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U.S. tariff move sparks criticism, concern in Germany – Xinhua

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U.S. tariff move sparks criticism, concern in Germany – Xinhua
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U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff move against Canada, Mexico and China has sparked criticism and concern in Germany.

On Saturday, Trump ordered to impose a 25-percent tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada, and a 10-percent tariff on Chinese goods. He also signaled that the European Union (EU) could be next, citing the bloc’s persistent trade surplus with the U.S.

While reaffirming Germany’s commitment to economic ties with the U.S., German Chancellor Olaf Scholz emphasized that the first priority should be “not to divide up the world with many tariff barriers.”

China’s non-specific response to Trump tariffs stands in contrast to Canada’s retaliatory measures– www.cbc.ca

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China’s non-specific response to Trump tariffs stands in contrast to Canada’s retaliatory measures– www.cbc.ca
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China’s government on Sunday denounced the Trump administration’s imposition of a long-threatened 10 per cent tariff on Chinese imports while leaving the door open for talks with the U.S. that could avoid a deepening conflict.

Beijing will challenge President Donald Trump’s tariff at the World Trade Organization — a symbolic gesture — and take unspecified “countermeasures” in response to the levy, which takes effect on Tuesday, China’s finance and commerce ministries said.

That response stopped short of the immediate escalation that had marked China’s trade showdown with Trump in his first term as president and repeated the more measured language Beijing has used in recent weeks.

 

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Will Poland Fall to Tusk in May?

pgnewser January 30, 2025 0

The current Prime Minister of Poland, Donald Tusk, is a WEF candidate who is seeking to turn Poland into a reduced vassal state obedient to the European Union. His efforts to undo Poland’s conservative culture and replace it with degenerate leftism have been held up by the current President of Poland, Andrzej Duda, a pro-Trump ally.

Now his handpicked successor, Karol Nawrocki, faces an uphill, but not insurmountable, battle with Donald Tusk’s far left ally, Rafal Trzaskowski, another self-hating Pole looking to destroy Poland’s sovereignty from within.

Should the far-left candidate win the election on May 18, 2025, Poland will rapidly accelerate its descent into far-left madness, an outcome that would harm American interests and aid Progmericans in their continued effort to undermine liberty at home and abroad for the sake of a global oligarchy that treats humans like raw resources.

Poland in 2025: Key Presidential Election to Feature in Busy Year – Reporting Democracy

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…the presidential election in May will determine much of what happens this year in domestic politics, potentially impacting also the country’s standing on the international stage.

The polls indicate the most likely winner of the presidential election will be the current mayor of Warsaw, Rafal Trzaskowski, from Tusk’s Civic Platform (PO) party. Trzaskowski ran in 2020, but narrowly lost to Duda by only a few hundred thousand votes, a small difference in a country of 38 million.

The PiS contender, Karol Nawrocki, was handpicked by party leader Jaroslaw Kaczynski, though the 41-year-old is being presented to Polish voters as a non-partisan candidate. Nawrocki is known for having politicised the Museum of the Second World War in Gdansk as well as the Institute of National Remembrance in Warsaw, which he currently heads. According to Polish media, he also has links to far-right activists, which might make him appealing to voters of Confederation (a far-right alliance) whom PiS would try to attract in any second round in the election.

While Nawrocki’s performance so far is regarded by many as dull, the PO camp remains wary of a surprise victory by Kaczynski’s man: back in 2015, the PiS-allied Duda – also not known for an abundance of charisma – came out of nowhere to defeat the incumbent Bronislaw Komorowski.

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Trump Softening on China?

pgnewser January 30, 2025 0

With the inclusion of Elon Musk to President Donald Trump’s cabinet, it is no surprise to this writer that Trump appears to be softening his position on China. Musk, whose company Tesla recently lobbied the EU to protect China’s EV industry from tariffs, has a vested interest in U.S.-China relations remaining good. The one fly in the ointment might be Trump’s aggressive push to get China out of the Panama canal.

So far, Trump has softened his position on tariffs, though he continues to threaten China if they fail to stop delivering fentanyl to Mexico they will face daunting tariffs. China sent their VP, Han Zheng, to the inauguration, but the VP also met with Elon Musk to work out a deal between the CCP and Musk’s EV company, Tesla, which operates factories in China and hopes to sell to the China market.

