Trump announces another 90-day pause on China tariffs
From the surprising-absolutely-no-one dept.:
Donald Trump has once again delayed implementing sweeping tariffs on China, announcing another 90-day pause just hours before the last agreement between the world’s two largest economies was due to expire.On Monday, Trump signed an executive order extending the deadline for higher tariffs on China until 9 November, officials confirmed to Reuters.
Chinese officials said earlier in the day they hoped the United States would strive for “positive” trade outcomes on Monday, as the 90-day detente reached between the two countries in May was due to expire.
US-China trade truce deadline looms threatening escalation of economic tensions
Chinese and US officials said they expected the pause to be extended after talks in Stockholm but Trump has yet to confirmMichael Sainato (The Guardian)
DeepState: Enemy Breaks Through 15 km, Nearing Dobropilliya–Kramatorsk Highway - Militarnyi
DeepState: Enemy Breaks Through 15 km, Nearing Dobropilliya–Kramatorsk Highway - Militarnyi
In 5 days, the Russians have made a breakthrough and advanced about 15 kilometers deep into the Ukrainian defense on a narrow section of the front.Дмитро (Militarnyi)
Newsom Tells Trump: There’s a Way Out of This Redistricting Battle
Newsom Tells Trump: There’s a Way Out of This Redistricting Battle
Gov. Gavin Newsom said he would back off efforts for a Democratic gerrymander if red states do the same, warning President Trump that he is “risking the destabilization of our democracy.”Katie DeBenedetti (KQED)
It would be much harder to gerrymander smaller districts effectively 😁
In the UK, the backbenchers (the nobodies of Parliament) can assert a lot of power. Case in point, the revolving door of Conservative Prime Ministers. All the changes to the Conservative Prime Minister was because of the backbenchers had a lot of power to cause problems. In essence, the Conserative MPs actually did what the Westminister style of government is meant. The Prime Minister is only the Prime Minister cause they have the support of the House.
In theory, more US House Reps would be able to act as the check on the President's powers like Congress is suppose to do. The more reps they are, the harder it would be for the President to entact their agenda. Since there would be people to convince.
Is Wall Street Waging a Capital Strike Against Trump?
Is Wall Street Waging a Capital Strike Against Trump?
Voters are being held hostage by Wall Street’s influence, which threatens democratic control of US economic policy.Tom Blakely (Fair Observer)
What Trump’s Control of D.C. Police Means for the City, Its Mayor, and Black Residents
What Trump’s Control of D.C. Police Means for the City, Its Mayor, and Black Residents
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Donald Trump today seized direct control of Washington, D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department, removing authority from Mayor Muriel Bowser and placing the force under the command of Attorney General Tom Cotton.blackpressusa.com
Looming SEPTA cuts could mean many Philly kids miss class as lawmakers bicker over funding
Looming SEPTA cuts could mean many Philly kids miss class as lawmakers bicker over funding
SEPTA needs more funding by Aug. 14 to stave off system-wide cuts that would derail over 21,000 Philadelphia students’ commutes.Rebecca Redelmeier (Chalkbeat)
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