Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday assured people of the Pahalgam terror attack retaliation, saying what they desire will certainly happen under PM Narendra Modi&rsquo;s leadership.
In other news, US President Donald Trump stated he would not pursue a third term, recognising the constitutional limitations.
Meanwhile, Israel&rsquo;s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged further action against Yemen's Houthi rebels after a missile fired from Yemen landed near Tel Aviv&rsquo;s Ben Gurion airport on Sunday morning.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday that it is his &ldquo;responsibility to give a befitting reply to those who dare to attack&rdquo; India, and assured people of Pahalgam terror attack retaliation saying what they desire will certainly happen under PM Narendra Modi&rsquo;s leadership.
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Israel&rsquo;s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged further action against Yemen's Houthi rebels after a missile fired from Yemen landed near Tel Aviv&rsquo;s Ben Gurion airport on Sunday morning. According to Israeli authorities, four people were injured in the blast, with two more hurt while trying to reach a shelter.
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US President Donald Trump seems to be taking credit for good reports but deflecting the blame for his economic failures, which have surfaced recently, to former president Joe Biden.
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Amritsar&rsquo;s Rural Police arrested two men on Saturday (May 03) for allegedly passing on sensitive details and images of military installations in Punjab to Pakistani intelligence handlers.
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Air India and several other airlines, including Germany's Lufthansa, British Airways, and America's Delta Air Lines, have suspended flights to Tel Aviv following a missile attack close to the Ben Gurion Airport in the Israeli city on Sunday (May 1).
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Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday (May 4) took a swipe at Europe, asserting that India is &ldquo;looking for partners, not preachers.&rdquo; He added that European nations are struggling to adapt to the evolving multipolar world order.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday assured people of the Pahalgam terror attack retaliation, saying what they desire will certainly happen under PM Narendra Modi’s leadership. In other news, US President Donald Trump stated he would not pursue a third term, recognising the constitutional limitations. Meanwhile, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged further action against Yemen's Houthi rebels after a missile fired from Yemen landed near Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion airport on Sunday morning. Click on the headlines for more ‘What you all desire will happen,’ assures defence minister Rajnath Singh on Pahalgam retaliation Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday that it is his “responsibility to give a befitting reply to those who dare to attack” India, and assured people of Pahalgam terror attack retaliation saying what they desire will certainly happen under PM Narendra Modi’s leadership. Trump dismisses third term speculation: ‘It’s not allowed’ In a recent interview with NBC News' "Meet the Press," President Donald Trump stated he would not pursue a third term, recognising the constitutional limitations. 'There will be bangs': Israel's Netanyahu vows action against Houthis after missile attack at Tel Aviv airport Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged further action against Yemen's Houthi rebels after a missile fired from Yemen landed near Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion airport on Sunday morning. According to Israeli authorities, four people were injured in the blast, with two more hurt while trying to reach a shelter. ‘Good parts are Trump economy, bad parts are Biden economy’: Is Trump passing blame to former president for his policies? US President Donald Trump seems to be taking credit for good reports but deflecting the blame for his economic failures, which have surfaced recently, to former president Joe Biden. 'To undermine security of armed forces...': Two held in Punjab for ‘sharing sensitive Army info’ amid Pahalgam terror attack fallout Amritsar’s Rural Police arrested two men on Saturday (May 03) for allegedly passing on sensitive details and images of military installations in Punjab to Pakistani intelligence handlers. Air India flight diverted to Abu Dhabi, several airlines suspend operations after missile attack near Tel Aviv Airport Air India and several other airlines, including Germany's Lufthansa, British Airways, and America's Delta Air Lines, have suspended flights to Tel Aviv following a missile attack close to the Ben Gurion Airport in the Israeli city on Sunday (May 1). ‘I don’t know’: Trump not sure about upholding US Constitution as his administration defies Supreme Court US President Donald Trump has caused fresh controversy by saying he is unsure whether he needs to uphold the United States Constitution, the country’s most important legal document. ‘We want partners, not preachers’: Jaishakar slams Europe over global shifts Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday (May 4) took a swipe at Europe, asserting that India is “looking for partners, not preachers.” He added that European nations are struggling to adapt to the evolving multipolar world order. 'This video was extremely misinterpreted': Babil Khan breaks silence, returns to Instagram Actor Babil Khan has made a comeback on Instagram after a brief hiatus triggered by the video in which he appeared to criticise Bollywood's toxicity went viral. In the video, the Qala actor mentioned several fellow actors, including Ananya Panday, Shanaya Kapoor, and Siddhant Chaturvedi, which sparked heated discussions online. IPL 2025: Riyan Parag hits 6 sixes in a row in KKR thriller, enters record books - Watch Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag wreaked havoc in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) on Sunday as he hit six consecutive sixes on Sunday (May 4). Playing at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, Parag entered record books by achieving the rare feat in T20 cricket. However, despite his blistering knock of 95 runs, Rajasthan Royals lost by one run in yet another close contest in IPL 2025.

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A recent report by Democracy Defenders Fund reveals that there is a significant conflict of interest between President Trump&rsquo;s financial involvement in cryptocurrency during his administration.
The report illuminates how the Trump family&rsquo;s crypto venture World Liberty Financial, Inc. (WLFI), the $TRUMP meme coin, and the $WLFI governance token have rapidly increased the wealth of his family by billions.&nbsp;
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<h2 dir="ltr">Trump&rsquo;s growing crypto wealth</h2>
Trump's crypto assets include $TRUMP and stakes in WLFI, comprising a major portion of his net wealth, approximately 40 per cent. WLFI, which is owned 60 per cent by an entity affiliated with President Trump and his family members, released a stablecoin named USD1 and is expected to further boost Trump&rsquo;s wealth.
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$TRUMP Meme Coin-&nbsp; Launched just before his inauguration, it is highly volatile and its value swings depending on his policy decisions and social media promotion. Trading fees from $TRUMP have generated tens of millions of dollars for Trump however, the exact figure is unclear due to the opaque ownership structure.
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$WLFI Governance Token- Raised $550 million investment from Chinese investors like Justin Sun. Trump and his family, via affiliated entities, hold significant equity and rights to protocol revenue.
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USD1- It's marketed as fully backed by U.S. Treasuries and cash equivalents, and always valued as $1. But the use of the USD 1 code may lead potential investors to believe it's backed. There are concerns related to its transparency. WLFI has announced that an independent auditor outside the firm will audit the reserves. However, they have not named the auditor or mentioned the frequency of such audits.&nbsp;
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<h2 dir="ltr">Policy action and conflicts in government</h2>
The report states that President Trump had issued an executive order on 23rd January to establish a regulatory framework promoting digital currencies and private sector stablecoins while rejecting the development of central bank digital currency. The policy directly aligns with the Trump family&rsquo;s business interests and could directly benefit their crypto holdings.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche directed the Justice Department to relax criminal charges related to digital assets unless they are related to unlawful conduct by drug cartels, transnational criminal organisations, foreign terrorists or specially designated global terrorists. Thus, potentially reduces regulatory oversight.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Several Trump appointees, such as David Sacks and Steven Witkoff, have direct financial interests in WLFI and its partners.&nbsp;
Even though the White House released a statement last month that President Trump&rsquo;s assets are in a trust managed by his children, his active involvement in the promotion and profit of this venture significantly undermines the purpose of such trusts. 
The President is not a subject of the criminal conflict of interest statute like other executive branch employees. This gap in legality allows him to participate in crypto-related policymaking that directly impacts his financial interests.
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A recent report by Democracy Defenders Fund reveals that there is a significant conflict of interest between President Trump’s financial involvement in cryptocurrency during his administration. The report illuminates how the Trump family’s crypto venture World Liberty Financial, Inc. (WLFI), the $TRUMP meme coin, and the $WLFI governance token have rapidly increased the wealth of his family by billions. Also read: US gives initial clearance of $3.5 billion missile sales to Saudi Arabia Trump’s growing crypto wealth Trump's crypto assets include $TRUMP and stakes in WLFI, comprising a major portion of his net wealth, approximately 40 per cent. WLFI, which is owned 60 per cent by an entity affiliated with President Trump and his family members, released a stablecoin named USD1 and is expected to further boost Trump’s wealth. $TRUMP Meme Coin- Launched just before his inauguration, it is highly volatile and its value swings depending on his policy decisions and social media promotion. Trading fees from $TRUMP have generated tens of millions of dollars for Trump however, the exact figure is unclear due to the opaque ownership structure. $WLFI Governance Token- Raised $550 million investment from Chinese investors like Justin Sun. Trump and his family, via affiliated entities, hold significant equity and rights to protocol revenue. USD1- It's marketed as fully backed by U.S. Treasuries and cash equivalents, and always valued as $1. But the use of the USD 1 code may lead potential investors to believe it's backed. There are concerns related to its transparency. WLFI has announced that an independent auditor outside the firm will audit the reserves. However, they have not named the auditor or mentioned the frequency of such audits. Also read: 'Nation stands with you on India but not on Afghanistan': Fazl ur Rahman launches scurrilous attack on Pakistani establishment Policy action and conflicts in government The report states that President Trump had issued an executive order on 23rd January to establish a regulatory framework promoting digital currencies and private sector stablecoins while rejecting the development of central bank digital currency. The policy directly aligns with the Trump family’s business interests and could directly benefit their crypto holdings. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche directed the Justice Department to relax criminal charges related to digital assets unless they are related to unlawful conduct by drug cartels, transnational criminal organisations, foreign terrorists or specially designated global terrorists. Thus, potentially reduces regulatory oversight. Also read: 'Yes...but cut that part': Elon Musk quips when asked if he regrets supporting Donald Trump Several Trump appointees, such as David Sacks and Steven Witkoff, have direct financial interests in WLFI and its partners. Even though the White House released a statement last month that President Trump’s assets are in a trust managed by his children, his active involvement in the promotion and profit of this venture significantly undermines the purpose of such trusts. The President is not a subject of the criminal conflict of interest statute like other executive branch employees. This gap in legality allows him to participate in crypto-related policymaking that directly impacts his financial interests. Also read: Trump's ally who once likened him to Jesus, slams him on X.; Is the US president's leadership in trouble?

Trump’s crypto empire blurs the line between presidency and personal profit

Following diplomatic actions against Pakistan, the Indian government "contemplating some military action," said Former General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Northern Command, Lt General (retd) DS Hooda.
In other news, US President Donald Trump said that China is doing "very poorly" due to tariffs.
Meanwhile, the US economy saw a contraction during the first quarter of 2025, marking the first such decline in three years.
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After taking diplomatic stance against Pakistan like closing the Attari border, suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and degrading diplomatic ties, the Indian government seems to be planning something concrete in terms of military action. In an interview with WION, Former General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Northern Command, Lt General (retd) DS Hooda said India is "contemplating some military action."
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During a cabinet meeting on Wednesday (Apr 30), US President Donald Trump said that he doesn&rsquo;t want China to &ldquo;suffer&rdquo; cause of tariffs, adding that China is doing &ldquo;very poorly&rdquo; right now.&nbsp;
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The US economy saw a contraction during the first quarter of 2025 (time when Donald Trump returned to Oval Office), marking the first such decline in three years, according to the US Commerce Department.
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The Director Generals of Military Operations of India and Pakistan spoke over the hotline on Tuesday (Apr 29), to address escalating tensions along the Line of Control (LoC).
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US President Donald Trump, on his 100th day in office, was faced with a direct question about Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, during which he suggested he does not have full confidence in him.
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As the tragic Pahalgam terror attack claimed the lives of at least 26 people, a Karnataka family had a narrow escape from the attack, and were saved by their "stubborn child's hunger".&nbsp;
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Actress Parveen Babi, once an IT girl of Indian cinema, ruled the big screen in the 1980s with her wide eyes and bold demeanour. While her reel life shone bright, her personal life was filled with loneliness and failed relationships.&nbsp;
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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) collapsed in the death overs by Yuzvendra Chahal&rsquo;s brilliant hat-trick, crumbling from 184/6 to 190 all out in a space of seven balls. It was a stunning turnaround, given the platform set by Sam Curran&rsquo;s dazzling 88 off 47 balls and a half-century by Shivam Dube.

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Following diplomatic actions against Pakistan, the Indian government "contemplating some military action," said Former General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Northern Command, Lt General (retd) DS Hooda. In other news, US President Donald Trump said that China is doing "very poorly" due to tariffs. Meanwhile, the US economy saw a contraction during the first quarter of 2025, marking the first such decline in three years. Click on the headlines for more When will India attack Pakistan? LT Gen (retd) DS Hooda speaks on the possibility of military action After taking diplomatic stance against Pakistan like closing the Attari border, suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and degrading diplomatic ties, the Indian government seems to be planning something concrete in terms of military action. In an interview with WION, Former General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Northern Command, Lt General (retd) DS Hooda said India is "contemplating some military action." ‘China getting absolutely hammered’: Trump says Beijing doing ‘very poorly’ due to US tariffs During a cabinet meeting on Wednesday (Apr 30), US President Donald Trump said that he doesn’t want China to “suffer” cause of tariffs, adding that China is doing “very poorly” right now. Biden 'overhang' or Trump's tariffs? US economy shrinks first time in 3 years, Trump asks to 'BE PATIENT' The US economy saw a contraction during the first quarter of 2025 (time when Donald Trump returned to Oval Office), marking the first such decline in three years, according to the US Commerce Department. ‘Committed to the values’: Centre announces caste enumeration to be part of next Census The Union government on Wednesday (Apr 30) announced that caste-based enumeration will be part of the next Census. The decision came following a cabinet committee on political affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Pahalgam terror attack: India warns Pakistan over 'unprovoked' ceasefire violations along LoC The Director Generals of Military Operations of India and Pakistan spoke over the hotline on Tuesday (Apr 29), to address escalating tensions along the Line of Control (LoC). 'Don't have 100% confidence’: Trump dodges direct question on Pete Hegseth, who allegedly leaked sensitive info US President Donald Trump, on his 100th day in office, was faced with a direct question about Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, during which he suggested he does not have full confidence in him. 'A plate of Maggi, a flick of her hair': How a Karnataka family survived Pahalgam terror attack, thanks to child’s hunger As the tragic Pahalgam terror attack claimed the lives of at least 26 people, a Karnataka family had a narrow escape from the attack, and were saved by their "stubborn child's hunger". Who was Harshavardhana S Kikkeri? Indian techie who killed wife, son in US in a murder-suicide In a shocking incident, an Indian-origin techie was found dead along with his wife and son in Washington's Newcastle last week. The 57-year-old was identified as Harshavardhana S Kikkeri, CEO of HoloWorld, a robotics company headquartered in Mysuru. 'She had a husband in Pakistan': Parveen Babi was secretly married, reveals Mahesh Bhatt Actress Parveen Babi, once an IT girl of Indian cinema, ruled the big screen in the 1980s with her wide eyes and bold demeanour. While her reel life shone bright, her personal life was filled with loneliness and failed relationships. IPL 2025: Yuzvendra Chahal takes hat-trick as CSK bowled out for 190 despite Curran's 88 Chennai Super Kings (CSK) collapsed in the death overs by Yuzvendra Chahal’s brilliant hat-trick, crumbling from 184/6 to 190 all out in a space of seven balls. It was a stunning turnaround, given the platform set by Sam Curran’s dazzling 88 off 47 balls and a half-century by Shivam Dube.

