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Why were US services like movies, music and technology not included in the Trump tariff assessment?
Including services like US movies, music, and technology in tariff calculations, while seemingly unconventional, could have introduced several economic and strategic considerations. Firstly, it would have acknowledged the significant value

The Perilous Corner: Why the US Should Not Use Tariffs to Coerce China.
The United States’ inclination to employ tariffs as a blunt instrument of foreign policy, particularly in its relationship with China, is a strategy fraught with peril and likely to yield

Has The Israeli Defence Force become Murder Inc?
As the fog of conflict gradually lifts, revealing more details about Israel’s military operations in Gaza, serious questions arise regarding the conduct of the Israeli Defence Force (IDF). Reports suggest

Can China be the white knight for Ukraine?
The negotiations in Saudi Arabia may ultimately serve a disastrous outcome for Ukraine as the US administration continues to lean towards Russia. Based on the old saying “the enemy of

What does the dismantling of Apartheid and the conflicts in Gaza & Ukraine have in common?
The dismantling of Apartheid in South Africa and the ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine share certain fundamental characteristics, despite their distinct contexts. In all three cases, struggles for self-determination,

Barbados’ instant payment system
The Barbados Central Bank’s pending introduction of an instant payment system marks a transformative leap for the nation’s financial landscape, significantly enhancing efficiency and accessibility for both consumers and businesses.