Американские новости

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https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c391ml9x878o

US President Donald Trump has halted the enforcement of an anti-corruption law that allows the prosecution of Americans accused of bribing foreign officials.

The law has been in place for around 50 years and prohibits US firms from trying to retain or win new business with other countries by bribing government figures.

"It's going to mean a lot more business for America," Trump said when signing the executive order on Monday.

A White House statement said "over-expansive" and "unpredictable" enforcement of the law risked the "economic advancement of the US".

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Тарифы Дональда Трампа. Что это такое, зачем они нужны, и помогут ли они сделать Америку великой?

Дональд Трамп любит тарифы. Он обещает обложить тарифами весь мир и снова сделать Америку великой. Он говорит, что тарифы сократят дефицит торговли, наполнят бюджет доходами и защитят американского производителя. Правда ли это?

Чтобы ответить на этот вопрос, стоит разобраться в том, как работают тарифы и почему никто, кроме Дональда Трампа и нескольких африканских государств до сих пор не считал, что тарифы и торговые войны — это полезно и прибыльно?

Американцы покупают за границей больше товаров, чем заграница у них. Китай, Мексика, Канада, Европа — со всеми у США дефицит торговли. Трамп вводит налоги на импорт этих товаров. По-другому этот налог называется тариф, он же — импортная пошлина.

Плохая идея, говорят в один голос ученые-экономисты. Тарифы не сократят дефицит торговли, они не заменят налоги как источник пополнения казны, они ослабят американского производителя и накажут американского потребителя высокими ценами и скудным выбором товаров. К тому же, они подпитывают коррупцию и подрывают конкурентоспособность экономики.

А главное, тарифы не устранят причину торгового дефицита — склонность Америки к необузданному потреблению и жизни в долг, говорят экономисты.

https://www.bbc.com/russian/articles/cy8xzx3m1n9o

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Лучшие люди страны уезжают из Джоржии в Калифорнию. Бедная Атланта, счастливый ЛА.

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Gas Prices Are Rising, And Trump’s Tariff Threats Could Be Playing a Part

As President Trump rolls out new tariffs and threatens others, the cost of gasoline is rising in California and nationwide — and experts said the trade turmoil could be playing a part.

In the past week, the statewide average price of a gallon of gasoline has increased by 18 cents to $4.66, making California the second-most expensive gasoline market in the country after Hawaii.

Doug Johnson, a spokesperson for AAA of Northern California, said there are a variety of factors contributing to rising prices, including state regulations and taxes, but international turmoil and tariff threats have an effect.

https://www.kqed.org/news/12026185/gas- ... aying-part

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US inflation worsened last month with prices for groceries and gasoline heading higher

U.S. inflation accelerated last month as the cost of groceries, gasoline and rents rose, a disappointment for families and businesses struggling with higher costs and likely underscoring the Federal Reserve’s resolve to delay further interest rate cuts.

The consumer price index increased 3% in January from a year ago, Wednesday’s report from the Labor Department showed, up from 2.9% the previous month. It has increased from a 3 1/2 year low of 2.4% in September.

https://thehill.com/homenews/ap/ap-busi ... mer-costs/

[JamesBond]

US inflation worsened last month with prices for groceries and gasoline heading higher

U.S. inflation accelerated last month as the cost of groceries, gasoline and rents rose, a disappointment for families and businesses struggling with higher costs and likely underscoring the Federal Reserve’s resolve to delay further interest rate cuts.

кто был президентом 2/3 этого месяца?

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The figures show that inflation has remained stubbornly above the Fed’s 2% target for roughly the past six months, after it fell steadily for about a year and a half. Elevated prices created a major political hurdle for former President Joe Biden. President Donald Trump pledged to reduce prices in last year’s campaign, though most economists worry that his many proposed tariffs could at least temporarily increase costs.

The unexpected boost in inflation could dampen some of the business enthusiasm that arose after Trump’s election on promises to reduce regulation and cut taxes. Dow futures tumbled 400 points and all major markets are likely to sell off at the opening bell. Bond yields rose, a sign traders expect inflation and interest rates to remain high.

“We’re really not making progress on inflation right now,” Sarah House, senior economist at Wells Fargo. “This just extends the Fed’s hold.”

Inflation often jumps in January as many companies raise their prices at the beginning of the year, though the government’s seasonal adjustment process is supposed to filter out those effects.

Yet House said inflation’s stubbornness wasn’t just a one-month blip. Consumers — particularly wealthier ones — are still spending at a robust pace, giving many companies less reason to hold down prices. And much of the decline in inflation in 2023 and early last year stemmed from supply-chain improvements, but that trend has mostly played out.

https://thehill.com/homenews/ap/ap-busi ... mer-costs/

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Excluding the volatile food and energy categories, core consumer prices rose 3.3% in January compared with a year ago, up from 3.2% in December. Economists closely watch core prices because they can provide a better read of inflation’s future path.

Inflation also worsened on a monthly basis, with prices jumping 0.5% in January from December, the largest increase since August 2023. Core prices climbed 0.4% last month, the most since March 2024.

Grocery prices climbed 0.5% just in January, pushed higher by a 15.2% surge in egg prices, the biggest monthly increase since June of 2015. Egg prices have soared 53% compared with a year ago.