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The White House has slammed Jeff Bezos for Amazon&rsquo;s &lsquo;hostile and political act&rsquo; against America. This comes after Amazon announced it would show the cost of tariffs imposed by <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/trump-0">US President Donald Trump</a> on the price of products.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that she had just spoken to the president about Amazon&rsquo;s latest move, adding that Trump gave a clear message: &ldquo;This is a hostile and political act by Amazon.&rdquo;
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Amazon&rsquo;s move was first reported by Punchbowl News, citing a person familiar with the plan.
&ldquo;Why didn&rsquo;t Amazon do this when the Biden administration hiked inflation to the highest level in 40 years?&rdquo; she expressed outrage, accusing the world&rsquo;s biggest online retailer of acting in a partisan manner. She also claimed Amazon was serving as a willing tool of Chinese propaganda.
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&ldquo;It&rsquo;s not a surprise because, as Reuters recently wrote, Amazon has partnered with a Chinese propaganda arm. So this is another reason why Americans should buy American,&rdquo; Leavitt said, citing a news article from December 2021.
At that time, Amazon maintained that it complied with all rules and laws in the nations where it conducts business, including China.
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The recent development may have strained the relationship between Bezos and Trump, which earlier seemed to be improving since the Republican&rsquo;s win in the elections last year in November. Bezos had donated $1 million to Trump&rsquo;s inaugural fund and attended Trump's inauguration.
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<h2>Trump's tariffs affecting his popularity</h2>
Trump has maintained that his tariffs will help return jobs and industry back to the United States. However, estimates have shown that it would significantly impact American households due to the increased price of imports. The US president&rsquo;s tariff moves have also impacted his approval rating adversely.

The recent development may have strained the relationship between Bezos and Trump, which earlier seemed to be improving since the Republican’s win in the elections last year. World

The White House has slammed Jeff Bezos for Amazon’s ‘hostile and political act’ against America. This comes after Amazon announced it would show the cost of tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on the price of products. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that she had just spoken to the president about Amazon’s latest move, adding that Trump gave a clear message: “This is a hostile and political act by Amazon.” Also read | Indo-Canadian MPs hit new high in Canada polls: How many got elected this year? | Full list Amazon’s move was first reported by Punchbowl News, citing a person familiar with the plan. “Why didn’t Amazon do this when the Biden administration hiked inflation to the highest level in 40 years?” she expressed outrage, accusing the world’s biggest online retailer of acting in a partisan manner. She also claimed Amazon was serving as a willing tool of Chinese propaganda. Also read | ‘A new path forward’: Carney’s Liberals secure victory in Canadian elections amid Trump’s looming threats “It’s not a surprise because, as Reuters recently wrote, Amazon has partnered with a Chinese propaganda arm. So this is another reason why Americans should buy American,” Leavitt said, citing a news article from December 2021. At that time, Amazon maintained that it complied with all rules and laws in the nations where it conducts business, including China. Also read | Sikh truck drivers in US worried? Trump's new order says American truckers have to be 'proficient in English' The recent development may have strained the relationship between Bezos and Trump, which earlier seemed to be improving since the Republican’s win in the elections last year in November. Bezos had donated $1 million to Trump’s inaugural fund and attended Trump's inauguration. Watch | Trump’s First 100 Days: Lowest Approval Ratings For Any US President In 70 Years Trump's tariffs affecting his popularity Trump has maintained that his tariffs will help return jobs and industry back to the United States. However, estimates have shown that it would significantly impact American households due to the increased price of imports. The US president’s tariff moves have also impacted his approval rating adversely.

‘Hostile and political’: White House slams Jeff Bezos over Amazon’s move to show Trump’s tariffs on price tags

US President Donald Trump will be delivering a speech in Macomb County, Michigan, outside Detroit on Tuesday evening to mark the first 100 days in office of his second term and is expected to highlight the achievements so far.
&ldquo;Inflation has cooled, consumer prices dropped month-over-month for the first time in three years, and gas prices are lower across the country,&rdquo; the White House said in announcing the speech.&nbsp; It then praised the Department of Government Efficiency for rooting out &ldquo;waste, fraud, and abuse across the executive branch&rdquo; and cancelling &ldquo;numerous discriminatory DEI contracts&rdquo;. DOGE is continuing its work to downsize the government.&nbsp;
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The Macomb Community College in Warren, Michigan, is hosting President Trump for his remarks. Trump is expected to also highlight mass deportation operations and the changes he&rsquo;s making to the global trade landscape. The Trump administration claims it has secured the US border in the president&rsquo;s first 100 days in office, and illegal border crossings have hit lows not seen in decades, while the administration is working to deport migrants accused or convicted of violent crimes and drug-related offences.
However, these actions have not gone unopposed and have prompted scores of lawsuits filed by ousted government employees, migrants fighting their deportation, and business owners who argue the president&rsquo;s tariffs are unlawful.
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The 100-day mark comes as the Trump administration is working out trade negotiations with countries across the world after levying tariffs on foreign imports.&nbsp; However, Americans are worried that the tariffs will contribute to higher prices at a time when high prices are a top concern for voters.
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World: The Trump administration claims it has secured the US border in the president’s first 100 days in office, and illegal border crossings have hit lows not seen in decades.

US President Donald Trump will be delivering a speech in Macomb County, Michigan, outside Detroit on Tuesday evening to mark the first 100 days in office of his second term and is expected to highlight the achievements so far. “Inflation has cooled, consumer prices dropped month-over-month for the first time in three years, and gas prices are lower across the country,” the White House said in announcing the speech. It then praised the Department of Government Efficiency for rooting out “waste, fraud, and abuse across the executive branch” and cancelling “numerous discriminatory DEI contracts”. DOGE is continuing its work to downsize the government. Also Read | ‘I run the country and the world,’ Trump brags in interview The Macomb Community College in Warren, Michigan, is hosting President Trump for his remarks. Trump is expected to also highlight mass deportation operations and the changes he’s making to the global trade landscape. The Trump administration claims it has secured the US border in the president’s first 100 days in office, and illegal border crossings have hit lows not seen in decades, while the administration is working to deport migrants accused or convicted of violent crimes and drug-related offences. However, these actions have not gone unopposed and have prompted scores of lawsuits filed by ousted government employees, migrants fighting their deportation, and business owners who argue the president’s tariffs are unlawful. Also Read | 'First stop threatening, blackmailing China': Beijing calls out Trump over 'fake' Xi call. Was US prez bluffing to end trade war? The 100-day mark comes as the Trump administration is working out trade negotiations with countries across the world after levying tariffs on foreign imports. However, Americans are worried that the tariffs will contribute to higher prices at a time when high prices are a top concern for voters. Also Read | Trump administration to ease auto tariff impact, offering relief to automakers White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt also said that the administration has made significant progress on the foreign policy front. “We are closer today to a peace deal in Russia and Ukraine, certainly, than we were when we took office on Jan. 20,” Leavitt told reporters Monday. “If you look at the situation in the Middle East, Israel has never had a stronger friend than they do right now in the Oval Office with President Trump. We’ve had more than 75 hostages who have returned home from around the world who were wrongfully detained individuals.” Also Read | ‘Another Pakistan about to emerge in UK’: Scottish leader Anas Sarwar exhorts Pakistanis to ‘take power’ | Watch

‘Inflation has cooled, consumer and gas prices lower’: Trump to mark first 100 days in office with speech

US President Donald Trump has said in an interview with The Atlantic magazine that he &ldquo;runs the world&rdquo; and is &ldquo;having a lot of fun&rdquo; in his second term.&nbsp; When asked if his second term felt different from his first, Trump said it did. &ldquo;The first time, I had two things to do&mdash;run the country and survive; I had all these crooked guys,&rdquo; he said.&nbsp; &ldquo;And the second time, I run the country and the world,&rdquo; Trump added in the interview published on Monday.
The interview was conducted after the magazine, which Trump once ridiculed as &ldquo;failing,&rdquo; called his cellphone and the president answered.
Trump touched on several sensitive issues, including the controversy surrounding his Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth&rsquo;s use of the Signal chat app and the deportations of some Americans.
He expressed his confidence in Hegseth, telling The Atlantic&mdash;which exposed Hegseth&rsquo;s Signal leak of information&mdash; &ldquo;I think he&rsquo;s gonna get it together...I had a talk with him, a positive talk.&rdquo; Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-donald-trump-xi-jinping-call-us-president-trade-war-9011352" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">'First stop threatening, blackmailing China': Beijing calls out Trump over 'fake' Xi call. Was US prez bluffing to end trade war?</a>
When queried on the possibility of his administration accidentally ejecting an American citizen in its mass deportation push, Trump said, &ldquo;Let me tell you that nothing will ever be perfect in this world.&rdquo;
He also praised the tech tycoons Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos as &ldquo;great,&rdquo; while suggesting that they and others with great wealth are friendlier with him in his second term because they have &ldquo;a higher level of respect ... maybe they didn&rsquo;t know me at the beginning, and they know me now.&rdquo;
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&ldquo;I&rsquo;m having a lot of fun, considering what I do ... you know, what I do is such serious stuff,&rdquo; Trump said when asked if the observation made by one of his allies that he was &ldquo;blowing it up with a twinkle in his eye&rdquo; was correct.
Trump has repeatedly bashed The Atlantic, including in the weeks leading up to the interview after its editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, was inadvertently included in the Signal chat in which top Trump officials discussed national security secrets last month.&nbsp;
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Trump initially denied the magazine&rsquo;s request for an interview by publicly bashing writers Ashley Parker and Michael Scherer on Truth Social.

World: When queried on the possibility of his administration accidentally ejecting an American citizen in its mass deportation push, Trump said, “Let me tell you that nothing will ever be perfect in this world.”

US President Donald Trump has said in an interview with The Atlantic magazine that he “runs the world” and is “having a lot of fun” in his second term. When asked if his second term felt different from his first, Trump said it did. “The first time, I had two things to do—run the country and survive; I had all these crooked guys,” he said. “And the second time, I run the country and the world,” Trump added in the interview published on Monday. The interview was conducted after the magazine, which Trump once ridiculed as “failing,” called his cellphone and the president answered. Trump touched on several sensitive issues, including the controversy surrounding his Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s use of the Signal chat app and the deportations of some Americans. He expressed his confidence in Hegseth, telling The Atlantic—which exposed Hegseth’s Signal leak of information— “I think he’s gonna get it together...I had a talk with him, a positive talk.” Also Read | 'First stop threatening, blackmailing China': Beijing calls out Trump over 'fake' Xi call. Was US prez bluffing to end trade war? When queried on the possibility of his administration accidentally ejecting an American citizen in its mass deportation push, Trump said, “Let me tell you that nothing will ever be perfect in this world.” He also praised the tech tycoons Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos as “great,” while suggesting that they and others with great wealth are friendlier with him in his second term because they have “a higher level of respect ... maybe they didn’t know me at the beginning, and they know me now.” Also Read | ‘Another Pakistan about to emerge in UK’: Scottish leader Anas Sarwar exhorts Pakistanis to ‘take power’ | Watch “I’m having a lot of fun, considering what I do ... you know, what I do is such serious stuff,” Trump said when asked if the observation made by one of his allies that he was “blowing it up with a twinkle in his eye” was correct. Trump has repeatedly bashed The Atlantic, including in the weeks leading up to the interview after its editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, was inadvertently included in the Signal chat in which top Trump officials discussed national security secrets last month. Also Read | Ultra-processed food multiplies risk of early death, reveals new study Trump initially denied the magazine’s request for an interview by publicly bashing writers Ashley Parker and Michael Scherer on Truth Social.

‘I run the country and the world,’ Trump brags in interview

A two-year-old American citizen has been deported to Honduras with her mother, a federal judge confirmed on Friday. The Trump administration argued that the mother had requested her daughter accompany her, according to court documents.
US District Judge Terry Doughty said the child, identified as VML in court filings, was released in Honduras on Friday afternoon alongside her mother, who the judge noted is an undocumented immigrant.
<h2>Who is VML?</h2>
VML, a two-year-old girl born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on January 4, 2023. She is a US citizen by birth. But now, she is in Honduras after US immigration officials deported her along with her mother, who is an undocumented immigrant.
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The case has raised serious questions about how a citizen child could be deported without proper legal process.
<h2>What happened?</h2>
Earlier this week, VML's mother went to a regular check-in with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). She took VML and her 11-year-old sister with her. ICE detained all three.
Lawyers for the family quickly filed an emergency petition. They argued that it was illegal to detain and deport VML because she was a US citizen.
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<h2>Judge steps in</h2>
Federal Judge Terry Doughty said it is illegal to deport or detain a US citizen. He called for a hearing on May 16 to find out what really happened.
"In the interest of dispelling our strong suspicion that the government just deported a US citizen with no meaningful process," Judge Doughty wrote.
"It is illegal and unconstitutional to deport, detain for deportation, or recommend deportation of a US citizen," he added.
Still, VML and her mother were sent to Honduras on Friday afternoon.
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<h2>What is Trump administration's defence?</h2>
The government said the mother told ICE she wanted her daughter to stay with her and go back to Honduras.
"The mother wishes that the child be deported with her... But the court doesn&rsquo;t know that," Judge Doughty said.
Government lawyers also said, "VML is not at substantial risk of irreparable harm if kept with her lawful custodian mother."
<h2>Father's effort to stop the deportation</h2>
VML&rsquo;s father, who lives in Louisiana, tried to stop the deportation. He rushed to the ICE office in New Orleans after getting a call. But ICE officials would not give him much information.
When he spoke briefly with VML&rsquo;s mother, he heard her and their daughters crying. He reminded her that VML was a US citizen and could not be deported. But an ICE officer reportedly grabbed the phone and ended the call.
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The father tried to arrange for his sister-in-law, a US citizen, to take custody of VML. But ICE said it was not necessary because the child was already with her mother. They also warned the father he could be detained if he tried to pick her up.
Government lawyers said the man "claiming to be VML&rsquo;s father" had not properly identified himself to ICE.
<h2>What&rsquo;s next?</h2>
A hearing is set for May 16 in Monroe, Louisiana. It will look into whether VML's rights were violated and if any further action needs to be taken.

