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An error in the White House’s maths may have overstated the reciprocal tariffs announced on Thursday by 400%, conservative researchers say
6th Apr 25, 7:43am
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An error in the White House’s maths may have overstated the reciprocal tariffs announced on Thursday by 400%, conservative researchers say
The United States launches CBP Home, an app with a self-deportation feature
11th Mar 25, 9:43am
The United States launches CBP Home, an app with a self-deportation feature
Crypto friendly US president Trump reiterates plans to create a government reserve of virtual currencies
4th Mar 25, 10:52am
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Crypto friendly US president Trump reiterates plans to create a government reserve of virtual currencies
Capital Economics says the resulting surge in US inflation from the announced tariffs is going to 'come faster and be larger than we initially expected'
3rd Feb 25, 9:32am
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Capital Economics says the resulting surge in US inflation from the announced tariffs is going to 'come faster and be larger than we initially expected'
The extraordinary tale of an incoming US president creating a memecoin, and people taking it seriously
21st Jan 25, 11:51am
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The extraordinary tale of an incoming US president creating a memecoin, and people taking it seriously
Dairy industries in New Zealand, Australia and the United States seek action in new trade dispute with Canada to force it to live up to trade treaty obligations
16th Jan 25, 6:01am
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Dairy industries in New Zealand, Australia and the United States seek action in new trade dispute with Canada to force it to live up to trade treaty obligations
Brian Easton wonders whether we can trust the Trump cabinet to act in the public interest
13th Jan 25, 8:45am
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Brian Easton wonders whether we can trust the Trump cabinet to act in the public interest
Economist Brian Easton recommends Michael Lewis' take on the public-private interface problems of the US health system, which dismisses Trump as a 'co-morbidity' in the face of Covid
10th Jan 22, 11:58am
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Economist Brian Easton recommends Michael Lewis' take on the public-private interface problems of the US health system, which dismisses Trump as a 'co-morbidity' in the face of Covid
Chris Trotter suggests that given socialism has begun to matter in the USA, it will very soon matter everywhere else too
11th Feb 19, 10:15am
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Chris Trotter suggests that given socialism has begun to matter in the USA, it will very soon matter everywhere else too
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson defends President Trump's move to pull US from Paris Climate Accord, says decision was in best interests of American people
6th Jun 17, 4:22pm
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US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson defends President Trump's move to pull US from Paris Climate Accord, says decision was in best interests of American people
Standard and Poor's prepares for US Govt lawsuit over subprime mortgage ratings it says is without factual or legal merit
5th Feb 13, 11:28am
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Standard and Poor's prepares for US Govt lawsuit over subprime mortgage ratings it says is without factual or legal merit
Big US free trade deal issues like agriculture, tech, Pharmac still to be dealt with, as talks on smaller issues intensify
1st Sep 11, 5:33pm
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Big US free trade deal issues like agriculture, tech, Pharmac still to be dealt with, as talks on smaller issues intensify
Opinion: A two-to-one majority of Americans want the deficit reduced by increasing taxes. That's why Obama is less unpopular than previous presidents
15th Aug 11, 10:16am
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Opinion: A two-to-one majority of Americans want the deficit reduced by increasing taxes. That's why Obama is less unpopular than previous presidents
Opinion: John Pagani argues US President Obama is coming through the economic turmoil still politically viable
10th Aug 11, 10:33am
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Opinion: John Pagani argues US President Obama is coming through the economic turmoil still politically viable
Obama, Geithner, Bernanke told Key about benefits of high currency; 'Best way NZ govt can help exporters is helping them be more competitive'
1st Aug 11, 6:58pm
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Obama, Geithner, Bernanke told Key about benefits of high currency; 'Best way NZ govt can help exporters is helping them be more competitive'