An avian flu epidemic has forced many egg producers to cull millions of birds from their flocks. Some stores have imposed limits on egg purchases, and some restaurants have placed surcharges on egg dishes. ()

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The cost of car insurance continues to rise, and picked up 2% just from December to January. Hotel prices rose 1.4% last month, while the cost of a gallon of gas moved up 1.8%.

Later Wednesday, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will testify before the House Financial Services Committee, where he will likely be asked about inflation and the Fed’s response to it. The Fed raised its benchmark rate in 2022 and 2023 to a two-decade high of 5.3% to combat inflation. With inflation down significantly from its 9.1% peak in June 2022, it cut its rate to about 4.3% in its final three meetings last year.

The Fed’s rate typically influences other borrowing costs for things like mortgages, auto loans, and credit cards. ()

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Trump tariffs on Canadian oil expected to raise U.S. gasoline prices if enacted next month

Key Points

President Donald Trump is threatening to impose tariffs on Canadian energy resources on March 4.
U.S. refiners have become increasingly reliant on heavy crude from Canada because it is cheaper, with few viable alternatives.
Tariffs on Canadian crude oil imports could increase prices at the pump for U.S. drivers as a consequence.

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/02/11/gasolin ... march.html

[Nab]

вот такой ексчендж, нах:

The United States will release Russian Alexander Vinnik, a suspected cybercrime kingpin, as part of an exchange with Russia that freed Marc Fogel, a U.S. official said on Wednesday.

Vinnik operated BTC-e, once one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges. He was arrested in 2017 in a small beachside village in northern Greece and detained at Washington's request on suspicion of laundering $4 billion through the exchange.()

[BarBoss]

Винника на Фогеля поменяли. Нет ли в этом обмене руки сионистов?

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Trump was supposed to fix food prices — so why are they getting worse?

On Tuesday, the Drudge Report’s front page blared yet another warning sign for Republicans: “EGG RATIONING BEGINS.” In case anyone missed the point, he anchored the story with the startling photo of a rationing notice posted by a local grocery store, limiting customers to just one pack of eggs each.

The news got even worse for Republicans on Wednesday, when the Federal Reserve reported that annual inflation spiked to 3 percent. “GAS PRICES SOAR,” Drudge blasted.

Yikes. During last year’s presidential campaign, Donald Trump was quick to blame Joe Biden for rising prices. But with last week’s wholesale egg prices shattering records and retail prices up $2 over this time last year, Republicans still lack even the concepts of a plan for tackling inflation. It doesn’t help that their own party leader seems to be working against them: President Trump recently announced even more price-spiking tariffs against America’s largest trading partners.

Trump promised a “golden age” of prosperity. Instead, millions of MAGA voters are feeling even more of a pinch at the cash register and the gas pump than they did during the dreaded Biden years. That may not matter to Trump, but his colleagues on Capitol Hill realize high prices are the one issue that could obliterate their thin legislative majorities. Welcome to the age of rationing... https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/51 ... rationing/

[JamesBond]

Trump was supposed to fix food prices — so why are they getting worse?...

это пропаганда на уровне ТАСС 1984 года. Никакой президент не может изменить траекторию инфляции за 3 недели. Администрация Байдена потратила 5 триллионов на мусор. Это был самый кошмарный президент за последние 30 лет. Надо будет долго за ним чинить

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Трамп обещал снизить цены сразу как только станет президентом, но он занимается всякой ерундой вместо того, чтобы дейтвительно это сделать, а цены и инфляция растут еще больше

[JamesBond]

Как я и предсказывал, RFK JR confirmed, Tulsi confirmed, Kash will be confirmed

Winning!

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U.S. inflation increases to 3 percent, groceries and gasoline prices heading higher

U.S. inflation accelerated last month as the cost of groceries, gasoline and rents rose, a disappointment for families and businesses struggling with higher costs and likely underscoring the Federal Reserve’s resolve to delay further interest rate cuts.

The consumer price index increased 3% in January from a year ago, Wednesday’s report from the Labor Department showed, up from 2.9% the previous month. It has increased from a 3 1/2 year low of 2.4% in September.

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/u- ... ing-higher

[JamesBond]

Трамп обещал снизить цены сразу как только станет президентом, но он занимается всякой ерундой вместо того, чтобы дейтвительно это сделать, а цены и инфляция растут еще больше

Трамп естественно "преувеличивал". Он всегда привирает.

Байден и Харрис тоже много чего обещали. Все программа Камалы Харрис полнейший garbage. 25К на покупку дома, итд.

[JamesBond]

То что администрация Трампа сейчас делает с добычей энергии+ deregulation должно помочь уменьшить инфляцию, но это займет много времени. Важно что это положительное движение к более динамичной экономике. И подальше от Bidenomics.

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Trump Tariffs on Metals to Slam Soda and Housing Prices in U.S.

The president announced 25% tariffs on aluminum and steel imports, which may impact your wallet.

Trump’s latest sweeping tariffs on certain metals may broadly impact everyday goods, from certain foods in the grocery aisle to the price of your child’s bike.

President Donald Trump signed proclamations on Feb. 10 that raise steel and aluminum imports to a 25% rate, eliminating previous country exceptions and exemptions. The new blanket tariffs will go into effect on March 12, 2025, and will impact major suppliers including our nearest allies Canada and Mexico.

https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/trump-t ... ing-prices