China’s official meets with Elon Musk as Trump begins second term · TechNode– technode.com
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Chinese Vice President Han Zheng on Jan. 19 called on US businesses to help boost trade relations between the rival countries in a meeting with Elon Musk, chief executive of Tesla and a member of Trump’s incoming administration, in Washington.

Why it matters: The meeting came just a day before Donald Trump took office for his second term as President of the United States on Monday at the US Capitol.

  • Han, who represented China at Trump’s inauguration, used the visit to also meet with new US Vice President JD Vance, as well as business leaders from US companies such as FedEx and Visa, according to a Bloomberg report.
Trump shifts to pragmatic China strategy in second term, softens tariff stance  Washington Times
15 Ways Trump Is a China Dove, Part 2 | American Enterprise Institute– www.aei.org
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Commentary: China has invested billions in ports around the world. This is why the West is so concerned– www.channelnewsasia.com
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Trump Calls for Relocation of Palestinians as Ceasefire Continues to Hold

pgnewser January 30, 2025 0

Hamas has announced plans to release the 8 remaining living hostages as part of the ceasefire deal made just before President Trump came to office. The President has called for other nations to take in the Palestinians, to “clean out” Gaza and allow the state of Israel to fully flourish. So far, nations such as Egypt and Jordan have made it clear the Palestinians are not welcome to their countries.

The state department has officially called for Hamas to NOT be given authority to rule in Gaza again. The President is scheduled to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on February 5 at the White House.

Hamas releases first of 8 more Gaza hostages as truce holds with Israel to release 110– www.mirror.co.uk
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Hamas-led militants freed the first of eight hostages on Thursday in the latest release since a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip took hold earlier this month. Israel was expected to release another 110 Palestinians.

Israel’s prime minister says Trump has invited him to the White House on Feb. 4  Yahoo! Voices

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Trump Looks to End War in Ukraine

pgnewser January 30, 2025 0

President Donald Trump is looking to end the war in Ukraine, and he’s challenging Vladimir Putin to come to the negotiating table along with Ukraine and even China. Trump has frozen most support for Ukraine until it is fully reviewed. The move appears intended to incentivize Ukraine to come to the negotiating table.

So far, Putin has expressed interest in having talks with Trump, but he rejected calls by Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Zelensky, to have unilateral talks with them. Zelensky responded to the reaction by claiming “Today, Putin once again confirmed that he is afraid of negotiations, afraid of strong leaders, and does everything possible to prolong the war.”

Zelensky Says Putin “Afraid” Of Negotiations On Ending Ukraine War– www.ndtv.com
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that Vladimir Putin was “afraid” of negotiations on ending the Ukraine war, after the Russian president ruled out direct talks with his Ukrainian counterpart.

“Today, Putin once again confirmed that he is afraid of negotiations, afraid of strong leaders, and does everything possible to prolong the war,” Zelensky posted on X.

Rupert Lowe just called for Trump-style threat to Pakistan over grooming gang criminals – but how many could be deported out of UK jails? – GB News

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Rupert Lowe just called for Trump-style threat to Pakistan over grooming gang criminals – but how many could be deported out of UK jails? – GB News
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Rupert Lowe just called for Trump-style threat to Pakistan over grooming gang criminals – but how many could be deported out of UK jails?  GB News

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Israel in Constitutional Crisis after New President of Supreme Court Selected

pgnewser January 28, 2025 0

Israel’s Justice Minister, Yari Levin, has come out against the selection of appointed permanent Chief Justice Isaac Amit to President of the Supreme Court.

He declared, “I hereby state unequivocally that I do not recognize Justice Isaac Amit as the President of the Supreme Court, and the procedures through which he was ‘elected’ are fundamentally flawed and illegal.” He called the decision a “moral disgrace,” claiming it “reeks of selective enforcement.”

Constitutional crisis? Yariv Levin refuses to recognize new Supreme Court chief – The Jerusalem Post
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Justice Minister Yariv Levin said that he did not recognize newly appointed permanent Chief Justice Isaac Amit in a statement on Sunday.

