In theory, tariffs are used to make imported goods costlier than domestic goods in order to encourage consumers to buy domestic goods. The United States imposed tariffs on Chinese (FXI) goods to make American goods cheaper and promote local business. The cheap Chinese labor encouraged most US tech firms to outsource the manufacturing or assembly of their products to China and then import the finished goods to the United States.
Israel’s strike on Iran on Friday morning will not come as a surprise to Western observers – but it will cause great concern in Washington and London as the region tips closer towards an all-out war.
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A Maryland high school student was arrested and charged with threat of mass violence after police say they discovered evidence revealing the teen had plans to commit a school shooting, authorities said Thursday.
While Western eyes are fixed on Tehran and Tel Aviv, Ukraine’s frontlines are showing clear signs of crumbling. There is a very real possibility they could crumble this summer if we do not throw the kitchen sink at Russia. Even if we do, it may already be too late for the weapons and munitions long promised by the West to save the day.
A 23-year-old woman was arrested for suspected involvement in a case of extorting a male victim of S$8,450. Read on.
The top three finishers of the Beijing half marathon are stripped of their medals after an investigation into the controversial result.
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Aston Villa booked their place in the Europa League semi-finals in dramatic fashion by winning a drama-filled penalty shootout, where goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez received his second yellow card but was not sent off.
All but a small handful of Manchester City players and staff had already retired to the dressing room, dazed and doubtless a little confused about what had just unfolded, by the time Bernardo Silva started his slow trudge off the pitch.
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A 39-year-old Singaporean woman was found dead with multiple stab wounds after going missing in Spain, and a Singaporean man has been arrested. Read on.
Tensions between Israel and Iran have reached new heights as Tehran repeats its warnings that a response to its own missile attack could be lethal for the region
Amid a leadership transition, Lawrence Wong hints at few changes to the cabinet lineup. Read on to find out what experts think about potential promotions.
The actress told PEOPLE on April 12 that she lengthened her bob to give it “Coachella energy”
Xiang Yun recounts how she was sexually harassed at seven, and another incident after she had entered the media industry. Read more.
William Brock is accused of fatally shooting Loletha Hall, 61, after she arrived to pick up a package
The former president's latest complaint gets a cool reception on social media.
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