Trump and Japan seal major tariff agreement, auto stocks jump

TOKYO/WASHINGTON, July 22 – U.S. President Donald Trump has finalized a wide-reaching trade agreement with Japan, slashing tariffs on automobile imports and averting additional duties on other Japanese goods. The agreement includes a staggering $550 billion investment package from Japan, aimed at bolstering the U.S. economy and reinforcing economic cooperation between the two countries. Announced … Read more

As US wildfires rage, firefighters clean toilets after Trump staff cuts, critics say

JULY 21 – Amid a growing wildfire crisis across the United States, concerns have intensified about the readiness and support of federal fire crews. Firefighters on the front lines are reportedly being asked to take on non-fire-related duties like cleaning public restrooms and mowing lawns due to a shortage of support staff following significant workforce … Read more

Trump enforces 19% tariff on Indonesian goods, EU readies retaliation

WASHINGTON, July 15 – President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced the implementation of a 19% tariff on imports from Indonesia. The measure is part of a broader strategy to recalibrate trade relationships with several countries, particularly those contributing to the persistent U.S. trade deficit. Alongside this announcement, Trump hinted at additional agreements in the pipeline … Read more

Trump Pledges Patriot Missiles to Ukraine, Sends Top Envoy to Kyiv

KYIV/WASHINGTON, July 14 – President Donald Trump has revealed his intention to provide Ukraine with Patriot air defense systems, signaling a significant shift in his strategy toward the ongoing conflict. The move comes as Trump’s personal envoy, retired General Keith Kellogg, arrives in Kyiv to engage in high-level discussions with Ukrainian officials on security cooperation … Read more

Trump Escalates Trade Conflict with 30% Tariff Threat on EU, Mexico

MEXICO CITY/WASHINGTON, July 12 – President Donald Trump has announced a new round of tariff threats targeting imports from both Mexico and the European Union. The proposed tariffs, set at 30%, are scheduled to take effect on August 1. This decision comes after extended negotiations failed to deliver comprehensive trade agreements with these long-standing partners. … Read more

Air India Crash Report Points to Pilot Confusion Over Fuel Switches

NEW DELHI, July 12 – A preliminary investigation into last month’s tragic crash of an Air India 787 Dreamliner has unveiled significant confusion between the pilots regarding the aircraft’s engine fuel switches, which may have led to a dual engine failure shortly after takeoff. The fatal accident, which occurred on June 12 and resulted in … Read more

From ‘fantastic’ to ‘spoiled’: Japan’s trade strategy to woo trump falls apart

From 'Fantastic' to 'Spoiled': Japan's Trade Strategy to Woo Trump Falls Apart

TOKYO, July 8 – When Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba met U.S. President Donald Trump back in February, he carried with him an ambitious promise—a bold pledge to invest $1 trillion into the American economy. This move was designed to defuse Trump’s long-standing grievances over trade imbalances with Japan and to set the stage for smooth … Read more

Any Trump Deal with Iran Must Address Nuclear Watchdog Blind Spots

Any Trump Deal with Iran Must Address Nuclear Watchdog Blind Spots

VIENNA, June 3 – The ongoing discourse surrounding Iran’s nuclear ambitions has once again taken center stage in international negotiations, particularly as U.S. policymakers revisit strategies to contain Tehran’s atomic progress. President Donald Trump’s withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear agreement left a substantial vacuum in oversight and compliance mechanisms, creating knowledge gaps that the United … Read more

EU-U.S Trade Talks Gain Momentum After Trump’s Weekend Call with Von der Leyen

EU sees 'new impetus' in trade talks from weekend call with Trump

BRUSSELS, May 26 — Recent developments in U.S-EU trade relations signal renewed hope for progress, as a weekend phone conversation between U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen revived negotiations that had been teetering on the edge of breakdown. The exchange, initiated by von der Leyen, led to the withdrawal … Read more

Nvidia CEO Hails Bold Trump Move to Dismantle AI Export Curbs

Nvidia CEO Hails Bold Trump Move to Dismantle AI Export Curbs

TAIPEI, May 21 – Nvidia’s Chief Executive Officer, Jensen Huang, voiced strong support for President Donald Trump’s decision to reverse certain U.S. restrictions on AI chip exports to China, calling the original controls ineffective and harmful to American business. Speaking at the Computex tech conference in Taipei, Huang sharply criticized the existing export policies initiated … Read more