“I hereby state unequivocally that I do not recognize Justice Isaac Amit as the President of the Supreme Court, and the procedures through which he was ‘elected’ are fundamentally flawed and illegal,” he wrote.

Levin went on to say in a separate statement that Amit’s appointment happened amidst many allegations about his behavior in various cases that the justice minister believes were not correctly investigated.

The allegations against Amit included unreported court proceedings by the Tel Aviv Municipality against owners of a building in Tel Aviv, which included Amit and his brother; a series of cases that Amit oversaw that involved First International Bank of Israel and Dor Alon, even though his brother was involved in these companies at different points; alleged building infractions in Amit’s home in Mevaseret Zion; and a ruling regarding boards of directors of government companies that allegedly could have affected his brother.

Levin said that other senior officials had been removed from the pool of candidates for far less and called the appointment a “moral disgrace” that “reeks of selective enforcement” in the government.

Denmark Counters Trump’s Greenland Dreams with Arctic Defense Budget

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Denmark has announced plans to increase its military presence in the North Atlantic and Arctic regions, an operation that will have a $2 billion annual budget.

Denmark’s Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said the move was made because, “There are serious challenges regarding security and defence in the Arctic and North Atlantic.” This follows comments by the country’s PM, Mette Frederiksen, calling for “European Unity.”

He stated, “Europe is facing a serious situation. With war on the continent and shifts in the geopolitical reality. In moments like this, unity is crucial. Denmark is a small country with strong allies. And it is part of a strong European community where together we can meet the challenges we face,”

Denmark to pump $2bn into Arctic security as Trump eyes Greenland | Military News– www.aljazeera.com
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Copenhagen boosting defence spending and talking with allies as it resists US demand for the strategic island.

Denmark has unveiled plans to boost its military presence in the Arctic and North Atlantic region.

Copenhagen announced on Monday that it will pump an additional 14.6 billion Danish crowns ($2.05bn) into security. The announcement came as the European country resists demands from United States President Donald Trump to hand over control of Greenland.

“There are serious challenges regarding security and defence in the Arctic and North Atlantic,” Denmark’s Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said in a statement.

His announcement came as Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen prepares to meet the leaders of France, Germany and NATO this week to shore up “European unity” on Greenland.

“Europe is facing a serious situation. With war on the continent and shifts in the geopolitical reality. In moments like this, unity is crucial,” Frederiksen said in a statement.

Canada’s Conservative PM Candidate Won’t Commit to Reversing Gender Ideology

pgnewser January 28, 2025 0

Conservative Party of Canada leader Pierre Poilievre refused to commit to rolling back the current leftist ruling party’s non-binary gender codification despite acknowledging there are only two genders.

He responded to a reporter questioning what he would do through government to settle the matter, “… as far as I’m concerned, we should have a government that just minds its own damn business and leaves people alone to make their own personal decisions. That’s the kind of government I’m willing to run.”

Poilievre declines to promise government action against gender ideology if elected– www.lifesitenews.com
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OTTAWA (LifeSiteNews) – Conservative Party of Canada leader Pierre Poilievre told a reporter that he is aware of “only two genders,” but he stopped short on promising a Conservative government would take action to stop the spread of extreme forms of gender ideology that claims there are many genders.

In an interview on CTV TV News on January 22, Poilievre said, “No, I’m not aware of any other genders than men and women.”

“I mean, if you have any other you want me to consider, you’re welcome to tell me right now,” he added.

His response came after the CTV reporter asked him if he would do something similar to what U.S. President Donald Trump did on his first day in office. Trump signed an Executive Order proclaiming that the policy of the United States is that there are only two sexes, male and female, as per biological reality.

The reporter pressed Poilievre on whether his future potential government would do something like President Trump did to recognize only two genders, man and woman.

Poilievre responded with a somewhat muddled answer, saying, “I’m only aware of two, but I mean if you have, if you come up with another list, then you’re welcome to do that.”

