In the first half of 2025, the United States collected more tariff revenue than it did throughout all of 2024, according to U.S. Treasury data reported by AFP. This surge reflects President Donald Trump’s aggressive shift in trade policy since returning to the White House. Abandoning decades of U.S. support for free trade, Trump has imposed sweeping tariffs on key trading partners and targeted goods like steel, reshaping the country’s global trade stance. The move marks a return to protectionist economics, aiming to boost domestic industries while signaling a clear departure from the post-World War II trade consensus.
Trump for Peace Prize? White House Cites India-Pakistan, Five Others
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated on Thursday that President Donald Trump has played a key role in halting violence across several global conflict zones, reportedly brokering an average of one peace deal per month since returning to office. At a press briefing, she argued that such efforts merit serious consideration for the Nobel Peace Prize. Highlighting one example, Leavitt said Trump secured an immediate and unconditional ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia, ending a deadly conflict that had displaced over 300,000 people. “President Trump’s leadership brought an end to the violence,” she said, calling it a milestone in regional peace.
Seconds to Liftoff: NASA-Crew 11 SpaceX Launch Scrubbed at Final Moment
NASA and SpaceX were prepared to launch their next crewed mission to the International Space Station (ISS) today, but the launch was called off just seconds before liftoff at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The mission, involving four astronauts, was aborted by SpaceX due to unfavorable weather conditions, specifically dense cloud cover. According to Express News, the launch was scrubbed well into the final countdown—around 80 seconds before takeoff—highlighting how unpredictable weather can impact even the most advanced space missions. A new launch window will likely be scheduled once conditions improve.
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