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Trump says he never fixed a percentage for tariffs on Russian oil buyers

Trump's change in stance comes hours after he suggested imposing increased tariffs on additional countries buying energy from Russia, including China

Trump admin fires democrats on fed board overseeing Puerto Rico's finances

The Trump administration has dismissed five out of seven members on Puerto Rico's federal control board that oversees the US territory's finances, sparking concern about the future of the island's fragile economy. The five fired are all Democrats. A White House official told The Associated Press on Tuesday that the board "has been run inefficiently and ineffectively by its governing members for far too long and it is time to restore common sense leadership". Those fired are board chairman Arthur Gonzalez, along with Cameron McKenzie, Betty Rosa, Juan Sabater and Luis Ubias. The board's two remaining members -- Andrew G Biggs and John E Nixon -- are Republicans. The board confirmed in a brief statement that the five were terminated and noted that the board would continue to fulfil its mandate and work "in the interest of the people of Puerto Rico". Sylvette Santiago, a spokesperson for the board, did not immediately return a message seeking comment on whether the board members would

Trump takes surprise White House roof walk to view new projects underway

President Donald Trump's day began typically enough, with a television interview and a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Then it took an unexpected and unusual turn when he appeared on the roof of the White House's West Wing. Late Tuesday morning, Trump emerged from a door connected to the State Dining Room and stepped onto the roof above the press briefing room and west colonnade that walls the Rose Garden. He spent nearly 20 minutes surveying the rooftop and the grounds below, including a newly paved makeover of the Rose Garden. Reporters, tipped off by the out-of-the-ordinary positioning of snipers above the Oval Office, shouted questions from below. One called out: Sir, why are you on the roof? Taking a little walk, Trump shouted back. It's good for your health. Trump walked with a small group that included James McCrery, architect of the newly announced USD 200 million ballroom project. They moved slowly, with Trump frequently gesturing and pointing at the ro

Substantial tariff hike on India in 24 hours: US President Donald Trump

Cites New Delhi's Russian oil purchase; Kremlin slams US threats

Trump vows 'very substantial' tariff hike on India within 24 hours

Trump threatens to raise tariffs on Indian imports 'very substantially', citing Russian oil purchases; India calls criticism unfair, defends energy ties with Moscow

Farm, crude, trade deadlock push India-US ties into rougher terrain

Trump's tariff cannon has fired - and India's first-mover advantage is in tatters. With 5 rounds of failed talks and rising pressure over Russian oil, New Delhi now faces its sharpest trade test yet

Don't burn ties with India, says Nikki Haley; slams China tariff pause

Former UN envoy and presidential primary contestant says US should not penalise ally India while giving China, the top buyer of Russian oil, a 90-day tariff break despite deeper ties with Moscow

India, US 'actively involved' in trade talks: Govt a day after MEA rebuke

This follows a scathing response from the MEA a day earlier to US President Donald Trump's threat of higher tariffs on Indian goods for importing Russian oil

Six months of a Trump Presidency later, India-US ties hit a crossroads

Despite both Trump and Modi getting off to a warm start and a first-mover advantage for India in trade talks, recent developments suggest the going may not be as easy as initially hoped

Supported by Brics, like-minded allies: Russia amid Trump's tariff threats

Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accused the US of being unable to accept the erosion of its dominance in an emerging multipolar international order

India struggles to engage Trump admin as key US roles remain vacant

It's become urgent for New Delhi to make its case to Washington after being unexpectedly slapped with a 25% tariff, one of the highest in the region, facing further threats over its ties with Russia

Trump aide accuses India of ‘funding’ Ukraine war through Russian oil buys | India-US trade

As pressure mounts from the Trump administration, a top White House official has accused India of “financing” the Ukraine war through its continued oil imports from Russia. How's India navigating?

Why is Russia ditching 1987 INF Treaty and what is Trump's role in it?

Citing a statement from Russia's foreign ministry, the report said that Moscow believes that the conditions required to maintain the 1987 INF Treaty with the US have disappeared

Trump sons' employer hoped to gain from Fed grants; later reverses stance

The New America Acquisition I Corp, which had hired Trump's two sons, has backtracked on a statement in its document that said the company hoped to benefit from grants offered by Donald Trump

Rupee at risk of all-time low after Trump ups tariff threat on India

Sentiment on the rupee has been fragile due to the hefty tariffs on Indian goods. On Monday, the pressure intensified, with the rupee falling despite the dollar weakening broadly

Trump says June jobs data 'rigged', Wall Street and economists disagree

The monthly jobs report is already closely-watched on Wall Street and in Washington but has taken on a new importance after President Donald Trump on Friday fired the official who oversees it. Trump claimed that June's employment figures were "RIGGED" to make him and other Republicans "look bad". Yet he provided no evidence and even the official Trump had appointed in his first term to oversee the report, William Beach, condemned the firing of Erika McEntarfer, the director of the Bureau of Labour Statistics appointed by former President Joe Biden. The firing followed Friday's jobs report that showed hiring was weak in July and had come to nearly a standstill in May and June, right after Trump rolled out sweeping tariffs. Economists and Wall Street investors have long considered the job figures reliable, with share prices and bond yields often reacting sharply when they are released. Yet Friday's revisions were unusually large -- the largest, outside of a recession, in five decades.

DOJ probing alleged 2016 'Russiagate' conspiracy against Donald Trump

Gabbard and her top aides released declassified documents they claim are evidence of an Obama administration conspiracy to subvert Trump's 2016 victory and his presidency

Epstein victims oppose Trump-era push to unseal grand jury documents

The request comes amid a controversy sparked by the Trump administration's decision last month not to release documents that could reveal some of Epstein's clients

Trump to sign order creating task force for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Trump has been an enthusiastic booster for major international sporting events scheduled to occur in the US under his watch, boasting about both the Olympics and the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Why isn't Trump pressuring China as hard: Expert on India tariff threat

The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) stated that China-not India-is the largest purchaser of Russian oil. In 2024, China imported $62.6 billion worth, compared to India's $52.7 billion