Author: Samir
Biden Administration Proposes 100% Tariffs on Chinese EV Imports
Biden Administration Ramps up Tariffs The Biden administration plans to announce a 100% tariff on Chinese EV imports. This will quadruple the previous tariff rate of 25%. The hike is simply the latest product of the ongoing trade conflict between the US and China. The Biden administration believes that China’s ‘overcapacity’ to manufacture’ is hurting the profitability…
Weekly Politics Summary – 11/5/24: Indian Opposition
New SNP leader and First Minister of Scotland On Monday, the 6th of May, the Scottish National Party elected a new leader, John Swinney, after the previous leader Humza Yousaf resigned. John Swinney’s job is to unify the SNP and solve all the economic issues currently damaging Scotland. Currently, the Scottish economy has generally flatlined…
From Parades to Politics: Victory Day’s Evolving Significance
History of the parade: On May 9th, Russia and other formerly Soviet states celebrate Victory Day. This was when the Soviet Union and allies beat Nazi Germany. During the late evening of May 8th, 1945, German Military Commanders signed an official unconditional surrender document to the U.S.S.R, ceasing all fighting on the Eastern front. In…
Weekly Politics Summary – 6/5/24: Palestine Protesters arrested
Violent Palestine Protesters arrested Between Tuesday and Thursday evening, violent Palestine protesters were arrested at notable US Colleges. Columbia University, the University of Los Angeles (UCLA), and the University of Texas–Austin were the major sites of the arrest. Riot police were called to de-escalate the protests. Protesters at Columbia University had entered Hamilton Hall and occupied it as a protest.…
Riot Police arrest Palestine Protesters at top Universities
Between Tuesday Evening and Wednesday morning, riot police were arresting, detaining, and removing violent pro-Palestine protesters who were leading riots. Columbia University, City College of New York, and University of Los Angeles (UCLA) were the two most violent and primary incidents of police intervention. Columbia University called the police to remove protesters from Hamilton Hall.…
Tesla and Baidu Team Up: Propelling Self-Driving Systems in China
Tesla Enters China Elon Musk and Tesla have reportedly struck a lucrative deal with China’s internet behemoth Baidu, according to Reuters. Baidu Inc., based in Beijing, is a multinational company that produces a variety of internet-related technology. It is the leading search engine in China. Tesla wishes to collaborate with Baidu for a different reason,…