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Gender wars highlight the rise of authoritarianism globally, as seen in Georgia's struggle for democracy against Russian influence. Women leaders across various nations are pivotal in resisting these trends, emphasizing their essential role in safeguarding freedoms and rights, per commentary from RAND Corporation.  

The world trading system faces significant challenges due to proposed tariffs by the U.S. president, notably a 60% tariff on China. These actions threaten to disrupt global trade and create tensions among member nations, as they debate their responses to this situation, per commentary from Peterson Institute for International Economics. 

The U.S. dollar has seen a moderate increase since Donald Trump's election victory, reflecting expectations of fiscal easing and stronger growth. A larger surge in dollar strength may occur if tariffs are imposed on China, potentially leading to significant global financial impacts, per commentary from Brookings.

Contrary to optimistic stock market signals, global economic troubles are intensifying, especially in the U.S. and China, with looming challenges in public finance and property markets, per commentary from American Enterprise Institute.

Cutting federal government spending under the Trump administration may harm essential public services, creating significant backlash from citizens. Disruption caused by deep cuts could lead to political repercussions, complicating the government's efficiency goals, per commentary from Brookings.