Tag: U.S. News
As Trump tariff deadline looms, countries asked to give best trade offers
The letter from the United States Trade Representative asks countries to provide their offers by Wednesday as officials seek to accelerate talks with multiple partners.
U.S. restrictions on AI chips, student visas ‘violate’ tariffs truce: China
China criticized the U.S. on Monday, alleging its move on AI chip export control guidelines and plans to revoke Chinese student visas "violate" the tariffs truce.
Trump lashes out at claim he’s a ‘chicken’ when it comes to trade
A financial analyst coined the acronym TACO, which stands for "Trump Always Chickens Out."
Trump admin pausing U.S. student visa appointments for new vetting process
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a cable that the department plans to issue new guidance on social media vetting of foreign visa applicants after a review is completed.
As U.S.-backed aid group begins Gaza operations, why are some against it?
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is the linchpin of a new aid system that would wrest distribution away from aid groups led by the U.N..
Trump’s tariffs on EU delayed after call with bloc chief on trade talks
Trump restored a July 9 deadline to allow for talks between Washington and the 27-nation bloc to produce a deal after what he said was "a very nice call" with von der Leyen.
Trump says Putin’s ‘gone crazy’ as Russia hits Ukraine with drone attack
The escalation appeared to thwart hopes that Trump’s peace efforts might lead to a breakthrough in the near term, as Putin looks determined to capture more Ukrainian territory.
Trump says ‘I’m not happy with Putin’ after Ukraine hit by Russian barrage
Trump spoke in reaction to a Russian barrage of drones and missiles at Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, in the largest aerial attack of the war so far, killing 12 people.
Trump extends 50% EU tariff deadline to July to allow for more trade talks
Trump had threatened to impose a 50% on EU goods starting June 1, complaining that the 27-member bloc had been “very difficult to deal with” on trade.
Man arrested for allegedly trying to firebomb U.S. embassy in Tel Aviv
U.S. prosecutors said the man, a dual U.S. and German citizen, approached the building with a backpack containing Molotov cocktails but ran away after a guard confronted him.
How could Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ work, and should Canada be part of it?
Canada's national security will ultimately benefit from participation in U.S. President Donald Trump's 'Golden Dome' missile defence plan, policy experts say.
Trump’s photo ‘evidence’ of South African white genocide was captured in Congo
The photograph Trump showed Ramaphosa was a screenshot from a Reuters video shot in the Democratic Republic of Congo that was published on Feb. 3.
Trump team debating how to tackle plan to ease sanctions on Syria
Some Trump administration officials are pushing to lift or waive sanctions as fast as possible without demanding tough conditions first.
Israel PM condemns ‘horrific’ shooting of 2 embassy staff members in U.S.
The two staff members were leaving an event at the Capital Jewish Museum when the suspect approached a group of four people and opened fire, police said.
Trump, South African president have tense exchange in Oval Office
During the awkward meeting, Donald Trump dimmed the lights to play footage he said proves his unsubstantiated claims of "white genocide" in South Africa.