Post-Liberation Day “Secondary Tariffs”
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Post-Liberation Day “Secondary Tariffs”

On April 2, 2025, the Trump administration declared a new “Liberation Day”—a sweeping trade policy shift marked by aggressive new tariffs that reverberate far beyond traditional bilateral trade disputes. Under Executive Order 14245, the United States now claims the authority to impose a 25% tariff on all goods from any country that imports Venezuelan oil, whether directly or through intermediaries. This is not merely a sanctions expansion. It is a geopolitical reshaping of trade policy through discretionary economic punishment for third-party relationships—a dramatic shift from prior norms of trade enforcement.

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Par for the Course - Senator Warren Urges Review of Trump SEC’s Crypto Retreat
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Par for the Course - Senator Warren Urges Review of Trump SEC’s Crypto Retreat

To many familiar with Senator Warren’s long-standing focus on financial regulation and institutional accountability, this move is unsurprising. She has consistently taken a hardline stance against what she views as industry capture and lax enforcement. Whether this particular request leads to meaningful action from the OIG remains to be seen. Such inquiries can take months or years, and the bar for proving undue influence is high.

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Trump to Meet Privately With Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong: What It Means for Crypto Regulation
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Trump to Meet Privately With Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong: What It Means for Crypto Regulation

President-elect Donald Trump is set to meet privately with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong on Monday, marking a significant moment for the cryptocurrency industry. According to sources familiar with the matter, the meeting is expected to focus on key personnel appointments for Trump’s second administration, potentially signaling a major shift in the regulatory landscape for digital assets.

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