Trump Ends De Minimis Loophole to Block China’s Opioid Pipeline
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that officially ends duty-free de minimis treatment for low-value imports from China and Hong Kong in a move aimed at curtailing the alleged illicit flow of synthetic opioids into the US. Taking effect on May 2, 2025, at 12:01 a.m. EDT, this policy shift closes a longstanding […]
Decoding the White House’s Tariff Exceptions
A newly released White House directive has triggered fresh scrutiny of the US tariff landscape, particularly the specific products and materials now shielded from the latest round of reciprocal duties. Trade observers took notice that the government’s formula might hinge on a nation’s trade deficit in relation to its exports, pointing to the ratio of […]
Inside Trump’s Bold Tariff Move Masked As National Emergency
In a move aimed at what the White House calls a “national emergency,” President Donald Trump has imposed a set of sweeping tariffs on foreign imports and declared his intention to recalibrate the global trading system to favor American industries. The new duties include a baseline 10% tariff on products from nearly every country, escalating […]
Rua Gold Launches Initial Drill Program At AI-Generated Cumberland Target
Rua Gold (TSXV: RUA) has begun drill testing its Cumberland gold camp target, which is part of its larger Reefton Goldfield project in New Zealand. The program follows the company using artificial intelligence to identify and rank drill targets across its asset base.
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Dolly Varden Expects To List On NYSE By End Of Month
Dolly Varden Silver (TSXV: DV) has its eyes on the big board. The company last night indicated it has applied to list on the NYSE American, while continuing to trade on the TSX Venture. The trading symbol “DVS” has been reserved for the company on the exchange, with the listing still subject to the satisfaction […]
Sierra Metals Sees Alpayana Increase Tender Offer To $1.11 Per Share
Sierra Metals (TSX: SMT) evidently is highly desired by Alpayana S.A.C., a private Peruvian mining operator that has been working to acquire the company since December. The private company has increased its offer to acquire Sierra, while outlining to shareholders a number of issues faced by Sierra. The latest offer amounts to $1.11 per share […]
Poilievre Unveils Strategy to Counter Trump Tariffs
Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre has outlined his plan to deal with US President Donald Trump’s trade threats and help Canada navigate economic tensions with its largest trading partner. Speaking at a campaign event in Toronto on Wednesday, Poilievre emphasized that his election campaign won’t focus solely on the US tariff threat, despite growing concerns […]
Mercedes-Benz Denies Exit Rumors as Auto Industry Braces for US Tariffs
Mercedes-Benz Group AG officially denied a Bloomberg report that it was considering withdrawing its cheapest models from the US market due to the tariffs. “This is without any merit. Mercedes-Benz continues to seek sales growth for its highly desirable vehicles,” a Mercedes-Benz spokesperson said in an emailed statement on Tuesday. However, the company has been […]
Sponsored · Selkirk Copper Mines
Mass Layoffs Hit FDA, CDC and Other Health Agencies
The Trump administration has initiated sweeping layoffs at key US health agencies, with approximately 10,000 federal health workers receiving dismissal notices on Tuesday. Security guards turned away employees at building entrances after they received termination emails, creating chaotic scenes outside health department offices. The cuts have targeted the Food and Drug Administration, Centers for Disease […]
Atlanta Fed’s GDPNow Projects 3.7% GDP Contraction in First Quarter
The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta’s GDPNow model is now projecting a 3.7% contraction in US economic activity for the first quarter of 2025, according to data released on April 1. The estimate represents a significant deterioration from the -2.9% reading reported just days earlier on March 28, suggesting rapidly worsening economic conditions as the […]