CNN 5 Things Tariffs inspire global trade war fears, Hegseth’s message to NATO, streaming service clash & more
Feb 13, 2025
New reciprocal tariffs by the Trump administration stir fears of a global trade war, potentially reshaping international relations. NATO allies face increased defense spending targets amidst ongoing tensions. The podcast highlights a grim milestone: last year marked the deadliest for journalists in over three decades. It also delves into how abortion bans impact vulnerable groups in the U.S. and the potential loss of channels for YouTube TV subscribers, raising concerns for its audience.
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Reciprocal Tariffs
- President Trump's reciprocal tariffs aim to rebalance international trade in the US's favor.
- The US has one of the lowest average import tariffs, while other countries often charge the US more.
NATO Defense Spending
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reiterated the Trump administration's call for increased NATO defense spending.
- Hegseth repeated Trump's demand for NATO allies to increase spending to 5% of their GDP, up from the agreed 2%.
Journalist Deaths
- 2024 was the deadliest year for journalists in over three decades, with at least 124 killed.
- Nearly 70% of journalist deaths occurred at the hands of the Israeli military in Gaza and Lebanon.