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The European Union has agreed to indefinitely freeze Russian central bank assets worth around 245 billion dollars, moving closer to securing a long-term financial lifeline for Ukraine amid the ongoing war. The decision removes the need for renewals of sanctions every six months that risked vetoes from Kremlin-friendly member states and follows Russia’s central bank …
The global community received a shocking warning from China through its April 21st 2025 ultimatum which stated that any nation joining U.S. trade deals would face China’s “firm countermeasures.” Let that sink in. The second-largest economy in the world declared its intention to impose economic sanctions on all nations that conduct business with the United …
🚨🇺🇸WHITE HOUSE: “NO 245% TARIFF ON CHINA” — CORRECTS THE RECORD The White House pushed back on reports of a 245% tariff on Chinese imports, clarifying that no such blanket rate exists. Instead, China faces: — 125% reciprocal tariff— 20% fentanyl-related tariff— Section 301… https://t.co/gAgWoxiEvU pic.twitter.com/RPpd0wgAXx — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) April 16, 2025
🚨🇺🇸245% TRUMP TARIFF BODYSLAMS CHINA — WELCOME TO TRADE WAR SEASON 2 The U.S. just jacked tariffs on China up to a face-melting 245% — yeah, not a typo — up from the already brutal 145%. Why? Because Beijing hit back and Trump doesn’t do chill. He also signed an executive… https://t.co/9uWfqezUUd pic.twitter.com/YHzkOpMrXr — Mario …