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Trade Tensions Rise as EU Prepares Retaliation Against U.S. Tariff Hike

The European Union has strongly condemned President Donald Trump's decision to double tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, warning of swift countermeasures that could escalate global trade tensions. Announced Friday near Pittsburgh, Trump raised existing steel and aluminum tariffs from 25% to 50%, aiming to protect U.S. industry and bolster a $14.9 billion Nippon Steel–U.S. Steel deal. The European Commission responded sharply, calling the move a threat to transatlantic economic stability and global supply chains. “This decision adds further uncertainty to the global economy and increases costs for consumers and businesses on both sides of the Atlantic,” a spokesperson said. The EU is finalizing consultations on expanded retaliatory tariffs, set to take effect by July 14 unless a negotiated solution is reached. The reaction from global trade partners was swift. Canada’s Chamber of Commerce criticized the tariffs as a threat to North American economic security, while Canada’s Uni...
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Supreme Court Affirms Presidential Immunity for Official Acts

In a landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that presidents and former presidents enjoy broad immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts conducted while in office1. Chief Justice John Roberts, writing for the majority, emphasized that this immunity applies to all occupants of the Oval Office. Here are the key points:

  1. Presidential Immunity: The court clarified that presidents have absolute criminal immunity for official acts related to their core constitutional powers. Additionally, they have presumptive immunity for other official actions but no immunity for personal actions.

  2. Trump’s Case: Former President Donald Trump faced charges related to his actions on January 6, 2021, when the federal government accused him of attempting to overturn the 2020 election. The court did not explicitly grant immunity to Trump in this specific case but remanded it back to lower courts to determine whether his actions constituted "official acts".

  3. Dissenting Opinion: Justice Sonia Sotomayor dissented, arguing that granting former presidents criminal immunity reshapes the institution of the presidency and undermines the principle that no one is above the law.

In summary, the Supreme Court’s ruling reaffirms the protection presidents receive for their official duties, while leaving room for case-specific evaluation. This decision will likely delay any potential trial for former President Trump until after the 2024 election.

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