Trade War #2: Trump calls off tariffs as US and Mexico reach deal on immigration. Threat of trade war over for now. Guardian staff and agencies.The Guardian•June 7, 2019 The US and Mexico have reached an agreement to stave off import tariffs on Mexican goods, officials confirmed on […]
Blog note. Jesus indicated that ‘fearful sights’ (various natural disasters) would occur leading up to the time known as the Tribulation and Great Tribulation (a combined seven year period of great destruction on earth). Although these types of things have occurred in the past for centuries and thousands […]
Trade War #1: China accuses US of ‘economic terrorism’ as trade war tensions escalate Hong Kong (CNN) China accused the Trump administration of committing “economic terrorism” on Thursday, escalating its war of words with the United States amid rising trade tensions between the two countries. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs […]
Trade War #1: Trump to decide on $300 billion China tariffs after G20 meeting By Steve Holland and Stella Qiu. Reuters•June 6, 2019 CAEN, France/BEIJING (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he would decide whether to carry out his threat to hit Beijing with tariffs […]
Trade War #2: Tariffs on Mexico could cost America 400,000 jobs, a new report says By Matt Egan, CNN Business. Updated 5:32 PM ET, Wed June 5, 2019 New York (CNN Business) The Trump administration’s expansion of the global trade war to Mexico could have harsh economic consequences for American workers […]
Rumours/Threats of Wars; China vs. Taiwan: What a War Would Look Like (In a Word: Terrifying) J. Michael Cole. The National Interest•June 5, 2019 One last area where Taiwan could do more to deter Beijing is in cyber warfare, or “electronic sabotage.” Using intelligence assets in China (closer […]
Rumours/Threats of Wars: U.S. pursues sale of over $2 billion in weapons to Taiwan, sources say, angering China By Mike Stone and Patricia Zengerle. Reuters•June 5, 2019 WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States is pursuing the sale of more than $2 billion worth of tanks and weapons to […]
Rumours/Threats of War: Taiwan lashes back at Chinese defense minister’s threats Associated Press•June 3, 2019 TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan lashed out at the Chinese defense minister’s renewed threat to use force to assert China’s claim to the island, accusing Beijing of creating unease in the region and […]
Rumours/Threats of War: China vows military action if Taiwan, sea claims opposed ANNABELLE LIANG. Associated Press•June 2, 2019 SINGAPORE (AP) — China’s defense minister warned Sunday that its military will “resolutely take action” to defend Beijing’s claims over self-ruled Taiwan and disputed South China Sea waters. Speaking at […]
Rumours/Threats of War: Taiwan confirms request for US tanks, air defense systems Associated Press•June 6, 2019 TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan confirmed Thursday it has asked to purchase more than 100 tanks from the U.S., along with air defense and anti-tank missile systems in a major potential arms […]
