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Hendrick Simoes

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Strategic Communication Specialist | Climate Science & Society | Sharing insights on climate change, tech, and effective communication strategies.

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Hendrick Simoes @hendricksimoes.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Pentagon Briefing: CJCS Caine says today will be the heaviest day of kinetic activity against Iran. They're focused on targeting Iran’s minelaying capability and Iran’s industrial base tied to weapons production. He said US is persistently flying over Iranian territory with 6K targets hit so far.
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Hendrick Simoes @hendricksimoes.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Pentagon Briefing: Hegseth openly challenged reporters’ coverage of the war, accusing the media of mischaracterizing the conflict. He directly criticized @cnn.com — even referenced David Ellison’s possible acquisition of the network, implying its coverage might improve afterward.
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Hendrick Simoes @hendricksimoes.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Too much analysis of war often focuses on military action. Battles matter, but they don’t tell you how a war is actually going. I like to use the DIME model — Diplomacy, Information, Military, & Economic. The military is just one piece. Looking across all four reveals the real picture of a conflict.
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Hendrick Simoes @hendricksimoes.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
I’m excited to share I’ve started a 2nd master’s degree at Arizona State University — in Political Psychology. In this field human nature intersects with political science, communication, and psychology—how people think, feel, form opinions, and make decisions in the civic and political world.
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Hendrick Simoes @hendricksimoes.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Math is math. And no amount of talking points changes math. Even in this era of political rhetoric that creates alternative realities. "In medium-strength rock... The GBU-57 could only go around 7.9 meters (about 25 feet) beneath the earth — far short of the 60 meters claimed by the infographics."
npr.org
Why America's giant bunker-busting bombs may have failed to reach their target
Reaching Iran's most fortified nuclear enrichment site is a challenge, even for the world's biggest conventional weapons.
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Hendrick Simoes @hendricksimoes.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
POTUS claims ICE is ‘going after criminals.’ But numbers tell a different story: 65% of ICE arrests had no convictions, and 93% had no violent convictions. That’s a clear say–do gap.
cato.org
65 Percent of People Taken by ICE Had No Convictions, 93 Percent No Violent Convictions
ICE’s deportation agenda is not what is being advertised to the American public. ICE is not interested in prioritizing public safety, yet it constantly pretends that anyone who objects to its tactics ...
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Hendrick Simoes @hendricksimoes.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
Declaring victory too soon has a way of boomeranging — particularly with military ops. Labeling a target “obliterated” before credible assessments fuels the instant-gratification cycle but potentially invites costly blowback. Now the admin will likely vehemently defend a narrative it rushed.
washingtonpost.com
U.S. initial damage report: Iran nuclear program set back by months, not obliterated
Core components of Iran’s nuclear effort were damaged but not destroyed by U.S. airstrikes on three key facilities, Defense Intelligence Agency assessment says.
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Hendrick Simoes @hendricksimoes.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
Hopefully, this is not premature information. It appears everyone is safe in Qatar. Hopefully that is true for all service members serving in the region and the civilians in these countries that host US bases who are getting caught up in this conflict. 🙏
forbes.com
U.S.-Iran Live: No Injuries After Iran Attacks Base In Qatar
Trump raised the prospect of regime change in Tehran, despite earlier denials by his administration officials.
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Hendrick Simoes @hendricksimoes.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
"Rising global temperatures are set to devastate food crops across the world, with particularly alarming impacts projected for the United States, where production of key crops could plummet 50% by the end of the century, according to a sweeping new analysis." 🧪
cnn.com
‘Like everyone on the planet giving up breakfast’: Calories from food production set to plummet as the world heats up | CNN
Rising global temperatures are set to devastate food crops across the world, with particularly alarming impacts projected for the United States, where production of key crops could plummet 50% by the ...
