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05-03-25 savo
victor.. the US is a country of contrast... the most Catholic and the most anti-Catholic co-existing.
I am ok with that. |
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05-03-25 victor
savo, how many catholics are going to support dt after this pic?
he's literally nuts!
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Donald Trump shared an AI-generated image of himself dressed in papal attire. Social media users accused him of mocking Pope Francis’ death.
https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/donald-trump-mocking-pope-francis-death-potus-posts-ai-image-in-papal-attire-101746240389591.html
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05-02-25 Merlino
How boring it must be to sit down another rookie ... hearing the same nonsense... same empty threats...
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Absoluty |
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05-02-25 savo
Merlino....
Lavrov... Russian foreign secretary since 2004...
Buried 4 Presidents
and 7 Secs of State (excluding a bunch of them that lasted a few days)... no kidding ..
a guy with experience
How boring it must be to sit down another rookie ... hearing the same nonsense... same empty threats... no punch...the arrogance ... the smiles with the usual fake teeth... the air of superiority...
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05-02-25 Merlino
On another note....amazing the power the Cuban have in Trump's admin... the got rid of Waltz in just three months. Retired him to the UN.
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I would add they also (kind of) got rid of Grenell in just a couple weeks |
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05-02-25 savo
Any Country or person who buys ANY AMOUNT of OIL or PETROCHEMICALS from Iran will be subject to, immediately, Secondary Sanctions.
I wonder if there is anything more ineffective than US foreign policy...
45 years fighting the Ayatollahs.. the Ayatollahs are still there...
65 years fighting the Castro regime... the Castro regime is still there...
How many presidents and secretaries of State have the Ayatollahs and the Castros buried...?
I am going to end the Ukraine war in 24 hours.. 100 days and there war is still there...
Something must be wrong with the way the US makes foreign policy...I can't say what... but the fact that anybody at the table has by definition their days numbered is one of them. Dictators do not take people with a maturity date seriously, so all they have left is sanctions which do not work other than to make the life of the ordinary citizens miserable.
On another note....amazing the power the Cuban have in Trump's admin... the got rid of Waltz in just three months. Retired him to the UN. |
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05-02-25 victor
:-))
Canada Hates Trump
Canada elected a guy with a PhD in Economics from Oxford University. Mexico elected a woman with a PhD in Energy Engineering. The USA elected a 2X impeached conman who bankrupted 4 casinos & has 34 felony convictions. Mexico and Canada really do border on stupidity.
https://x.com/AntiTrumpCanada/status/1917210756568830207
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05-02-25 spal
April jobs report is 'sigh of relief' for markets.
They will make a lot of this:
Specific Data for April 2025:
While the provided references do not include the exact April 2025 CPS data (the most recent data in the references is for March 2025), the figures you cited (1 million native-born workers added, 410,000 foreign-born workers exiting) likely come from the April 2025 Employment Situation News Release, scheduled for release on May 2, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. ET. These numbers reflect changes in the civilian labor force level for native-born and foreign-born workers, as tracked in Table A-7 or related CPS datasets.
Native-born workers added: The addition of over 1 million native-born workers suggests a significant increase in either employment or labor force participation (i.e., people entering the labor force, either employed or actively seeking work). This could be driven by economic recovery, policy changes, or seasonal factors, though not seasonally adjusted data is referenced here.
Foreign-born workers exiting: A decline of 410,000 foreign-born workers in the labor force indicates they either became unemployed and stopped seeking work, left the U.S., or otherwise exited the labor force (e.g., retirement, education, or other reasons). This could reflect tightening immigration policies, economic shifts, or other structural changes.
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05-02-25 spal
| China has quietly compiled a list of US goods exempt from its 125% tariffs, aiming to ease trade tensions without making public concessions, per a Reuters report this week. The list is expanding, with recent waivers on US ethane, some semiconductor products, and certain pharmaceuticals, offering behind-the-scenes relief while maintaining a tough public stance. |
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05-02-25 spal
China has said it's evaluating approaches from US officials to start negotiations about tariffs, a potential deescalation in the trade war that has raised hopes formal trade talks could start soon.
The development brings behind-the-scenes thawing of relations to the forefront, after Chinese state-run media said Wednesday that the Trump administration has quietly reached out despite President Trump’s public stance that President Xi must make the first move. |
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05-02-25 panasonic
Something broke down in nuclear deal, also Ukr signed with USA...
China won't be able to support one side with the money from the other for much longer, makes sense? |
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05-02-25 ruspan
"They will not be allowed to do business with the United States of America in any way, shape, or form."
Hmm, I thought it was clear enough US is unable to avoid ALL Chinese imports by now. |
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05-02-25 spal
China is the largest importer of Iranian crude oil and petrochemicals, purchasing over 90% of Iran's oil exports.
In 2023, Chinese purchases regularly exceeded 1 million barrels per day (bpd), with exports reaching 1.78 million bpd in January 2025.
China uses a trading system denominated in Chinese yuan, involving intermediaries and a "shadow fleet" of tankers to evade U.S. sanctions. T
This system avoids the U.S. dollar and Western financial oversight.
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Sanctions have reduced Iran’s oil exports from 2.5 million bpd in 2018 to as low as 70,000 bpd in 2020 under Trump’s maximum pressure.
However, lax enforcement under the Biden administration allowed exports to rebound to 1.7–2.2 million bpd by 2023, generating $81–$90.7 billion in revenue.
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Short-Term Impact (1–3 Months):
Base Case (Partial Shutdown, 50% Reduction to 0.89 million bpd):
Price Increase: Brent crude could rise by $3–$5 per barrel (from ~$70 to $73–$75), reflecting a modest supply tightening.
Mitigation: Saudi Arabia and UAE increase output by 0.5–1 million bpd, stabilizing markets. Floating storage releases 10–15 million barrels.
Worst Case (Near-Total Shutdown, <0.5 million bpd, with Strait Disruption):
Price Spike: Brent could surge by $10–$20 per barrel (to $80–$90), driven by fear of broader supply disruptions.
Duration: Spike lasts 1–2 months until OPEC ramps up production or Iran resumes partial exports via evasion.
Best Case (Minimal Enforcement, Exports >1.5 million bpd):
Price Stability: Brent remains near $70, as markets anticipate continued Iranian supply through China’s evasion tactics.
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The directive’s ambition to halt all Iranian oil sales faces significant hurdles due to China’s economic leverage, Iran’s evasion expertise, and global market dynamics. While Trump’s 2018–2020 success shows potential, replicating it requires navigating U.S.-China tensions and Iran’s potential for retaliation, which could destabilize markets or escalate conflicts.
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05-02-25 victor
ALERT: All purchases of Iranian Oil, or Petrochemical products, must stop, NOW! Any Country or person who buys ANY AMOUNT of OIL or PETROCHEMICALS from Iran will be subject to, immediately, Secondary Sanctions. They will not be allowed to do business with the United States of America in any way, shape, or form. Thank you for your attention to this matter, PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP |
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05-02-25 pillz
China's commerce ministry said on Friday that the United States has repeatedly expressed its willingness to negotiate on tariffs and that Beijing is open to talks.
The United States should be prepared to take action in correcting "erroneous" practices and cancel unilateral tariffs, the commerce ministry said.
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