Page 3 - Latest Updates on Donald Trump
India's Essar group to invest $18 bn in steel manufacturing in the US
The plan includes a proposed $15 billion steel complex in Iowa and nearly $3 billion already invested in a Minnesota iron ore mine and pelletising facility
 "India's Essar group to invest $18 bn in steel manufacturing in the US")
CNN, MS NOW, Politico seek court order to retain White House access
The news outlets asked a judge overseeing their case in Washington, DC, federal court to grant a preliminary injunction blocking Trump's bans until there is a final ruling in the case
 "CNN, MS NOW, Politico seek court order to retain White House access")
'I offered nothing': Trump denies offering sanctions relief to Iran
Trump rejected reports that he was willing to ease sanctions and release frozen Iranian funds in exchange for concrete steps on Tehran's nuclear programme
 "'I offered nothing': Trump denies offering sanctions relief to Iran")
Trump's 100% pharma tariff kicks in today, select Indian drugs get relief
Specified speciality drugs from India and 19 other jurisdictions qualify for zero duty as the US extends its 100% pharma tariff to more companies; generics remain outside its scope
 "Trump's 100% pharma tariff kicks in today, select Indian drugs get relief")
Trump rejects ambassador's claim he offered US weapons to China's Xi
Trump said he did not discuss selling US weapons to Chinese President Xi Jinping, while suggesting the idea could be worth considering
 "Trump rejects ambassador's claim he offered US weapons to China's Xi")
Essar Group to invest $15 billion to build largest US steel plant in Iowa
The new steel plant is being built by Mesabi Metallics, a Minnesota company owned by India's Essar Group
 "Essar Group to invest $15 billion to build largest US steel plant in Iowa")
Trump asked China's president if he wanted to buy US arms, ambassador says
China has pressed Washington to halt the arms sales, most prominently during a previous summit in May between Trump and Xi in Beijing.
 "Trump asked China's president if he wanted to buy US arms, ambassador says")
US, China release product lists under planned $30 billion tariff deal
The list for goods entering the US contains 77 entries, including fireworks, household products, sporting equipment and toys, according to documents published by both governments
 "US, China release product lists under planned $30 billion tariff deal")
Trump confirms meeting with Anthropic CEO, repeats dismissal of AI fears
Trump also reiterated his belief that new regulations would open the door for China to outpace the United States in AI advancement
 "Trump confirms meeting with Anthropic CEO, repeats dismissal of AI fears")
Looking 'very seriously' at banning US diesel exports, says Trump
Several farm-state lawmakers have urged Trump to limit US diesel exports during the peak of the fall harvest season
 "Looking 'very seriously' at banning US diesel exports, says Trump")
Iran war will be won very soon, pre-midterm strikes possible, says Trump
When asked specifically whether military strikes could resume before the upcoming midterm elections, Trump declined to take the option off the table
 "Iran war will be won very soon, pre-midterm strikes possible, says Trump")
The art of 'diplotainment'
The Trump-Xi summit yielded few substantive gains
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Trump backs unregulated AI to beat China, but it may harm US security
The US president has repeatedly argued that the introduction of robust regulations to slow down progress on AI threatens US national interests by enabling China to seize the advantage
 "Trump backs unregulated AI to beat China, but it may harm US security")
Trump admin set to roll back Biden-era auto fuel economy standards
Trump pitched the changes, which he announced in December, as a way to boost the domestic auto industry and lower consumer costs
 "Trump admin set to roll back Biden-era auto fuel economy standards")
Trump approval rating drops to 37% amid approaching US midterm elections
The Wall Street Journal said the rating is the lowest for any president heading into midterm elections in its polls dating to 1990, as Trump prepares to campaign for Republicans
 "Trump approval rating drops to 37% amid approaching US midterm elections")
CNN left off Air Force One as Trump admin signals new media restriction
CNN was replaced by conservative outlet Real America's Voice News for Trump's Saturday trip, as the US network video pool returned to the White House after a week-long dispute
 "CNN left off Air Force One as Trump admin signals new media restriction")
Trump shares Pak PM's UN speech thanking him for 'intervention' in 2025
The US president shared an 87-second clip in which Pakistan's prime minister credited Trump with helping halt Operation Sindoor and praised Army chief Asim Munir
 "Trump shares Pak PM's UN speech thanking him for 'intervention' in 2025")
Tax fraud could cost US more than $300 billion annually, GAO finds
The Government Accountability Office estimated annual federal tax fraud losses at $116 billion-$304 billion, based on data from 2018 through 2024
 "Tax fraud could cost US more than $300 billion annually, GAO finds")
Trump rejects Iran's 7-day ceasefire plan, prepares for military escalation
The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump told aides he expects US bombing of Iran to resume after November's midterm elections
 "Trump rejects Iran's 7-day ceasefire plan, prepares for military escalation")
Pak PM raises J&K issue at UNGA, credits Trump for 'intervention' in 2025
At the UN General Assembly, Sharif thanked Trump for his role in ending the 2025 conflict and again called for a "just and fair" solution to Kashmir
 "Pak PM raises J&K issue at UNGA, credits Trump for 'intervention' in 2025")