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Watch: Trump mesmerised by the word 'groceries' in 'Liberation Day' speech

Donald Trump called groceries 'an old-fashioned' and 'beautiful term,' drawing laughter in the Rose Garden while mentioning his campaign focused on grocery prices

China urges US to immediately lift tariffs, vows retaliation amid trade war

Trump on Wednesday announced China would be hit with a 34 per cent tariff, on top of the 20 per cent he previously imposed earlier this year, bringing the total new levies to 54 per cent

Indian-American lawmakers criticise Trump's tariffs, call them 'reckless'

President Trump, in a historic measure to counter higher duties on American products imposed globally, announced reciprocal tariffs on about 60 countries

Trump's tariff shock: 10 takeaways on trade impact, exemptions, retaliation

US imposes sweeping import tariffs; China faces 54%, India 26%, EU 20%; exemptions for Canada, Mexico; markets brace for impact as global trade tensions escalate

37 people arrested after immigration raid at Washington roofing company

The 37 people who were arrested had fraudulently represented their immigration status and submitted fraudulent documents and/or information to seek employment, they said

TikTok sale: As April 5 deadline nears, White House close to approving deal

It is worth noting that any deal would require approval from President Trump, as well as TikTok's parent company, Bytedance, and the Chinese government

Suspected US airstrikes in Yemen kill at least 6 people, say Houthi rebels

The intense campaign of airstrikes in Yemen under Donald Trump, targeting the rebels over their attacks on shipping in Mideast waters stemming from the Israel-Hamas war, has killed 67 people

Israel to create new Gaza security corridor to pressure Hamas: Netanyahu

The announcement came after Netanyahu's defence minister said that Israel would seize large areas of Gaza and add them to its so-called security zones

Turkey fines Meta for refusing to restrict content on Facebook, Instagram

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's government has been trying to restrict opposition voices on social media after widespread protests erupted following the arrest of Istanbul's mayor

USCIS announces policy update recognising only two biological sexes

The USCIS also detailed how it will consider sex as listed on birth certificates when processing immigration benefits

US tariffs to impact Indian exporters but nation better placed: FIEO

US President highlighted the high tariffs charged by India on American products as he announced reciprocal tariffs on countries worldwide, declaring a 26 per cent discounted reciprocal tariff on India

Trump's auto tariffs to cover billions of dollars in vehicle, parts imports

The update of Trump's auto tariff proclamation from last week included nearly 150 auto parts categories that will face tariffs starting on May 3

Senate rebukes Trump's Canada tariffs as some Republicans vote to block it

The Senate resolution, passed by a 51-48 vote tally, would end Trump's emergency declaration on fentanyl that underpins tariffs on Canada

Trump's new tariffs target dozens; but why is Russia off the hook?

Despite this exemption, trade between the US and Russia remains higher than with countries like Mauritius and Brunei, which were included on President Trump's list

Tesla sales plunge 13% to nearly three-year low amid growing challenges

The stumbling sales during the first quarter indicate that the one-time leading brand is reeling from the fallout of the company delaying launches for years, and Musk's foray into politics

US businesses get ready for more pain as Trump rolls out reciprocal tariffs

The US will now impose a 10 per cent baseline tariff on all imports to the country effective April 5 and higher duties on several of its biggest trading partners

Ford to offer broad discounts, capitalising on tariff-driven sales boost

Ford will offer its employee pricing - a discounted rate available to Ford workers - to all customers

Stocks plunge as Trump imposes reciprocal tariffs, shaking global markets

The high-flying tech sector was pummelled as manufacturing hubs in China and Taiwan faced new tariffs above 30 per cent, bringing the total new levy to an eye-watering 54 per cent on imports

Asian markets slip following Trump's 'reciprocal' tariffs announcement

Trump has said he wants tariffs to make the global system more fair and to bring manufacturing jobs back to the United States from other countries

Trump announces reciprocal tariffs, vows to 'make America wealthy again'

US President Donald Trump announces new reciprocal tariffs under his 'Liberation Day' plan, calling it a declaration of economic independence despite inflation concerns in the US