From Tariff Threats to Tech Booms: The World’s Contradictions This Week

Hello Readers,

Did you hear?

Trump might impose 500% tariffs on India!

US President Donald Trump has approved a bipartisan “Sanctioning Russia Act 2025” that could impose tariffs of at least 500% on Indian exports to the US if New Delhi continues large-scale purchases of Russian oil. The bill aims to pressure countries like India, China, and Brazil by weaponising trade to cut off Moscow’s energy revenues and force peace talks over Ukraine. Senator Lindsey Graham says the legislation gives Trump “tremendous leverage” over partners heavily reliant on discounted Russian crude. What else?

Trump has pulled the US out of 66 global agencies!

President Donald Trump signed a presidential memorandum on January 7, 2026, directing the US withdrawal from 66 international organizations—35 non-UN bodies and 31 UN-linked entities—deemed wasteful, mismanaged, or contrary to American interests. This "America First" move targets climate-focused groups like the IPCC, International Solar Alliance (India-France led), and IUCN, alongside UN agencies on population, peacebuilding, and gender equality. The action halts US participation and funding, accelerating global disengagement after reviews of multilateral commitments. Critics warn it weakens cooperation and opens doors for rivals like China. What else?

Trump is doubling down on his plan to buy Greenland!

President Donald Trump is actively pursuing the acquisition of Greenland from Denmark, citing national security needs amid Russian and Chinese Arctic presence. His administration is discussing lump-sum payments of $10,000 to $100,000 per resident to Greenland's 57,000 people, potentially costing $0.57 billion to $5.7 billion total, to encourage secession and U.S. integration. This revives his 2019 bid, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio set to meet Danish officials next week. Greenland and Denmark firmly reject the proposal, insisting the island is not for sale. What else?

Trump has proposed a massive $1.5 trillion defence budget!

President Donald Trump recently proposed raising the U.S. military budget to $1.5 trillion for fiscal year 2027, a sharp increase from the approximately $1 trillion initially considered and $901 billion approved for 2026. Announced via Truth Social after consultations with lawmakers, the plan aims to build a "Dream Military" for enhanced national security amid global tensions. Trump claims tariff revenues will offset costs, though analysts warn it could add trillions to the national debt through 2035. Defense stocks surged on the news. This aligns with aggressive policies, including operations in Venezuela. What else?

Trump has warned Iran against a crackdown on protesters!

President Donald Trump warned Iran against cracking down violently on ongoing nationwide protests, threatening severe US retaliation. In a January 8, 2026, radio interview with Hugh Hewitt, he stated officials have informed Tehran: "if they start killing people... we’re going to hit them very hard," adding they'd "pay hell" for protester deaths. Amid reports of at least 45 killed since December 28, Trump praised demonstrators as "brave people" craving freedom, while declining to meet exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, preferring to see who emerges. Protests, fueled by economic collapse and internet blackouts, mark Iran's largest unrest since 2022. What else?

The US Senate wants to limit Trump’s war powers!!

The US Senate advanced a bipartisan war powers resolution with a 52-47 vote, aiming to restrict President Trump's authority for further military actions against Venezuela without congressional approval. This follows a US operation capturing Nicolás Maduro, prompting concerns over executive overreach. Five Republicans—Sens. Rand Paul, Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins, Todd Young, and Josh Hawley—joined Democrats in the rebuke. The measure heads to debate but faces slim odds in the House and a likely Trump veto. These developments signal GOP unease with unilateral war powers.

Speaking of developments, did you hear about the growing craze for Full Stack Development??

Among the many fields in technology, one of the most versatile fields is Full Stack Development. Unlike the standard back-end developer or the UI/UX front-end designer, a Full Stack Developer is an all-rounder that can do both and switch among either roles as the need arises! What do you do as a Full Stack Developer:-

• Gain end-to-end ownership — from user interface to database design.
   
• Develop cross-functional expertise that drives faster delivery and smarter decisions.
   
• Bridge the gap between front-end experience and back-end efficiency.
   
• Enhance your professional value through versatility across the tech stack.
   
• Accelerate innovation by independently building and deploying complete solutions.
   
• Position yourself for leadership roles with a holistic view of system architecture.
   
• Stay relevant in an evolving digital landscape driven by full-stack capabilities.
   
• Deliver greater impact through technical breadth and execution agility.

Despite the onset of AI and news of layoffs, Full Stack Development is expected to grow even further. According to reports, the industry size for Full Stack Development was around $120.81 billion in 2025, and the same is expected to grow to $366.03 billion by 2030, indicating a CAGR of 24.67%!!

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