The Trump administration insists it holds the upper hand as trade friction with Beijing has reignited over its sweeping rare-earths export controls. While President Donald Trump’s initial response was to announce an additional 100% tariff and software restrictions on China, which controls more than 90% of the world’s processed rare earths and rare earth magnets, he previously has alluded to …
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Here’s how Trump can hit China where it really hurts as Beijing’s rare earths gamble could backfire
The Trump administration insists it holds the upper hand as trade friction with Beijing has reignited over its sweeping rare-earths export controls. While President Donald Trump’s initial response was to announce an additional 100% tariff and software restrictions on China, which controls more than 90% of the world’s processed rare earths and rare earth magnets, he previously has alluded to …
Read More »Mark Cuban warns that OpenAI’s new plan to allow adults-only erotica in ChatGPT could ‘backfire. Hard’
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban is warning that OpenAI is walking into a massive trust crisis with parents and schools after CEO Sam Altman announced the company plans to begin allowing erotica in ChatGPT for “verified adults” starting in December. Cuban called the move reckless and said parents will abandon ChatGPT the second they believe their kids could bypass the company’s …
Read More »Markets expect Trump’s latest China tariffs will backfire as gold jumps and the dollar ‘is not looking looking healthy’
Financial markets suffered a rerun of their swoon in April, when “Liberation Day” tariffs shocked global investors, signaling that his latest China duties may end up hurting the U.S. more than their intended target. On Friday, President Donald Trump said he will impose an additional 100% tariff on China and limit U.S. exports of software, after China restricted its exports …
Read More »The Nativists Are Getting Restless: How the Rhythm of the Comey Prosecution May Backfire
Donald Trump indicted Jim Comey (and Tish James, and probably John Bolton next) not just because he is wracked by a compulsion to humiliate the people who have the temerity to suggest the justice system should apply to him, too. His fascist project also requires him to completely replace rule of law with corruption, as part of a tool to …
Read More »Trump pressure tactics in Comey case ‘chilling’ – but they could backfire, experts say | Trump administration
Donald Trump’s public and private push to have ex-FBI director James Comey indicted on criminal charges is a strong sign of the US slipping into authoritarianism, but it could also taint the case’s chances of success because it is evidence of a selective and biased political prosecution, ex-prosecutors and scholars say. Trump’s retribution drive against an old foe he blames …
Read More »Mark Cuban Says Jimmy Kimmel Blackout Could ‘Backfire’ on Broadcast TV
Mark Cuban is sounding the alarm bell over a television shake-up that could have unintended consequences for the entire broadcast industry. The billionaire investor and former Shark Tank star weighed in on X after two of the US’s largest local station groups — Sinclair and Nexstar — announced they would stop airing ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” The decision means dozens …
Read More »Trump's plans backfire: Jimmy Kimmel's return breaks viewership record – Euronews.com
Trump’s plans backfire: Jimmy Kimmel’s return breaks viewership record Euronews.com Jimmy Kimmel’s Return Draws 6.2 Million Viewers, Ratings Show The New York Times Jimmy Kimmel Says His Mom Made a Special Treat for His Return Show Back People.com Lower Than Cowards The Atlantic ABC says ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ racked up 6.3 million viewers on broadcast in his late-night return CNN Source link
Read More »Donald Trump Gaza plan could backfire on Israel, expert warns
Donald Trump Gaza plan could backfire on Israel, expert warns | The Jerusalem Post Jerusalem Post/Israel News/Defense News “The biggest problem, as with any real estate contract, is that Israelis are dazzled by the presentation, but do not read the fine print,” Eyal Ofer said. Palestinians, displaced by the Israeli offensive, shelter in a tent camp as the Israeli military …
Read More »Focus groups: Trump redistricting push could backfire with swing voters – Axios
Focus groups: Trump redistricting push could backfire with swing voters Axios A strange GOP divide is forming over Trump’s gerrymandering plans Politico The fight is on. How redistricting could unfold in 8 entangled states NPR The midterm map fight favors the GOP — and could help them stay in power The Washington Post Trump Forces His Opponents to Choose Between Bad Options The Atlantic Source …
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