Tag: Donald Trump

India seeks to keep US trade talks on track despite tariff hike
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US Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping global tariffs

The United States Supreme Court on Friday ruled Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs illegal — a stunning political setback that blocks the signature policy of the president’s economic agenda. The conservative-majority high court ruled six-three in the judgment, saying that an emergency powers law known as the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) “does not […]

Mexico considers 50% tariff on Chinese cars amid US pressure
Ports and Airports

US state’s lawmakers approve renaming airport after Donald Trump

Florida’s Republican-led legislature has approved a bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport after United States President Donald J. Trump. The measure, passed on Thursday, proposes changing the airport’s name to “President Donald J. Trump International Airport,” according to state records. Governor Ron DeSantis, who was once a political opponent of Trump, is expected to […]

News

Trump moves to revoke naturalised citizenship amid immigration crackdown

The administration of United States President, Donald Trump, is intensifying efforts to strip citizenship from certain foreign-born Americans, broadening a denaturalisation initiative as part of a wider campaign to tighten immigration controls. Officials at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the Department of Homeland Security agency that oversees lawful immigration—have recently been reassigned to field offices […]

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Pentagon to cut ties with Harvard over ‘woke’ claims

The Pentagon has announced it will cut all academic ties with Harvard University. This includes ending military education programs, fellowships, and certificate courses. The decision was detailed in a statement released on Friday. The move forms part of the Trump administration’s ongoing conflict with Harvard. AFP reported that officials accused the Ivy League institution of […]

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Trump launches TrumpRx website for discounted drugs in US

United States President Donald Trump on Thursday unveiled the TrumpRx.gov website, a self-branded platform designed to help consumers access discounted prescription drugs directly from pharmaceutical companies. The website will act as a central hub, directing users to drugmakers’ direct-to-consumer sites where they can obtain medications at reduced prices. The launch took place during an event […]

Travel

Trump: Canada, France show solidarity with new Greenland consulates

Canada and France will open consulates in Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, on Friday. The move serves as a strong demonstration of support for the local Greenlandic government amid ongoing pressure from United States President Donald Trump. Since returning to the White House last year, Trump has repeatedly insisted that Washington needs to control the […]

Economy

Trump approves temporary renewal of key US-Africa trade deal

The United States on Tuesday renewed the African Growth and Opportunity Act through the end of the year. This agreement allows many African countries to access the US market duty-free. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said in a statement that President Donald Trump had signed into law a reauthorization of the trade preference program through […]

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US govt enters partial shutdown amid funding deal delay

The United States government entered a partial shutdown on Saturday (Jan. 31) as it awaited House approval of a funding deal President Donald Trump reached with Democrats, following nationwide outrage over the killing of a US citizen by Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis. The shutdown is expected to be brief, with the House returning from […]

India seeks to keep US trade talks on track despite tariff hike
Policy and Regulations

Trump imposes tariffs threat on nations selling oil to Cuba

United States President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday that threatens to impose additional tariffs on countries selling oil to Cuba. The move significantly increases economic pressure on the communist-led island nation. The executive order, released by the White House, states in part: “An additional ad valorem (estimated value) duty may be imposed […]

Opinion

UK risks danger by dealing with China, Trump warns

United States President Donald Trump has described it as “very dangerous” for Britain, a close ally, to engage in business dealings with China. Trump made the comment on Thursday while speaking to reporters at the premiere of a documentary about his wife, First Lady Melania Trump. When asked about Britain “getting into business” with China […]

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Oil and Gas

Brent crude surges past $70 after Trump’s Iran threat

Brent crude oil topped $70 a barrel Thursday for the first time since September as United States President Donald Trump ramped up geopolitical tensions by threatening military strikes on Iran. In London morning deals the Brent North Sea crude contract, an international benchmark, jumped 2.4 per cent to $70.06 a barrel. The US benchmark West […]