After United States President Donald Trump’s tariff warning against those opposing his desire to “buy” Greenland from Denmark, the eight European countries pushed back, saying the threat risks “a dangerous downward spiral.” Trump had on Saturday indicated that he could use tariffs as leverage to force talks on Greenland (AP) The joint statement was made … Read more
French minister of agriculture Annie Genevard on Sunday said that the United States would suffer consequences of President Donald Trump’s recent tariffs on eight countries over not backing his desire to “purchase” Greenland from Denmark. Trump, on Saturday, announced tariffs on eight European countries. Genevard affirmed that although the European Union has a potential strike … Read more
President Donald Trump announced a 10% tariff on goods from European countries until his purchase of Greenland is achieved. The dramatic escalation, announced on Truth Social, will come into effect on February 1 and the tariff will be raised to 25% in June unless and until ‘a Deal is reached for the Complete and Total … Read more
US President Donald Trump said he is considering applying new tariffs on countries that oppose his ambition of annexing Greenland. Trump has insisted for months that the US should control the world’s largest island, declaring earlier this week that anything less would be “unacceptable.” He argued that the US acquiring the Arctic landmass, a semiautonomous … Read more
“Mass unlawful killings” are being committed on an “unprecedented scale” amid ongoing anti-government protests and an internet shutdown, Amnesty International said Wednesday, citing verified videos and eyewitness testimony. “Continuing impunity for the crimes committed by security forces in current and past protests has emboldened Iranian authorities to persist in their criminal conduct,” the group said. … Read more
Supreme court doesn’t issue ruling on legality of Trump’s sweeping tariffs The supreme court released three opinions today, but issued no ruling on the legality of Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs. As of now, we don’t know when the next day for opinions will be. Share Updated at 15.40 GMT Key events Show key events only Please … Read more
Beijing has pushed for minimum prices to replace tariffs Guidance reflects EU’s firm stance on what it will accept China says guidance shows differences can be settled with dialogue EU is reviewing minimum price, quota offer from Volkswagen BRUSSELS, Jan 12 (Reuters) – The European Commission set out the conditions on Monday under which China-based … Read more
US President Donald Trump on Monday warned that the United States would be “screwed” if the Supreme Court rules that he lacks the authority to impose sweeping tariffs, saying such a decision would trigger an economic and administrative crisis for the country. US President Donald Trump speaks to the press aboard Air Force One on … Read more
The Trump administration is preparing to rely on alternative legal authorities to rapidly reimpose tariffs if the Supreme Court invalidates the president’s sweeping global levies, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said. U.S. President Donald Trump looks on as he signs executive orders and proclamations in the Oval Office at the White House, in Washington, … Read more
US President Donald Trump made a mocking impression of his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, claiming that he used threats of tariffs to coerce France’s leader to increase prescription drug prices. US President Donald Trump talks to French President Emmanuel Macron. (AP File) Addressing Republican lawmakers, Trump claimed that the United States has subsidised global healthcare … Read more