President Trump’s threat of tariffs on imports of Chinese goods began at midnight July sixth. Immediately thereafter, China imposed their own steep, retaliatory tariffs on…
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2 Takes, 1 Issue: Trump’s trade war triggers trouble in international relations
Since his days campaigning for the presidency, President Trump has been a vehement critic of free trade and past American trade policies in general. Expressing…
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Why the US missile attack on Syria was misguided
Last week the United States, along with Britain and France, launched a missile attack on Syria in response to a chemical attack, allegedly perpetrated by…
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Alternatives to H.R. McMaster as National Security Advisor
President Donald Trump’s national security advisor H.R. McMaster is expected to leave his position soon, according to U.S. officials. The White House has denied…
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Trump tried to fire Mueller
Special Counsel Robert Mueller has overseen the Russia investigation since May 17, 2017 for the Department of Justice. The U.S. Attorney General Rod Rosenstein appointed…
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Trump v. Obama: Foreign Policy
After his first year of presidency, President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address, which emphasized his differences from former President Barack Obama…
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Unpacking the government shutdown
The United States federal government shut down at midnight Jan. 20. This was the first government shutdown under the Trump administration and, more significantly, the…
Read MoreTrump in Asia
In early November, President Donald Trump travelled to Asia in a five country, 13-day trip. He visited Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam and the Philippines.…
Read MoreThe Bushes go after Trump
Former U.S. presidents George H. W. Bush and George W. Bush recently made headlines for their harsh statements about current president Donald Trump. These statements…
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