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Eric Kleefeld

Freelance Writer

Latest articles by Eric Kleefeld

Politics
The Mexican ambassador to the US explains Trump’s claim of a new agricultural agreementThe Mexican ambassador to the US explains Trump’s claim of a new agricultural agreement
Politics

Trump said Mexico will soon increase its spending on US agricultural products. The ambassador said that isn’t exactly the case.

By Eric Kleefeld
World Politics
Hundreds of thousands attend protest in Hong Kong over extradition billHundreds of thousands attend protest in Hong Kong over extradition bill
World Politics

A new bill would allow for extradition to China. At least 240,000 (and maybe as many as 1.03 million) people marched in protest.

By Eric Kleefeld
Politics
Poll: Biden is ahead in Iowa, but Warren and Buttigieg are coming up strongPoll: Biden is ahead in Iowa, but Warren and Buttigieg are coming up strong
Politics

A new Des Moines Register/CNN poll finds Biden’s lead eroding as challengers like Warren and Buttigieg gain ground.

By Eric Kleefeld
Politics
The US-Mexico agreement to avoid tariffs is actually months oldThe US-Mexico agreement to avoid tariffs is actually months old
Politics

Trump has agreed to end his tariff threat to Mexico based on an agreement Mexico made with the US in March.

By Riley Beggin and Eric Kleefeld
Politics
Lindsey Graham proposes invading Venezuela to oust MaduroLindsey Graham proposes invading Venezuela to oust Maduro
Politics

Graham believes the threat of an invasion could check what he says is Cuban influence in the country.

By Eric Kleefeld
Politics
Sarah Sanders says Trump and Kim Jong Un “agree” on BidenSarah Sanders says Trump and Kim Jong Un “agree” on Biden
Politics

The press secretary also defended an investigation into the origins of the Russia investigation.

By Eric Kleefeld
Politics
In Japan, Trump pushes a hard line on trade — and a soft line on North KoreaIn Japan, Trump pushes a hard line on trade — and a soft line on North Korea
Politics

Trump said recent North Korean missile tests are nothing to worry about, and that he wants “fairness and reciprocity” in a US-Japan trade deal.

By Eric Kleefeld
archives
Federal judge blocks part of Trump’s US-Mexico border wallFederal judge blocks part of Trump’s US-Mexico border wall
archives

The judge blocked funding meant to support wall work in Arizona and Texas.

By Eric Kleefeld
Politics
GOP senator applies for farm aid, but maintains support for Trump’s trade war with ChinaGOP senator applies for farm aid, but maintains support for Trump’s trade war with China
Politics

Sen. Chuck Grassley owns a farm in his home state of Iowa, and like many of the farmers he represents, plans to apply for tariff relief.

By Eric Kleefeld
Politics
Poll: Biden would beat every other Democratic candidate in a one-on-one racePoll: Biden would beat every other Democratic candidate in a one-on-one race
Politics

A new poll suggests there might not be an anti-Biden vote to consolidate.

By Eric Kleefeld