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Madeleine Ngo

Former Economic Policy Reporter

    Latest articles by Madeleine Ngo

    World Politics
    The EU just hit back at Trump with its own tariffs on American goodsThe EU just hit back at Trump with its own tariffs on American goods
    World Politics

    The EU will soon impose tariffs on goods like peanut butter, orange juice, and Harley-Davidson motorcycles.

    By Madeleine Ngo
    World Politics
    3 things we’ve learned since last year’s World Refugee Day3 things we’ve learned since last year’s World Refugee Day
    World Politics

    The number of forcibly displaced people in the world has reached its highest number for the sixth year in a row.

    By Madeleine Ngo
    World Politics
    Trump just escalated his trade war with ChinaTrump just escalated his trade war with China
    World Politics

    Trump announced plans last night to impose an additional tariff on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods.

    By Madeleine Ngo
    World Politics
    A nasty immigration fight could cost German Chancellor Angela Merkel her jobA nasty immigration fight could cost German Chancellor Angela Merkel her job
    World Politics

    Since 2015, Germany has taken in more than 1.4 million people under its open border migration law. But that could change soon.

    By Madeleine Ngo
    World Politics
    China announced it will retaliate against Trump’s new tariffsChina announced it will retaliate against Trump’s new tariffs
    World Politics

    Chinese officials said the new tariffs would target states with a lot of Trump supporters.

    By Madeleine Ngo
    World Politics
    As Mexico’s election day approaches, over 100 politicians have been brutally murderedAs Mexico’s election day approaches, over 100 politicians have been brutally murdered
    World Politics

    113 politicians — including 43 running for office — have recently been killed by unknown assailants.

    By Madeleine Ngo
    World Politics
    Trump was just nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize. And it’s not the first time.Trump was just nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize. And it’s not the first time.
    World Politics

    Two Norwegian lawmakers nominated the president for his efforts to denuclearize North Korea.

    By Madeleine Ngo
    World Politics
    Dennis Rodman in a MAGA hat crying on CNN live from Singapore is a thing that just happenedDennis Rodman in a MAGA hat crying on CNN live from Singapore is a thing that just happened
    World Politics

    He also gave a shoutout to Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder, because why the hell not.

    By Madeleine Ngo
    World Politics
    Kim Jong Un went sightseeing in Singapore hours before Tuesday’s historic summitKim Jong Un went sightseeing in Singapore hours before Tuesday’s historic summit
    World Politics

    Kim stopped by a nature park and an observation deck the night before the summit.

    By Madeleine Ngo
    World Politics
    Watch this bizarre video of drones replacing models at a Saudi fashion showWatch this bizarre video of drones replacing models at a Saudi fashion show
    World Politics

    A Saudi fashion show faced backlash after replacing models with drones. There are deeper issues.

    By Madeleine Ngo