Page 28 - Latest Updates on Donald Trump
Trump eyes new trade probes to revive tariffs after court setback
The administration announced that a 10 per cent levy would be imposed beginning Tuesday morning, which Trump subsequently threatened to increase to 15 per cent
US small business is disma despite GDP growth under Trump administration
Rising bankruptcies and weak job growth signal mounting pressure on small firms
 "US small business is disma despite GDP growth under Trump administration")
Most Americans see Trump as erratic with age, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
The six-day poll concluded on Monday, the day before the 79-year-old president gives his annual State of the Union address to Congress following a month of angry reprimands of lawmakers and judges
 "Most Americans see Trump as erratic with age, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds")
Trump's judicial battles, global fallout: Tariff verdict sparks uncertainty
The US Supreme Court decision on tariffs could mark the start of a new era of uncertainty
Uniform 15% tariff would benefit some Asia-Pacific economies: Moody's
US Supreme Court last week ruled against the Trump administration's country-specific tariffs after which Trump imposed 10 per cent tariffs on all countries for 150 days
 "Uniform 15% tariff would benefit some Asia-Pacific economies: Moody's")
Trump's 10% global levy takes effect as US moves to rebuild tariff wall
Trump is applying the 10 per cent baseline levy under Section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act, which allows the president to impose the charge for 150 days without congressional approval
 "Trump's 10% global levy takes effect as US moves to rebuild tariff wall")
Valid US visa but 42-day custody over husband's: UK tourist case explained
Karen Newton's six-week ICE detention draws attention as DHS says officers acted within the law over past visa issues
 "Valid US visa but 42-day custody over husband's: UK tourist case explained")
EU hits pause on US trade deal after Trump announces 15% global tariff
The European Parliament's trade committee postponed a ratification vote after Trump announced new tariffs, following a US Supreme Court ruling blocking his emergency import taxes
 "EU hits pause on US trade deal after Trump announces 15% global tariff")
Wall Street stocks drop as Trump ramps up tariffs, AI fears mount
The S&P 500 sank 0.8 per cent after Trump said on Saturday that he would place temporary 15 per cent tariffs on other countries
 "Wall Street stocks drop as Trump ramps up tariffs, AI fears mount")
US sheds light on its allegation of Chinese nuclear test, fear of arms race
President Trump in October pointed to US intentions to resume nuclear tests for the first time since 1992, but Energy Secretary Chris Wright later said such tests would not include nuclear explosions
 "US sheds light on its allegation of Chinese nuclear test, fear of arms race")
EU pauses work on US trade deal as Trump's tariffs stir uncertainty
Trump moved rapidly over the weekend to replace those levies. But he has now applied a 15 percent tariff on nations around the world
 "EU pauses work on US trade deal as Trump's tariffs stir uncertainty")
Countries 'playing games' on trade deals will face more tariffs: Trump
Trump, in a series of social media posts, said he also may impose license fees on trading partners as uncertainty over his next tariff moves gripped the global economy and sent stocks lower
 "Countries 'playing games' on trade deals will face more tariffs: Trump")
Donald Trump raises global tariffs to 15%: What Sections 122, 232, 301 mean
US President Donald Trump has raised the global baseline tariff to 15 per cent after a court setback, using older trade laws. Here's what Sections 122, 232 and 301 mean and how they allow tariffs
EU diplomats to meet 'Board of Peace' director over Gaza's future
Nikolay Mladenov, a former Bulgarian politician and UN diplomat chosen by Trump to manage the Board of Peace, will meet the EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas
 "EU diplomats to meet 'Board of Peace' director over Gaza's future")
Trump considers targeted strike against Iran, followed by larger attack
The top negotiators plan to meet in Geneva on Thursday for last-ditch talks, debating a new proposal that could create an off-ramp as two carrier groups massed within striking distance of Iran
 "Trump considers targeted strike against Iran, followed by larger attack")
A 6-3 reminder to Donald Trump that trade power flows from the Congress
The US Supreme Court curbs Donald Trump's tariff powers, reaffirming congressional authority and showing how institutional checks can still restrain populist executives
 "A 6-3 reminder to Donald Trump that trade power flows from the Congress")
India, China among winners after US Supreme Court blocks Trump tariffs
China, India and Brazil are among those now seeing lower tariff rates after SC ruled that Trump's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose duties was illegal
 "India, China among winners after US Supreme Court blocks Trump tariffs")
Xi Jinping gains leverage ahead of summit with Trump after tariff reversal
Xi's team will likely push harder for access to advanced semiconductors, removal of trade restrictions on Chinese companies and reduced US support for Taiwan
 "Xi Jinping gains leverage ahead of summit with Trump after tariff reversal")
Donald Trump may turn to old trade laws after Supreme Court tariff blow
With the Supreme Court striking down Trump's use of IEEPA for tariffs, the president may rely on older trade statutes to revive tariff action. Each carries implications for India
 "Donald Trump may turn to old trade laws after Supreme Court tariff blow")
US SC ruling on Trump's tariffs: A China worry for India's iPhone exports
The tax now has been declared "illegal" by the US Supreme Court
 "US SC ruling on Trump's tariffs: A China worry for India's iPhone exports")