United States stocks are at their lowest level since President Donald Trump was sworn in two weeks ago, and other global financial markets slumped after he ordered tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China while world leaders responded to his threats to expand tariffs to the European Union as well. The benchmark S&P 500 on Monday…
Washington, DC – Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and US President Donald Trump have announced a month-long pause to the sweeping US tariffs that were threatened for exports from Mexico and Canada. The leaders confirmed the agreement delaying the tariffs in social media posts on Monday, a day before the measures…
NewsFeed Mexico’s president details call with Trump that paused tariffs Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum explained what happened in her call with US President Donald Trump that resulted in a one-month pause on tariffs. She says they discussed the movement of people and drugs into the United States and weapons flowing into Mexico. Published On 3…
On the first day of his repeat term as president of the United States, Donald Trump went about making good on his promises to make life hell for asylum seekers. Proclaiming a “national emergency” to pave the way for the deportation of millions, Trump also immediately cancelled the CBP One app that previously allowed undocumented people to apply for…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived in the United States for meetings with President Donald Trump and others in his administration to discuss the Gaza ceasefire deal and his Middle East plans. On his arrival at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland on Sunday, Netanyahu received a red carpet welcome from senior Israeli officials…
South Africa has refuted that it is “confiscating” land unfairly, an accusation that United States President Donald Trump made, adding he plans to cut all funding for the country. Trump on Sunday accused the South African government of “confiscating land” and treating “certain classes of people” badly, without elaborating or providing evidence. Recommended Stories list…
Quotable Both Canadians and Americans to feel “pinch” of tariffs Read more Jairo Yunis, director of policy at Business Council of British Columbia, talks about what countries hurt by US tariffs, like Canada, need to do in order to mount an effective response. Published On 3 Feb 20253 Feb 2025
NewsFeed South African minister suggests withholding minerals after Trump aid cut South Africa’s minister of mineral resources has suggested halting their supply of minerals to the US, after President Donald Trump announced the withdrawal of US funding over a South African land expropriation law. Published On 3 Feb 20253 Feb 2025
NewsFeed US national anthem booed at NBA game in Canada Watch the moment the US national anthem is booed at an NBA game in Canada between the Toronto Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers, after US President Donald Trump announced tariffs on Canadian goods and energy. Published On 3 Feb 20253 Feb 2025
Asian stock markets have dived over fears of a global trade war as the United States prepares to impose trade tariffs. Indices retreated in Hong Kong, Japan and South Korea by about 2 percent as they opened on Monday, after US President Donald Trump confirmed he would impose sweeping tariffs on Canada, China, and Mexico….