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Hendrick Simoes @hendricksimoes.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
What Israel pulled off overnight was stunning—but let’s not underestimate a wounded Iran. If Iran feels cornered, U.S. troops in the region could end up in their crosshairs—despite not being part of the strike. I’m hoping 🙏🙏🙏 for their safety and that every precaution is being taken.
cnn.com
Israeli strikes kill some of Iran’s most powerful men, including military and nuclear leaders | CNN
As the head of the secretive Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami, was one of the most powerful men in Iran, overseeing its most potent military arm and reporting dire...
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Hendrick Simoes @hendricksimoes.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
An example of narrative engineering. #Soldiers were reportedly screened for political alignment to create the appearance of widespread military support for Trump to boost his agenda. But the military is a diverse force with many views, united by its oath to the #Constitution —not a person.
military.com
Bragg Soldiers Who Cheered Trump's Political Attacks While in Uniform Were Checked for Allegiance, Appearance
As President Donald Trump viciously attacked his perceived political foes, he whipped up boos from the gathered troops directed at California leaders, including Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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Hendrick Simoes @hendricksimoes.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
Maybe instead of posting the Ten Commandments in classrooms, they should start with posting the periodic table of elements. 🤔
fox8live.com
Louisiana lawmakers push ‘chemtrail’ ban legislation through the House
The chemtrail ban heads to the Louisiana Senate despite experts saying chemtrails are only a conspiracy theory.
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Hendrick Simoes @hendricksimoes.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
A wildly impressive Ukrainian attack on Russia. It appears they have some cards up their sleeves.
axios.com
Ukraine launches massive drone strike on air bases deep inside Russia
Ukraine did notify the Trump administration of the attack in advance.
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Stars and Stripes @starsandstripes.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
Worried about the impact of proposed staffing cuts within the Department of Veterans Affairs system, nurses are stepping up to advocate for their patients: “These cuts will ultimately harm veterans. Fighting for our VA must be a top priority.”
stripes.com
Nurses advocate for veterans health care as VA staffing cuts loom
Mildred Manning-Joy has been a nurse at veterans health care facilities for 25 years. Worried about the impact of proposed staffing cuts within the Department of Veterans Affairs system, she and other...
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Hendrick Simoes @hendricksimoes.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
Hear me out— Democracy worked much better when DCA still had Gate 35X. Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle had to descend into that crowded pit, shoulder to shoulder with constituents, waiting for a bus across the tarmac. No status. No shortcuts. Just pure humanity. If you know, you know.
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Hendrick Simoes @hendricksimoes.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
This is a valuable perspective. Everyone in our country should be protected by the First Amendment. Free speech is not only a fundamental right, but our country also benefits from the diverse viewpoints of international students who come here.
washingtonpost.com
College newspapers under pressure as immigration fears silence sources
International students’ perspectives are key to college papers covering White House policies on campus, but students fearing deportation are reluctant to speak.
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Hendrick Simoes @hendricksimoes.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
Unfortunately, we are only beginning to see the consequences of the cuts to NOAA and other agencies.
washingtonpost.com
Staff cuts forced this forecast office to shut overnight. Then a tornado hit.
The Jackson, Kentucky office is one of a growing number of forecast offices unable to cover an overnight shift since the Trump administration cut staffing levels through buyouts and firings.
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 15/05/2025
🚨 WALMART RAISING PRICES DUE TO TARIFFS “We will do our best to keep our prices as low as possible but given the magnitude of the tariffs, even at the reduced levels announced this week, we aren’t able to absorb all the pressure given the reality of narrow retail margins,” Walmart CEO says.
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Hendrick Simoes @hendricksimoes.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Fun fact: With the $400 million gift 747 President Trump is reportedly receiving, Qatar could’ve bought a doll for every girl aged 12 and under in the United States.
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Hendrick Simoes @hendricksimoes.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
In his remarks, President Trump referred to this initiative as a "redistribution of wealth," a term that has historically been used by the GOP to criticize Democrat initiatives.
cnbc.com
Trump to sign order to cut some U.S. drug prices to match lower ones abroad
The order is a blow to the pharmaceutical industry, which is already bracing for Trump's planned tariffs on prescription drugs.