World: US District Judge Terry Doughty said the child, identified as VML in court filings, was released in Honduras on Friday afternoon alongside her mother.

A two-year-old American citizen has been deported to Honduras with her mother, a federal judge confirmed on Friday. The Trump administration argued that the mother had requested her daughter accompany her, according to court documents. US District Judge Terry Doughty said the child, identified as VML in court filings, was released in Honduras on Friday afternoon alongside her mother, who the judge noted is an undocumented immigrant. Who is VML? VML, a two-year-old girl born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on January 4, 2023. She is a US citizen by birth. But now, she is in Honduras after US immigration officials deported her along with her mother, who is an undocumented immigrant. Also read: 'Nothing to do with stupid war': Trump rages at media, Obama; says no Russia-Ukraine deal will silence critics in long rant The case has raised serious questions about how a citizen child could be deported without proper legal process. What happened? Earlier this week, VML's mother went to a regular check-in with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). She took VML and her 11-year-old sister with her. ICE detained all three. Lawyers for the family quickly filed an emergency petition. They argued that it was illegal to detain and deport VML because she was a US citizen. Also read: 'Putin doesn’t want to stop the war': Trump says Russia needs to be 'dealt with differently' after meeting with Zelensky Judge steps in Federal Judge Terry Doughty said it is illegal to deport or detain a US citizen. He called for a hearing on May 16 to find out what really happened. "In the interest of dispelling our strong suspicion that the government just deported a US citizen with no meaningful process," Judge Doughty wrote. "It is illegal and unconstitutional to deport, detain for deportation, or recommend deportation of a US citizen," he added. Still, VML and her mother were sent to Honduras on Friday afternoon. Also read: Handshake and death stare: Curious case of two pictures of Trump and Macron in Pope Francis' funeral | Watch What is Trump administration's defence? The government said the mother told ICE she wanted her daughter to stay with her and go back to Honduras. "The mother wishes that the child be deported with her... But the court doesn’t know that," Judge Doughty said. Government lawyers also said, "VML is not at substantial risk of irreparable harm if kept with her lawful custodian mother." Father's effort to stop the deportation VML’s father, who lives in Louisiana, tried to stop the deportation. He rushed to the ICE office in New Orleans after getting a call. But ICE officials would not give him much information. When he spoke briefly with VML’s mother, he heard her and their daughters crying. He reminded her that VML was a US citizen and could not be deported. But an ICE officer reportedly grabbed the phone and ended the call. Watch: Trump's deportation plan stalled as courts rule on Alien Enemies Act The father tried to arrange for his sister-in-law, a US citizen, to take custody of VML. But ICE said it was not necessary because the child was already with her mother. They also warned the father he could be detained if he tried to pick her up. Government lawyers said the man "claiming to be VML’s father" had not properly identified himself to ICE. What’s next? A hearing is set for May 16 in Monroe, Louisiana. It will look into whether VML's rights were violated and if any further action needs to be taken.

'Illegal, unconstitutional': Who is VML? 2-year-old US toddler deported by Trump administration ‘with no meaningful process'

As US President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a> completes his 100th day of his second term, voters expressed they are pleased with his decisions regarding border security, but are dissatisfied with the majority of the issues, including tariffs and inflation, according to a poll by Fox News.
Trump&rsquo;s overall approval ratings have dipped by 5 points from 49 per cent in March to 44 per cent as he completes 100 days in office, lower than approval ratings of former president Joe Biden (54 per cent) and Barack Obama (62 per cent), and George W. Bush (63 per cent) on their 100th day mark. In his first term, Trump had an approval rating of 45 per cent.
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A majority of 55 per cent of American voters are pleased with Trump&rsquo;s border security policies. On immigration, 47 per cent approve while 48 per cent disapprove. Among his worst ratings are the economy (38 per cent approve, 56 per cent disapprove) and inflation (33 per cent approve, 59 per cent disapprove), followed by poor ratings on tariffs (33-58 per cent), foreign policy (40-54 per cent), taxes (38-53 per cent), and guns (41-44 per cent). &nbsp;
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About 59 per cent of the voters are unhappy with how things are going in the country, an improvement from Biden&rsquo;s term (68 per cent dissatisfied) but worse than the beginning of the former president&rsquo;s term (52 per cent dissatisfied).
<h2>US voters on Trump's&nbsp;tariffs, economic policies</h2>
The voters also remain gloomy about the economy, with 71 per cent believing the conditions are negative and 55 per cent saying that it is getting worse for their family. Only 28 per cent think things are getting better, and by a 22-point margin, more voters believe Trump&rsquo;s policies are hurting the economy rather than helping.
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According to the survey, 55 per cent of voters believe that Trump&rsquo;s tariffs are hurting the economy. In addition, 44 per cent think it hurts US jobs, and 72 per cent say it is making products more expensive.
In recent months, Trump has imposed sweeping tariffs on several countries and imposed hefty 145 per cent tariffs on China. Although Trump recently said on Tuesday (Apr 22) that these tariffs are &ldquo;very high&rdquo; and may be significantly reduced. The US president also said that his administration is expecting to reach a &ldquo;fair deal&rdquo; with China on trade.
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&ldquo;We are going to have a fair deal with China. It&rsquo;s going to be fair,&rdquo; Trump told reporters at the White House on Wednesday (Apr 23).&nbsp;
For Vice President JD Vance, 42 per cent approve of his work, while 51 per cent disapprove. Thirty-nine per cent of voters approve of Elon Musk&rsquo;s work with the Department of Government Efficiency, while 56 per cent disapprove.

According to the survey, 55 per cent of voters believe that Trump’s tariffs are hurting the economy. In addition, 44 per cent think it hurts US jobs, and 72 per cent say it is making products more expensive. World

As US President Donald Trump completes his 100th day of his second term, voters expressed they are pleased with his decisions regarding border security, but are dissatisfied with the majority of the issues, including tariffs and inflation, according to a poll by Fox News. Trump’s overall approval ratings have dipped by 5 points from 49 per cent in March to 44 per cent as he completes 100 days in office, lower than approval ratings of former president Joe Biden (54 per cent) and Barack Obama (62 per cent), and George W. Bush (63 per cent) on their 100th day mark. In his first term, Trump had an approval rating of 45 per cent. Also read | Barron Trump's tousled hair and casual attire are winning the internet A majority of 55 per cent of American voters are pleased with Trump’s border security policies. On immigration, 47 per cent approve while 48 per cent disapprove. Among his worst ratings are the economy (38 per cent approve, 56 per cent disapprove) and inflation (33 per cent approve, 59 per cent disapprove), followed by poor ratings on tariffs (33-58 per cent), foreign policy (40-54 per cent), taxes (38-53 per cent), and guns (41-44 per cent). Also read | Trump softening with China on Tariffs? US President says he wants ‘fair deal’ with Beijing About 59 per cent of the voters are unhappy with how things are going in the country, an improvement from Biden’s term (68 per cent dissatisfied) but worse than the beginning of the former president’s term (52 per cent dissatisfied). US voters on Trump's tariffs, economic policies The voters also remain gloomy about the economy, with 71 per cent believing the conditions are negative and 55 per cent saying that it is getting worse for their family. Only 28 per cent think things are getting better, and by a 22-point margin, more voters believe Trump’s policies are hurting the economy rather than helping. Also read | 'China tariffs may come down, but...': Trump changed his mind on Beijing trade war - What will happen next? According to the survey, 55 per cent of voters believe that Trump’s tariffs are hurting the economy. In addition, 44 per cent think it hurts US jobs, and 72 per cent say it is making products more expensive. In recent months, Trump has imposed sweeping tariffs on several countries and imposed hefty 145 per cent tariffs on China. Although Trump recently said on Tuesday (Apr 22) that these tariffs are “very high” and may be significantly reduced. The US president also said that his administration is expecting to reach a “fair deal” with China on trade. Watch | Trump 2.0: What Policies Have Left Experts Surprised? “We are going to have a fair deal with China. It’s going to be fair,” Trump told reporters at the White House on Wednesday (Apr 23). For Vice President JD Vance, 42 per cent approve of his work, while 51 per cent disapprove. Thirty-nine per cent of voters approve of Elon Musk’s work with the Department of Government Efficiency, while 56 per cent disapprove.

Are Trump’s economic policies and tariffs negatively impacting his approval ratings? Poll reveals

US President Donald Trump said that his administration is expecting to reach a &ldquo;fair deal&rdquo; with China on trade, suggesting reducing tariffs on Chinese imports.
&ldquo;We are going to have a fair deal with China. It&rsquo;s going to be fair,&rdquo; Trump told reporters at the White House on Wednesday (Apr 23).&nbsp;
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When asked whether he&rsquo;s actively in communication with Chinese leaders, he responded, &ldquo;Everything&rsquo;s active&rdquo;.
Trump, who seems to be softening his tone with <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/china-0">China</a>&nbsp;regarding tariffs, made the remarks after he rattled the global markets with his sweeping tariffs on several nations.
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Earlier on Tuesday (Apr 22), Trump said that he is not seeking to play &ldquo;hardball&rdquo; with Beijing, adding that the 145 per cent levies imposed on China will eventually &ldquo;come down substantially&rdquo;.
<h2>White House to cut down tariffs on China</h2>
According to a Wall Street Journal report citing an unnamed senior official, the White House is considering cutting the steep tariffs on China during trade negotiations. It added that the rate could be decreased by 50 to 65 per cent.
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&ldquo;Everyone&rsquo;s going to be happy, but we&rsquo;re no longer going to be the country that&rsquo;s ripped off by every country in the world,&rdquo; Trump said.
On Wednesday (Apr 23), the US stock market surged on assurances from the US president that he has no intention to fire Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell. The Trump administration has also hinted at de-escalating tensions with China.&nbsp;
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On Tuesday (Apr 22), Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that a trade war between the two nations was not sustainable.

Trump, who seems to be softening his tone with China regarding tariffs, made the remarks after he rattled the global markets with his sweeping tariffs on several nations. World

US President Donald Trump said that his administration is expecting to reach a “fair deal” with China on trade, suggesting reducing tariffs on Chinese imports. “We are going to have a fair deal with China. It’s going to be fair,” Trump told reporters at the White House on Wednesday (Apr 23). Also read | ‘Zelensky prolonging killing field’: Trump slams Ukrainian leader's remark on Crimea occupation When asked whether he’s actively in communication with Chinese leaders, he responded, “Everything’s active”. Trump, who seems to be softening his tone with China regarding tariffs, made the remarks after he rattled the global markets with his sweeping tariffs on several nations. Also read | 'China tariffs may come down, but...': Trump changed his mind on Beijing trade war - What will happen next? Earlier on Tuesday (Apr 22), Trump said that he is not seeking to play “hardball” with Beijing, adding that the 145 per cent levies imposed on China will eventually “come down substantially”. White House to cut down tariffs on China According to a Wall Street Journal report citing an unnamed senior official, the White House is considering cutting the steep tariffs on China during trade negotiations. It added that the rate could be decreased by 50 to 65 per cent. Also read | Kyiv reluctant about Trump's 'final' peace offer as US says it is ready to 'move on': Report “Everyone’s going to be happy, but we’re no longer going to be the country that’s ripped off by every country in the world,” Trump said. On Wednesday (Apr 23), the US stock market surged on assurances from the US president that he has no intention to fire Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell. The Trump administration has also hinted at de-escalating tensions with China. Watch | Elon Musk to cut DOGE time after Tesla profit drops 71% On Tuesday (Apr 22), Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that a trade war between the two nations was not sustainable.

Trump softening with China on Tariffs? US President says he wants ‘fair deal’ with Beijing

US President Donald Trump accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of &ldquo;harming the peace negotiations with Russia&rdquo;, adding that the man with &ldquo;no cards to play&rdquo; should &ldquo;get it done&rdquo;.
Trump&rsquo;s remarks on Zelensky come after the Ukrainian leader&rsquo;s refusal to formally surrender Crimea to Russia.
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&ldquo;Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, is boasting on the front page of The Wall Street Journal that, &lsquo;Ukraine will not legally recognize the occupation of Crimea. There&rsquo;s nothing to talk about here&rsquo;,&rdquo; Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.
<h2>'Very harmful' to peace talks</h2>
Trump slammed Zelensky&rsquo;s statement, saying it was &ldquo;very harmful&rdquo; to the peace talks. The US President also questioned, &ldquo;If he wants Crimea, why didn't they fight for it eleven years ago when it was handed over to Russia without a shot being fired?&rdquo;
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The US president added, &ldquo;This statement is very harmful to the Peace Negotiations with Russia in that Crimea was lost years ago under the auspices of President Barack Hussein Obama, and is not even a point of discussion. Nobody is asking Zelenskyy to recognise Crimea as Russian Territory but, if he wants Crimea, why didn&rsquo;t they fight for it eleven years ago when it was handed over to Russia without a shot being fired?&rdquo;
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&ldquo;The area also houses, for many years before &lsquo;the Obama handover,&rsquo; major Russian submarine bases. It&rsquo;s inflammatory statements like Zelenskyy&rsquo;s that makes it so difficult to settle this War. He has nothing to boast about! The situation for Ukraine is dire &mdash; He can have Peace or, he can fight for another three years before losing the whole Country. I have nothing to do with Russia, but have much to do with wanting to save, on average, five thousand Russian and Ukrainian soldiers a week, who are dying for no reason whatsoever,&rdquo; he added.
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Trump vowed to end the conflict in Ukraine, calling it a &ldquo;complete and total mess&rdquo;. He reiterated his claim that the three-year war would never have started if he were in the White House instead of former President Joe Biden.
&ldquo;The statement made by Zelenskyy today will do nothing but prolong the &lsquo;killing field,&rsquo; and nobody wants that! We are very close to a Deal, but the man with &lsquo;no cards to play&rsquo; should now, finally, GET IT DONE. I look forward to being able to help Ukraine, and Russia, get out of this Complete and Total MESS, that would have never started if I were President!&rdquo;
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Earlier on Wednesday (Apr 23), Zelensky said that Ukraine would &ldquo;not legally recognise the occupation of Crimea&rdquo; during a press conference in Kyiv.
Russia took control of the territory of Crimea when it annexed the peninsula in 2014.

