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If Nick Adams is America’s revenge for Ian Miles Cheong, then all I gotta say is that that’s goddamn genius
July 11, 2025 at 7:53 AM
If Nick Adams is America’s revenge for Ian Miles Cheong, then all I gotta say is that that’s goddamn genius
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More trade news tonight: Trump says he’ll raise tariffs on Canadian imports to 35%, effective Aug. 1.
Tariffs on Canada are currently set at 25% (over fentanyl), with exemptions for USMCA-compliant trade, and 10% (for energy). The letter suggests the 35% rate would supersede all of that.
Tariffs on Canada are currently set at 25% (over fentanyl), with exemptions for USMCA-compliant trade, and 10% (for energy). The letter suggests the 35% rate would supersede all of that.
July 11, 2025 at 12:32 AM
More trade news tonight: Trump says he’ll raise tariffs on Canadian imports to 35%, effective Aug. 1.
Tariffs on Canada are currently set at 25% (over fentanyl), with exemptions for USMCA-compliant trade, and 10% (for energy). The letter suggests the 35% rate would supersede all of that.
Tariffs on Canada are currently set at 25% (over fentanyl), with exemptions for USMCA-compliant trade, and 10% (for energy). The letter suggests the 35% rate would supersede all of that.
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I grew up in the Sydney municipality when Nick Adams was deputy mayor. During the Bird Flu crisis, his solution was to ban all pigeons in Ashfield and shoot birds. This is the sort of big-brain energy he brings to the table.
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www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
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www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
Trump picks Sydney-born 'alpha male' influencer as ambassador to Malaysia
A Sydney councillor-turned-MAGA-influencer, who faced suspension from the Liberal Party after swearing at a TV journalist, wins Donald Trump's nomination to become US ambassador to Malaysia.
www.abc.net.au
July 11, 2025 at 4:37 AM
I grew up in the Sydney municipality when Nick Adams was deputy mayor. During the Bird Flu crisis, his solution was to ban all pigeons in Ashfield and shoot birds. This is the sort of big-brain energy he brings to the table.
cc @tmurp1953.bsky.social @atrupar.com
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
cc @tmurp1953.bsky.social @atrupar.com
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
Thailand's central bank appeared to be slow-walking needed cuts in interest rates and seemed more concerned with fending off pressure from politicians
"Just because ministers urged robust action didn’t mean their arguments were entirely bereft of substance."
www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
"Just because ministers urged robust action didn’t mean their arguments were entirely bereft of substance."
www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
Thailand Is Languishing at Just the Wrong Moment
The kingdom dragged its feet on long-brewing economic problems. It’s not ready for Trump’s tariffs.
www.bloomberg.com
July 11, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Thailand's central bank appeared to be slow-walking needed cuts in interest rates and seemed more concerned with fending off pressure from politicians
"Just because ministers urged robust action didn’t mean their arguments were entirely bereft of substance."
www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
"Just because ministers urged robust action didn’t mean their arguments were entirely bereft of substance."
www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
'Half a century on, Vietnamese emigrants and their children are coming back, bringing with them not just wealth but also the skills and education they have picked up abroad.'
www.economist.com/asia/2025/05...
www.economist.com/asia/2025/05...
Vietnam’s diaspora is shaping the country their parents fled
As well as sending remittances, many are returning to their homeland
www.economist.com
July 11, 2025 at 5:58 AM
'Half a century on, Vietnamese emigrants and their children are coming back, bringing with them not just wealth but also the skills and education they have picked up abroad.'
www.economist.com/asia/2025/05...
www.economist.com/asia/2025/05...
The Doi Moi economic reforms have been an astonishing success, with Vietnam emerging as one of Asia's fastest growing economies. But Vietnamese leaders realise that for the country to sustain growth, the country must prioritize smaller businesses and startups
www.economist.com/briefing/202...
www.economist.com/briefing/202...
Vietnam’s economy is booming, but its new leader is worried
Export-led growth may soon run out of steam
www.economist.com
July 11, 2025 at 5:50 AM
The Doi Moi economic reforms have been an astonishing success, with Vietnam emerging as one of Asia's fastest growing economies. But Vietnamese leaders realise that for the country to sustain growth, the country must prioritize smaller businesses and startups
www.economist.com/briefing/202...
www.economist.com/briefing/202...
Former security head and hardman To Lam has emerged as an unlikely reformer, hoping to shake up Vietnam's traditional growth model as it seeks to avoid the dreaded middle-income trap
www.economist.com/leaders/2025...
www.economist.com/leaders/2025...
The man with a plan for Vietnam
A Communist Party hard man has to rescue Asia’s great success story
www.economist.com
July 11, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Former security head and hardman To Lam has emerged as an unlikely reformer, hoping to shake up Vietnam's traditional growth model as it seeks to avoid the dreaded middle-income trap
www.economist.com/leaders/2025...
www.economist.com/leaders/2025...
For now, Vietnam’s major economic role globally is as an assembly line between Chinese producers and Western markets. The country's new trade deal with the Trump administration is unlikely to change that.
www.chathamhouse.org/2025/07/viet...
www.chathamhouse.org/2025/07/viet...
