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News & Articles By Willow Tohi
04/13/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Sovereign debt paradox: U.S.-China mutual holdings fuel geopolitical tensions
China owes the U.S. over $1 trillion in defaulted bonds issued by its pre-1949 government, refusing to honor them despite legal obligations under international law. China has reduced its U.S. debt holdings from $1.3 trillion (2016) to $759 billion (2024), diversifying through initiatives like the AIIB but risking currency instability by abandoning Treasury bonds. U.S. […]
04/11/2025
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By Willow Tohi
EU pauses retaliatory tariffs as Trump temporarily halts new duties
The European Union paused its planned $23.25 billion tariffs on U.S. goods (e.g., maize, wheat, motorcycles) in response to the U.S. temporarily lowering its own tariffs on EU steel and aluminum. The pause lasts 90 days to allow for negotiations. Global markets rallied after the announcement, with European shares surging and U.S. stock indexes rising, […]
04/11/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Market rebounds on Trump’s tariff pause, but uncertainty looms
Following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs, the Dow surged 2,962 points (7.87%), its largest single-day gain since March 2020. The S&P 500 rose 9.52%, its third-largest gain since WWII, and the Nasdaq jumped 12.16%, its second-best day ever. The rally followed a brutal market downturn, but optimism faded when […]
04/11/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Destiny USA defaults on $300 million mortgage, raising foreclosure concerns
Destiny USA, New York’s largest mall, defaulted on a $325.2M mortgage (including deferred interest) after failing to extend its loan maturity date, casting doubt on its owner’s (Pyramid Management Group) financial viability. Pyramid is negotiating a loan modification to delay maturity to 2025 in exchange for a $1.1M fee, but success is uncertain, and the […]
04/11/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Amazon and Walmart navigate tariff turmoil: Retail giants adjust strategies amid trade war
Amazon and Walmart are taking drastic measures due to U.S.-China trade tensions, with Amazon canceling orders for products like beach chairs and scooters from China, and Walmart retracting its first-quarter income guidance. Amazon abruptly halted orders from Chinese and Asian suppliers, leaving vendors with unsold inventory. Vendors report this as unprecedented, forcing them to seek […]
04/09/2025
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By Willow Tohi
China’s counter-tariff strategies: A new chapter in the U.S.-China trade war
President Donald Trump announced an additional 50% tariff on Chinese goods unless China withdraws its 34% counter-tariff, escalating the ongoing trade conflict. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce vowed to “fight to the end” and is preparing countermeasures, rejecting U.S. demands. Influential bloggers revealed Beijing’s potential retaliatory actions, including: higher tariffs on U.S. agricultural products (soybeans, […]
04/09/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Bitcoin stays steady amid global market chaos
Despite President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs triggering steep declines in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, Bitcoin remained stable, even briefly hitting 79,000, while gold’s safe-haven appeal lagged. The 10% baseline U.S. import tariff (with higher rates for China and the EU) spurred fears of stagflation, causing equities to plummet—yet Bitcoin showed weak correlation with traditional […]
04/09/2025
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By Willow Tohi
EU offers “zero-for-zero” tariffs to Trump, threatens retaliation
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen offers to eliminate all industrial tariffs for the U.S. to de-escalate trade tensions ahead of an April 9 deadline. The proposal covers cars, pharmaceuticals, machinery and more, aiming to counter the U.S. threat of 20-25% tariffs on EU goods. The Trump administration plans 20% across-the-board tariffs on EU […]
04/08/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Trump’s bold tariff strategy forces Vietnam to offer zero tariffs, but will it work?
Vietnam proposed eliminating all tariffs on U.S. imports to avoid a 46% U.S. tariff on its goods, but White House trade adviser Peter Navarro dismissed the offer, calling Vietnam a “poster child for non-tariff cheating.” President Donald Trump’s “America First” approach includes steep tariffs (10% baseline, up to 46% on Vietnam and China) to counter […]
04/08/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Trump’s sweeping tariffs set to hit consumers hard — from iPhones to automobiles
President Donald Trump has introduced aggressive tariffs, including a universal 10% tax on all imports and additional “reciprocal tariffs” targeting over 60 trade partners, with China facing the highest at 34%. These measures aim to boost U.S. industry but will raise prices on everyday goods. Economists warn the tariffs could cost U.S. households an average […]
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