Page 149 - Latest Updates on Donald Trump
Trump gets economy he wants, but growth risks may spoil his victory lap
Trump faces a court challenge from states and businesses claiming he overstepped his authority by declaring national emergencies to justify tariffs on much of the global economy
 "Trump gets economy he wants, but growth risks may spoil his victory lap")
Cut ties with Epstein for 'stealing people who worked for me', says Trump
The president and his allies, some of whom are now in the administration, had promised to release the files
Tariffs on South Korea's products threaten the 'K-beauty' boom in the US
Statistics compiled by US International Trade Commission, an independent federal agency, show the US imported $1.7 billion worth of South Korean cosmetics in 2024, a 54% increase from a year before
 "Tariffs on South Korea's products threaten the 'K-beauty' boom in the US")
Trump warns 15-20% tariffs for nations without US trade agreements
Trump told reporters his administration will notify some 200 countries soon of their new 'world tariff' rate
 "Trump warns 15-20% tariffs for nations without US trade agreements")
Trump says he's shortening 50-day deadline for Russia to end Ukraine war
Trump said he would give Putin 10 to 12 days from Monday, meaning he wants peace efforts to make progress by Aug 7-9
'Prez of Peace': Trade threat helped broker Cambodia-Thai truce, says Trump
The truce talks followed a sustained effort by Anwar and US President Donald Trump's phone calls to both leaders at the weekend
 "'Prez of Peace': Trade threat helped broker Cambodia-Thai truce, says Trump")
If I weren't around, India would be fighting Pakistan, claims Trump
He was responding to a question about pushing Israel towards ending the conflict in Gaza just hours after ceasefire talks with Hamas collapsed
 "If I weren't around, India would be fighting Pakistan, claims Trump")
End US visa programs: Why Trump supporters want H-1B visa removed
The H-1B visa is under fire as US politicians target foreign workers amid tech layoffs, fuelling anti-immigrant rhetoric and policy threats
 "End US visa programs: Why Trump supporters want H-1B visa removed")
Tech curbs? Not today: Trump courts China with chip diplomacy
Donald Trump paused planned curbs on Nvidia's H20 chip exports to China, prioritising trade ties and a Xi Jinping summit despite warnings from security experts and ex-officials
Trump to meet UK PM Starmer at Scotland golf course to boost ties
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is meeting Monday with Trump at a golf property owned by the president's family near Turnberry in southwestern Scotland
 "Trump to meet UK PM Starmer at Scotland golf course to boost ties")
Explained: What is the new 15% US-EU tariff deal and what does it cover?
Donald Trump and EU chief von der Leyen agree to 15 per cent tariffs on most EU goods, avoiding a 30 per cent hike; deal includes zero tariffs on select items, major energy buys, but key gaps remain
 "Explained: What is the new 15% US-EU tariff deal and what does it cover?")
Donald Trump, EU's Von Der Leyen cite conflicting details on trade deal
The European Union said it would accept a 15 per cent tariff on nearly all its exports to the US. Trump told reporters that the bloc also agreed to open up its countries to trade at zero tariff
 "Donald Trump, EU's Von Der Leyen cite conflicting details on trade deal")
Trump calls Thailand-Cambodia truce easy, cites role in India-Pak talks
Trump reiterated his commitment to using economic pressure to end the ongoing border war between the two Southeast Asian nations
 "Trump calls Thailand-Cambodia truce easy, cites role in India-Pak talks")
Tariffs create the wrong jobs: Should US really be making T-shirts, shoes?
It should be noted that most developing countries that have sought to negotiate Mr Trump's threatened tariff rates downwards have had limited success
 "Tariffs create the wrong jobs: Should US really be making T-shirts, shoes?")
Congress highlights background to Sindoor debate, Trump's ceasefire claims
Ramesh also highlighted that since May 10, Trump has claimed '26 times' that he stopped Operation Sindoor by threatening to cut off trade with India
 "Congress highlights background to Sindoor debate, Trump's ceasefire claims")
Trump says Cambodia, Thailand to hold ceasefire talks after border clashes
Donald Trump says he warned Cambodia and Thailand that continued border clashes could jeopardise future US trade deals
Trump demands Kamala Harris be prosecuted over endorsement payments
In a post on his Truth Social account, Trump accused Harris of spending millions of dollars to buy endorsements from stars such as singer Beyonce, TV host Oprah Winfrey
 "Trump demands Kamala Harris be prosecuted over endorsement payments")
Trump plays golf in Scotland as protesters rally against his visit
Trump and his son Eric played with the US ambassador to Britain, Warren Stephens, near Turnberry, a historic course that the Trump family's company took over in 2014
'Seed money': Japan will invest $550 bn in US at my direction, says Trump
Trump said 90 per cent of any profits from the money invested would go to the US even if Japan had put up the funds
Thailand-Cambodia tensions remind me of India-Pakistan conflict: Trump
Donald Trump compares Thailand-Cambodia conflict to India-Pakistan, urges ceasefire, speaks to Cambodia PM, and plans call with Thai leader as violence displaces over 160,000 and kills 33 people