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Mexico’s Leftist Government at Existential Odds with new American President

pgnewser January 28, 2025 0

Tensions between Mexico and the U.S. are expected to escalate over the coming months as a Mexico’s Marxist President is confronted by an actual American President, as opposed to a leftist one (like Biden). Trump set the tone by officially renaming the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America. The Mexican president, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, responded by claiming all of America, producing a map labelling American territory as “Mexican America.” The move did little to ingratiate herself or Mexico with the American people.

Mexico’s efforts to undermine our constitution by suing gun manufacturers, by aiding and abetting invaders of our American republic, and now its bold claim of all of America are also setting the groundwork for a potential American invasion of Mexican territory as it continues to fail to stop the cartels from assaulting Americans. Trump has responded to this threat by declaring cartels terrorist organizations.

BREAKING: Google to change Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America on all maps | The Post Millennial– thepostmillennial.com
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“We have a longstanding practice of applying name changes when they have been updated in official government sources.”

Google on Monday posted to X that they would be changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico on all their maps to the Gulf of America after President Donald Trump issued an executive order making the change. They will also be using the new name Mount McKinley instead of Denali.

“We’ve received a few questions about naming within Google Maps. We have a longstanding practice of applying name changes when they have been updated in official government sources,” the tech giant said on X.

California woman jailed for 41 months for ‘birth tourism’ scheme to bring pregnant Chinese women to US– timesofindia.indiatimes.com

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California woman jailed for 41 months for ‘birth tourism’ scheme to bring pregnant Chinese women to US– timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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A California woman, Phoebe Dong, was sentenced on Monday to 41 months in federal prison for her role in operating a “birth tourism” scheme that assisted pregnant Chinese women in travelling to the United States to give birth, thereby securing American citizenship for their children. Dong and her husband, Michael Liu, were convicted in September of conspiracy and money laundering through their company, USA Happy Baby.
The sentencing comes amid heightened national attention on birthright citizenship, following President Donald Trump’s recent executive order aiming to narrow its definition—a move currently blocked by a federal judge.
Dong and Liu’s company reportedly assisted over 100 pregnant Chinese women between 2012 and 2015, charging up to $40,000 for services that included coaching on how to deceive US immigration authorities, such as advising clients to wear loose clothing to conceal pregnancies.

Colombian Leaders Demand Impeachment, Embarrassed by Socialist President’s Trump Feud– www.breitbart.com

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Colombian Leaders Demand Impeachment, Embarrassed by Socialist President’s Trump Feud– www.breitbart.com
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Politicians across the political spectrum in Colombia panned far-left President Gustavo Petro’s short-lived “trade war” with President Donald Trump and are calling for his impeachment and urging Congress to investigate his actions.

Petro prompted a brief diplomatic crisis on Sunday following his abrupt refusal to accept a U.S. deportation flight of Colombian migrants under grounds that the United States treats “Colombian migrants as criminals.”

President Trump responded to Petro’s actions by announcing he would impose a series of sanctions and tariffs on Colombia. Petro responded to Trump by delivering one of his characteristically long, incoherent Twitter rants, which have become a common occurrence under his administration.

As Colombia ends its immigration standoff with Trump, Mexico looks eager to avoid a clash– www.latimes.com

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As Colombia ends its immigration standoff with Trump, Mexico looks eager to avoid a clash– www.latimes.com
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WASHINGTON —  President Trump’s tariff threats to pressure Colombian President Gustavo Petro to accept U.S. deportation flights served as a warning to the entire region.

But while Petro attempted to stand up to Trump — with only mixed results — Mexico, the country most affected by U.S. policy on migration, appears to be playing it safer.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday said her government is continuing to receive U.S. flights full of deportees, and is accepting a small number from third countries.

“The relationship with the United States is special,” Sheinbaum told reporters. “We are obliged to have a good relationship.”

Trump calls for tariffs on computer chips, semiconductors and pharmaceuticals from Taiwan– venturebeat.com

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Trump Takes On Cartels In Border Fight– thefederalist.com

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Trump Takes On Cartels In Border Fight– thefederalist.com
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Cleaning up the mess that the Biden administration left at America’s borders isn’t merely going to take changes in policy. It’s going to require a commitment to war. And a multi-front war at that.

