Tag: US President Joe Biden

Joe Biden signs bill banning US imports of Russian uranium

The bill will provide waivers until January 1, 2028, for utilities having to shut down nuclear reactors due to the cutoff of the Russian uranium supply.

May 14, 2024

President “respects” his allies, partners: White House defends Biden calling Japan, India ‘xenophobic’

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean Pierre asserted that the President's comments were part of a broader message emphasising the strength derived from America's immigrant heritage.

May 3, 2024

US accuses Russia of using “chemical weapon” against Ukraine, sanctions over 280 individuals, entities

Separately, the US said it is most likely the result of Russian forces trying to push Ukrainian forces out of their strongholds and obtain tactical advantages in combat.

May 2, 2024

Biden, Netanyahu discuss Israel’s plan to open crossings for aid into Gaza

The two leaders also "reviewed ongoing talks to secure the release of hostages together with an immediate ceasefire in Gaza".

April 29, 2024

Biden says he’ll urge US trade representative to consider tripling of tariffs on steel, aluminium imports from China

He stressed that the US government will take action if the Chinese government is using unfair tactics to undermine free and fair trade competition in the shipping industry.

April 18, 2024

US: Biden offers support to Johnson’s bill for Israel and Ukraine, calls for vote this week

Biden said that he strongly supports this package to offer critical support to Israel as well as Ukraine, provide desperately needed humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza and bolster security in the Indo-Pacific.

April 18, 2024

India’s tariff removal on several US products benefiting farmers: Katherine Tai

The announcement came as US President Joe Biden met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 8 in New Delhi ahead of the G20 Leaders' Summit.

April 17, 2024

Biden says “US won’t participate in any offensive action against Iran”, tells Bibi further Israeli response “unnecessary”

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is speaking with many world leaders and there is "intimate dialogue with allies" in response to Iran's actions, he said.

April 15, 2024

Biden, Netanyahu speak after Iran’s attack on Israel

Additionally, the IDF revealed in their post on X, that many hostile aircraft and cruise missiles were approaching Israel on Saturday.

April 14, 2024

Commitment to Israel’s security against threats from Iran, its proxies is “ironclad”: US President Biden

In the wake of Iranian drone strikes on Israel last night, US President Biden held meeting with his national security team.

April 14, 2024