy experts said on Monday. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s proposed “Canada First” National Energy Corridor would establish pre-approved zones for pipelines, railways and power lines, requiring all government levels to approve projects within the […]
Putin Orders Largest Russian Conscription Drive in 14 Years
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Sunday ordering the conscription of 160,000 men for mandatory military service, marking the largest draft in Russia since 2011. The spring campaign, which runs from April 1 to July 15, applies to Russian citizens aged 18 to 30 and represents an increase from the 150,000 conscripted last […]
China Launches Antitrust Probe Into $22.8 Billion Panama Ports Deal
China’s antitrust regulator announced it will review Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison‘s planned sale of strategic Panama Canal ports to a BlackRock-led consortium, throwing the politically sensitive $22.8 billion deal into doubt days before its expected signing. The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) said Friday it would examine the transaction “to protect fair competition […]
Trump Wages War With The World With Global Tariffs
President Donald Trump has imposed a sweeping set of tariffs that could fundamentally alter global trade. with the White House confirming that a 25% tariff on all automobile imports will take effect this week. Trump described the decision as a key step toward “remaking the American economy,” insisting the measure will promote domestic manufacturing by […]
Cardiol Therapeutics Fully Funded For Phase III MAVERIC Clinical Trial Enrollment
Cardiol Therapeutics (TSX: CRDL) (NASDAQ: CRDL) has published its year end update for 2024, outlining significant progress the company has made on its drug development pipeline over the course of the prior twelve months.
Poilievre Proposes Outstanding Capital Gains Tax Policy
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s recently announced Canada First Reinvestment Tax Cut has proposed a policy to eliminate capital gains taxes on reinvested proceeds within Canada. “Introducing the Canada First Reinvestment Tax Cut: no capital gains tax when you reinvest proceeds IN CANADA. Bring home billions of new investments in home building, factories, mines, small businesses […]
‘Build Canada Homes’: A “Federal Developer” Is Framing The Incoming Elections Talk
A growing push to establish a national developer has emerged as a defining issue in the lead-up to Canada’s April 28 federal election. The idea, put forth by Prime Minister Mark Carney, would introduce a new federal body called “Build Canada Homes” to accelerate residential construction on an unprecedented scale. Carney, speaking in Vaughan, Ontario, […]
German Lawmakers Call for Gold Stored in the US to Be Verified, Repatriated
German politicians questioned the security of billions of euros worth of gold reserves stored in the United States on Monday, with some calling for inspections or complete repatriation amid strained transatlantic relations. Germany holds 37% of its gold reserves — 1,236 metric tons worth approximately 113 billion euros ($122 billion) — in Federal Reserve Bank […]
Trump’s Tariff Was Able To Unite China, Japan, South Korea… Against It
China, Japan, and South Korea, three nations with a long history of political and economic rivalry, have found common ground in a move to counter the US’ proposed tariffs. Chinese state media first announced that the trio had “reached a consensus” and would “jointly respond to the US tariffs.” The impetus for this alliance stems […]