Vietnam’s tariff deal with Trump reflects balancing act between US and China
The agreement announced by the US president is unlikely to signal a major shift in Vietnam’s foreign policy.
www.chathamhouse.org
July 11, 2025 at 5:03 AM
For now, Vietnam’s major economic role globally is as an assembly line between Chinese producers and Western markets. The country's new trade deal with the Trump administration is unlikely to change that.
www.chathamhouse.org/2025/07/viet...
www.chathamhouse.org/2025/07/viet...
'Adam’s brash persona marks a stark departure from previous ambassadors to...Malaysia, typically seasoned career diplomats suited to the country’s cautious, pragmatic and subtle style of foreign policy, which favours quiet diplomacy over headline-grabbing rhetoric.'
www.scmp.com/week-asia/po...
www.scmp.com/week-asia/po...
Trump’s Hooters-loving Malaysia ambassador pick worries Asean diplomats
Nick Adams, who rallied actively for Trump at the 2024 US election, has drawn controversy over his misogynistic remarks and brash nature.
www.scmp.com
July 11, 2025 at 4:38 AM
'Adam’s brash persona marks a stark departure from previous ambassadors to...Malaysia, typically seasoned career diplomats suited to the country’s cautious, pragmatic and subtle style of foreign policy, which favours quiet diplomacy over headline-grabbing rhetoric.'
www.scmp.com/week-asia/po...
www.scmp.com/week-asia/po...
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Trump is now threatening 35% tariffs on Canada, one of our closest allies and largest trading partners. Hard to think of a stupider way of running trade policy.
July 11, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Trump is now threatening 35% tariffs on Canada, one of our closest allies and largest trading partners. Hard to think of a stupider way of running trade policy.
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jesus fucking christ, what a sad, cruel joke of a government.
July 10, 2025 at 1:49 PM
jesus fucking christ, what a sad, cruel joke of a government.
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The back story here is wild...
Three weeks ago Trump gave Canada a month to negotiate a deal with a July 21 deadline.
They started talking.
13 days ago he called off talks unless they got rid of their digital services tax.
They quickly complied.
Talks resumed 10 days ago.
Now this.
Three weeks ago Trump gave Canada a month to negotiate a deal with a July 21 deadline.
They started talking.
13 days ago he called off talks unless they got rid of their digital services tax.
They quickly complied.
Talks resumed 10 days ago.
Now this.
July 11, 2025 at 2:32 AM
The back story here is wild...
Three weeks ago Trump gave Canada a month to negotiate a deal with a July 21 deadline.
They started talking.
13 days ago he called off talks unless they got rid of their digital services tax.
They quickly complied.
Talks resumed 10 days ago.
Now this.
Three weeks ago Trump gave Canada a month to negotiate a deal with a July 21 deadline.
They started talking.
13 days ago he called off talks unless they got rid of their digital services tax.
They quickly complied.
Talks resumed 10 days ago.
Now this.
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Twitter has inverted godwins law where the whole place is literally drowning in groypers and Hitler fancams but you’re being a wokescold spoil sport if you say that’s a good reason to get off it.
July 9, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Twitter has inverted godwins law where the whole place is literally drowning in groypers and Hitler fancams but you’re being a wokescold spoil sport if you say that’s a good reason to get off it.
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Six new tariff letters just dropped.
Philippines—20%
Brunei—25%
Moldova—25%
Algeria—30%
Iraq—30%
Libya—30%
And it remains weird. They're basically retreading the Liberation Day tariffs, but adding or subtracting a percentage point or two in a seemingly random way.
Philippines—20%
Brunei—25%
Moldova—25%
Algeria—30%
Iraq—30%
Libya—30%
And it remains weird. They're basically retreading the Liberation Day tariffs, but adding or subtracting a percentage point or two in a seemingly random way.
July 9, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Six new tariff letters just dropped.
Philippines—20%
Brunei—25%
Moldova—25%
Algeria—30%
Iraq—30%
Libya—30%
And it remains weird. They're basically retreading the Liberation Day tariffs, but adding or subtracting a percentage point or two in a seemingly random way.
Philippines—20%
Brunei—25%
Moldova—25%
Algeria—30%
Iraq—30%
Libya—30%
And it remains weird. They're basically retreading the Liberation Day tariffs, but adding or subtracting a percentage point or two in a seemingly random way.
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The United States is seeking to steal the sovereignty of Brazil, there's really no other way to describe this. It's an effort to overthrow their domestic political institutions.
July 9, 2025 at 8:21 PM
The United States is seeking to steal the sovereignty of Brazil, there's really no other way to describe this. It's an effort to overthrow their domestic political institutions.
