Tag: U.S. News
What to know about Trump’s tariffs on Vietnam under new trade deal
Trump announced a trade deal with Vietnam that would allow U.S. goods to enter the country duty-free, while Vietnamese exports to the U.S. would face a 20 per cent tariff.
American tourist vanishes on vacation in Turks and Caicos
Brian Tarrance, 51, was last seen on security footage leaving his rental home in Grace Bay, Providenciales, and walking toward the downtown area.
U.S. stops some arms shipments to Ukraine as Kyiv expresses disappointment
As Washington has distanced itself under U.S. President Donald Trump from Ukraine's war efforts, a bigger onus has fallen on European countries to pressure Russia.
Trump to end U.S. sanctions on Syria with executive order, White House says
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the move was designed to 'promote and support the country's path to stability and peace.'
Global tariffs could rise despite ‘good faith’ trade talks, U.S. says
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessen warned countries could face a higher tariff on July 9 even if good faith negotiations are still taking place .
Trump claims he won’t extend global tariff pause past July 9
President Donald Trump says he is not planning to extend a 90-day pause on tariffs on most nations beyond July 9.
Trump says he’d ‘absolutely’ approve new strike if Iran enriches uranium
Asked if he would consider bombing the country again if uranium enrichment levels became concerning to the U.S., Trump replied: 'Without question. Absolutely.'
Trump says U.S. has signed China trade deal, with plans for India next
The agreement follows initial talks in Geneva last month that led both sides to postpone massive tariff hikes that were threatening to freeze much trade between the two countries.
Iran’s top diplomat says U.S. strikes ‘complicated’ potential nuclear talks
The U.S. was one of the parties to the 2015 nuclear deal in which Iran agreed to limits on its uranium enrichment program in exchange for sanctions relief and other benefits.
Iran leader warns U.S. will pay ‘heavy price’ if it attacks again
Khamenei spoke in a video broadcast on Iranian state television, his first appearance since June 19, looking and sounding more tired than he did only a week ago.
Trump says Iran’s nuclear capabilities ‘blown up to kingdom come’
U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that Iranian nuclear sites were 'obliterated' runs contrary to reporting by several U.S. media outlets.
U.S. strikes on Iran nuclear sites only set program back months: report
The report from the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency, according to sources, contradicts U.S. President Donald Trump who said the strikes 'obliterated' Iran's nuclear program.
Iran ceasefire an ‘opportunity’ for Gaza peace, Palestinian state: Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney says he's hopeful the ceasefire between Iran and Israel will provide an 'opportunity' to end hostilities in Gaza and bring a broader Middle East peace.
U.S. issues ‘worldwide caution’ alert as Israel-Iran conflict intensifies
The U.S. issued a 'worldwide caution security alert' amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran and urges Americans to exercise 'increased caution' if travelling abroad.
NATO leaders expected to hike defence spending, but it won’t apply to all
The five per cent goal is made up of two parts, including agreeing to a hike pure defence spending to 3.5 per cent of GDP, up from the current target of at least two per cent,