Current Events

SOURCE www.npr.org
President Biden announces new tariffs on $18 billion worth of Chinese imports to protect key American sectors. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Kyiv to show support for Ukraine. Michael Cohen, key witness in Trump's hush-money case, faces cross-examination in New York. Hip-hop jewelry exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History showcases famous symbols from the genre.

Key Points

  • President Biden announces new tariffs on Chinese imports
  • U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits Kyiv to support Ukraine
  • Michael Cohen faces cross-examination in Trump's hush-money case
  • Hip-hop jewelry exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History

Pros

  • Protecting key American sectors
  • Showing support for Ukraine amidst Russian aggression

Cons

  • Potential for escalating trade tensions with China