Did you realize one country is the home to 9 of the ten most deadly cities in the world? it is also home to 11 of the 15 most violent cities in the world. It has been the most deadly country in the world for the last six consecutive years. Which country is this?
Trade
More BRICS in the Wall
The leaders of China, Russia, India and Brazil met to discuss common interests with dozens of dignitaries in South Africa. The meeting was a three-day summit seeking to cobble together currently unaligned powers who would counter Western influence worldwide.
China … Debate Night for the VP’s
If you did not watch debate night for the VP’s this time you missed something on China. The debate was a better articulation of the Harris Biden position than Joe was able to present. The interaction was more professional than the first Presidential debate. There did seem to be a clear winner. I may be … Read more
More Bad News for Democrats: Trump Wasn’t Just Right About China
It is difficult to find something Donald Trump has said, done, or suggested that Democrats have not contradicted or equated with impending doom. It’s so bad that there jokes about asking The Donald to oppose the Second Amendment or support abortion so we can watch Democrats reflexively do the opposite.
President Trump Has Brought Prosperity to America and We Must Protect It
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has at last rolled her Sisyphean boulder of impeachment to the top of Capitol Hill. There it teeters, awaiting a flick of Mitch McConnell’s finger to send it careening back down, squashing every 2020 Democrat hopeful in its path. The Speaker is like a bank robber, who, holding a … Read more
Breaking: Senate Passes US Mexico Canada (USMCA) Trade Agreement 89-10
A quick hat tip to Congress and the president for getting something done. That’s a rare accolade. My go-to position on Congress is to undo things or stop things from getting worse. Less is always more when it comes to legislatures unless the “more” leads to less. And the USMCA is a bit of both.
Trump Winning: US and China To Sign Phase 1 Trade Deal Today
If only Nixon could go to China, perhaps only Trump could get them to revisit trade. It’s not a stretch. No one has made any serious effort to insist on a better deal for the United States. But today, President Trump and Chinese Vice Premier Liu are scheduled to sign the phase 1 agreement.
Well, Here We Are 2020, (Now What?)
We are headed, not only into the new year but into a new decade. Some are calling it the kickoff to the Roaring Twenties redux. Let’s hope not. Voters are facing some incredibly important decisions. Absolutely everything is on the line. Heads up, it is time to defend your values and principles before it is too late.
Trump Signs off on Preliminary Trade Deal with China to Avert Dec 15 Tariff Hike
In mid-October, the Trump Administration announced a deal with China on Trade. It sounded great, but within days, the Chinese were asking for more. They wanted assurances that mid-December Tariff hikes would be shelved. It wasn’t part of the mid-October announcement.
Shouldn’t a Debate Impart Information to the Audience?
We had a national debate with the Democrat candidates for president. Shouldn’t a debate impart information to the audience? Shouldn’t it be more than a chance to up the name recognition by having a moderator call your name repeatedly on national TV?
Ann Kuster: Scared to Stand up to Pelosi – Has no Issue Crossing the People of New Hampshire
Representative Ann Kuster has been doing a lot of lamenting on her Facebook page (of late) about the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and its lack of passage. A problem she has been putting squarely in the president’s lap.
Black Unemployment hits Another Record Low White NH Democrats Have Nothing to Say
We’ve been watching this story for nearly two years, and it keeps getting better. Black unemployment began hitting record lows in early 2018, dropping to 6.6 percent. Last month it hit 5.4 percent — the lowest in almost fifty years.
7.5 Billion Trump Trade Win: EU Corporate Welfare Violated WTO Regulations – Europe Must Pay
Your government and its elected leaders have allowed the world to screw us over for years. Donald Trump said he’s stand up for the U.S. and be relentless, and he has. His latest win comes care of the World Trade Organization (WTO), which has approved retaliatory tariffs on Europe.
Maggie Hassan’s Favorite Trading Partner Invades Syria – Trump Announces Trade Sanctions
Remember when New Hampshire had a travel ban, but then Gov. Maggie Hassan ‘Traveled to Turkey on a Trade Mission?’ Afterward, State Trade with Turkey dropped off a cliff. Maybe she could lead a “war delegation” that would inevitably lead to peace.
Why China Will Have to Cave to Trump on Tariffs and Trade
China has again said it’s ready to come to the trade table. That sounds good but we can’t know what that means until it happens. And no one goes in giving in, you always ask for more than you think you might get. But what does China have that Trump wants?
Links for International News of the Day
We hope the Links for International News of the Day will help you stay abreast of happenings in the broader world that may affect your corner of it. Afghanistan To start Afghan withdrawal, U.S. would pull 5,400 troops in 135 days. New York Times. A blast hit Kabul after the briefing on U.S.-Taliban deal to … Read more
America = Free Trade, Let’s Lead
The United States is not doing enough to promote free trade. Lately we have been an initiator of trade barriers. That has been true over the last two years. Reduction and elimination of trade barriers around the world should be our goal. Barriers to trade Imposing barriers on billions of dollars’ worth of imports creates … Read more
International monetary policy going for gold
The following article appears at American Thinker. It was written by Nathan Williamson, August 2, 2019. It is interesting because it describes the situation surrounding the U.S. dollar, debt and trade. Read it to understand what some of our not so friendly creditors are saying and doing. https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/08/international_monetary_policy_going_for_gold_.html Recently, the gold standard has received some … Read more
President Trump’s Trade Strategy: Are Tariffs Driving Massive Tech Exodus Out of China?
We’ve outlined the Trump Doctrine when it comes to Trade with China. He’s playing a short game and a long game because he knows something lefties don’t. First, target tariffs so they hurt companies in China more than the American consumer. Second, Global high-tech needs the US Market.