Trump reiterated his claim that the three-year war would never have started if he were in the White House instead of former President Joe Biden. World

US President Donald Trump accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of “harming the peace negotiations with Russia”, adding that the man with “no cards to play” should “get it done”. Trump’s remarks on Zelensky come after the Ukrainian leader’s refusal to formally surrender Crimea to Russia. Also read | ‘Ready to sit down’: Zelensky open to direct talks with Putin after ceasefire; says he'll meet Trump at Pope’s funeral “Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, is boasting on the front page of The Wall Street Journal that, ‘Ukraine will not legally recognize the occupation of Crimea. There’s nothing to talk about here’,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. 'Very harmful' to peace talks Trump slammed Zelensky’s statement, saying it was “very harmful” to the peace talks. The US President also questioned, “If he wants Crimea, why didn't they fight for it eleven years ago when it was handed over to Russia without a shot being fired?” Also read | Zelensky accuses Russia of 'trying to create an impression of a ceasefire’ The US president added, “This statement is very harmful to the Peace Negotiations with Russia in that Crimea was lost years ago under the auspices of President Barack Hussein Obama, and is not even a point of discussion. Nobody is asking Zelenskyy to recognise Crimea as Russian Territory but, if he wants Crimea, why didn’t they fight for it eleven years ago when it was handed over to Russia without a shot being fired?” Also read | Zelensky dismisses Putin's Easter truce as 'another attempt to play with human lives' “The area also houses, for many years before ‘the Obama handover,’ major Russian submarine bases. It’s inflammatory statements like Zelenskyy’s that makes it so difficult to settle this War. He has nothing to boast about! The situation for Ukraine is dire — He can have Peace or, he can fight for another three years before losing the whole Country. I have nothing to do with Russia, but have much to do with wanting to save, on average, five thousand Russian and Ukrainian soldiers a week, who are dying for no reason whatsoever,” he added. Also read | 'China tariffs may come down, but...': Trump changed his mind on Beijing trade war - What will happen next? Trump vowed to end the conflict in Ukraine, calling it a “complete and total mess”. He reiterated his claim that the three-year war would never have started if he were in the White House instead of former President Joe Biden. “The statement made by Zelenskyy today will do nothing but prolong the ‘killing field,’ and nobody wants that! We are very close to a Deal, but the man with ‘no cards to play’ should now, finally, GET IT DONE. I look forward to being able to help Ukraine, and Russia, get out of this Complete and Total MESS, that would have never started if I were President!” Watch | Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky proposes ceasing strikes on civilian infrastructure Earlier on Wednesday (Apr 23), Zelensky said that Ukraine would “not legally recognise the occupation of Crimea” during a press conference in Kyiv. Russia took control of the territory of Crimea when it annexed the peninsula in 2014.

‘Zelensky prolonging killing field’: Trump slams Ukrainian leader's remark on Crimea occupation

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<h2 class="MsoNormal">A Cold War with Tariffs, Not Nukes&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></h2>
The recent pause in new tariffs on countries other than China sends a clear signal: this isn&rsquo;t a global trade war &mdash; it&rsquo;s a targeted Cold War between the US and China. Tariffs remain firmly in place on Chinese goods, while those willing to negotiate get a reprieve. The message is strategic: America is at odds with Beijing&rsquo;s version of global trade and multilateral trade rules of WTO.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
This is not just a confrontation over trade balances. It is a structural standoff &mdash; about who defines the rules of global commerce, technology flows, currency power and resource control. And Donald Trump, now back in office, is using tariffs not just to pressure China but to reposition America in a shifting world order.&nbsp;&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal">The Six Moves Behind the Tariff Gambit&nbsp;&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></h2>
If one looks beyond the headline skirmishes, the US playbook becomes clear:&nbsp;&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Bypass the WTO: Through bilateral trade deals, the US is methodically sidelining the WTO, weakening multilateral frameworks where China still enjoys protections. The sins of the past are biting USA now&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></li>
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<ol style="margin-top: 0cm;" start="2" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l6 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Push US Exports: Allies are being nudged to buy more American oil, defence systems, high-end electronics and agricultural products &mdash; all while paying in US dollars. This will gain impetus as China will need to find alternate markets or rewire the Supply Chains.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></li>
</ol>
<ol style="margin-top: 0cm;" start="3" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l7 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Preserve Dollar Dominance: Ensuring global trade stays dollar-denominated is critical to maintaining US influence and financing its deficits.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l5 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Pressure Russia via Oil: Keeping global oil prices low undermines Russia&rsquo;s war economy, and doubles up as relief for US consumers.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></li>
</ol>
<ol style="margin-top: 0cm;" start="5" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l8 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Corner the EU: Europe is being pushed to buy less from Russia and more from the US, particularly energy and defence, tightening American strategic grip.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Meet local expectation &ndash; Trump came to power on the premise of more jobs through manufacturing, infrastructure, etc. and ending the Chinese hegemony. He needs to fulfil these promises&nbsp;&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></li>
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This isn&rsquo;t just a trade war. It&rsquo;s a high-stakes chessboard where tariffs, oil, electoral promises and geopolitics are pieces in play.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal">Global Games, Local Deadlines&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></h2>
Yet, every global game has a domestic clock. Trump returned to the White House in 2024 end, but his eye is now on 2026 end, when the midterms could define the second half of his presidency.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
He needs to show progress on what he promised: American jobs, American strength and a revival of forgotten industrial towns. But the assumption that manufacturing will come rushing back on the wings of tariffs is misplaced.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
Supply chains are complex. Skills take time to rebuild. Infrastructure, logistics, vendor ecosystems &mdash; these are not switch-flip problems. Even with punitive tariffs, shifting entire value chains back to American soil will take at least 5 years. 60 per cent of Americans need to be re-skilled which is not possible in a short time frame. Trump knows this and is not politically na&iuml;ve.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal">$800 Million a Day &mdash; Now What?&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></h2>
With the 10 per cent tariff estimated to reach $800 million a day, the White House has funds. But where will that money go? Not just into subsidies or temporary sops or tax exemptions. Trump needs visible, job-heavy, domestic spending that aligns with his America First rhetoric and delivers tangible change within two years.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
The answer lies not in factories, but in infrastructure.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal">America First &mdash; With Asphalt&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></h2>
Trump has always loved big, bold construction projects. Airports. Highways. Walls. Ports. And it&rsquo;s here that tariffs can be transformed into jobs.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
Think about it: the same semi-skilled and unskilled workers displaced by factory closures can find new employment in rebuilding America&rsquo;s roads, railways and runways. The Southern Wall &mdash; a recurring Trump symbol &mdash; could return, not just as a security measure but as an employment generator. And unlike manufacturing, infrastructure offers fast, visual results. It&rsquo;s easier to cut ribbons on bridges than to reboot chip fabrication labs.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
This strategy hits multiple goals:&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Puts people to work &mdash; quickly&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></li>
</ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l10 level1 lfo8; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Stimulates domestic demand&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></li>
</ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l4 level1 lfo9; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Gives time to re-build supply chains and skills &ndash; bring back delivery, innovation and design to the USA&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></li>
</ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l9 level1 lfo10; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Bolsters campaign optics for 2026&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo11; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Adds significantly to the GDP&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></li>
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<h2 class="MsoNormal">&nbsp;Trump&rsquo;s Real Win: Not in Factories, But Foundations&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></h2>
&nbsp;In the end, the tariffs may not restore the old industrial base immediately. But they can fund the next chapter of American competitiveness. This term will be the start for delivery, innovation and design to come back to USA.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
Trump&rsquo;s challenge now is not just about confronting China, but about delivering jobs at home, and ensuring his final term ends on a high. Infrastructure may well be the unlikely bridge between international power plays and local livelihoods.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
The tariff pauses reveals that this is no global trade war, but a contained Cold War between the US and China &mdash; one with collateral benefits for Trump&rsquo;s domestic agenda. The real victory won&rsquo;t be in factories but in freeways, ports and construction sites &mdash; places where the jobs of yesterday find a path into tomorrow. Infrastructure will be the real Tariff Dividend.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
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Business & Economy: The recent pause in new tariffs on countries other than China sends a clear signal: this isn’t a global trade war — it’s a targeted Cold War between the US and China.

A Cold War with Tariffs, Not Nukes The recent pause in new tariffs on countries other than China sends a clear signal: this isn’t a global trade war — it’s a targeted Cold War between the US and China. Tariffs remain firmly in place on Chinese goods, while those willing to negotiate get a reprieve. The message is strategic: America is at odds with Beijing’s version of global trade and multilateral trade rules of WTO. This is not just a confrontation over trade balances. It is a structural standoff — about who defines the rules of global commerce, technology flows, currency power and resource control. And Donald Trump, now back in office, is using tariffs not just to pressure China but to reposition America in a shifting world order. The Six Moves Behind the Tariff Gambit If one looks beyond the headline skirmishes, the US playbook becomes clear: Bypass the WTO: Through bilateral trade deals, the US is methodically sidelining the WTO, weakening multilateral frameworks where China still enjoys protections. The sins of the past are biting USA now Push US Exports: Allies are being nudged to buy more American oil, defence systems, high-end electronics and agricultural products — all while paying in US dollars. This will gain impetus as China will need to find alternate markets or rewire the Supply Chains. Preserve Dollar Dominance: Ensuring global trade stays dollar-denominated is critical to maintaining US influence and financing its deficits. Pressure Russia via Oil: Keeping global oil prices low undermines Russia’s war economy, and doubles up as relief for US consumers. Corner the EU: Europe is being pushed to buy less from Russia and more from the US, particularly energy and defence, tightening American strategic grip. Meet local expectation – Trump came to power on the premise of more jobs through manufacturing, infrastructure, etc. and ending the Chinese hegemony. He needs to fulfil these promises This isn’t just a trade war. It’s a high-stakes chessboard where tariffs, oil, electoral promises and geopolitics are pieces in play. Global Games, Local Deadlines Yet, every global game has a domestic clock. Trump returned to the White House in 2024 end, but his eye is now on 2026 end, when the midterms could define the second half of his presidency. He needs to show progress on what he promised: American jobs, American strength and a revival of forgotten industrial towns. But the assumption that manufacturing will come rushing back on the wings of tariffs is misplaced. Supply chains are complex. Skills take time to rebuild. Infrastructure, logistics, vendor ecosystems — these are not switch-flip problems. Even with punitive tariffs, shifting entire value chains back to American soil will take at least 5 years. 60 per cent of Americans need to be re-skilled which is not possible in a short time frame. Trump knows this and is not politically naïve. $800 Million a Day — Now What? With the 10 per cent tariff estimated to reach $800 million a day, the White House has funds. But where will that money go? Not just into subsidies or temporary sops or tax exemptions. Trump needs visible, job-heavy, domestic spending that aligns with his America First rhetoric and delivers tangible change within two years. The answer lies not in factories, but in infrastructure. America First — With Asphalt Trump has always loved big, bold construction projects. Airports. Highways. Walls. Ports. And it’s here that tariffs can be transformed into jobs. Think about it: the same semi-skilled and unskilled workers displaced by factory closures can find new employment in rebuilding America’s roads, railways and runways. The Southern Wall — a recurring Trump symbol — could return, not just as a security measure but as an employment generator. And unlike manufacturing, infrastructure offers fast, visual results. It’s easier to cut ribbons on bridges than to reboot chip fabrication labs. This strategy hits multiple goals: Puts people to work — quickly Stimulates domestic demand Gives time to re-build supply chains and skills – bring back delivery, innovation and design to the USA Bolsters campaign optics for 2026 Adds significantly to the GDP Trump’s Real Win: Not in Factories, But Foundations In the end, the tariffs may not restore the old industrial base immediately. But they can fund the next chapter of American competitiveness. This term will be the start for delivery, innovation and design to come back to USA. Trump’s challenge now is not just about confronting China, but about delivering jobs at home, and ensuring his final term ends on a high. Infrastructure may well be the unlikely bridge between international power plays and local livelihoods. The tariff pauses reveals that this is no global trade war, but a contained Cold War between the US and China — one with collateral benefits for Trump’s domestic agenda. The real victory won’t be in factories but in freeways, ports and construction sites — places where the jobs of yesterday find a path into tomorrow. Infrastructure will be the real Tariff Dividend.

Tariffs, Tarmac and the Cold War 2.0: USA’s and Trump’s Game-plan

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More than 30 years ago, a young Donald Trump appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show and spoke with surprising clarity about how the United States was being short-changed on trade, on military alliances and in global governance. He argued that the US was subsidising the rest of the world, receiving&nbsp;very little in return. Back then, few took him seriously. But today, as President Trump wages a full-blown tariff war across the globe, that old clip has taken on a new life&mdash;proof that, if nothing else, Trump has been consistent.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
Critics have called the ongoing tariff war reckless, even comparing its potential economic disruptions to the COVID-19 pandemic. But underneath the noise lies a deliberate strategic intent: Trump is attempting a hard reset of America&rsquo;s place in the global order. He&rsquo;s not simply imposing tariffs&mdash;he&rsquo;s demanding that the rest of the world renegotiate the unwritten rules that have governed global trade, diplomacy and defence for decades. It&rsquo;s not chaos for chaos&rsquo;s sake. It&rsquo;s disruption with purpose.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
Trump&rsquo;s message is clear: The United States will no longer be the world&rsquo;s economic benefactor. Whether it is NATO allies not meeting their defence spending commitments, WTO rules that favour developing economies at America&rsquo;s expense or multilateral trade agreements that eroded the US manufacturing base, Trump is calling time on the status quo. His demand is for reciprocity, not charity. And if that requires pressure through tariffs, then so be it.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
Yes, tariffs do raise consumer prices in the short term. Yes, they invite retaliation. But they also serve as blunt instruments of negotiation. Trump is using them to drag countries to the negotiating table&mdash;to reset terms that have long been lopsided. The world has grown comfortable with a US that opens its markets, protects sea lanes and provides aid, often unconditionally. That model is over. The tariff war is Trump&rsquo;s way of making that unmistakably clear:<span style="&lt;o: p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=MsoNormal&gt;Of course, the method is not without flaws. Tariffs alonewill not bring back America&rsquo;s manufacturing heyday. To rebuild the economymeaningfully, Trump will need to match protectionism with a forward-lookingindustrial strategy&mdash;one that includes investments in advanced technology, greenenergy and infrastructure. That&rsquo;s where his current domestic agenda comes in.He has already put infrastructure front and centre, and will put renewed focuson building the wall along the southern border, upgrading airports, modernisingroads and bridges and stimulating construction. These are not just policyobjectives&mdash;they are job engines for semi-skilled and skilled American workersalike.&nbsp;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=MsoNormal&gt;To fund this ambitious agenda, the administration is pushinghard on two fronts:&lt;span style=;" <o:p="">
Agriculture is another underleveraged American strength. With its fertile land, cutting-edge Agri-tech and export capacity, the US can be a global food powerhouse. But trade retaliation has hurt farmers in the past&mdash;China&rsquo;s tariff slap on US soybeans being a prime example. Trump&rsquo;s approach this time is to link tariff diplomacy with targeted support for farmers and push aggressively for high-value Agri-exports. The goal is to make American agriculture not just productive, but profitable and strategically significant.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
Similarly, in defence manufacturing, the US has an opportunity to diversify its offering. Emerging economies in Asia, Africa, and Latin America want access to American defence technology&mdash;but not all can afford top-tier systems. By developing mid-range alternatives, enabling licensed production, and pricing smartly, the US can outcompete China and Russia while expanding its global influence.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
Geopolitically, Trump understands the world is no longer unipolar. It&rsquo;s a fragmented global order where no one coalition can effectively gang up against the US. China has frosty relations with more than half the world, including India. Russia is isolated. Even America&rsquo;s critics are divided among themselves. Trump is exploiting this disunity, knowing full well that retaliation against US tariffs will be uneven, cautious, and likely short-lived. India, for instance, has already made clear that it will not join a retaliatory bloc, preferring instead to work pragmatically with the US&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
There&rsquo;s also a broader global undercurrent at play. Trade as a percentage of global GDP rose from 26 per cent in 1970 to a peak of 63 per cent in 2022, but it dropped to 59 per cent in 2023 and continues to decline. Nations are looking inward, prioritising self-reliance, and reshaping supply chains. As this trend accelerates, the relevance of institutions like the WTO will erode. Bilateral deals will dominate. And with that comes the risk of countries moving away from the US dollar as the global reserve currency&mdash;something Washington is watching with laser focus and will aggressively counter.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal">So, what is Trump doing now&mdash;and what can we expect next?&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></h2>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Driving hard bargains </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Doubling down on exports </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l5 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Creating large-scale employment </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Reshoring delivery, innovation and design </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Securing energy independence </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Resetting global alliances, demanding fairer contributions from NATO, the Middle East and Japan, and cultivating new alignments with countries like India.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></li>
</ul>
In essence, this is not an erratic economic crusade&mdash;it is a bold, if abrasive, realignment of America&rsquo;s priorities. Trump is tearing up the old rulebook and forcing the world to write a new one, with the United States firmly holding the pen. His approach may be twisted in method, but it is undeniably strategic in intent. The Tariff War is the new Cold War. This time, it is USA&nbsp;vs China.<o:p></o:p>
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Business & Economy: But today, as President Trump wages a full-blown tariff war across the globe, that old clip has taken on a new life—proof that, if nothing else, Trump has been consistent.

