Trump defends shifting tariff strategy amid ‘TACO trade’ digs

Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 4:21 pm more...

President Trump has lashed back at critics accusing him of “chickening out” on tariffs, dismissing jabs from Wall Street and trade pundits with characteristic bravado. Despite the mixed messages and tariff flip-flops, he insists his approach isn’t for the faint of heart—if only policy were as simple as ordering tacos.

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Trump’s Golden Dome jibes spark 51st state discussion

Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 11:21 am more...

In a dazzling display of hyperbole, President Trump claimed Canada could join the U.S. either for a whopping $61 billion or—for free—as the 51st state. Canadian officials are left raising an eyebrow at this golden quip, questioning both feasibility and national identity.

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thebeaverton.com / Trump says Canada would pay $61B for Golden Dome, or 50% off just to bribe him directly

ledevoir.com / 61 milliards pour le «Dôme d’or» est peu, estime Mike Pompeo

globalnews.ca / Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ offer has Canada, others unsure of $61B price tag

nationalpost.com / Kelly McParland: Scorning Trump’s Golden Dome would be a mistake

permalink / 7 stories from sources in 2 days ago #politics #republican #trump +

Trump administration shifts COVID-19 vaccine policy, excluding healthy younger groups

Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 11:21 am more...

U.S. officials announced a major policy change, limiting routine annual COVID-19 vaccinations to at-risk populations and excluding healthy younger adults and children. The decision spotlights a targeted vaccination strategy, drawing attention to how federal policies evolve—apparently proving that when it comes to shots, one size does not fit all.

ledevoir.com / Les États-Unis vont restreindre les conditions d’accès aux vaccins contre la COVID

globalnews.ca / U.S. to limit annual COVID vaccines to at-risk groups, older people

citynews.ca / Trump officials set new requirements for COVID vaccines in healthy adults and children

permalink / 3 stories from sources in 10 days ago #federal #republican #trump #health +

Trump’s new drug price order sparks industry outrage

Monday, May 12, 2025, 8:20 am more...

President Trump’s latest order to adjust drug prices—targeting select Medicare-covered infusions—has ignited a chorus of criticism from pharmaceutical giants. The initiative, promising lower costs on paper, is already under fire for its potential disruptive impact, leaving industry insiders rolling their eyes at the regulatory maneuver.

ledevoir.com / Trump promet de réduire drastiquement le prix des médicaments

nationalpost.com / Trump sets 30-day deadline for drugmakers to lower drug costs

globalnews.ca / Trump looks to cut drug prices to match other countries with new order

citynews.ca / Pharmaceutical industry criticizes the drug pricing plan Trump says he’ll sign

permalink / 4 stories from sources in 18 days ago #business #republican #trump #health +