President Joe Biden and the leftist machine over the past four years were complicit in the outright invasion of the United States, planting combatants bent on killing Americans and destroying the country by any means necessary.

Officials are warning of roadside explosives found on roadways around Tamaulipas, Mexico, just across the border from Brownsville, Texas. The bombs reportedly are the work of drug cartels, according to multiple media outlets.

UN describes ‘mass panic’ in Goma as Rwanda-backed rebels claim control of key Congo city– www.cbc.ca

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UN describes ‘mass panic’ in Goma as Rwanda-backed rebels claim control of key Congo city– www.cbc.ca
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Rwanda-backed rebels claimed they captured eastern Congo’s largest city, Goma, early Monday, as the United Nations described a “mass panic” among its two million people and Congo’s government said the rebel advance was a “declaration of war.”

The M23 rebels announced the city’s capture in a statement minutes before a 48-hour deadline imposed by the group for the Congolese army to surrender their weapons expired.

In a statement, the rebels urged residents of Goma to remain calm and for members of the Congolese military to assemble at the central stadium.

The M23 rebels’ offensive in the heart of the mineral-rich region threatens to dramatically worsen one of Africa’s longest wars and further displace civilians. According to a UN report, over a third of the population of North Kivu province where Goma is located are currently displaced, and the capture of Goma will likely exacerbate the situation.

U.K. teen who stabbed three little girls to death is sentenced to 52 years in prison – Standing for Freedom Center– www.standingforfreedom.com

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U.K. teen who stabbed three little girls to death is sentenced to 52 years in prison – Standing for Freedom Center– www.standingforfreedom.com
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New details have been released about the gruesome attack on a dance class for young girls in Southport, U.K., as well as the catastrophic failures of government officials to stop the attack despite numerous signs that the assailant was a threat.

Axel Rudakubana, the now 18-year-old who attacked the Taylor Swift-themed dance class in July, was sentenced on January 23 to at least 52 years in prison after he pled guilty to the murder of 3 young girls — Bebe King, 6, Elsie Dot Stancombe, 7, and Alice da Silva Aguiar, 9 — as well as the attempted murder of 10 others.

Now that he has been sentenced, more information and court records have been released regarding the attack and the signs the government ignored indicating that Rudakubana, a first generation migrant, was planning to commit such an act.

US biggest importer of Chinese batteries for fifth straight year · TechNode– technode.com

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US biggest importer of Chinese batteries for fifth straight year · TechNode– technode.com
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The United States has been the world’s biggest importer of Chinese lithium-ion batteries for the fifth year in a row, making up a quarter of China’s overall exports of more than $61 billion last year, Chinese customs data showed. The trade data was better than expected as the strong growth of battery energy storage systems more than offset the effects of the drop in electric vehicle battery exports, after the US government has imposed a 25% tariff on Chinese EV batteries since last September. China’s total export value declined by 6% year-on-year, with the industry grappling with a lithium price slump over the past two years, according to figures published by the General Administration of Customs (GAC) earlier this month. Still, China shipped more than 3.9 billion Li-ion batteries in 2024, which include those for EVs and energy storage systems, representing an increase of 8.1% from a year ago. [Caixin]

Showdown at the Panama Canal: A US Ally Gets Caught in the Middle of Trump vs. China– www.cbn.com

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Showdown at the Panama Canal: A US Ally Gets Caught in the Middle of Trump vs. China– www.cbn.com
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PANAMA – The Panama Canal, one of the world’s most important trade routes, has become a hot discussion item thanks to President Donald Trump. Much of that has to do with China’s growing influence in the region, and he’s making waves about America taking it back.

In his inaugural address, President Trump accused Panama of not honoring its agreements with the U.S.

“Panama’s promise to us has been broken,” he said. “The purpose of our deal and the spirit of our treaty has been totally violated. American ships are being severely overcharged and not treated fairly in any way, shape, or form. And that includes the United States Navy. And above all, China is operating the Panama Canal. And we didn’t give it to China. We gave it to Panama, and we’re taking it back.”

The U.S. helped to engineer and build the 50-mile waterway from 1904 to 1914. Then the U.S. controlled it from its opening in 1914 until 1979.