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Trump admin proposes 25% tariffs on Brazil despite US trade surplus
The announcement late Monday came after an investigation by the Office of the USTR, charging Brazil with lax anti-corruption enforcement and unfair tariffs of its own, among other things
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'Time to make a deal': Trump rejects reports of breakdown in US-Iran talks
Trump refuted claims that communications between the two nations had broken down, asserting that discussions have been actively maintained over the last several days
 "'Time to make a deal': Trump rejects reports of breakdown in US-Iran talks")
Trump orders US agencies to partner with AI firms on cyber defence
Tuesday's order emphasises voluntary participation by developers despite earlier deliberations about mandating government approval of new AI systems
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Trump taps Bill Pulte as acting intelligence chief after Gabbard resigned
Trump made the surprise announcement Tuesday on Truth Social regarding Pulte, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency and chair of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
 "Trump taps Bill Pulte as acting intelligence chief after Gabbard resigned")
Iran says reviewing US ceasefire proposal as Trump says talks continuing
Trump said on Monday that negotiations with Iran were continuing and there would be a deal over the next week to extend a ceasefire agreed in early April and reopen the Strait of Hormuz
 "Iran says reviewing US ceasefire proposal as Trump says talks continuing")
Trump signs order amending tariffs on steel, aluminum and copper imports
The order also allows foreign companies to qualify for a 10% tariff if 'their capital equipment includes at least 85% aluminum by weight'
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'Everybody hates Israel now': Trump tells Netanyahu in call over Lebanon
According to a US official cited by Axios, Trump expressed immense frustration over what he perceived as a disproportionate military response to Hezbollah's strikes on Israel
 "'Everybody hates Israel now': Trump tells Netanyahu in call over Lebanon")
Lebanon announces partial Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire as fighting continues
Early on Tuesday, the Israeli military said that it intercepted two projectiles that crossed from Lebanon into northern Israel, and that no injuries were reported
 "Lebanon announces partial Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire as fighting continues")
Will strike Beirut if Hezbollah attacks persist: Netanyahu tells Trump
The precise parameters of the tentative truce publicised by Trump continue to be shrouded in ambiguity, driven by contrasting signals emerging from Washington, Jerusalem, Hezbollah, and Beirut
 "Will strike Beirut if Hezbollah attacks persist: Netanyahu tells Trump")
Iran talks continuing at rapid pace, says Trump as strikes test ceasefire
The nominal ceasefire between Iran and the US has been repeatedly tested with such back-and-forth attacks, even as officials from both countries try to negotiate an end to the war
New inflation warning from bond market adds to Trump's midterm challenges
The challenge is global in scale, as interest rates have risen for multiple countries as the world has been adjusting to the prospect of higher inflation
 "New inflation warning from bond market adds to Trump's midterm challenges")
Iran really wants to make deal with US: Trump amid stalled negotiations
Trump stated that the deal will be a good one for the USA and its allies
 "Iran really wants to make deal with US: Trump amid stalled negotiations")
Fed would lose credibility if President can fire officials, says Powell
Powell exited the top job at the Fed earlier this month with a legacy in part defined by his defense of the central bank against relentless pressure from Trump and his allies
 "Fed would lose credibility if President can fire officials, says Powell")
Trump sends back Iran deal text with changes, seeks stricter nuclear terms
The latest round of changes comes a week after Trump said the deal was 'largely finalised' and indicated that an end to hostilities was imminent
India key Indo-Pacific partner, says Hegseth amid peace remarks
US defence secretary praises India's military rise and Indo-Pacific role while reiterating Trump's claim of helping ease India-Pakistan tensions
 "India key Indo-Pacific partner, says Hegseth amid peace remarks")
US close to 'good deal' with Iran: Trump amid reports of changes to pact
Trump said the Iranians are "good negotiators," but argued that the United States now holds "all the cards" because Iran has been "militarily defeated"
 "US close to 'good deal' with Iran: Trump amid reports of changes to pact")
Jill Biden's new memoir shows off a sharp eye, if not a sharp elbow
Beyond a few pointed digs at her husband's successor, 'View From the East Wing' largely sticks to the head-spinning details of first lady-hood
 "Jill Biden's new memoir shows off a sharp eye, if not a sharp elbow")
Trump seeks amendments to Iran deal during situation room meeting: Report
As per the report, Trump is keen to strengthen several points that are important to him, especially about Iran's nuclear material
 "Trump seeks amendments to Iran deal during situation room meeting: Report")
Trump vents about federal judge who blocked renovation of Kennedy Centre
In a lengthy post on his Truth Social platform, Trump fumed about the Friday decision from US District Judge Christopher Cooper who also ordered Trump's name removed from the centre
Trump plans to appeal order allowing tariff refunds for all importers
Trump administration said Friday that it intended to appeal a federal judge's order to allow all companies that paid the invalidated duties to seek refunds, not just the ones that filed lawsuits