In an unexpected shift in the global trade war, U.S. President Donald Trump has yielded to market pressures and announced a partial 90-day truce, during which he will suspend the imposition of new tariffs.
The White House confirms the move after Beijing maintained its retaliatory tariffs, while China consolidates its digital yuan to challenge the dominance of the dollar.
The Italian company is seeking an exemption from U.S. sanctions to continue operating in Venezuela, where it is one of the main suppliers of gas for the domestic market.
Juan González was the White House National Security Council Senior Director for the Western Hemisphere in the Biden administration, from January 2021 until March 2024. He led a fundamental change in U.S. policy towards Venezuela, prioritizing strategic engagement to advance U.S. interests, after the failure of the first Trump administration to cause regime change with a “maximum pressure” strategy.
Donald J. Trump (DJT) says in his 1987 book The Art of the Deal, co-authored with journalist Tony Schwartz (The Art of Negotiation, Editorial Digital Titivillus), that his “negotiation style is quite simple. I aim very high. From there, it’s all about pushing and pushing until I get what I want. Sometimes I settle for less, but in many cases, in the end and despite everything, I achieve what I set out to do.” So keep reading, because what follows is surprising.
President Donald Trump proclaimed a historic shift in U.S. trade policy on Wednesday by signing an executive order imposing “reciprocal” tariffs on countries with which the U.S. runs trade deficits, including key partners like Mexico, Canada, and the European Union.
Venezuelans send protest messages to Secretary of State Marco Rubio over the continuation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Photo: Venezuelan…
Donald Trump has defended the secondary sanctions and tariffs imposed on countries that purchase Venezuelan oil or gas, arguing their “strong impact” on trade. However, this move—along with the recent decision to revoke licenses for transnational companies—has prompted immediate actions from these firms to maintain their operations in Venezuela.
Facilities of Global Oil Management Group LLC in Emmastad, Curaçao, one of the main destinations for Venezuelan asphalt exported by…
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez addressed the issue of tariffs on Tuesday, urging the U.S. government to “reconsider, engage in…