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Senator Chris Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov · 09/05/2025
This is just another example of Trump trying to hide the impact of his polices and the corrupt bargain he struck with Big Oil companies. Ignoring disaster data only puts more Americans in harm’s way and drags us backwards in the fight against climate change.
washingtonpost.com
NOAA will stop updating database tracking costliest weather disasters
The billion-dollar disaster tracker is on a growing list of datasets NOAA says that either scientists will no longer update or the administration will decommission entirely.
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Hendrick Simoes @hendricksimoes.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Wow! That's a lot of work on taking points to defend this doll narrative. They're pretty much like.... Girls: ask not how many dolls you can have — ask how many dolls you can give up for your country.
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Hendrick Simoes @hendricksimoes.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
There is a common belief that the military is a “break glass in case of emergency” solution for all situations. An understandable perception, as the military is typically effective at rapidly adapting to new challenges. But it does require proper plans and training for certain missions.
stripes.com
US troops were ill-equipped, undertrained for mission to move supplies into Gaza using floating pier, IG report says
Army and Navy units who worked on the U.S. military’s humanitarian effort to move supplies into Gaza using a floating pier were ill-equipped, undermanned and lacked training for the mission, the Penta...
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Hendrick Simoes @hendricksimoes.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Most Americans get and use scientific info from the federal government daily but are unaware they're using it. But soon, they're going to notice. It's interesting how often I see someone say something like we don't need NOAA; we have AccuWeather. 🤦‍♂️ Where do you think their data comes from?
npr.org
Most Americans use federal science information on a weekly basis, a new poll finds
Most Americans frequently use federal science information. But few are concerned that cuts to federal science spending could affect their access to such information, a new poll finds.
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Eric Umansky @ericumansky.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
NEW INVESTIGATION from me and @vernalcoleman.bsky.social: Internal emails show doctors and others at VA hospitals around the country begging for help as cuts hurt veterans' care, including "live-saving cancer trials." www.propublica.org/article/trum...
propublica.org
Internal VA Emails Reveal How Trump Cuts Jeopardize Veterans’ Care, Including To “Life-Saving Cancer Trials”
Despite a congressional mandate to expand care for veterans, internal Veterans Affairs messages obtained by ProPublica paint a stark portrait of how chaotic cost cutting has already imperiled tests of...
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Hendrick Simoes @hendricksimoes.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Saw this in my notes... not sure what prompted me to write this. "Focus on what matters. Don’t get played by the spectacle."
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Hendrick Simoes @hendricksimoes.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
President Trump’s idea to rename Veterans Day just got fragged by reality.
military.com
White House Says Trump’s Proposal to Rename Veterans Day Has Been Scrapped
The White House has backed off President Donald Trump’s stunning social media proposal to change the name of Veterans Day to “Victory Day for World War I” and will settle for keeping the name while ad...
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Hendrick Simoes @hendricksimoes.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
For the next Mission: Impossible movie, skip the global sets. Keep it local to dodge tariffs—and give Tom Cruise a real challenge. Sure, clinging to the side of a plane mid-takeoff is mildly exciting… But has Ethan Hunt ever tried driving in DC on I-395 at 4PM on a Friday?
nytimes.com
Trump Says He Will Put 100% Tariff on Movies Made Outside U.S.
Declaring foreign film production a national security threat, the president said he had asked his top trade official to start the process of imposing a tax on Hollywood.
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Hendrick Simoes @hendricksimoes.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
"Public radio stations have been a lifeline for residents during natural disasters that take out power, the internet and cell towers. And in many remote and rural areas across the U.S., they can be a lone source of local news."
nbcnews.com
Public radio stations targeted for cuts by Trump offer lifelines to listeners during disasters
This week, Trump signed an executive order aimed at slashing public subsidies to NPR and PBS, alleging “bias” in the broadcasters’ reporting.
