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People living in a small coastal village recently rechristened Gulf of America are rejoicing over President Trump's contentious tariff proposal following their economy being devastated by inexpensive imports. Jeremy Zirlott, who works as a commercial shrimp fisherman in Bayou La Batre, Alabama He couldn’t scarcely believe it when he witnessed Trump announcing tariffs on imports from various countries worldwide last week. But while Global markets responded with shock. to the plan, Zirlott told the Wall Street Journal to him, it appeared almost unreal. Trump's tariff plan will impose heavy levies on nations that export the majority of America's shrimp, including a hefty 46 percent tariff on Vietnamese imports and 32 percent on Indonesia . These same imports had decimated the economy in Bayou La Batre in recent years, as the small fishing town couldn't compete with the influx of cheap farmed shrimp from overseas. Income and sales tax revenue in t...

Ukrainian Experts Forge Formidable Weapons

Ukraine has created three versions similar to the Chinese drone Mavic. These drones comply with NATO standards and offer protection from electromagnetic waves as well as an automatic landing feature.

As stated by Ukraine's Minister of DigitalTransformation, Mykhailo Fedorov , Ukrainian engineers have been developing a version similar to the Mavic for several months. Three Ukrainian drones of this type are currently in use on the front line.

" These drones have been modified for use during combat situations and come fitted with communication systems designed to withstand enemy electronic attacks. They also feature an automated landing capability along with a return-to-home function. " said Mr. Fedorov .

Over three years into the conflict, Ukrainian specialists have outpaced Russia in terms of technological advancements. The country is now establishing new standards for contemporary warfare through its innovative technologies. Additionally, there has been a significant expansion in the manufacturing of drones.

(MH with FM - Source: Agency - Image: © Unsplash)

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