Tag: Donald Trump

TikTok launches campus verification to help students connect
Business

US, China make progress on TikTok deal, trade

United States President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a phone call, discussing the future of TikTok in the US and trade tensions between the two nations. Trump described the call as “very productive,” saying they made progress on several key issues, including trade, fentanyl, and the Russia-Ukraine war. “We made progress on […]

TikTok launches campus verification to help students connect
Tech

Trump extends TikTok sale deadline to December 16

President Donald Trump on Tuesday extended the deadline for ByteDance to sell TikTok’s United States business until December 16, averting an immediate ban on the popular video app. The move comes after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed a “framework deal” under which about 80 per cent of TikTok’s U.S. unit would be owned by investors […]

Nigeria excluded as Trump hosts African leaders in Washington
News

Trump files $15b defamation suit against New York Times

United States President Donald Trump has filed a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against the New York Times, accusing the newspaper of serving as a “mouthpiece” for the Democratic Party and publishing “false and defamatory content.” The Florida court filing, submitted Monday night, cites multiple articles and a book by two Times journalists published ahead of […]

TikTok deal talks with China to begin next week - Trump
News

Trump set for royal honours in second UK visit

United States President Donald Trump is set to receive lavish royal honors this week during his unprecedented second state visit to the United Kingdom. The visit will feature a carriage ride and flypast with King Charles III, along with a glittering state banquet at Windsor Castle. British officials hope the pomp will appeal to Trump’s […]

Trump signs executive order establishing US Bitcoin reserve
Economy

China opposes economic pressure amid US tariff threats

Beijing has criticized the use of “economic pressure” after United States President Donald Trump suggested he would hike tariffs on buyers of Russian oil to stifle Moscow’s funding for its war in Ukraine. Trump proposed broadening tariffs on Russian oil buyers, including China and India, if the European Union takes similar moves. According to a […]

Nigeria excluded as Trump hosts African leaders in Washington
Business

Trump to host tech CEOs, business leaders at White House

President Donald Trump will host more than two dozen leading technology and business executives on Thursday at the White House’s renovated Rose Garden, the first major gathering of his second term. According to a White House official, attendees will include Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg, Apple CEO Tim Cook, Microsoft founder Bill Gates, and OpenAI founder […]

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

US court rules Trump’s tariffs on most countries illegal

A United States appeals court has ruled that most tariffs issued by US President Donald Trump are illegal, setting up a potential legal showdown that could upend his foreign policy agenda. The ruling affects Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs, imposed on most countries around the world, as well as other tariffs slapped on China, Mexico and Canada. […]

US Embassy in Nigeria moves to new visa service provider
Travel

US proposes four-year visa limit for foreign students

Foreign students and journalists may soon face shorter stays in the United States under a proposed law by the Donald Trump administration. According to a Wednesday statement from the Department of Homeland Security, the law seeks to curb “visa abuse” and increase the agency’s ability to “properly vet” visitors. If finalised, international students would have […]

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

Trump raises tariffs on Indian imports to 50%

United States President, Donald Trump, has followed through on his pledge to raise tariffs on Indian imports, doubling them to 50 per cent. The move threatens to strain ties with one of Washington’s key trading partners while driving up costs for American consumers. The tariff escalation comes only weeks after Trump imposed a new 25 […]

Trump to unveil AI expansion plan amid US-China tech race
News

Gaza: Trump to hold post-war meeting today

United States President Donald Trump will host a meeting on Wednesday on post-war plans for Gaza, his envoy Steve Witkoff said Tuesday. In a Fox News interview, Witkoff stated, “We’ve got a large meeting in the White House tomorrow, chaired by the president, and it’s a very comprehensive plan we’re putting together on the next […]

US considers equity stakes in chipmakers under CHIPS act
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US considers equity stakes in chipmakers under CHIPS act

The United States is weighing whether to take equity stakes in major semiconductor companies as part of its CHIPS Act program. This move would mark a significant shift in Washington’s industrial policy, according to people familiar with the matter. Howard Lutnick, a key figure in the administration’s economic strategy, has been leading discussions on the […]