More than 30 years ago, a young Donald Trump appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show and spoke with surprising clarity about how the United States was being short-changed on trade, on military alliances and in global governance. He argued that the US was subsidising the rest of the world, receiving very little in return. Back then, few took him seriously. But today, as President Trump wages a full-blown tariff war across the globe, that old clip has taken on a new life—proof that, if nothing else, Trump has been consistent. Critics have called the ongoing tariff war reckless, even comparing its potential economic disruptions to the COVID-19 pandemic. But underneath the noise lies a deliberate strategic intent: Trump is attempting a hard reset of America’s place in the global order. He’s not simply imposing tariffs—he’s demanding that the rest of the world renegotiate the unwritten rules that have governed global trade, diplomacy and defence for decades. It’s not chaos for chaos’s sake. It’s disruption with purpose. Trump’s message is clear: The United States will no longer be the world’s economic benefactor. Whether it is NATO allies not meeting their defence spending commitments, WTO rules that favour developing economies at America’s expense or multilateral trade agreements that eroded the US manufacturing base, Trump is calling time on the status quo. His demand is for reciprocity, not charity. And if that requires pressure through tariffs, then so be it. Yes, tariffs do raise consumer prices in the short term. Yes, they invite retaliation. But they also serve as blunt instruments of negotiation. Trump is using them to drag countries to the negotiating table—to reset terms that have long been lopsided. The world has grown comfortable with a US that opens its markets, protects sea lanes and provides aid, often unconditionally. That model is over. The tariff war is Trump’s way of making that unmistakably clear: Agriculture is another underleveraged American strength. With its fertile land, cutting-edge Agri-tech and export capacity, the US can be a global food powerhouse. But trade retaliation has hurt farmers in the past—China’s tariff slap on US soybeans being a prime example. Trump’s approach this time is to link tariff diplomacy with targeted support for farmers and push aggressively for high-value Agri-exports. The goal is to make American agriculture not just productive, but profitable and strategically significant. Similarly, in defence manufacturing, the US has an opportunity to diversify its offering. Emerging economies in Asia, Africa, and Latin America want access to American defence technology—but not all can afford top-tier systems. By developing mid-range alternatives, enabling licensed production, and pricing smartly, the US can outcompete China and Russia while expanding its global influence. Geopolitically, Trump understands the world is no longer unipolar. It’s a fragmented global order where no one coalition can effectively gang up against the US. China has frosty relations with more than half the world, including India. Russia is isolated. Even America’s critics are divided among themselves. Trump is exploiting this disunity, knowing full well that retaliation against US tariffs will be uneven, cautious, and likely short-lived. India, for instance, has already made clear that it will not join a retaliatory bloc, preferring instead to work pragmatically with the US There’s also a broader global undercurrent at play. Trade as a percentage of global GDP rose from 26 per cent in 1970 to a peak of 63 per cent in 2022, but it dropped to 59 per cent in 2023 and continues to decline. Nations are looking inward, prioritising self-reliance, and reshaping supply chains. As this trend accelerates, the relevance of institutions like the WTO will erode. Bilateral deals will dominate. And with that comes the risk of countries moving away from the US dollar as the global reserve currency—something Washington is watching with laser focus and will aggressively counter. So, what is Trump doing now—and what can we expect next? Driving hard bargains Doubling down on exports Creating large-scale employment Reshoring delivery, innovation and design Securing energy independence Resetting global alliances, demanding fairer contributions from NATO, the Middle East and Japan, and cultivating new alignments with countries like India. In essence, this is not an erratic economic crusade—it is a bold, if abrasive, realignment of America’s priorities. Trump is tearing up the old rulebook and forcing the world to write a new one, with the United States firmly holding the pen. His approach may be twisted in method, but it is undeniably strategic in intent. The Tariff War is the new Cold War. This time, it is USA vs China.

The Tariff War - Twisted in Method, Strategic in Intent

US Defence Secretary <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/pete-hegseth">Pete Hegseth</a> has responded to a reporter at the White House on Monday (Apr 21) following allegations of sharing sensitive military information with his wife, brother, and lawyer.
It is the second time the Pentagon chief has been accused of leaking confidential information about airstrikes on Yemen on the Signal messaging app to unauthorised people.
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&ldquo;This is what the media does. They take anonymous sources from disgruntled former employees and then they try to slash and burn people and ruin their reputations,&rdquo; Hegseth said, adding, &ldquo;Not going to work with me.&rdquo;
Hegseth is facing increasing criticism with three ex-staffers and a former Pentagon press secretary calling for him to be removed from the position. Several Democratic lawmakers have also voiced similar views on Hegseth.
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&ldquo;Trump&rsquo;s Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has now leaked classified military plans TWICE -- this time through a unsecured Signal chat on a personal device to friends and family. He's a walking national security disaster and needs to resign or be fired,&rdquo; Representative Jim McGovern said.
Senators Mark Warner, Andy Kim and Elissa Slotkin have also called for Hegseth to quit.
&ldquo;Our military and our country deserve serious leaders. If he cared about the institution he's leading, he should man up, acknowledge he's a distraction to the military's mission, and resign,&rdquo; said Slotkin.
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However, US President Donald Trump has backed Hegseth, saying &ldquo;he&rsquo;s doing a great job&rdquo; and dismissed the reports, calling them &ldquo;fake news&rdquo;.
<h2>Signal chat leaks</h2>
Last month, The Atlantic magazine revealed that its editor-in-chief was added in a Signal chat where top Trump officials, including Hegseth and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, discussed the March 15 Yemen strikes. The incident sparked criticism of the Trump administration, prompting a Pentagon inspector general&rsquo;s probe into Hegseth&rsquo;s use of Signal.
Watch | Signal Gate 2.0: US Defence Secretary Hegseth Mired In Controversy
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On Sunday (Apr 20), the New York Times and CNN reported that the Pentagon chief had shared information in another Signal group chat on the same strikes. Reportedly, the information disclosed by Hegseth included flight schedules for warplanes that targeted Yemen&rsquo;s Huthi rebels.
The reports citing anonymous sources added that the chat included his wife, Jennifer, a journalist and former Fox News producer. The group also included his brother Phil and lawyer Tim Parlatore, both of whom serve in roles at the Pentagon.
Last week, three senior officials were removed amid the ongoing investigations into the alleged leaks.

It is the second time the Pentagon chief has been accused of leaking confidential information about airstrikes on Yemen on the Signal messaging app to unauthorised people. World | Trending

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has responded to a reporter at the White House on Monday (Apr 21) following allegations of sharing sensitive military information with his wife, brother, and lawyer. It is the second time the Pentagon chief has been accused of leaking confidential information about airstrikes on Yemen on the Signal messaging app to unauthorised people. Also read | Signal group chat leak: Trump's defence secretary Hegseth 'shared' details of Yemen attack with his wife and family “This is what the media does. They take anonymous sources from disgruntled former employees and then they try to slash and burn people and ruin their reputations,” Hegseth said, adding, “Not going to work with me.” Hegseth is facing increasing criticism with three ex-staffers and a former Pentagon press secretary calling for him to be removed from the position. Several Democratic lawmakers have also voiced similar views on Hegseth. Also read | Pentagon students sue Pete Hegseth for banning THESE books “Trump’s Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has now leaked classified military plans TWICE -- this time through a unsecured Signal chat on a personal device to friends and family. He's a walking national security disaster and needs to resign or be fired,” Representative Jim McGovern said. Senators Mark Warner, Andy Kim and Elissa Slotkin have also called for Hegseth to quit. “Our military and our country deserve serious leaders. If he cared about the institution he's leading, he should man up, acknowledge he's a distraction to the military's mission, and resign,” said Slotkin. Also read | US ‘will not allow’ Chinese influence over Panama Canal: Defense Secretary Hegseth However, US President Donald Trump has backed Hegseth, saying “he’s doing a great job” and dismissed the reports, calling them “fake news”. Signal chat leaks Last month, The Atlantic magazine revealed that its editor-in-chief was added in a Signal chat where top Trump officials, including Hegseth and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, discussed the March 15 Yemen strikes. The incident sparked criticism of the Trump administration, prompting a Pentagon inspector general’s probe into Hegseth’s use of Signal. Watch | Signal Gate 2.0: US Defence Secretary Hegseth Mired In Controversy On Sunday (Apr 20), the New York Times and CNN reported that the Pentagon chief had shared information in another Signal group chat on the same strikes. Reportedly, the information disclosed by Hegseth included flight schedules for warplanes that targeted Yemen’s Huthi rebels. The reports citing anonymous sources added that the chat included his wife, Jennifer, a journalist and former Fox News producer. The group also included his brother Phil and lawyer Tim Parlatore, both of whom serve in roles at the Pentagon. Last week, three senior officials were removed amid the ongoing investigations into the alleged leaks.

Leak, deny, repeat? Pete Hegseth accused of sharing military secrets with wife; dismisses reports

The South Lawn of the White House was buzzing with excitement on Monday (April 21) as families gathered for the 147th edition of the White House Easter Egg Roll, a cherished American tradition dating back to 1878.
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted the annual White House Easter Egg Roll with almost 30,000 eggs, even as egg prices remain exorbitant.
Children under the age of 13, selected through a national lottery, joined President Trump, the First Lady Melania, and White House staff for a festive morning filled with games, music, and patriotic flair.
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First Lady Melania Trump Reads to Children at the 2025 White House Easter Egg Roll <a href="https://t.co/mpY2k7Ap0l">https://t.co/mpY2k7Ap0l</a>
&mdash; The White House (@WhiteHouse) <a href="https://twitter.com/WhiteHouse/status/1914346112548323452?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 21, 2025</a></blockquote>
The event this year includes corporate sponsorships, a departure from the sponsorship by the American Egg Board previously. The egg board used to sponsor the event to avoid having corporate sponsors on the White House grounds. Sponsors who paid $200,000 received a &ldquo;custom 30&rsquo;x30&rsquo; branded activation&rdquo; as well as four tickets to the WHEER brunch with Melania Trump and a choice of a meet and greet or a tour of the White House, reported CBS News. Sponsorship packages were available for $125,000 and $75,000. Several companies, including Big Tech firms like Amazon, YouTube, and Meta, are sponsoring several event stations.&nbsp;
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.<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/FLOTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FLOTUS</a> signal the start of the 2025 White House Easter Egg Roll <a href="https://t.co/nBFWeY36zY">pic.twitter.com/nBFWeY36zY</a>
&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1914338794876068223?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 21, 2025</a></blockquote>
The theme of this year&rsquo;s egg roll acknowledges the upcoming 250th anniversary of the founding of the U.S., with children signing mini versions of the Declaration of Independence and dressing up as the Founding Fathers. Winners of a lottery in all 56 states and territories and children with political connections attend the event. Trump said that as many as 42,000 people were expected at the White House throughout the day.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;Easter is special, and it&rsquo;s one of our favourite days. It&rsquo;s one of our favourite periods of time. We&rsquo;re honouring Jesus Christ, and we&rsquo;re going to honour Jesus Christ very powerfully throughout our lives,&rdquo; said Trump.&nbsp; &ldquo;We're bringing religion back in America. We&rsquo;re bringing a lot of things back, but religion is coming back to America.&rdquo;
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.<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a>: "We're honoring Jesus Christ and we're going to honor Jesus Christ very powerfully throughout our lives ... not just now, all throughout our lives." 🙏 <a href="https://t.co/aS6QIDBY5G">pic.twitter.com/aS6QIDBY5G</a>
&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1914336026316648642?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 21, 2025</a></blockquote>
The White House Easter Egg Roll officially began in 1878 when President Rutherford B. Hayes opened the South Lawn to children who usually rolled eggs on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol. However, some accounts of informal egg-rolling events date back to the presidency of Abraham Lincoln, the White House website states.
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World: US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted the annual White House Easter Egg Roll with almost 30,000 eggs, even as egg prices remain exorbitant.

