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South Korea’s top think tank lowers economic growth projection, citing Trump’s tariffs

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South Korea’s top economic think tank slashed its growth forecast for the country’s economy for the second time in four months on Tuesday, expressing concern about the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s expanding tariffs.

Coalition sues to block Trump’s anti-DEI executive order

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On the heels of President Donald Trump’s decision to blame—without evidence—anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) hiring practices for Jan. 29’s fatal aircraft crash in Washington, D.C., a coalition of educators and civic leaders have filed a lawsuit to block Trump’s anti-DEI executive orders.

Preoccupied with its troops in Russia, North Korea unlikely to embrace Trump’s overture soon

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In its first direct criticism of the Trump administration, North Korea lashed out at U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio for calling it a “rogue” state and warned Monday that such “coarse and nonsensical remarks” will never contribute to U.S. interests.

Trump administration shutters White House AANHPI Commission

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Among the 58 executive orders President Donald Trump rescinded on the eve of his inauguration on Jan. 20 was one creating a commission to advance equal opportunity within the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community.

US businesses brace for Trump’s tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China to drive up costs

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From an ice cream parlor in California to a medical supply business in North Carolina to a T-shirt vendor outside Detroit, U.S. businesses are bracing to take a hit from the taxes President Donald Trump imposed Saturday on imports from Canada, Mexico and China — America’s three biggest trading partners.

Trump tariffs will cost every American an extra $1,000 per year, state Democratic Chair Conrad says—but it could be more

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Following news of President Donald Trump’s plan to impose a 25% tariff on all goods coming from Mexico and Canada, Washington’s Democratic Chair Shasti Conrad expressed concern over the projected consequences—namely that every single person living in the U.S. would have to pay an average of $1,000 more per year for basic necessities, such as food and gasoline.

US aid freeze leads to suspension of health care to Myanmar refugees in Thailand

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A 90-day freeze on foreign assistance programs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump has led to cuts in services to refugees from war-torn Myanmar, including the shutdown of hospital care in camps in Thailand where more than 100,000 are living, activists and Thai officials said Wednesday.

Congress members introduce legislation to repeal act used against Japanese during WWII

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In an effort to curb what they are calling President Donald Trump’s “unbridled executive power,” Sen. Mazie Hirono and Rep. Ilhan Omar have reintroduced the Neighbors Not Enemies Act, S. 193 and H.R. 630. The legislation would entirely repeal the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.