Trump’s Tariffs on Solar Mark Biggest Blow to Renewables Yet – Trending Stuff

President Donald Trump dealt his biggest blow to the renewable energy industry yet. On Monday, Trump approved duties of as much as 30 percent on solar equipment made outside the U.S., a move that threatens to handicap a $28 billion industry …

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World’s confidence in US leadership under Trump at new low, poll finds – Trending Stuff

In just under half of the worlds countries 65 out of 134 US standing collapsed, by 10 percentage points or more. Photograph: Kham/AFP/Getty Images Global confidence in US leadership has fallen to a new low, and the country now ranks …

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China Weighs Slowing or Halting Purchases of U.S. Treasuries – Trending Stuff

China added to bond investors’ jitters on Wednesday as traders braced for what they feared could be the end of a three-decade bull market. Senior government officials in Beijing reviewing the nation’s foreign-exchange holdings have recommended slowing or halting purchases …

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Trump too tough on Iran, North Korea, Clinton says – Trending Stuff

Hillary Clinton appears at a book-signing event in New York City, June 10, 2014.  (Associated Press) With his tough talk and hardline stances on Iran and North Korea, President Donald Trump is damaging America’s credibility abroad – and could provoke …

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