What Will Trump’s Team Do About His Conflicting Growth and Trade Agendas?
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Why are President-elect Trump's growth and trade agendas in conflict?
Boosting economic growth through tax cuts and deregulation can increase imports and the dollar, making domestic manufacturing less competitive. Conversely, high trade tariffs can hurt consumer spending and slow economic growth.
What are the primary charges against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant?
The charges include war crimes and crimes against humanity, such as using starvation as a weapon of war and restricting humanitarian aid to Gaza.
What impact does the ICC arrest warrant have on Netanyahu and Gallant?
They would face arrest if they travel to countries that recognize the ICC's jurisdiction, isolating Israel internationally and signaling non-compliance with international law.
Why did Matt Gaetz withdraw his nomination for U.S. Attorney General?
Gaetz cited his confirmation process becoming a distraction, likely due to ongoing sexual misconduct and drug allegations that Republican lawmakers were prepared to reject.
How did the stock market react to Trump's election?
The stock market rallied, expecting Trump's policies to be good for profits, with a rise in the dollar and weak performance by foreign markets, suggesting a tariff-light approach rather than a tariff-first agenda.
Chapters
- Arrest warrants issued for Netanyahu, Gallant, and Hamas leader Mohammed Daif.
- Charges include using starvation as a weapon and targeting civilians.
- Israel rejects the court's jurisdiction, but the warrants restrict travel to ICC member states.
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