The rest of the world did not waste time responding to the Trump administration’s historically expansive tariffs. Canada placed 25% retaliatory tariffs on US vehicles. China promised countermeasures, saying Trump’s plan amounted to “unilateral bullying.” France and Germany pushed for an aggressive response, with French Prime Minister François Bayrou calling the tariffs “a catastrophe for the economic world.” French President Emmanuel Macron, meanwhile, urged companies to pause investments in the US. Japan called the tariffs “extremely regrettable.” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen did not specify the bloc’s response, but said it will be united: “If you take on one of us, you take on all of us.”
Stellantis furloughs 900 US workers, idles plants in Canada and Mexico
The automaker, which owns Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram, said it’s ...
The automaker, which owns Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram, said it’s pausing production at two factories across the borders and temporarily laying off US workers at supporting plants as President Trump’s 25% auto tariff took effect on Thursday. The Canadian plant manufactures the Chrysler Pacifica minivan and the Dodge Charger Daytona EV, while the Mexican facility makes the Jeep Compass SUV and the Wagoneer S EV. Stellantis North American head Antonio Filosa said the company will continue assessing how the tariffs will impact its operations.
Amazon is launching (literally) its Starlink competitor next...
Amazon is launching (literally) its Starlink competitor next week. The tech giant that once only sold books announced that the first batch of its constellation of internet satellites will lift off on April 9 on an Atlas V rocket, provided the weather cooperates. The initiative, dubbed Project Kuiper, will pit Amazon against SpaceX’s Starlink in seeking to provide the world with broadband internet from low Earth orbit. Project Kuiper will eventually boast 3,200 satellites, covering much of the globe. Starlink currently has over 7,000 satellites in orbit with plans for as many as 42,000.
Microsoft is reportedly pulling back on data center projects around the world as it reexamines its AI plans.
Hershey reportedly bought the popcorn brand LesserEvil for $750 million.
The 2031 Women’s World Cup will be held in the US, while the 2035 tournament will be in the UK, FIFA announced.
The White House fired six National Security Council officials after President Trump met with far-right activist Laura Loomer in the Oval Office, CNN reported.
Bruce Springsteen revealed that he will release seven “lost” albums of unreleased music this summer.
Top Court Ousts South Korean President, Upholding His Impeachment
South Korea’s top court voted unanimously to dismiss...
South Korea’s top court voted unanimously to dismiss the country’s impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol, on Friday, clearing the way for the key American ally to elect a new leader after months of political turmoil that has tested its democratic guardrails.
In a ruling that millions of South Koreans watched on live television, the Constitutional Court’s eight justices endorsed the National Assembly’s decision to impeach Mr. Yoon for his failed attempt to place his country under martial law in December. With that ruling, Mr. Yoon, who had been suspended from office since the parliamentary vote on Dec. 14, was formally unseated.
Natural Gas Price Forecast: Bullish Reversal Signals Further Upside Potential
Natural gas held up well on Thursday, given global market turmoil following...
Natural gas held up well on Thursday, given global market turmoil following a new announcement on tariffs from the U.S. It looks like a bearish pullback low was established at $3.93 this week, as a bullish reversal of an inside day triggered on Thursday. Subsequently, a three-day high of $4.20 was reached before an intraday pullback began.
The bullish one-day reversal also reclaimed the 20-day MA at $4.07. A daily close above Wednesday’s high of $4.09 will confirm the bullish reversal, and a daily close above the 20-Day line will confirm that breakout. Although weakness followed the daily high, natural gas continues to trade in the top half of the day’s trading range defined by the $4.09 midpoint. Natural Gas PricingHERE