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Hendrick Simoes @hendricksimoes.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
One of the dumbest recurring questions in journalism today is whether Trump plans to serve a third term. It’s speculative, hypothetical—and a distraction. For his base, it’s galvanizing. For independents, it legitimizes the idea. And for Trump himself, it feeds the narrative of untouchable power.
nbcnews.com
'I'll be an eight-year president': Trump weighs in on third-term speculation
Trump told “Meet the Press” a third term is something “you’re not allowed to do.” And he mentioned not only JD Vance but Marco Rubio when asked about future GOP leaders.
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Hendrick Simoes @hendricksimoes.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
From a messaging perspective, this philosophy and approach doesn't exactly scream land of opportunity. It envisions an American future that resembles life in North Korea.
fortune.com
U.S. Secretary of Commerce says the ‘new model’ is factory jobs for life—for you, your kids, and your grandkids
“This is the new model, where you work in these plants for the rest of your life, and your kids work here, and your grandkids work here,” U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick says.
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Hendrick Simoes @hendricksimoes.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Ummm… for starters, someone might want to let him know May 8 wasn’t the end of WWII. That was Victory in Europe Day — the war continued for months in the Pacific. Just a small detail before we commit to renaming history.
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Hendrick Simoes @hendricksimoes.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
In just 100 days, this administration has upended the lives of thousands of federal workers—many of them Veterans—through mass, unjust terminations. This isn't just about jobs. It's about the rule of law, our civil service and the critical services they provide, and the core values of our nation.
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Hendrick Simoes @hendricksimoes.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
A bold, motivational graphic featuring the phrase “BE BOLD” in large, blocky, distressed typography. The words are displayed in warm tones of orange and red, set against a dynamic background of sweeping brushstrokes in teal, orange, and cream. The textured, vintage-inspired design evokes energy and confidence.
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Hendrick Simoes @hendricksimoes.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
A wildly fascinating article about the man pulling the communication levers behind the scenes. He's revolutionized and weaponized political communication. Love him or hate him; his methods and tactics have been extremely effective.
theatlantic.com
Steven Cheung Is the Voice of Trump
The White House communications chief has a strategy: relentless aggression.
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Hendrick Simoes @hendricksimoes.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
One of the most baffling parts of the trade war with China is thinking Xi will call Trump to negotiate. China plays the long game. They know Americans won’t. We slapped tariffs on allies—China’s out striking trade deals and banking on our misstep.
foxbusiness.com
China not negotiating with US on trade war, Beijing says
China is not negotiating with the Trump administration over tariffs, Beijing declared, despite the White House saying it was "setting the stage" for a deal.
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Save NOAA @savenoaa.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
🚨 Virginia’s farmers are facing unprecedented challenges—from droughts to volatile growing seasons. Yet NOAA, the agency they rely on for forecasts and data, is being gutted—without Congressional approval.
virginiamercury.com
Virginia’s agriculture at risk after Trump administration’s cuts to NOAA • Virginia Mercury
Cuts to the federal workforce have begun to affect NOAA’s employees, and there is concern that its ability to provide weather forecasts will be impacted, which Virginia farmers rely on.
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Save NOAA @savenoaa.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
🚨 Meteorologists are sounding the alarm: severe weather forecasts are already slipping due to staffing cuts at the National Weather Service. Lives are on the line. 📉 Forecast quality down ⏱️ Lead times shorter ⚠️ Systems stretched thin Call Congress now—demand they fully restore NOAA.
nbcnews.com
Meteorologists say NWS cuts degraded forecasts during recent storms
The National Weather Service’s reduction in weather balloon launches meant forecasters had less data available when the central U.S. got hammered with hail and tornadoes.
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Hendrick Simoes @hendricksimoes.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
Wow. Incredible story. "It went on to recount the day Black was born. Love Cohen left work to go to the hospital but brought along a printout of a problem she was working on. She called in the solution – and Black’s birth announcement – from the hospital later that day."
usatoday.com
Fact check: Yes, Jack Black's mother worked on system that helped save Apollo 13 astronauts
A post circulating on Facebook claims Jack Black's mother helped design a system that saved the Apollo 13 astronauts. That is true.