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Look unlike China we're not running camps I mean unlike China we're not dramatically raising military spending I mean unlike China we're not pressuring private companies to follow a political agenda I mean unlike China we don't have a cult of personality around our paramount leader I mean unlike Chi
July 9, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Look unlike China we're not running camps I mean unlike China we're not dramatically raising military spending I mean unlike China we're not pressuring private companies to follow a political agenda I mean unlike China we don't have a cult of personality around our paramount leader I mean unlike Chi
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The cool thing about starting a trade war with Brazil and East Asia at the same time is that Brazil can basically replace the US for everything East Asia needs
it's not like uh, America needed crude petroleum, fruit juice, coffee, iron, equipment and tires
July 10, 2025 at 1:26 AM
The cool thing about starting a trade war with Brazil and East Asia at the same time is that Brazil can basically replace the US for everything East Asia needs
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It also aligns Brazil's trading relations as one of the world's larger economies with China and a lesser extent the EU to the detriment of American strategic interests
Threatening Brazil with 50% Tariffs over the prosecution of Bolsonaro is a form of corruption: using the mighty power of the US government to advance Trump's personal interests over those of American consumers.
July 9, 2025 at 9:58 PM
It also aligns Brazil's trading relations as one of the world's larger economies with China and a lesser extent the EU to the detriment of American strategic interests
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A Pentagon source tells me the Ukraine arms cutoff is "the tip of a really ugly iceberg of these assholes freelancing."
July 9, 2025 at 1:46 PM
A Pentagon source tells me the Ukraine arms cutoff is "the tip of a really ugly iceberg of these assholes freelancing."
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For all the talk about Reform, LibDem or Green opportunities and Labour troubles, the most striking thing about UK polling right now is how the Conservative Party seems trapped in a death spiral
UK (GB), YouGov poll:
REFORM~NI: 26%
LAB-S&D: 24%
CON~ECR: 16% (-1)
LDEM-RE: 15% (-1)
GREENS-G/EFA: 11% (+1)
SNP-G/EFA: 3%
PC-G/EFA: 1%
+/- vs. 29-30 June 2025
Fieldwork: 06-07 July 2025
Sample size: 2,513
➤ europeelects.eu/uk
REFORM~NI: 26%
LAB-S&D: 24%
CON~ECR: 16% (-1)
LDEM-RE: 15% (-1)
GREENS-G/EFA: 11% (+1)
SNP-G/EFA: 3%
PC-G/EFA: 1%
+/- vs. 29-30 June 2025
Fieldwork: 06-07 July 2025
Sample size: 2,513
➤ europeelects.eu/uk
July 8, 2025 at 3:13 PM
For all the talk about Reform, LibDem or Green opportunities and Labour troubles, the most striking thing about UK polling right now is how the Conservative Party seems trapped in a death spiral
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If a country has a series of consecutive failing prime ministers, it's perhaps time to look beyond the individual qualities of each of them to find the root cause.
July 8, 2025 at 5:24 AM
If a country has a series of consecutive failing prime ministers, it's perhaps time to look beyond the individual qualities of each of them to find the root cause.
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The US is a basket case. A very important basket case. But a basket case all the same, now. Gradual divestment from the US over time is the only reasonable path forward. You can’t bargain with such a chaotic and incoherent superpower as a guarantor of your continued political existence.
July 7, 2025 at 5:12 PM
The US is a basket case. A very important basket case. But a basket case all the same, now. Gradual divestment from the US over time is the only reasonable path forward. You can’t bargain with such a chaotic and incoherent superpower as a guarantor of your continued political existence.
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And this’ll be the news for a few days until it isn’t and something else is announced or taken over by events. I’m tuning the news cycle on US tariffs out.
July 7, 2025 at 5:09 PM
And this’ll be the news for a few days until it isn’t and something else is announced or taken over by events. I’m tuning the news cycle on US tariffs out.
US President Donald Trump has announced a series of duties on countries ranging from 25% to 40%. But their starting date of 1 August marks a delay in his reimposition of steeper levies, originally due to take effect Wednesday.
www.msn.com/en-my/news/o...
www.msn.com/en-my/news/o...
MSN
www.msn.com
July 8, 2025 at 4:38 AM
US President Donald Trump has announced a series of duties on countries ranging from 25% to 40%. But their starting date of 1 August marks a delay in his reimposition of steeper levies, originally due to take effect Wednesday.
www.msn.com/en-my/news/o...
www.msn.com/en-my/news/o...
Malaysia was initially slapped with 24% tariffs on 2 April as part of the 'Liberation Day' tariffs. Malaysia decided to forgo retaliating and sought instead to negotiate with Washington.
Today, Trump has announced 25% tariffs on Malaysia. Meaning all those negotiations were completely pointless!
Today, Trump has announced 25% tariffs on Malaysia. Meaning all those negotiations were completely pointless!
And on that front, Trump has just imposed tariffs on:
🇲🇾 Malaysia
🇿🇦 South Africa
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
🇱🇦 Laos
🇲🇲 Myanmar
🇲🇾 Malaysia
🇿🇦 South Africa
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
🇱🇦 Laos
🇲🇲 Myanmar
July 8, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Malaysia was initially slapped with 24% tariffs on 2 April as part of the 'Liberation Day' tariffs. Malaysia decided to forgo retaliating and sought instead to negotiate with Washington.
Today, Trump has announced 25% tariffs on Malaysia. Meaning all those negotiations were completely pointless!
Today, Trump has announced 25% tariffs on Malaysia. Meaning all those negotiations were completely pointless!