The South Lawn of the White House was buzzing with excitement on Monday (April 21) as families gathered for the 147th edition of the White House Easter Egg Roll, a cherished American tradition dating back to 1878. US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted the annual White House Easter Egg Roll with almost 30,000 eggs, even as egg prices remain exorbitant. Children under the age of 13, selected through a national lottery, joined President Trump, the First Lady Melania, and White House staff for a festive morning filled with games, music, and patriotic flair. First Lady Melania Trump Reads to Children at the 2025 White House Easter Egg Roll https://t.co/mpY2k7Ap0l — The White House (@WhiteHouse) April 21, 2025 The event this year includes corporate sponsorships, a departure from the sponsorship by the American Egg Board previously. The egg board used to sponsor the event to avoid having corporate sponsors on the White House grounds. Sponsors who paid $200,000 received a “custom 30’x30’ branded activation” as well as four tickets to the WHEER brunch with Melania Trump and a choice of a meet and greet or a tour of the White House, reported CBS News. Sponsorship packages were available for $125,000 and $75,000. Several companies, including Big Tech firms like Amazon, YouTube, and Meta, are sponsoring several event stations. .@POTUS and @FLOTUS signal the start of the 2025 White House Easter Egg Roll pic.twitter.com/nBFWeY36zY — Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) April 21, 2025 The theme of this year’s egg roll acknowledges the upcoming 250th anniversary of the founding of the U.S., with children signing mini versions of the Declaration of Independence and dressing up as the Founding Fathers. Winners of a lottery in all 56 states and territories and children with political connections attend the event. Trump said that as many as 42,000 people were expected at the White House throughout the day. Also Read | Rahul Gandhi questions EC’s credibility at Boston event, BJP slams him for defaming India “Easter is special, and it’s one of our favourite days. It’s one of our favourite periods of time. We’re honouring Jesus Christ, and we’re going to honour Jesus Christ very powerfully throughout our lives,” said Trump. “We're bringing religion back in America. We’re bringing a lot of things back, but religion is coming back to America.” .@POTUS: "We're honoring Jesus Christ and we're going to honor Jesus Christ very powerfully throughout our lives ... not just now, all throughout our lives." 🙏 pic.twitter.com/aS6QIDBY5G — Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) April 21, 2025 The White House Easter Egg Roll officially began in 1878 when President Rutherford B. Hayes opened the South Lawn to children who usually rolled eggs on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol. However, some accounts of informal egg-rolling events date back to the presidency of Abraham Lincoln, the White House website states. Also Read | China detonates hydrogen bomb, creates devastating effect without using nuclear material The celebrations on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol grew so popular in the 1870s that President Ulysses S. Grant signed a bill banning egg-rolling events on the grounds due to landscape concerns. In 1878, a group of children approached the gates of the White House in the hope that they would be allowed to play egg-rolling games on the grounds. Hayes let the children in, and the White House event became an annual tradition. In 1889, President Benjamin Harrison added the U.S. Marine Band to the event. The planning of the event has traditionally been the task of First Ladies, with Lou Hoover adding folk dancing while Pat Nixon included the now-traditional egg roll races.

‘We're bringing religion back in America,’ says Trump as he and Melania host White House Easter Egg Roll

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident deported to El Salvador mistakenly despite being in the US legally, has been transferred out of the country&rsquo;s most notorious prison, CECOT. His erroneous deportation to El Salvador despite court orders barring such a move has spawned a legal and diplomatic storm.&nbsp;
The Trump administration dispatched the 28-year-old father of three, living in the US for more than a decade, to El Salvador on allegations of his affiliation with the notorious MS-13 gang even though he never faced any criminal charges to this effect in the US. US authorities conceded that an undesired &lsquo;administrative error&rsquo; led to Garcia&rsquo;s deportation after his wife, Jennifer Vasquez Sura, denied all allegations, painting him instead as a hard-working sheet metal apprentice and devoted husband and dad.
Abrego Garcia was born in Los Nogales, El Salvador, and grew up helping his family run a business making pupusa, a local delicacy, and in his early life he witnessed threats and extortion from local gang members. In search of safety, he crossed the border at the age of 16 in 2012 and settled in Maryland with his brother, a US citizen. Garcia married a US citizen, raised three children, including two stepchildren, and worked as a sheet metal apprentice in the construction sector.
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Garcia&rsquo;s problems had started in March 2019 when he was detained in Hyattsville, Maryland, with three others, and they were labelled by cops as loiterers and suspected gang affiliation based on a confidential source. The same assumptions became the basis for the claims that he was linked to MS-13. His lawyers insisted that there was no reliable evidence in record to support the claim of his gang membership, and documents revealed inconsistencies in how police had documented the incident.
Ivan Mendez, one of the arresting officers, was later convicted of misconduct in an unrelated case and removed from duty, casting doubt on the credibility of the original gang allegations.
<h2>Granted protection from being deported in 2019</h2>
An immigration judge had granted Abrego Garcia protection from being deported to El Salvador 2019, citing his &lsquo;well-founded&rsquo; fear of future persecution from local gangs, allowing him to stay in the US under strict conditions, including annual check-ins with immigration authorities. He had the right to live and work in the US temporarily. On March 15, 2025, Abrego Garcia was abruptly deported to El Salvador in violation of the standing court order.&nbsp; The Trump administration now says that it lacks jurisdiction to bring him back as he is outside the country, even after the Supreme Court&rsquo;s order to &lsquo;facilitate&rsquo; his return and show evidence of such efforts.
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<h2>Moved out of notorious prison</h2>
US Senator Chris Van Hollen went to San Salvador and managed to meet Garcia in person after several denials. He shared that Garcia had been transferred out of the country&rsquo;s most notorious prison, CECOT.&nbsp;
Van Hollen also shared that Garcia had no idea that his case had garnered so much attention and sent a message for his wife and children: he misses them.
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Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele later said that Abrego Garcia would remain incarcerated.
The Department of Homeland Security, meanwhile, continued to release claims against Abrego Garci, including involvement in a 2022 Tennessee traffic stop and alleged suspicion of human trafficking. No charges were filed.
DHS also shared a temporary restraining order sought by his wife in 2021, which she later dropped. &ldquo;No one is perfect, and no marriage is perfect. That is not a justification for ICE&rsquo;s action of abducting him and deporting him to a country where he was supposed to be protected from deportation,&rdquo; she stated.
Garcia remains behind bars in El Salvador, while his wife and supporters are fighting legal battles in US courts to bring him home.

World: An immigration judge had granted Abrego Garcia protection from being deported to El Salvador 2019, citing his ‘well-founded’ fear of future persecution from local gangs, allowing him to stay in the US under strict conditions.

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident deported to El Salvador mistakenly despite being in the US legally, has been transferred out of the country’s most notorious prison, CECOT. His erroneous deportation to El Salvador despite court orders barring such a move has spawned a legal and diplomatic storm. The Trump administration dispatched the 28-year-old father of three, living in the US for more than a decade, to El Salvador on allegations of his affiliation with the notorious MS-13 gang even though he never faced any criminal charges to this effect in the US. US authorities conceded that an undesired ‘administrative error’ led to Garcia’s deportation after his wife, Jennifer Vasquez Sura, denied all allegations, painting him instead as a hard-working sheet metal apprentice and devoted husband and dad. Abrego Garcia was born in Los Nogales, El Salvador, and grew up helping his family run a business making pupusa, a local delicacy, and in his early life he witnessed threats and extortion from local gang members. In search of safety, he crossed the border at the age of 16 in 2012 and settled in Maryland with his brother, a US citizen. Garcia married a US citizen, raised three children, including two stepchildren, and worked as a sheet metal apprentice in the construction sector. Also Read | Did Trump vs Harvard row begin due to a 'mistake'? White House official reveals Garcia’s problems had started in March 2019 when he was detained in Hyattsville, Maryland, with three others, and they were labelled by cops as loiterers and suspected gang affiliation based on a confidential source. The same assumptions became the basis for the claims that he was linked to MS-13. His lawyers insisted that there was no reliable evidence in record to support the claim of his gang membership, and documents revealed inconsistencies in how police had documented the incident. Ivan Mendez, one of the arresting officers, was later convicted of misconduct in an unrelated case and removed from duty, casting doubt on the credibility of the original gang allegations. Granted protection from being deported in 2019 An immigration judge had granted Abrego Garcia protection from being deported to El Salvador 2019, citing his ‘well-founded’ fear of future persecution from local gangs, allowing him to stay in the US under strict conditions, including annual check-ins with immigration authorities. He had the right to live and work in the US temporarily. On March 15, 2025, Abrego Garcia was abruptly deported to El Salvador in violation of the standing court order. The Trump administration now says that it lacks jurisdiction to bring him back as he is outside the country, even after the Supreme Court’s order to ‘facilitate’ his return and show evidence of such efforts. Also read: Indian, other foreign students can't study in Harvard? Trump admin moves to end student visas | How many Indians in Harvard? Moved out of notorious prison US Senator Chris Van Hollen went to San Salvador and managed to meet Garcia in person after several denials. He shared that Garcia had been transferred out of the country’s most notorious prison, CECOT. Van Hollen also shared that Garcia had no idea that his case had garnered so much attention and sent a message for his wife and children: he misses them. Also read: Is Trump to blame? Lab animals at Harvard may be euthanised due to US funding freeze Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele later said that Abrego Garcia would remain incarcerated. The Department of Homeland Security, meanwhile, continued to release claims against Abrego Garci, including involvement in a 2022 Tennessee traffic stop and alleged suspicion of human trafficking. No charges were filed. DHS also shared a temporary restraining order sought by his wife in 2021, which she later dropped. “No one is perfect, and no marriage is perfect. That is not a justification for ICE’s action of abducting him and deporting him to a country where he was supposed to be protected from deportation,” she stated. Garcia remains behind bars in El Salvador, while his wife and supporters are fighting legal battles in US courts to bring him home.

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, erroneously deported to El Salvador, unaware of global attention on his case

US President Donald Trump held talks with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni over tariff negotiations. Trump said trade negotiations with other countries were &ldquo;moving along very nicely,&rdquo; but insisted the US was &ldquo;in no rush&rdquo; to conclude the talks.
&ldquo;The United States was ripped off and taken advantage of by every country in the world, practically. I mean, I have to say practically, but just about everyone. That&rsquo;s not going to happen any more, but we&rsquo;re going to make fair deals,&rdquo; Trump told reporters ahead of lunch with Meloni.
He added that he would make a &ldquo;very good deal&rdquo; with China.
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<h2>Trump praises Meloni</h2>
The US president praised Meloni, calling her a &ldquo;great prime minister&rdquo; who is &ldquo;doing a fantastic job in Italy.&rdquo;
&ldquo;We&rsquo;re very proud of her. I knew her right from the beginning. I knew her as a very early prime minister, and I knew she had great talent. She&rsquo;s one of the real leaders of the world. And I&rsquo;m very proud to be with her,&rdquo; he said.
Meloni responded to Trump&rsquo;s comments by saying she was sure the EU would get a deal on tariffs. She also invited the US president to visit Italy, which Trump accepted for an official trip to Rome &ldquo;in the near future&rdquo;.
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&ldquo;The goal for me is to make the West great again,&rdquo; she said.
<h2>&lsquo;There will be a trade deal&rsquo;</h2>
Before his lunch with Meloni, Trump confirmed that there will be a trade deal with the EU.
&ldquo;There will be a trade deal, 100%. &hellip; Of course there will be a trade deal, very much. They want to make one very much, and we are going to make a trade deal. I fully expect it. But it&rsquo;ll be a fair deal,&rdquo; he said.
<h2>Ukraine minerals deal to be signed next Thursday</h2>
Trump said that a minerals deal with Ukraine will be signed next Thursday.
&ldquo;We have a minerals deal, which I guess is going to be signed on Thursday, next Thursday, soon,&rdquo; he said.&nbsp;
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Trump added that he is expecting a response from Putin this week.
On Ukraine, Meloni said, &ldquo;We have been defending the freedom of Ukraine together,&rdquo; adding that &ldquo;we can build just and lasting peace.&rdquo;
Trump added, saying &ldquo;we are doing well,&rdquo; and insists &ldquo;we want to get it done&rdquo; to save lives.
&ldquo;We&rsquo;ll see what we can do. And I think we&rsquo;re getting close, but we&rsquo;ll let you know very soon,&rdquo; he says.
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&ldquo;We want the death, the killing to stop,&rdquo; he said.
<h2>Trump &lsquo;not a big fan of Zelensky&rsquo;</h2>
Talking about Ukrainian President Zelensky, Trump said &ldquo;So I&rsquo;m not happy with him, and I&rsquo;m not happy with anybody involved.&rdquo;&nbsp;
&ldquo;I&rsquo;m not blaming him, but what I am saying is that I wouldn&rsquo;t say he&rsquo;s done the greatest job. I&rsquo;m not a big fan.&rdquo;

Meloni invited the US president to visit Italy, which Trump accepted for an official trip to Rome “in the near future”. World

US President Donald Trump held talks with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni over tariff negotiations. Trump said trade negotiations with other countries were “moving along very nicely,” but insisted the US was “in no rush” to conclude the talks. “The United States was ripped off and taken advantage of by every country in the world, practically. I mean, I have to say practically, but just about everyone. That’s not going to happen any more, but we’re going to make fair deals,” Trump told reporters ahead of lunch with Meloni. He added that he would make a “very good deal” with China. Also read | 'Using tariffs to bully us': China slams US trade war, asks Trump to 'untie the bell' Trump praises Meloni The US president praised Meloni, calling her a “great prime minister” who is “doing a fantastic job in Italy.” “We’re very proud of her. I knew her right from the beginning. I knew her as a very early prime minister, and I knew she had great talent. She’s one of the real leaders of the world. And I’m very proud to be with her,” he said. Meloni responded to Trump’s comments by saying she was sure the EU would get a deal on tariffs. She also invited the US president to visit Italy, which Trump accepted for an official trip to Rome “in the near future”. Also read | 'Tariff, US-EU trade deal, or IMEC corridor?' What will Meloni-Trump discuss today during talks in Washington “The goal for me is to make the West great again,” she said. ‘There will be a trade deal’ Before his lunch with Meloni, Trump confirmed that there will be a trade deal with the EU. “There will be a trade deal, 100%. … Of course there will be a trade deal, very much. They want to make one very much, and we are going to make a trade deal. I fully expect it. But it’ll be a fair deal,” he said. Ukraine minerals deal to be signed next Thursday Trump said that a minerals deal with Ukraine will be signed next Thursday. “We have a minerals deal, which I guess is going to be signed on Thursday, next Thursday, soon,” he said. Also read | China wants to meet? Trump's BIG claim as US trade war with Beijing heats up Trump added that he is expecting a response from Putin this week. On Ukraine, Meloni said, “We have been defending the freedom of Ukraine together,” adding that “we can build just and lasting peace.” Trump added, saying “we are doing well,” and insists “we want to get it done” to save lives. “We’ll see what we can do. And I think we’re getting close, but we’ll let you know very soon,” he says. Also read | 'US envoy spreading Russian narratives': Zelensky blames Witkoff, says Ukraine-US minerals deal could be signed today “We want the death, the killing to stop,” he said. Trump ‘not a big fan of Zelensky’ Talking about Ukrainian President Zelensky, Trump said “So I’m not happy with him, and I’m not happy with anybody involved.” “I’m not blaming him, but what I am saying is that I wouldn’t say he’s done the greatest job. I’m not a big fan.”

