Cointime

Cointime

Download App
iOS & Android
Home / Point

Hassett: Tariff Contingency Plans Nearly Ready

Hassett, the Director of the National Economic Council at the White House, stated that the contingency plans for tariffs are nearly ready.

Comments

All Comments

Recommended for you

  • US-Iran Negotiations Make Progress Towards Framework Agreement to End War

    On April 15, according to a report by AXIOS, two U.S. officials stated that U.S. and Iranian negotiators made progress during talks on Tuesday, moving towards a framework agreement to end the war. One U.S. official mentioned that the Trump negotiation team (including Vice President Pence, Middle East envoy Hook, and senior advisor Kushner) continues to communicate with Iran and mediators, exchanging drafts and is 'close to the goal.' A third official noted, 'We want to reach an agreement, and some in Iran also want it; the key is to get the entire Iranian government to agree.' Sources indicated that if a framework agreement is reached, a ceasefire extension would be necessary to negotiate the details. 'The details are complex and cannot be completed in two days,' one official said. Another official stated that the U.S. has not yet formally agreed to extend the ceasefire, and both sides are still in ongoing contact.

  • Pakistani Delegation Arrives in Iran to Discuss Second Round of US-Iran Talks

    On April 15, it was reported from Iran that a knowledgeable source revealed that General Asim Munir, the Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan, led a high-level political and security delegation to Tehran on the same day. This senior delegation brought the latest information from the United States to Iran and plans to meet with Iranian officials to discuss matters related to the upcoming second round of US-Iran talks to be held in Islamabad. (CCTV)

  • AI Startup Hilbert Secures $28 Million in Series A Funding

    On April 15, according to AXIOS, the artificial intelligence startup Hilbert has completed a $28 million Series A funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz. This startup aims to assist businesses in automating growth-driven business decisions, thereby transforming the current situation where companies heavily invest in AI but may not see returns.

  • Iran's Foreign Ministry: Room for Dialogue on Uranium Enrichment Levels and Types

    On April 15, during a press conference, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Baghaei stated that Iran's legitimate rights under international law are non-negotiable. The right to peacefully utilize nuclear energy is not granted by anyone and cannot be stripped away under pressure or wartime conditions. This right stems from Iran's status as a member of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), and as long as Iran remains a member of this treaty, it should be able to benefit from it. Baghaei mentioned that there is room for dialogue regarding the levels and types of uranium enrichment activities. However, he emphasized that Iran must be able to continue its uranium enrichment activities according to its own needs. (CCTV News)

  • U.S. Treasury Secretary Basant: The Federal Reserve Will Ultimately Lower Interest Rates Further

    On April 15, U.S. Treasury Secretary Basant stated: I understand that the Federal Reserve needs to wait for the right moment to lower interest rates; ultimately, the Federal Reserve will further reduce rates. I am confident that fertilizer prices will decline. Core inflation is on a downward trend.

  • Iran Claims It Has Never Had a Nuclear Program Beyond Peaceful Purposes

    On April 15, during a press conference, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Baghaei stated that Iran's position on nuclear weapons is clear. He criticized U.S. officials for pretending not to understand Iran's stance, calling it a sign of insincerity. Baghaei also asserted that Iran has never had a nuclear program other than for peaceful purposes. In response to recent comments by U.S. Vice President Vance regarding making Iran 'economically prosperous,' Baghaei stated that Iran's economy will achieve prosperity, saying, 'We know how to rely on ourselves for development. Those who just days ago claimed they would send Iran 'back to the Stone Age' and threatened to destroy our infrastructure have caused significant damage to Iran's scientific, knowledge, and industrial foundations in just 40 days; they are in no position to make such judgments.' (CCTV News)

  • AXIOS: The U.S. Has Not Yet Agreed to Extend the Ceasefire Agreement

    According to AXIOS: The U.S. has not yet agreed to extend the ceasefire agreement.

  • Trump Again Threatens to Attack Iranian Civilian Infrastructure

    On April 15, U.S. President Trump stated in an interview aired on the same day that he believes the war with Iran is 'coming to an end,' but also warned that it could last until the midterm elections in November. Trump reiterated his threat to attack Iranian civilian infrastructure, while expressing hope that 'it won't escalate to that point.' (CCTV)

  • Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman: The Degree and Type of Nuclear Enrichment Can Be Negotiated

    On April 15, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman stated that the degree and type of nuclear enrichment can be negotiated. (Jinshi)

  • Trump: Rates May Decrease After Walsh Takes Office

    On April 15, President Trump stated that Federal Reserve Chairman Powell would be fired if he did not resign on time. He does not intend to abandon the investigation into Chairman Powell. (Regarding the Federal Reserve) Rates may decrease after Walsh takes office.

Daily Must-Read

Popular Activities

RaveDAO at Terra Solis by Tomorrowland: A Female-Led Techno Night Where Web3 Culture Converges

RaveDAO at Terra Solis by Tomorrowland: A Female-Led Techno Night Where Web3 Culture Converges

April 30 - April 30
Dubai

Popular Tags

Cointime
News
Contents
RSS
Company