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Trump's tariff threat risks a trade war with Europe years in the making
Trump's threat to impose 50% tariffs on imports from the E.U. is just the latest attack. It comes amid a broader souring of relations and after months of economic sparring.
By Freddie Clayton
The European Union has pushed back against President Donald Trump’s latest suggestion that he will impose a 50% import tariff on all E.U. goods, warning that trans-Atlantic trade must be built on “respect, not threats.”
The rebuke came after Trump said in a Friday post on his Truth Social platform that trade negotiations with Brussels were “going nowhere” and suggested he would slap a 50% blanket duty on all European goods entering the U.S. starting June 1.
It was just the latest bellicose remark from Trump and came amid a broader souring of relations between the two global powers that has seen months of distrust and economic sparring.
The E.U., home to nearly 450 million people, is the world’s largest trading bloc and one of Washington’s top commercial partners. It exported more than $600 billion in goods to the U.S. last year while importing goods worth around $370 billion.
Trump’s latest broadside follows his April 2 “Liberation Day” announcement of a 39% tariff on European goods, an idea he later walked back before he changed course again Friday with an even tougher stance. ...
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Trump talks with Putin, spars with South African leader, threatens EU tariff hike in 18th week in office
President Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin about ending the war in Ukraine, hosted the president of South Africa at the White House and threatened more stringent tariffs against the European Union this week.
www.foxnews.com
At 3 a.m. in the Capitol, the Speaker of the House pauses to share his place for prayer
Speaker Mike Johnson was rushing through the halls of the Capitol during the overnight House vote on President Donald Trump's big tax bill.
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We’re ‘poker chips’: International Harvard students describe fear after Trump administration moves to revoke their enrollment | CNN
International Harvard students say they are experiencing “pure panic” amid the Trump administration’s move to bar foreign enrollment, as students from around the world told CNN they are coming to grips with the possibility of revoked visas, suspended research and being blocked from reentry to...
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Why are more than 300 people in the US still dying from COVID every week?
Last month, an average of about 350 people died each week from COVID, according to data from the CDC. With available vaccines and treatments, why are people still dying?
abcnews.go.com
Trump's speech to West Point graduates mixes praise, politics and grievances
President Donald Trump has used the first service academy commencement address of his second term to laud graduating West Point cadets for their accomplishments and career choice.
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These companies will raise prices because of Trump’s tariffs | CNN Business
President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs have given many Americans whiplash. The list of companies announcing price changes as a result is equally daunting.
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Former President Joe Biden makes first public appearance since cancer diagnosis
Former first lady Jill Biden and the former president's daughter Ashley posted photos of the family attending a high school graduation.
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Some of Trump's loyalty-first picks for prosecutors draw opposition from senators who can block them
Senate opposition led President Donald Trump to abandon his candidate to be the top prosecutor in the nation’s capital.
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Analysis: How Trump’s megabill transfers wealth in the US | CNN Politics
It took intense lobbying from President Donald Trump, an all-nighter, and a vote on a bill for which many people did not yet have a clear grasp of the final changes, but House Republicans got it done this week. They passed their version of the “one big, beautiful bill,” a behemoth that pairs tax...
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Defense Secretary Hegseth, bedeviled by leaks, orders more restrictions on press at Pentagon
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered further restrictions on how the press operates at the Pentagon.
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Trump says talks with E.U. are 'going nowhere,' threatens 50% tariff in June
Stocks fell while a top E.U. official responded by saying that trade "must be guided by mutual respect, not threats."
www.nbcnews.com
Trump floats bringing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public. Here's what it could mean to homebuyers and investors.
President Trump says he'll decide soon whether to take Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public — a move that was vocally sought by Trump ally Bill Ackman.
www.cbsnews.com
Four-year-old boy dies of malnutrition in Gaza amid Israeli blockade
Mohammed Yassine’s death takes the toll from malnutrition to 58 in Gaza.
www.aljazeera.com
President Trump's approval rating: Here's what latest polls show
Polling averages plot a downward trend for the president since early March, and a consistent 44%-45% approval average over the last month.
www.usatoday.com
In their words: How recent presidents have honored America's fallen on Memorial Day
From Arlington National Cemetery outside the nation's capital to the American burial ground in Normandy, France, presidents customarily commemorate Memorial Day on hallowed ground.