Trump-Meloni meet: EU tariff deal '100%' guaranteed; US-Ukraine minerals deal to be signed next Thursday

Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang made a surprise visit to Beijing on Thursday (Apr 17) after the United States announced fresh restrictions on the company&rsquo;s exports of AI chips to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/china">China</a>.
Huang&rsquo;s visit was arranged on the invitation of a trade organisation, according to a social media account affiliated with state media.
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Huang met Ren Hongbin, the head of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade. The state broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV) reported that Huang &ldquo;to continue to cooperate with China,&rdquo; given that it is a &ldquo;key market&rdquo; for the company.
&ldquo;We regularly meet with government leaders to discuss our company&rsquo;s products and technology,&rdquo; an Nvidia representative said.
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China Daily, the ruling Communist Party&rsquo;s official English-language outlet, reported that Huang&rsquo;s trip came &ldquo;three months after pledging to continue cooperation with #China during his last visit&rdquo;. The outlet also published a photo of him in Beijing.
The visit comes as the US imposed new export restrictions, blocking Nvidia from shipping its H20 chip to China. The H20 was specifically designed to comply with Biden-era restrictions, which limited its sales to Chinese companies.&nbsp;
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The company said that new restrictions could result in a $5.5 billion loss of revenue. On Wednesday (Apr 16), Nvidia&rsquo;s shares dipped about 7 per cent.
<h2>US-China trade tensions</h2>
In a bid to compete in the race for AI supremacy with China, the Trump administration told Nvidia that the fresh rules were designed to prevent the chips from being &ldquo;used in, or diverted to, a supercomputer in China.&rdquo;
Watch | What will get China to the table on trade talks with US? 
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The recent restrictions come amid the intensifying tech conflict between the two largest economies in the world. US President Donald Trump has imposed a series of sweeping tariffs and export bans on China as the tech industry slumps under enormous pressure.
Recently, Trump warned of imposing global tariffs on semiconductors. Huang&rsquo;s visit highlights that Nvidia is still exploring ways to preserve its presence in China despite the trade restrictions.

Huang’s visit was arranged on the invitation of a trade organisation, according to a social media account affiliated with state media. SCIENCE & TECH | Business & Economy | World

Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang made a surprise visit to Beijing on Thursday (Apr 17) after the United States announced fresh restrictions on the company’s exports of AI chips to China. Huang’s visit was arranged on the invitation of a trade organisation, according to a social media account affiliated with state media. Also read | ‘The Trump Effect in action’: Nvidia to manufacture AI chips in US as Trump plans to announce ‘semiconductor tariffs’ Huang met Ren Hongbin, the head of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade. The state broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV) reported that Huang “to continue to cooperate with China,” given that it is a “key market” for the company. “We regularly meet with government leaders to discuss our company’s products and technology,” an Nvidia representative said. Also read | China wants to meet? Trump's BIG claim as US trade war with Beijing heats up China Daily, the ruling Communist Party’s official English-language outlet, reported that Huang’s trip came “three months after pledging to continue cooperation with #China during his last visit”. The outlet also published a photo of him in Beijing. The visit comes as the US imposed new export restrictions, blocking Nvidia from shipping its H20 chip to China. The H20 was specifically designed to comply with Biden-era restrictions, which limited its sales to Chinese companies. Also read | Is China again conspiring against Taiwan? Beijing's secret nuclear submarines spotted near Taiwan on Google maps The company said that new restrictions could result in a $5.5 billion loss of revenue. On Wednesday (Apr 16), Nvidia’s shares dipped about 7 per cent. US-China trade tensions In a bid to compete in the race for AI supremacy with China, the Trump administration told Nvidia that the fresh rules were designed to prevent the chips from being “used in, or diverted to, a supercomputer in China.” Watch | What will get China to the table on trade talks with US? The recent restrictions come amid the intensifying tech conflict between the two largest economies in the world. US President Donald Trump has imposed a series of sweeping tariffs and export bans on China as the tech industry slumps under enormous pressure. Recently, Trump warned of imposing global tariffs on semiconductors. Huang’s visit highlights that Nvidia is still exploring ways to preserve its presence in China despite the trade restrictions.

Nvidia CEO in Beijing: Is the tech giant finding ways to keep a presence in China after US bans AI chips export?

President Donald Trump&rsquo;s administration sued Maine on Wednesday, escalating its conflict with the state for refusing to ban transgender athletes from participating in women&rsquo;s and girls&rsquo; sports. The lawsuit alleges that Maine is violating Title IX, which affords legal protection against sex discrimination, by allowing transgender female athletes to participate in girls&rsquo; and women&rsquo;s sports. The lawsuit cites two instances in which transgender athletes won girls&rsquo; competitions, including a pole vaulter who won the state indoor track and field state championships in February. When asked whether it&rsquo;s worth the department&rsquo;s resources to sue Maine over two athletes, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi replied, &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t care if it&rsquo;s one. I don&rsquo;t care if it&rsquo;s two. I don&rsquo;t care if it's 100.&rdquo; Bondi said the department is also probing transgender issues in other states, including Minnesota and California. &ldquo;We are also considering whether to retroactively pull all the funding they have received for not complying in the past,&rdquo; the AG added.
Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amid-ongoing-tariff-war-china-accuses-us-of-cyberattacks-issues-arrest-warrants-for-3-nsa-agents-8964606">Amid ongoing tariff war, China accuses US of cyberattacks, issues arrest warrants for 3 NSA &lsquo;agents&rsquo;</a> Maine Governor Janet Mills said in a statement on Wednesday that the suit was an example of Trump trying to impose his will on state governments. &ldquo;This matter has never been about school sports or the protection of women and girls, as has been claimed, it is about states rights and defending the rule of law against a federal government bent on imposing its will, instead of upholding the law,&rdquo; Mills said.&nbsp; &ldquo;Let today serve as warning to all states: Maine might be among the first to draw the ire of the Federal government in this way, but we will not be the last.&rdquo;
Trump frequently railed against transgender athletes while on the campaign trail and signed an executive order banning transgender athletes from competing in women&rsquo;s sports. He prominently clashed with Mills, a Democrat, over the issue at a February White House meeting. Proponents of Trump&rsquo;s action say it protects the fairness of competition, while opponents say it excludes young transgender people from important physical and social activity.
Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/stop-threatening-china-warns-after-us-slaps-beijing-with-whopping-245-tariffs-donald-trump-trade-war-imports-8968395" rel="noopener" target="_blank">'Stop threatening': China warns after US slaps Beijing with whopping 245% tariffs</a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/stop-threatening-china-warns-after-us-slaps-beijing-with-whopping-245-tariffs-donald-trump-trade-war-imports-8968395" rel="noopener" target="_blank">&nbsp;</a> The majority of Americans do not support transgender athletes competing in girls&rsquo; and women&rsquo;s sports, polling shows. Just 26% of respondents to a February Reuters/Ipsos poll agreed that they should at the elementary and high school level, with 55% opposed and the rest unsure. Just 19% supported the idea of transgender women competing in elite-level women&rsquo;s sports, like college, the Olympics and professional leagues, with 65% opposed. Maine is expected to see competitive House and Senate races in next year&rsquo;s midterm elections that will help determine control of Congress.
<h2>Funding fight</h2>
The lawsuit comes five days after the administration tried to cut off all of Maine&rsquo;s federal funding for public schools and its school lunch programme over the issue. The U.S. Department of Agriculture notified Maine on April 2 that it was freezing school lunch funding, citing Title IX violations.
A U.S. District Court judge temporarily blocked the USDA from choking off funds after Maine sued the federal government. Earlier on April 2, the Department of Education announced that it was cutting off the state&rsquo;s $250 million in K-12 public education funds as part of an administrative proceeding. The Justice Department on April 7 also pulled more than $1.5 billion in federal grants from Maine&rsquo;s Department of Corrections.
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Maine&rsquo;s assistant attorney general, Sarah Forster, told the U.S. Department of Education in an April 11 letter that the state would not sign a proposed draft resolution or any revisions. &ldquo;Nothing in Title IX or its implementing regulations prohibits schools from allowing transgender girls and women to participate on girls&rsquo; and women&rsquo;s sports teams,&rdquo; she wrote. &ldquo;Your letters to date do not cite a single case that so holds.&rdquo; Out of 510,000 athletes competing at the collegiate level, fewer than 10 publicly identify as transgender, NCAA President Charlie Baker said in January. Transgender people are a small portion of the overall U.S. population. More than 1.6 million adults aged 18 and older and youth between the ages of 13 through 17 identify as transgender in the United States, according to a 2022 report from the Williams Institute at the UCLA School of Law. A large percentage of transgender adults have also attempted or contemplated suicide, according to a 2023 report from the same group, which found that 81% of transgender adults in the United States have thought about suicide and 42% have attempted it.

World: Trump frequently railed against transgender athletes while on the campaign trail and signed an executive order banning transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports. He clashed with Mills, a Democrat, over the issue at a meeting.

President Donald Trump’s administration sued Maine on Wednesday, escalating its conflict with the state for refusing to ban transgender athletes from participating in women’s and girls’ sports. The lawsuit alleges that Maine is violating Title IX, which affords legal protection against sex discrimination, by allowing transgender female athletes to participate in girls’ and women’s sports. The lawsuit cites two instances in which transgender athletes won girls’ competitions, including a pole vaulter who won the state indoor track and field state championships in February. When asked whether it’s worth the department’s resources to sue Maine over two athletes, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi replied, “I don’t care if it’s one. I don’t care if it’s two. I don’t care if it's 100.” Bondi said the department is also probing transgender issues in other states, including Minnesota and California. “We are also considering whether to retroactively pull all the funding they have received for not complying in the past,” the AG added. Also Read | Amid ongoing tariff war, China accuses US of cyberattacks, issues arrest warrants for 3 NSA ‘agents’ Maine Governor Janet Mills said in a statement on Wednesday that the suit was an example of Trump trying to impose his will on state governments. “This matter has never been about school sports or the protection of women and girls, as has been claimed, it is about states rights and defending the rule of law against a federal government bent on imposing its will, instead of upholding the law,” Mills said. “Let today serve as warning to all states: Maine might be among the first to draw the ire of the Federal government in this way, but we will not be the last.” Trump frequently railed against transgender athletes while on the campaign trail and signed an executive order banning transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports. He prominently clashed with Mills, a Democrat, over the issue at a February White House meeting. Proponents of Trump’s action say it protects the fairness of competition, while opponents say it excludes young transgender people from important physical and social activity. Also read | 'Stop threatening': China warns after US slaps Beijing with whopping 245% tariffs The majority of Americans do not support transgender athletes competing in girls’ and women’s sports, polling shows. Just 26% of respondents to a February Reuters/Ipsos poll agreed that they should at the elementary and high school level, with 55% opposed and the rest unsure. Just 19% supported the idea of transgender women competing in elite-level women’s sports, like college, the Olympics and professional leagues, with 65% opposed. Maine is expected to see competitive House and Senate races in next year’s midterm elections that will help determine control of Congress. Funding fight The lawsuit comes five days after the administration tried to cut off all of Maine’s federal funding for public schools and its school lunch programme over the issue. The U.S. Department of Agriculture notified Maine on April 2 that it was freezing school lunch funding, citing Title IX violations. A U.S. District Court judge temporarily blocked the USDA from choking off funds after Maine sued the federal government. Earlier on April 2, the Department of Education announced that it was cutting off the state’s $250 million in K-12 public education funds as part of an administrative proceeding. The Justice Department on April 7 also pulled more than $1.5 billion in federal grants from Maine’s Department of Corrections. Also Read | Type 5 Diabetes finally recognised after decades, afflicts young. What we all need to know Maine’s assistant attorney general, Sarah Forster, told the U.S. Department of Education in an April 11 letter that the state would not sign a proposed draft resolution or any revisions. “Nothing in Title IX or its implementing regulations prohibits schools from allowing transgender girls and women to participate on girls’ and women’s sports teams,” she wrote. “Your letters to date do not cite a single case that so holds.” Out of 510,000 athletes competing at the collegiate level, fewer than 10 publicly identify as transgender, NCAA President Charlie Baker said in January. Transgender people are a small portion of the overall U.S. population. More than 1.6 million adults aged 18 and older and youth between the ages of 13 through 17 identify as transgender in the United States, according to a 2022 report from the Williams Institute at the UCLA School of Law. A large percentage of transgender adults have also attempted or contemplated suicide, according to a 2023 report from the same group, which found that 81% of transgender adults in the United States have thought about suicide and 42% have attempted it.

