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Donald Trump launches critical minerals probe to weigh new tariffs
The order, which Trump signed on Tuesday, calls for the commerce secretary to initiate a Section 232 investigation under the Trade Expansion Act of 1962
 "Donald Trump launches critical minerals probe to weigh new tariffs")
Biden warns that Trump administration 'taking hatchet' to social security
In fewer than 100 days, this new administration has done so much damage and so much destruction, said Biden
 "Biden warns that Trump administration 'taking hatchet' to social security")
We continue to work for ceasefire: US state dept on Russia-Ukraine conflict
United States President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg to discuss the conflict in Ukraine
 "We continue to work for ceasefire: US state dept on Russia-Ukraine conflict")
Judge orders release of billions from two key Biden-era initiatives
US District Judge Mary McElroy, who was appointed by President Donald Trump during his first term, sided with conservation and nonprofit groups
 "Judge orders release of billions from two key Biden-era initiatives")
Judge blocks labour dept from enforcing key part of Trump's anti-DEI orders
Judge Matthew Kennelly of the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois issued the ruling in response to a lawsuit filed by Chicago Women in Trades
 "Judge blocks labour dept from enforcing key part of Trump's anti-DEI orders")
President Trump wants to see dialogue, discussion with Iran: WH press secy
Karoline Leavitt said that Trump spoke to the Sultan of Oman, Haitham bin Tariq al-Said, who helped facilitate these talks.
 "President Trump wants to see dialogue, discussion with Iran: WH press secy")
Visa cancellations leave foreign students in US fearing deportation
At least 600 students at more than 90 colleges and universities have had their visas revoked or their legal status terminated in recent weeks
 "Visa cancellations leave foreign students in US fearing deportation")
China steps up stock market rescue as record ETF inflows signal support
The surge in inflows underscores the urgency with which Chinese authorities responded as share prices stumbled in response to the evolving trade war
 "China steps up stock market rescue as record ETF inflows signal support")
Harvard's decision to resist Trump is of 'momentous significance'
University's $2.2 bn funding frozen for defying Prez's campus demands
 "Harvard's decision to resist Trump is of 'momentous significance'")
Trump warns Harvard may lose tax exempt status over political stance
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Harvard University could lose its tax exempt status and be taxed as a political entity after the school rejected demands from his administration
 "Trump warns Harvard may lose tax exempt status over political stance")
Wall Street edges higher as investors eye possible tariff exemptions
US President Donald Trump on Monday hinted at potential exemptions for the 25 per cent tariffs imposed on imports of autos and auto parts
 "Wall Street edges higher as investors eye possible tariff exemptions")
US import prices unexpectedly fall in March on cheaper energy goods
Import prices dipped 0.1% last month after a downwardly revised 0.2% gain in February, the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics said on Tuesday
 "US import prices unexpectedly fall in March on cheaper energy goods")
J&J tops Q1 forecasts as cancer drugs drive growth; sales outlook raised
On an adjusted basis, the company earned $2.77 per share in the quarter, 2.2 per cent higher than the previous year and above analysts' estimates of $2.59 per share
 "J&J tops Q1 forecasts as cancer drugs drive growth; sales outlook raised")
IEA cuts 2025 oil demand forecast amid trade tensions, economic uncertainty
Global oil demand expected to rise by 730,000 b/d in 2025, down from 940,000 b/d last year
 "IEA cuts 2025 oil demand forecast amid trade tensions, economic uncertainty")
Asia-Pacific growth to fall if US imposes reciprocal tariffs: S&P
After the April 2 announcement jolted stock markets globally, Trump on April 9 postponed by three months the imposition of the reciprocal tariffs
 "Asia-Pacific growth to fall if US imposes reciprocal tariffs: S&P")
China halts deliveries of Boeing jets as trade war with US escalates
In retaliation to US' 145% tariff, China has slapped a 125% per cent levy on US imports - effectively doubling the price of Boeing jets
 "China halts deliveries of Boeing jets as trade war with US escalates")
Singapore dissolves parliament, paving way for general elections
Elections Department is expected to set a date for the polls later in the afternoon
 "Singapore dissolves parliament, paving way for general elections")
China won't talk if US doesn't show respect, says former top official
China and the US have spent the past two weeks locked in an escalating trade war, with both sides piling on new tariffs and raising barriers to trade
 "China won't talk if US doesn't show respect, says former top official")
Vietnam's exporters scramble to fulfil order surge amid 90-day tariff pause
Businesses that had seen demand dry up just weeks ago are now overwhelmed with urgent shipment orders from US buyers
 "Vietnam's exporters scramble to fulfil order surge amid 90-day tariff pause")
Here is why South Korea's ex-President Yoon could face death penalty
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was removed by the Constitutional Court following his declaration of martial law. He appeared at his criminal trial on Monday facing rebellion charges
 "Here is why South Korea's ex-President Yoon could face death penalty")