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How recent presidents have honored America's fallen on Memorial Day
From Arlington National Cemetery outside the nation's capital to the American burial ground in Normandy, France, presidents customarily commemorate Memorial Day on hallowed ground.
In somber wreath-laying ceremonies and poignant speeches, presidents remember the military members who died serving the country, even as many Americans associate the holiday with a three-day weekend and shopping sales.
Here's a look at what recent presidents have said on Memorial Days past. All spoke at Arlington in Virginia, except for President George W. Bush:
“The...
Continue reading...In somber wreath-laying ceremonies and poignant speeches, presidents remember the military members who died serving the country, even as many Americans associate the holiday with a three-day weekend and shopping sales.
Here's a look at what recent presidents have said on Memorial Days past. All spoke at Arlington in Virginia, except for President George W. Bush:
“The...
From teenage Arsenal prodigy to convicted drug smuggler
As a young player, Jay Emmanuel-Thomas had the world at his feet. Where did it all go wrong?
Continue reading...Tensions rise as superpowers scrap for a piece of the Arctic
As Arctic ice melts, global powers seize new opportunities to extract oil, speed up trade and boost their military presence.
Continue reading...North Korea detains three over warship accident, state media says
Kim Jong Un said those who made "irresponsible errors" would be dealt with at a plenary meeting next month.
Continue reading...King's invite to Canada sends a message to Trump - and the world
Canada once downplayed the monarchy. Now, it is leaning on it to assert its sovereignty.
Continue reading...From teenage Arsenal prodigy to convicted drug smuggler
As a young player, Jay Emmanuel-Thomas had the world at his feet. Where did it all go wrong?
Continue reading...Thirteen killed in wave of Russian attacks across Ukraine
At least 13 people were killed the the latest Russian aerial attack across Ukraine
Continue reading...'It's not fair': Other refugees in limbo as US welcomes white South Africans
Refugees from other nations ask why the White House has made an exception for white South Africans.
Continue reading...Trump delivers commencement address to West Point graduates
President Trump on Saturday delivered the commencement address to graduating cadets at West Point in New York. In the hour-long speech, Mr. Trump touted U.S. military strength and laid out his strategy for the Armed Forces. Willie James Inman reports.
Continue reading...Planned Parenthood affiliate to close 4 Minnesota clinics, 4 in Iowa
Four Planned Parenthood clinics in Minnesota and four of the six in Iowa will shut down in a year, the Midwestern affiliate operating them said Friday, blaming a freeze in federal funds, budget cuts proposed in Congress and state restrictions on abortion.
Two of the Minnesota clinics closing are in the Twin Cities area, in Apple Valley and Richfield. The others are in Alexandria and Bemidji.
According to Planned Parenthood North Central States, the four closing in Iowa include the only Planned Parenthood facility in the state that provides abortion...
Continue reading...Two of the Minnesota clinics closing are in the Twin Cities area, in Apple Valley and Richfield. The others are in Alexandria and Bemidji.
According to Planned Parenthood North Central States, the four closing in Iowa include the only Planned Parenthood facility in the state that provides abortion...
Rubio warns court order blocking deportations to South Sudan causes 'irreparable harm' to foreign policy
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that a federal court order requiring the U.S. government to maintain custody of deportees on a flight meant for South Sudan will cause "significant and irreparable harm to U.S. foreign policy."
The Trump administration late Friday filed two court documents after U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy of Massachusetts said the deportation flight violated his previous April injunction that allows deportees time to challenge an order to be sent to a country other than their own.
"This Department of Justice...
Continue reading...The Trump administration late Friday filed two court documents after U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy of Massachusetts said the deportation flight violated his previous April injunction that allows deportees time to challenge an order to be sent to a country other than their own.
"This Department of Justice...
Murdered on the school run: The controversial Ukrainian gunned down in Madrid
The killing in a Madrid suburb has shocked Ukrainians, but has not triggered an outpouring of grief.
Continue reading...Young US men are joining Russian churches promising 'absurd levels of manliness'
A religion with traditions dating back centuries is attracting young American men.
Continue reading...Victims in landmark child abuse trial ask why France doesn't want to know
The trial of France's most prolific known paedophile comes to an end this week amid widespread frustration.
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