US Elections 2024: Race For The Oval Office News
As the United States gears up for the 2024 presidential election, the stakes are higher than ever. The country is getting ready for a showdown between former president Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. A presidential election has never been tighter than this one in recent history. Mint brings to you a collection of stories full of insights. This collection is a mix of in-house stories along with analyses from WSJ and The Economist.
The hottest ticket across corporate America: Trump’s inauguration
CEOs are angling for invites to parties, which include the MAHA ball and another with Snoop Dogg.
6 min read14 Jan 2025Will Trump’s trade tariffs help or harm America?
Tariffs are useful in some cases, but indiscriminate duties on imports that don’t fit into a larger strategy can hurt the barrier-erecting country more than its trade partners.
4 min read19 Jan 2025Trump told advisers he wants to visit China as president
The possibility of a visit to China comes as Trump has threatened to impose stiff tariffs on Chinese imports
3 min read19 Jan 2025Trump launches meme coin ahead of White House return
Surging token had a market cap above $6 billion as of Saturday evening.
2 min read19 Jan 2025Trump’s shake-up of world trade: Much ado about nothing?
The US President-elect’s past efforts achieved little success, while key changes since have made world trade less vulnerable. India may even make gains in service exports to the American market.
4 min read19 Jan 2025Trump’s tariff threats push Europe to gear up for trade fight
U.S. duties could nudge the European Union toward protectionist measures and away from free trade.
5 min read19 Jan 2025Trump’s own plans stand in the way of repeating his economic success
Last time, tariffs came only after huge tax cuts. Reversing that order is dangerous.
4 min read17 Jan 2025Trump ready to bypass Congress on border and tariffs
Emboldened by voter support and past legal wins, the new administration intends to move aggressively and push the limits of presidential authority, while softening some campaign rhetoric.
12 min read17 Jan 2025China’s export boom means Trump tariffs would hit Beijing where it hurts
The country’s economy is increasingly reliant on foreign demand for goods pouring out of Chinese factories.
4 min read13 Jan 2025How China, India will navigate Trump’s bid for ‘tariffs, and tariffs alone’
US-China trade relations are fraught with tension. It could get worse in Trump’s second term, as he is keen to push the pedal on tariffs.
3 min read7 Jan 2025