Tag: US President Donald Trump

Mike Huckabee Confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Hailed by Trump and Netanyahu

The appointment was warmly welcomed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who called it “a great day for the Israeli-American alliance.”

April 10, 2025

Trump Defends 125% Tariff Hike on China: “Somebody Had to Do It”

The President also announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for over 75 countries that refrained from retaliatory measures.

April 10, 2025

India Aims to Finalize Bilateral Trade Deal with US by Fall: Jaishankar Responds to Trump’s Tariff Remarks

“To the best of my knowledge—and I stand to be corrected—we are the only country since President Trump’s return to office that has reached such an understanding,” Jaishankar noted.

April 9, 2025

“They’re Dying to Make a Deal”: Trump Boasts About Tariff Strategy, Plans Pharma Tariffs to Boost U.S. Manufacturing

The remarks were made in the context of the tariff-heavy trade policy Trump championed during his presidency, particularly targeting nations like China.

April 9, 2025

U.S. Flags India’s Ethanol Import Ban as “Unfair Trade Practice” Amid Trump-Era Tariffs

In a post on X, the USTR spotlighted India’s ban on ethanol imports for fuel use, and Thailand’s refusal to issue ethanol import permits since 2005.

April 8, 2025

Trump Rules Out Tariff Pause Amid Talks, Vows to Pursue ‘Fair Deals’ Globally

Highlighting recent tensions with China, Trump criticized Beijing’s retaliatory 34% tariff hike, warning, “If that tariff isn’t removed by tomorrow at 12 o’clock, we’re putting a 50 per cent on above the tariffs that we put on.”

April 8, 2025

Trump Calls for End to Russia-Ukraine War, Confirms Peace Talks with Moscow

Trump’s comments come amid mounting international pressure for a ceasefire.

April 7, 2025

Trump Blames Tariffs for TikTok Deal Delay, Says China Backed Out Last Minute

Last week, Trump imposed a 34% tariff on Chinese imports. In response, China announced reciprocal tariffs of the same rate on all US imports, effective April 10.

April 7, 2025

Trump Defends Tariffs as Solution to Soaring Trade Deficits with China and EU

He also took a swipe at President Joe Biden, blaming his administration for an increased trade surplus with these countries and vowing to reverse it swiftly.

April 7, 2025

Mass Protests Erupt Across U.S. and Beyond Against Trump’s Tariffs and Government Overhaul

The protests also targeted Elon Musk, director of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), criticizing efforts to drastically reduce the size of the federal government through budget cuts and mass layoffs.

April 6, 2025