Trump’s Tariff Play at NRCC Dinner: A Strategic Push to Bring Tech and Pharma Back to the U.S.

At the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) dinner, Trump unveiled the core of his economic strategy and negotiation tactics. He pointed out that TSMC, without any government subsidies, committed $200 billion to build one of the world’s largest chip factories in Arizona, spurred by the threat of tariffs ranging from 25% to 100%. NVIDIA has … Continue reading Trump’s Tariff Play at NRCC Dinner: A Strategic Push to Bring Tech and Pharma Back to the U.S. →

Trump’s “Liberation Day” Tariffs Spark Global Trade Tensions with 29% Rate, Highest in a Century

On April 2, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a highly controversial tariff policy during a press conference, calling it a “Liberation Day” and declaring it a “proclamation of American economic independence.” The policy slaps a 10% universal tariff on all imported goods and imposes higher reciprocal tariffs on 60 countries, some as high as … Continue reading Trump’s “Liberation Day” Tariffs Spark Global Trade Tensions with 29% Rate, Highest in a Century →

Taiwan’s Coffee Scene: An Analysis of Economy, Culture, Quality, and Lifestyle Attitudes

Introduction: The Surprising Truth About Coffee and Taiwan’s Unique Transformation Is coffee really the romantic muse in the hands of a Parisian Left Bank poet? In fact, it began as a utilitarian drink in Africa, used to keep enslaved workers alert during grueling labor—a far cry from any artistic allure. So why did this beverage, … Continue reading Taiwan’s Coffee Scene: An Analysis of Economy, Culture, Quality, and Lifestyle Attitudes →

Paris Traffic: A Shabby Symptom of a Fading City

Let’s cut to the chase: getting around Paris, especially to its airports, is a dismal experience that exposes the city’s overblown reputation. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), 25 kilometers from the center, demands 40 to 50 minutes on the creaky RER B for €13 —a rattling, strike-prone relic. Orly, 13 kilometers out, forces you onto … Continue reading Paris Traffic: A Shabby Symptom of a Fading City →