Trump promises “revolution of common sense” in his second inaugural speech, pledging border crackdowns, major energy policy shifts and sweeping territorial changes for the U.S. – here’s everything you need to know
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If Mexico won’t fix cartels, ‘Trump will’: Former trade advisor Bennett signals US intervention on fentanyl crisis
“Mexico has a problem in that a large portion of the country remains lawless, controlled by the cartels, and that’s got to be fixed,” Bennett says
China
China ‘miscalculated’ by becoming US trade competitor, says ex-Trump advisor
Barry Bennett’s comments come a week after Trump announced plans to impose a 10% tariff on Chinese imports upon taking office on Jan. 20
China
Trump threatens China, Mexico tariffs in global trade shake-up
The president-elect’s proposed tarrifs on the U.S.’s largest trading partners could push its import duties to 1930s levels, triggering inflation and forcing a major reorganisation of global supply chains
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Markets turn ‘wildly bullish’ as Trump election victory sparks rush to risk assets
Treasuries slump threatens market rally as banks, small-caps surge on tax cut hopes, while dollar strength hits emerging markets