Tag: Donald Trump

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 […]

US senator questions Intel CEO’s China ties over security concerns
Tech

Trump demands immediate resignation of Intel CEO

United States President, Donald Trump, has called for the immediate resignation of the Intel CEO. In a Truth Social post on Thursday, Trump accused Intel Chief Executive Lip-Bu Tan of being “highly CONFLICTED,” adding that “there is no other solution to this problem.” Intel shares dropped 5% in premarket trading following the statement. Intel did […]

Nigeria excluded as Trump hosts African leaders in Washington
Business

Trump hits India with 25% tariff over trade, Russian ties

United States President, Donald Trump, announced Wednesday that India will face a 25% tariff starting August 1, along with an additional “penalty” in response to what he described as unfair trade practices and India’s continued purchases of military equipment and energy from Russia. The 25% rate marks a slight reduction from the 26% tariff he […]

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

The Trump administration is poised to unveil a sweeping new artificial intelligence policy on Wednesday, signaling a dramatic shift toward deregulation and global expansion of United States AI technologies as competition with China intensifies. The plan calls for exporting American AI systems abroad, weakening state-level regulations that hinder AI growth, and boosting energy access for […]

US considers equity stakes in chipmakers under CHIPS act
News

Trump signs $550bn trade deal with Japan

United States President Donald Trump has announced what he describes as a landmark trade agreement between the United States and Japan, valued at $550 billion. In a social media post, Trump declared the deal as “perhaps the largest ever made,” claiming it will channel massive Japanese investment into the U.S. economy. According to him, the […]

Trump to spend $1bn on offensive cyber operations
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Trump to spend $1bn on offensive cyber operations

The Trump administration is set to allocate $1 billion over the next four years for what it describes as “offensive cyber operations,” according to a provision tucked inside the administration’s sweeping new legislation, dubbed the One Big Beautiful Bill. The funds, to be directed through the Department of Defense, are aimed at boosting the capabilities […]