Category: Politics
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Brazil Adopts Reciprocity Law in Response to Trump’s Trade War
Brazil put into effect its Commercial Reciprocity Law on Monday (April 14). The legislation allows the government to adopt trade measures against countries and blocs that impose unilateral barriers to Brazilian products. The text was approved by Congress at the beginning of the month and was sanctioned last week without vetoes by President Luiz Inácio…
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Today Is the Last Day to File Income Tax: Need an Extension?
The final day to file income tax has arrived this Tuesday (15). However, if you need more time, you can request an extension and gain until nearly the end of this year to settle accounts with the U.S. federal revenue service. Taxpayers have until midnight Tuesday in their respective time zones to submit their tax…
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Brazil Approves Reciprocity Law in Response to Trump’s Trade War
On Monday (April 14), Brazil put into effect its Commercial Reciprocity Law. The legislation allows the government to adopt trade measures against countries and blocs that impose unilateral barriers to Brazilian products. The bill was approved by Congress at the beginning of the month and sanctioned last week, without vetoes, by President Luiz Inácio Lula…
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Trump Administration Places Immigrants’ Social Security on List of Deceased
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requested that the Social Security Administration (SSA) insert more than 6,000 names of immigrants into its database of deceased persons. The measure aims to financially harm immigrants, preventing them from working legally in the country, receiving various government benefits, and accessing financial services such as credit and bank accounts.…
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Man Sets Fire to Pennsylvania Governor’s Official Residence
A 38-year-old man was arrested and will face charges of attempted homicide and aggravated criminal arson after setting fire to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s residence early Sunday morning (13), local authorities reported. The suspect, identified as Cody Balmer from Harrisburg, jumped a fence around the property carrying homemade incendiary devices and evaded state police long…
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It Came Sooner Than You Imagined: “Tariff Surcharges” Are Already Being Charged to Customers
Although Donald Trump’s tariffs and retaliatory measures from other countries have not yet affected economic growth, American companies are not waiting to take action. Some are introducing “tariff surcharges,” announcing new prices on their websites and in letters to consumers. Labucq, which sells high-quality footwear made in Italy, addressed the tariffs and their impact on…
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Former President Jair Bolsonaro Undergoes Extensive Abdominal Surgery Related to 2018 Stabbing
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is recovering in an intensive care unit after a complex 12-hour abdominal surgery performed on Sunday (13). This is his sixth operation related to the injuries suffered during the stabbing he received during the 2018 presidential campaign. Bolsonaro, 70, was hospitalized on Friday (11) after feeling severe abdominal pain during…
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Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro undergoes extensive abdominal surgery linked to 2018 stabbing
Former President Jair Bolsonaro recovers in the ICU after 12-hour abdominal surgery related to 2018 stabbing.
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China Raises Tariffs on the US to 125%, Escalating Trade War
China responded to President Trump’s tariffs on Friday (11), raising its own tariffs on American products to 125%. The announcement was made after Trump administration officials clarified that China now faces a minimum tariff of 145% on all exports to the United States. China mocked Trump’s tariff policies as “a joke” in an official statement…
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China Raises Tariffs on the US to 125%, Escalating Trade War
China responded to President Trump’s tariffs by raising its own on American products to 125%, escalating the trade war. The country is accelerating purchases of Brazilian soybeans to avoid dependence on the US.