Liberation Day at One: $166 Billion Collected, Nothing Liberated
One year after Liberation Day, the tariffs collected $166 billion, lost 89,000 manufacturing jobs, and got struck down by the Supreme Court.
Hendrik Van Der Berg
Bureau: Brussels
Brent Crude Hits $106 After Trump's Speech, Third Time Above $100 Since War Began
Brent crude surged to $106 per barrel overnight as markets digested Trump's escalatory tone, marking the third breach of $100 since February 28.
Goldman Puts Recession Odds at 30%. BlackRock's Fink Says $150 Oil Means Global Downturn.
Goldman Sachs raised U.S. recession odds to 30% — its third hike in 90 days — while BlackRock's Fink warns $150 oil means global downturn.
Belgium Holds the Line: 'We Did Not Want This War and Will Not Participate'
Belgium's PM De Wever reaffirmed refusal to join the Iran campaign — 'we did not want this war' — while offering only non-combat defensive support.
Switzerland Said No: Neutral Nation Bars U.S. Military Overflights Linked to Iran
Switzerland rejected two U.S. military overflight requests tied to the Iran war and halted new arms export approvals, invoking neutrality laws that date to the Congress of Vienna.