Page 128 - Latest Updates on Donald Trump
Google to offer heavy discount for cloud computing services to US govt
In April, Google agreed to offer a 71% discount till September 30 to US federal agencies for its business apps package that could generate up to $2 billion in savings if there is govt-wide adoption
 "Google to offer heavy discount for cloud computing services to US govt")
Green card holders turned US citizens now risk losing citizenship: Decoded
Under new Trump-era orders, the US is stepping up denaturalisation proceedings. Here's what it means for Indian immigrants
 "Green card holders turned US citizens now risk losing citizenship: Decoded")
Mar-a-Lago drone threat? Khamenei's former aide says Trump may be a target
Former Khamenei adviser Mohammad-Javad Larijani has hinted that US President Donald Trump 'can no longer sunbathe at Mar-a-Lago' - warning a drone could hit him - amid tense US-Iran ties
 "Mar-a-Lago drone threat? Khamenei's former aide says Trump may be a target")
Trump to host Philippine president to discuss trade, security in Asia
The allies have boosted mutual defense engagements, including large-scale combat exercises in the Philippines, to strengthen deterrence against China's increasingly aggressive actions in the region
 "Trump to host Philippine president to discuss trade, security in Asia")
Donald Trump floats 15 or 20% blanket tariffs on most trading partners
Dismissing concerns about the negative impact of tariff hike on stock markets, Trump said he believed the tariffs had been well-received and said the stock market had reached a new high that day
Brazil can survive without US trade, says Lula amid Trump tariff threat
In televised interviews, Lula struck a defiant tone, saying Trump must respect Brazil's sovereignty and cannot act as if he owns other nations
 "Brazil can survive without US trade, says Lula amid Trump tariff threat")
Nato to fully fund US weapons sent to Ukraine under new deal, says Trump
In recent days, Trump has expressed frustration with Russian President Putin over the lack of progress towards ending the war sparked by Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022
 "Nato to fully fund US weapons sent to Ukraine under new deal, says Trump")
White House ups pressure on Fed chair by targeting central bank renovation
On Thursday, Trump's top budget adviser, sent a letter to Federal Reserve chair saying the president is troubled that plans may have violated govt building rules with an ostentatious overhaul
Brazil vows retaliatory tariffs if Trump goes through with 50% import taxes
Lula ordered his diplomats on Thursday to return Trump's letter if it physically arrives at the presidential palace in Brasilia
 "Brazil vows retaliatory tariffs if Trump goes through with 50% import taxes")
As Netanyahu wraps US visit, progress on Gaza ceasefire remains murky
Netanyahu said in a video that he is trying to wrap up the US-backed deal but stressed it will be temporary and would be aimed at releasing the final 50 hostages who remain in captivity in Gaza
 "As Netanyahu wraps US visit, progress on Gaza ceasefire remains murky")
Rubio echoes Trump's frustration over stalled peace talks in Lavrov meet
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Trump is going to do everything he can within his power to end the conflict between Russia and Ukraine
 "Rubio echoes Trump's frustration over stalled peace talks in Lavrov meet")
Donald Trump's birthright citizenship limits blocked again by judge
A preliminary injunction was granted Thursday by US Judge Joseph Laplante in New Hampshire, restricting enforcement of Trump's order while the case proceeds
 "Donald Trump's birthright citizenship limits blocked again by judge")
'Brazil will not accept tutelage': President Lula as Trump slaps 50% tariff
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva condemns Donald Trump's 50% import tariff and rejects US interference in Bolsonaro trial
Govt quells fears of US tariff threat on Russian crude oil import
Points to deepening India-US trade; diversified crude flows in as counterbalance
 "Govt quells fears of US tariff threat on Russian crude oil import")
Ahead of Beijing summit, EU seeks to slash rare earth reliance on China
EU imports nearly all rare earths from China; experts warn of 'blackmail' risk as bloc faces pressure from Trump tariffs, Beijing's grip ahead of high-stakes EU-China summit
 "Ahead of Beijing summit, EU seeks to slash rare earth reliance on China")
India seeks to avoid Trump's Brics wrath as it pursues US trade deal
With New Delhi set to assume the Brics chairmanship in 2026, India needs to differentiate itself from members like China and Russia, who are seeking to build the bloc as an opposition voice to the US
 "India seeks to avoid Trump's Brics wrath as it pursues US trade deal")
Italy opens Ukraine rebuilding conference as US defence help in doubt
It's the fourth such conference on Ukraine's recovery, with earlier editions in Lugano, Switzerland in 2022, London in 2023 and Berlin last year
 "Italy opens Ukraine rebuilding conference as US defence help in doubt")
B'desh proposes to increase imports from US on first day of tariff talks
Bangladesh has proposed to import more cotton, oil, Boeing aircraft, soybeans, etc from the United States, a Bangladeshi official who participated in the talks said
 "B'desh proposes to increase imports from US on first day of tariff talks")
Asian shares up on Nvidia high, investors unfazed by Trump's tariff moves
US copper futures widened their premium to the London benchmark overnight after Trump announced plans to impose a 50 per cent tariff on copper
 "Asian shares up on Nvidia high, investors unfazed by Trump's tariff moves")
Trump announces 50% tariff on copper imports; experts warn of price surge
Industry experts warn that the US is dependent on copper imports, and levies could increase costs across critical industries from electronics and automobiles to infrastructure and defence
 "Trump announces 50% tariff on copper imports; experts warn of price surge")