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Tag: Donald Trump
Trump vs. The New York Times: Justice or Attack on Press Freedom?
The $15 billion defamation lawsuit shows how financial pressure can be used as a weapon against press freedom.
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From Consensus to Conflict: America’s Dangerous Political Spiral
The assassination of Charlie Kirk reopens a dark chapter in American political life: the normalization of violence as a political tool.
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Isolationism, Protectionism, Nativism: Bush’s Fears, Trump’s Agenda
As the U.S. immigrant population declines, Bush’s 2011 warning about the perils of nativism resonates with today’s America First politics.
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From Compliments to Hand-Kisses: Meloni and the Politics of Gender
Trump’s remark, Macron’s hand-kiss and Rama’s bow show how Giorgia Meloni is treated differently from male leaders.
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Trump‑EU Deal Spreads Concern in Tuscany as Region Faces Heavy Toll
Economic stakeholders have responded with alarm, while political leaders remain divided.
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US Tariffs Deal Major Blow to Florence, the Most Affected Province in Italy
The data from Istat confirms Florence’s global exposure to the risks of international trade tensions.
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Tuscany Faces Over €1 Billion in Potential Losses from US Tariffs
The Florence Chamber of Commerce warns of serious risks to exports, jobs, and tourism if 30% U.S. tariffs are imposed.
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Trump’s New Tariffs Feel Like an Embargo—and China’s Ready
What starts as a bid to protect domestic interests often ends up changing the daily lives of millions in ways policymakers neither planned nor controlled.
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U.S. Consulate in Florence to Close as Part of State Department Overhaul Announced by Rubio
The U.S. consulate in Florence is among several diplomatic posts set to close following the official announcement of a sweeping reorganization of the State Department, confirmed today by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
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