White House

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If You Can’t Beat ‘Em, Join ‘Em: U.S. Seeks Collaboration With China-Led Infrastructure Bank

Posted by EM_Equity ⋅ March 23, 2015 ⋅ 5 Comments

The Obama administration, much to its embarrassment, in recent weeks has been spurned by its Western allies that have flocked to the $50 billion Chinese-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) — a potential rival to the Western-led IMF and World Bank — despite pleas from the White House to stand back amid concerns that Beijing will extend its influence in the … Continue reading →

U.S. Says Considering “Tools” To “Steer” Venezuelan Govt In Better Direction

Posted by EM_Equity ⋅ February 21, 2015 ⋅ 2 Comments

The White House said on Friday that it was considering additional “tools” to use against Venezuela following Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s order for the arrest of the Caracas mayor and accusations that the U.S. had backed a coup against the government. A White House reporter asked White House spokesman Josh Earnest whether the U.S. was considering additional sanctions against … Continue reading →

U.S. President Barack Obama Signed Legislation Approving The Sale Of Four Frigates To Taiwan

Posted by ETFalpha ⋅ December 21, 2014 ⋅ Leave a comment

By Ankit Panda In a move that drew Beijing’s condemnation, the U.S. approved the sale of four used warships to Taiwan. A statement released by the White House on Thursday noted that U.S. President Barack Obama signed legislation formally authorizing the sale of four Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigates. The legislation was long-expected. The U.S. House of Representatives … Continue reading →