North Korea’s economy is booming despite Western sanctions. Here’s why


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(by: Temzie) (ID: 817) Politics




Who is Donald Trump's election good for in terms of the economy? In his first term he lowered taxes for the rich which made him and other rich people richer while the debt grew by 7 trillion dollars due to lower tax revenue, He put up tariffs on imports which increased costs for consumers, He wanted to ban TikTok for outcompeting American companies like FaceBook and Twitter, He wants to ban electric cars from China because they are expected to outcompete American manufacturers due to quality and being more affordable. Donald Trump invests in property so he might want the prices of homes and rent to increase Donald Trump is clearly for the rich. 78% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck according to Payroll.org Most can't afford to buy a house and rent is high, Donald Trump will make these issues worse.

Who is Donald Trump's election good for in terms of the economy? In his first term he lowered taxes for the rich which made him and other r...

, (by: Politics Dude) (ID: 10)
In the past 5 years, the US Dollar strengthened by 50% against the Japanese Yen. 1 Dollar was 104 Yen 5 years ago, now 1 Dollar is 156 Yen. Japan also has 235% debt to GDP ration.

In the past 5 years, the US Dollar strengthened by 50% against the Japanese Yen. 1 Dollar was 104 Yen 5 years ago, now 1 Dollar is 156 Yen. Japan ...

, (by: Patrick J.) (ID: 259)
The US Federal Reserve has cut its key interest rate to a target range of 3.50% to 3.75%, a reduction of a quarter percentage point (25 basis points). This decision was announced on December 10, 2025, and marks the third rate cut of 2025. Current Target Range: 3.50% - 3.75%. Previous Rate: 3.75% - 4.00%. The cut comes amid signs of a cooling labour market, including stalled job growth and higher unemployment, which prompted policymakers to provide an economic boost.

The US Federal Reserve has cut its key interest rate to a target range of 3.50% to 3.75%, a reduction of a quarter percentage point (25 basis point...

, (by: Patrick J.) (ID: 288)
On his first day in office, 1-Jan-2026, mayor Mamdani of New York revoked a directive that barred city agencies and pension funds from boycotting or divesting from Israel, this means they are free to boycott and divest. This is the revoking of executive order 60 by previous mayor Eric Adams prohibiting New York City agencies from participating in the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel signed one month before, on 3-December-2025.

On his first day in office, 1-Jan-2026, mayor Mamdani of New York revoked a directive that barred city agencies and pension funds from boycotting o...

(by: Dave J.) (ID: 333)
On 5-Jan-2026, Minessota Governor Tim Walz announced he would not seek re-election for a third term. The reason given was to focus on the investigations on massive welfare fraud cases and protect Minnesotans.

On 5-Jan-2026, Minessota Governor Tim Walz announced he would not seek re-election for a third term. The reason given was to focus on the investiga...

(by: Dave J.) (ID: 338)
Donald Trump claiming to be number one on TikTok (July-2026)

Donald Trump claiming to be number one on TikTok (July-2026)

(by: Kendy) (ID: 672)
Capitalists are telling us to get 2 or even 3 jobs in order to pay our bills because we can no longer afford them. @iam_williewill isn’t interested in all that work just to survive

Capitalists are telling us to get 2 or even 3 jobs in order to pay our bills because we can no longer afford them. @iam_williewill isn’t interested...

(by: SweetGyal) (ID: 1758)
Corporate profits are at record highs while workers

Corporate profits are at record highs while workers' share of national income has fallen to historic lows, according to a Financial Times analysis ...

(by: ThatsCrazyBruh) (ID: 3159)
Black people in Detroit (and most of America) own nothing. Even soul food being sold to them by Arabs - video by John Amanchukwu @revwutruth2

Black people in Detroit (and most of America) own nothing. Even soul food being sold to them by Arabs - video by John Amanchukwu @revwutruth2

(by: Hee Haw) (ID: 5767)
Elon Musk, Donald Trump, Mark Zuckerberg and Jensen Huang in front of the White House talking about the future of jobs and universal high income.

Elon Musk, Donald Trump, Mark Zuckerberg and Jensen Huang in front of the White House talking about the future of jobs and universal high income.

(by: No Way Jose) (ID: 5877)
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