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US proposes tariffs of up to $11.2 bn on EU products over Airbus subsidies
The threatened US tariffs are in response to subsidies received by aircraft maker Airbus and target a host of European products including helicopters, aircraft parts and gouda cheese
 "US proposes tariffs of up to $11.2 bn on EU products over Airbus subsidies")
India delays levying retaliatory tariff on US goods to May 2
The new tariff structure was to come into force from April 1.
 "India delays levying retaliatory tariff on US goods to May 2")
Letter to BS: India well within its rights to move WTO against US
The current US policy leans more towards financial profit than sustain long-term trade relations with nations
 "Letter to BS: India well within its rights to move WTO against US")
US orders medical probe on every child in its custody after second death
The death came during an ongoing dispute over border security and with a partial government shutdown underway over President Donald Trump's request for border wall funding
 "US orders medical probe on every child in its custody after second death")
US aims to cut Iran oil sales to zero, markets not to be affected: Official
Iran, the third-largest producer in the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, has said its oil exports cannot be halted because of high demand in the market.
 "US aims to cut Iran oil sales to zero, markets not to be affected: Official")
US wants to prohibit data localisation amid looming RBI directive
RBI in a circular in April, said all system providers will have to ensure that the entire data relating to payment systems operated by them are stored in a system only in India
 "US wants to prohibit data localisation amid looming RBI directive")
Two Indians among 19 people arrested for entering US illegally from Mexico
All 19 male illegal aliens were arrested and taken to a nearby Border Patrol station for processing
 "Two Indians among 19 people arrested for entering US illegally from Mexico")
US job growth rises, unemployment rate falls to an 18-year low to 3.8 %
Overall, the US economy looks strong," said Paul Ashworth, chief economist at Capital Economics in Toronto
 "US job growth rises, unemployment rate falls to an 18-year low to 3.8 %")
'It's an insult': US vetoes UNSC resolution criticising Jerusalem decision
This was the first time the US exercised its veto since Trump became President.
 "'It's an insult': US vetoes UNSC resolution criticising Jerusalem decision")
US grants $500k for promoting religious freedom in India, Sri Lanka
The applicant also needs to ideate successful programme activities to counter hateful or discriminatory public messages with positive messages using all kinds of media
 "US grants $500k for promoting religious freedom in India, Sri Lanka")
Over 30,000 Indians overstayed in America last year: US report
Of these 30,000, a little over 6,000 Indian nationals left the US after the expiry of their visas
 "Over 30,000 Indians overstayed in America last year: US report")
Locked up for being poor
Poor people charged with a misdemeanor end up stuck behind bars
 "Locked up for being poor")
US state of Arkansas executes two prisoners in one night
This is the first double execution in the United States in 17 years
 "US state of Arkansas executes two prisoners in one night")
Jobless claims in US saw unexpected dip last week
Nonfarm payrolls increased by 98,000 jobs last month, the fewest since last May
 "Jobless claims in US saw unexpected dip last week")
US jobless claims up, four-week average lowest since 1973
Data for the prior week was revised to show 1,000 applications received
 "US jobless claims up, four-week average lowest since 1973")
Linda Greenhouse: Who will guard the guardians?
Union representing some 5,000 immigration & customs agents endorsed Trump's presidency
 "Linda Greenhouse: Who will guard the guardians?")
Under US pressure on trade, Japan scrambles ahead of White House visit
Abe will visit Washington on February 10 for talks with Trump
 "Under US pressure on trade, Japan scrambles ahead of White House visit")
US new home sales fall; weekly jobless claims rise
The housing market recovery remains intact as a tightening labor market boosts wage growth
 "US new home sales fall; weekly jobless claims rise")
US jobless claims hit lowest level in more than 43 years
Total number of people receiving unemployment benefits was 2.05 mn, down 7.7% from a year earlier
 "US jobless claims hit lowest level in more than 43 years")
Robot arms replace factory hands
Workforce in the US manufacturing sector slumped by roughly 40% from 1980 to 2015
