Trump Announces 35% Tariffs on Canadian Goods Starting August 1, Warns of Increased Levies if Ottawa Retaliates
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that tariffs on Canadian imports will increase to 35%, effective August 1. The move comes amid tensions over Canada’s retaliatory duties against the…
India and China Work to Reset Relations, Approaching with Caution
After years of border tensions, India and China appear to be gradually moving toward improving relations, though significant challenges and mutual suspicions remain. Late last month, two senior Indian officials…
Brazil Plans ‘Reciprocal’ Response to Trump’s 50% Tariff, Says da Silva
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva declared on Wednesday that Brazil will respond in kind to U.S. President Donald Trump’s newly announced 50% tariff on Brazilian exports. He cited…
Trump Sends Additional Letters Announcing High Tariff Rates Globally
President Donald Trump on Wednesday sent letters imposing new U.S. tariff rates on imports from at least seven more countries, reinforcing his aggressive stance on reshaping America’s global trade relationships.…
Trump Tariffs Heighten Risk of Steeper Economic Downturn in South Korea and Japan
In the first round of “tariff letters” sent to U.S. trading partners, President Donald Trump singled out two close allies in Asia: Japan and South Korea. Both nations, heavily dependent…
IRS Clarifies Churches May Endorse Political Candidates Without Losing Tax-Exempt Status
The IRS declared in a recent federal court filing that churches may endorse political candidates to their congregations without risking their tax-exempt status. This marks a significant shift from a…
Russia Launches 700-Drone Attack on Ukraine Following Trump’s Pledge of Additional Weapons
Russia launched a massive overnight attack on Ukraine using a record 728 drones, shortly after President Donald Trump pledged to send additional defensive weapons to Kyiv and directed unusually blunt…
Trump Threatens to Impose Up to 200% Tariffs on Pharmaceuticals ‘Very Soon’
President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced plans to impose tariffs as high as 200% on pharmaceutical imports into the United States, though he indicated these levies would not take effect…
Trump ‘Not Happy’ with Putin, Calls Russian Leader’s Comments ‘Bullsh—’
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he is “not happy” with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. During a White House Cabinet meeting, Trump accused Putin…
Trump Dismisses Epstein Memo Questions as ‘A Desecration’
President Donald Trump on Tuesday brushed aside inquiries about a new Justice Department memo concerning Jeffrey Epstein, labeling them “a desecration.” During a Cabinet meeting, after a reporter directed a…
Pentagon Halts Key Air Defense Support for Ukraine Amid Surge in Russian Drone Attacks
Russian drone attacks on Ukraine have surged dramatically in recent weeks, increasing by roughly 500% in June and July compared to earlier this year, according to the Institute for the…
Japan Deems Trump’s Latest Tariff Move ‘Regrettable’ Amid Global Deadline Pressure
U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent tariff letters, which threaten steep duties on several countries including key allies, have caused shock and regret among affected nations, even as many remain hopeful…
Following Disasters Like the Texas Flood, Trump Quickly Blames Biden
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Monday criticized attempts to politicize the recent deadly floods in Texas. She called out Democratic officials who linked the tragedy to cuts made…
Trump Threatens Additional 10% Tariff on Countries Supporting ‘Anti-American’ BRICS Policies
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that the United States will impose an extra 10% tariff on countries that align themselves with what he calls the “Anti-American policies of…