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Hendrick Simoes @hendricksimoes.bsky.social · 20/04/2025
Happy Easter. ✨My deepest hope is that we allow his life to inspire our own: to build a society guided by compassion, courage, and care for one another. Let us rise to that calling.
On this Easter Sunday, we remember a story that continues to shape hearts and hopes around the world.

Jesus was born to parents fleeing violence, seeking refuge. He grew up not in power or privilege, but among ordinary people. He preached love, justice, and compassion—and he challenged systems that oppressed the vulnerable.

For this, he was arrested, mocked, and cruelly executed—without due process, without fairness.

And yet, his story did not end there.

Today, we honor not only the tragedy of his death, but the light he brought to the world—and the enduring hope he left behind.
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Pew Research Center @pewresearch.org · 14/04/2025
Here’s a look at some facts and figures about the federal government’s veteran workers – who they are, what they do and where they work. www.pewresearch.org/...
pewresearch.org
What we know about veterans who work for the federal government
As of September 2024, more than 700,000 veterans worked in various federal departments and agencies.
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Hendrick Simoes @hendricksimoes.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
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Hendrick Simoes @hendricksimoes.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
😱😥 This is terrible. 🧪
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Tom Di Liberto @tdiliberto.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
This is a 5 alarm fire. In normal time, the final budget would look nothing like the WH budget after Congress goes to work. BUT THIS IS NOT NORMAL TIMES! They want to implement this immediately for the fy25 spend plan! Congress is weak! Treat this as a death knell for NOAA and raise some hell.
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Save NOAA @savenoaa.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
They’re cutting the labs that help warn you and your family about deadly tornadoes and severe storms. Gutting them means slower alerts, more destruction, and more lives lost. This is reckless endangerment. #SaveNOAA
cnn.com
Trump’s budget plan eviscerates weather and climate research, and it could be enacted immediately | CNN
The cuts could cripple US industries — including agriculture — that depend on free, accurate weather and climate data and expert analysis. It could also halt research on deadly weather, including seve...
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Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett @crockett.house.gov · 11/04/2025
On today’s episode of “He’s Tearing This S**t Up”—Trump plans to dismantle NOAA, shutting down climate research and weather labs.​ In Texas, that means fewer hurricane warnings, less drought data, & more risk to our communities.​ This isn’t just a budget cut—it’s a threat to our safety.
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Hendrick Simoes @hendricksimoes.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Everyone’s watching the stock market — up, down, up, down again. But this? This is the number that should really have our attention 🚨📉 — a sharp drop in goods 📦 coming into the U.S. That means fewer products on shelves and higher prices. The impact might not hit all at once, but it’s coming.
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Hendrick Simoes @hendricksimoes.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Scientists have brought back the dire wolf —13,000 years after extinction. Jurassic Park now feels plausible. Meanwhile, we’re in an era where our civilization teeters —economically, politically, environmentally. 🤔 When dinosaurs rule the Earth again, will they study us the way we studied them?
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Hendrick Simoes @hendricksimoes.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
U.S. tariffs on the rest of the world are handing China a much-needed diplomatic win. Suddenly, Beijing is stepping into a role the U.S. has traditionally played since World War II: that of a global uniter.
bbc.com
Trump's tariffs: China urges unity against ‘trade tyranny’
Manufacturers and exporters are scrambling after 104% levy on China-made goods comes into effect.
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Hendrick Simoes @hendricksimoes.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
This hits home even if you don’t directly invest in the market. What happens on Wall Street inevitably ripples through Main Street and impacts everyone's life. 📉Companies tighten budgets—cutting investments, jobs & wages. 📈Prices on just about everything rise as markets react to uncertainty.
nytimes.com
How Trump Wiped Out $10 Trillion in Wealth in 3 Days
A rapidly escalating trade war has socked stocks as investors weigh the fallout from President Trump’s tariff barrage.
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