31.4 trillion dollars or more than 29,000 billion euros. That’s the total amount the US federal government is now allowed to borrow. That maximum amount must always be adjusted, for example in relation to inflation. ceiling $11.5 billion 1917 would now be a trifle. Political games But such increases have fueled years of political wrangling […]
SBS6 wants a program about America with Johan Derksen and Raymond Menz
“We have a plan to go to Mississippi together. Along the way I will talk about music, blues, country and bluegrass. Raymond will talk about politics in that region,” he confirms. Derkson Talking to it AD. Time However, the bullet did not enter the church yet, due to lack of time. “There is still a […]
US moves closer to financial disaster, Fitch threatens to cut credit rating
economy•May 25 ’23 at 13:01•Edited May 25 ’23 at 13:25Author of the book: PNR Web Editor Little by little, the day the US hits the debt ceiling is getting closer. Analysts expect this to happen on June 1. “Then the finance ministry will run out of money,” says macroeconomist Edin Mujakic. Negotiations to raise that […]
Fitch warned the US could lose its top-tier credit rating
Photo: ANP Credit rating agency Fitch has warned that the US could lose its AAA rating if the US government fails to raise the debt ceiling before June 1. Fitch has put the US rating on ‘rating watch negative’, meaning it could be downgraded soon. The U.S. government is at risk of defaulting on debt […]
Houston Led the Country in Exports in 2022
According to the Greater Houston Partnership’s latest “Global Houston Report,” the city seems to have more than regained its strength in global trades last year. The symptoms of the pandemic are now definitely behind, as Houston leads the whole of the United States in terms of exports of goods and commodities. Here is what the […]
Ron DeSantis is officially running for President of the United States Abroad
Ron DeSantis is running for President of the United States on behalf of the Republican Party. He officially registered with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) on Wednesday. DeSantis is the Governor of the US state of Florida. It was announced on Tuesday that he will announce his candidacy today. Wednesday through Thursday night, he explains […]
America going bankrupt soon? ‘It will drag the whole world into a 1930s depression’
Unless a new deal is reached on the level of the national debt, the US could be out of cash by June 1. If Democrats and Republicans do not agree, the country is technically bankrupt, says US expert Willem Post on NPO 1’s Goedemorgen Nederland. Americans’ national debt is $32 trillion. This needs to be […]
American journalist jailed in Russia for espionage
The 31-year-old American was arrested on March 29 on suspicion of espionage and will now be held in custody until at least August 30. If convicted, he could be jailed for up to 20 years. In response to the extended detention, the White House again called for the journalist’s “immediate release.” John Kirby, a spokesman […]
‘US-China Chip War Stops Europe Before Blocking’
International•23 May ’23 at 22:03•Edited May 23, ’23 10:35 PMAuthor of the book: John Lucas With Foreign Minister Wopke Hoekstra’s visit to China, it has become clear that the Netherlands is embroiled in a chip war between the US and China. ‘It’s time to show our colours.’ Earlier this year, the Netherlands agreed to an […]
Growing in America: ‘The right connections are worth their weight in gold’ | Ministries
Blog Post | 23-05-2023 | Ministry of Foreign Affairs Around 150 Dutch representatives worldwide are ready to help Dutch entrepreneurs abroad. For example in San Francisco. Consul General Dirk Janssen talks to Sifra Kijdenbeek of Ukje, a company that sells covers for children’s furniture, about growth opportunities in the US. Enlarge the image Consul General […]