Trump admin sues Maine over its refusal to comply with order banning transgender athletes

The US-China trade war, now raging with 145 per cent US tariffs on Chinese goods and 125 per cent retaliatory tariffs from China as of April 2025, is sending shockwaves through the global economy. This escalating conflict, described as a &ldquo;monumental split&rdquo; by The New York Times, is not just a tussle between two superpowers&mdash;it&rsquo;s a crisis that threatens to reshape trade, prices, and growth worldwide. For India, caught in the crossfire with its massive trade ties to both nations, this war brings both golden opportunities and daunting challenges. As an Indian, I see this as a moment for us to navigate carefully, balancing ambition with caution.
The global economy is reeling from this trade war. The US tariffs, which CNBC reports as effectively 145 per cent on Chinese imports, and China&rsquo;s 125 per cent counter-tariffs, are making goods costlier. From electronics to raw materials, prices are climbing, stoking inflation fears. Reuters notes that consumer inflation expectations in the US have hit a 40-year high, with fears of &ldquo;tarifflation&rdquo; pushing prices up further. Supply chains, heavily dependent on China&mdash;the world&rsquo;s factory&mdash;are in chaos. Shortages and delays are looming, as CNN Business warns, disrupting everything from car manufacturing to smartphone production. Financial markets are jittery too. India Today reports a $180 billion wipeout in Indian stocks in early 2025, reflecting global investor panic. If this continues, economists warn of a possible recession, with the IMF flagging a potential 0.5 per cent hit to global GDP, translating to billions in lost output.
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India, with its US$118.40 billion trade with China in FY24 (IBEF), feels the heat acutely. As China&rsquo;s top trading partner, surpassing even the US (Trading Economics), India relies heavily on Chinese imports&mdash;US$117.68 billion worth in 2023 alone. These include critical components for electronics, pharmaceuticals, and machinery. With tariffs driving up costs, Indian businesses and consumers could face higher prices. For instance, smartphones and medicines, heavily dependent on Chinese parts, may become pricier, as India Today points out. Rising oil prices, spurred by trade tensions, could further inflate India&rsquo;s import bill, adding to inflation woes. India warns that this could weaken demand for Indian goods, especially in labour-intensive sectors like textiles and gems, already hit by global slowdowns.
Yet, there&rsquo;s a silver lining. The trade war is pushing companies to rethink their supply chains, and India stands to gain. The Tribune highlights how firms like Apple and Tesla are shifting manufacturing to India, drawn by its large workforce and growing infrastructure. This could boost jobs and foreign investment, aligning with the &ldquo;Make in India&rdquo; vision. Wright Research notes that India&rsquo;s electronics sector, especially telecom equipment like iPhones, has already seen a tenfold rise in US import share since 2017. If India secures trade deals with the US, as CNBC suggests, it could replace Chinese goods in American markets, boosting exports. China&rsquo;s restrictions on US markets may also redirect its exports to India, offering cheaper goods for Indian importers, per Wright Research.
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But seizing these opportunities isn&rsquo;t easy. India&rsquo;s exporters, particularly in metals, are at risk. Wright Research reports a 5.6 per cent plunge in the Nifty Metal Index in just three trading sessions in 2025, a sign of global trade contraction. India Today recalls how past trade wars hurt Indian exporters, and this round could be worse. Infrastructure bottlenecks and red tape, as The New York Times notes, hinder India&rsquo;s ability to fully replace China as a manufacturing hub. Geopolitically, India must tread carefully. The US is a key ally in security and technology, but Indian Express quotes Chinese calls for India to stand against US &ldquo;tariff abuses.&rdquo; Balancing these ties while protecting trade interests is a tightrope walk, as The Tribune emphasizes.
So, what should India do? First, it must fast-track reforms to attract foreign investment. Easing business regulations and improving infrastructure, as CNBC suggests, could make India a magnet for companies fleeing China. Second, boosting domestic manufacturing is crucial to cut reliance on Chinese imports. The &ldquo;Make in India&rdquo; push needs more momentum, with incentives for local production in electronics and pharmaceuticals. Third, India should ramp up diplomatic efforts. The Tribune notes ongoing talks with the US for a trade deal by autumn 2025, aiming for $500 billion in two-way trade by 2030. Exploring deals with other nations, like the EU or Vietnam, could diversify trade and cushion global shocks.
This trade war is a wake-up call for India. The global economy faces turbulent times, with inflation, supply chain woes, and recession risks looming large. India, with its strategic position, can turn this crisis into a chance to shine as a manufacturing and trade hub. But it must act swiftly&mdash;streamlining policies, strengthening industries, and navigating geopolitics with finesse. As Reuters warns, the world is watching a trade war that could redefine economic power. For India, the choice is clear: adapt and thrive, or risk being swept away by the storm.

The global economy is reeling from this trade war. The US tariffs, which CNBC reports as effectively 145 per cent on Chinese imports, and China’s 125 per cent counter-tariffs, are making goods costlier. World | India news

The US-China trade war, now raging with 145 per cent US tariffs on Chinese goods and 125 per cent retaliatory tariffs from China as of April 2025, is sending shockwaves through the global economy. This escalating conflict, described as a “monumental split” by The New York Times, is not just a tussle between two superpowers—it’s a crisis that threatens to reshape trade, prices, and growth worldwide. For India, caught in the crossfire with its massive trade ties to both nations, this war brings both golden opportunities and daunting challenges. As an Indian, I see this as a moment for us to navigate carefully, balancing ambition with caution. The global economy is reeling from this trade war. The US tariffs, which CNBC reports as effectively 145 per cent on Chinese imports, and China’s 125 per cent counter-tariffs, are making goods costlier. From electronics to raw materials, prices are climbing, stoking inflation fears. Reuters notes that consumer inflation expectations in the US have hit a 40-year high, with fears of “tarifflation” pushing prices up further. Supply chains, heavily dependent on China—the world’s factory—are in chaos. Shortages and delays are looming, as CNN Business warns, disrupting everything from car manufacturing to smartphone production. Financial markets are jittery too. India Today reports a $180 billion wipeout in Indian stocks in early 2025, reflecting global investor panic. If this continues, economists warn of a possible recession, with the IMF flagging a potential 0.5 per cent hit to global GDP, translating to billions in lost output. Also read | China opens to talks with US amid tariff war, wants Trump admin to show respect India, with its US$118.40 billion trade with China in FY24 (IBEF), feels the heat acutely. As China’s top trading partner, surpassing even the US (Trading Economics), India relies heavily on Chinese imports—US$117.68 billion worth in 2023 alone. These include critical components for electronics, pharmaceuticals, and machinery. With tariffs driving up costs, Indian businesses and consumers could face higher prices. For instance, smartphones and medicines, heavily dependent on Chinese parts, may become pricier, as India Today points out. Rising oil prices, spurred by trade tensions, could further inflate India’s import bill, adding to inflation woes. India warns that this could weaken demand for Indian goods, especially in labour-intensive sectors like textiles and gems, already hit by global slowdowns. Yet, there’s a silver lining. The trade war is pushing companies to rethink their supply chains, and India stands to gain. The Tribune highlights how firms like Apple and Tesla are shifting manufacturing to India, drawn by its large workforce and growing infrastructure. This could boost jobs and foreign investment, aligning with the “Make in India” vision. Wright Research notes that India’s electronics sector, especially telecom equipment like iPhones, has already seen a tenfold rise in US import share since 2017. If India secures trade deals with the US, as CNBC suggests, it could replace Chinese goods in American markets, boosting exports. China’s restrictions on US markets may also redirect its exports to India, offering cheaper goods for Indian importers, per Wright Research. Also read | Trump says 'ball is in China's court' on Beijing to make tariff deal with him But seizing these opportunities isn’t easy. India’s exporters, particularly in metals, are at risk. Wright Research reports a 5.6 per cent plunge in the Nifty Metal Index in just three trading sessions in 2025, a sign of global trade contraction. India Today recalls how past trade wars hurt Indian exporters, and this round could be worse. Infrastructure bottlenecks and red tape, as The New York Times notes, hinder India’s ability to fully replace China as a manufacturing hub. Geopolitically, India must tread carefully. The US is a key ally in security and technology, but Indian Express quotes Chinese calls for India to stand against US “tariff abuses.” Balancing these ties while protecting trade interests is a tightrope walk, as The Tribune emphasizes. So, what should India do? First, it must fast-track reforms to attract foreign investment. Easing business regulations and improving infrastructure, as CNBC suggests, could make India a magnet for companies fleeing China. Second, boosting domestic manufacturing is crucial to cut reliance on Chinese imports. The “Make in India” push needs more momentum, with incentives for local production in electronics and pharmaceuticals. Third, India should ramp up diplomatic efforts. The Tribune notes ongoing talks with the US for a trade deal by autumn 2025, aiming for $500 billion in two-way trade by 2030. Exploring deals with other nations, like the EU or Vietnam, could diversify trade and cushion global shocks. This trade war is a wake-up call for India. The global economy faces turbulent times, with inflation, supply chain woes, and recession risks looming large. India, with its strategic position, can turn this crisis into a chance to shine as a manufacturing and trade hub. But it must act swiftly—streamlining policies, strengthening industries, and navigating geopolitics with finesse. As Reuters warns, the world is watching a trade war that could redefine economic power. For India, the choice is clear: adapt and thrive, or risk being swept away by the storm.

A trade war’s ripple effect: How the US-China tariff clash shakes the world and India

Nearly $2 billion worth of iPhones were shipped to the United States from Apple's main India suppliers, Foxconn and Tata, in March to bypass President Donald Trump's impending tariffs, customs data shows.
A Reuters report highlighted that the smartphone maker stepped up production and chartered cargo flights to ferry 600 tons of iPhones to the United States to ensure sufficient inventory as Trump&rsquo;s tariffs threaten to push up costs.
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The US imposed 26 per cent levies on imports from India this month. Although Trump has paused most duties for several nations, he has imposed over 100 per cent tariffs on China.
Reportedly, Foxconn exported smartphones worth $1.31 billion in March, its highest ever for a single month and equal to devices shipped in January and February combined, according to commercially available customs data, reported Reuters.
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The shipment included Apple iPhone 13, 14, 16 and 16e models, making the company&rsquo;s total shipments from India to the US this year $5.3 billion.
In March, exports from Tata Electronics stood at $612 million, about 63 per cent higher than in February. It included iPhone 15 and 16 models.
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According to the customs data, all Foxconn shipments in March were sent by air from the Chennai Air Cargo terminal. They landed at various locations in the US, including Los Angeles and New York, with Chicago receiving the majority.
After imposing sweeping tariffs on China, Trump granted exclusions on smartphones and some other electronics imports. However, he said that those exemptions will not last long.
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To speed up the shipments from India, Apple lobbied airport authorities at Tamil Nadu&rsquo;s Chennai airport to cut the time needed to clear customs to six hours from 30 hours.
The shipments were sent using at least six cargo jets to &ldquo;beat the tariffs&rdquo; imposed by Trump, the report said, citing sources.

The US imposed 26 per cent levies on imports from India this month. Although Trump has paused most duties for several nations, he has imposed over 100 per cent tariffs on China. SCIENCE & TECH | World

Nearly $2 billion worth of iPhones were shipped to the United States from Apple's main India suppliers, Foxconn and Tata, in March to bypass President Donald Trump's impending tariffs, customs data shows. A Reuters report highlighted that the smartphone maker stepped up production and chartered cargo flights to ferry 600 tons of iPhones to the United States to ensure sufficient inventory as Trump’s tariffs threaten to push up costs. Also read | Amid ongoing tariff war, China accuses US of cyberattacks, issues arrest warrants for 3 NSA ‘agents’ The US imposed 26 per cent levies on imports from India this month. Although Trump has paused most duties for several nations, he has imposed over 100 per cent tariffs on China. Reportedly, Foxconn exported smartphones worth $1.31 billion in March, its highest ever for a single month and equal to devices shipped in January and February combined, according to commercially available customs data, reported Reuters. Also read | Trump waives off tariffs on THESE 'Chinese' products The shipment included Apple iPhone 13, 14, 16 and 16e models, making the company’s total shipments from India to the US this year $5.3 billion. In March, exports from Tata Electronics stood at $612 million, about 63 per cent higher than in February. It included iPhone 15 and 16 models. Also read | ‘The Trump Effect in action’: Nvidia to manufacture AI chips in US as Trump plans to announce ‘semiconductor tariffs’ According to the customs data, all Foxconn shipments in March were sent by air from the Chennai Air Cargo terminal. They landed at various locations in the US, including Los Angeles and New York, with Chicago receiving the majority. After imposing sweeping tariffs on China, Trump granted exclusions on smartphones and some other electronics imports. However, he said that those exemptions will not last long. Also read | Brutus at the G7? Trump blocks allies’ plan to condemn Russia over deadly Sumy strike To speed up the shipments from India, Apple lobbied airport authorities at Tamil Nadu’s Chennai airport to cut the time needed to clear customs to six hours from 30 hours. The shipments were sent using at least six cargo jets to “beat the tariffs” imposed by Trump, the report said, citing sources.

Apple trying to beat Trump’s tariffs? iPhones worth $2 billion airlifted from India ahead of US import duties

President Donald Trump said on Monday during a meeting with El Salvador President Nayib Bukele in the Oval Office on Monday that he is looking to help some of the car companies as they need a &lsquo;little bit of time&rsquo; to move their production to the US. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m looking for something to help some of the car companies, where they&rsquo;re switching to parts that were made in Canada, Mexico, and other places, and they need a little bit of time, because they&rsquo;re going to make them here,&rdquo; Trump said.&nbsp; &ldquo;But they need a little bit of time, so I&rsquo;m talking about things like that.&rdquo;
Shares of automakers jumped during midday trading Monday following Trump&rsquo;s statement on extending help to car companies.
<h2>&lsquo;Will deport as many as possible&rsquo;</h2>
Trump further said that he will deport as many &ldquo;dangerous&rdquo; undocumented immigrants as possible to El Salvador while urging President Nayib Bukele to build more mega-prisons.
Asked about how many people he plans to deport to El Salvador, he replied, &ldquo;As many as possible.&rdquo;&nbsp; He says the US has millions of people who should not be in the country, who he calls &ldquo;dangerous&rdquo;. &ldquo;I just asked the president&mdash;you know it&rsquo;s this massive complex that he built, jail complex. I said, &lsquo;Can you build some more of them please?&rsquo; As many as we can get out of our country that we allowed in here by incompetent Joe Biden, through open borders,&rdquo; Trump said during the meeting with Bukele in Oval Office.
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He also said that the Maryland man who was wrongly deported to El Salvador won&rsquo;t be brought back to the US, despite a Supreme Court ruling that the Trump administration must &ldquo;facilitate&rdquo; his return.
Trump further said that he is open to deporting US citizens who are considered violent criminals. &ldquo;If it&rsquo;s a homegrown criminal, I have no problem,&rdquo; he said, adding that Attorney General Pam Bondi is studying the laws &ldquo;right now&rdquo; in this regard.
<h2>&lsquo;Tehran cannot have a nuclear weapon&rsquo;</h2>
Replying to a question about Iran, who the US has been having talks with recently over its nuclear programme, Trump said, &ldquo;Tehran cannot have a nuclear weapon.&rdquo; &ldquo;They gotta go fast. If we have to do something very harsh, we&rsquo;ll do it,&rdquo; he said, adding, &ldquo;A US response could include a strike on Iranian nuclear facilities.&rdquo; He also describes Iran as &ldquo;stone-cold broke&rdquo;.&nbsp;
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On Sunday, Trump said in a post on Truth Social that there were no exceptions made to his tariff announcements, adding that &lsquo;nobody&rsquo; will see an exemption in his widening trade war. The message came after some electronics were excluded from his administration&rsquo;s 145% import levies on goods from China.

World: Trump further said that he will deport as many “dangerous” undocumented immigrants as possible to El Salvador while urging President Nayib Bukele to build more mega-prisons.

President Donald Trump said on Monday during a meeting with El Salvador President Nayib Bukele in the Oval Office on Monday that he is looking to help some of the car companies as they need a ‘little bit of time’ to move their production to the US. “I’m looking for something to help some of the car companies, where they’re switching to parts that were made in Canada, Mexico, and other places, and they need a little bit of time, because they’re going to make them here,” Trump said. “But they need a little bit of time, so I’m talking about things like that.” Shares of automakers jumped during midday trading Monday following Trump’s statement on extending help to car companies. ‘Will deport as many as possible’ Trump further said that he will deport as many “dangerous” undocumented immigrants as possible to El Salvador while urging President Nayib Bukele to build more mega-prisons. Asked about how many people he plans to deport to El Salvador, he replied, “As many as possible.” He says the US has millions of people who should not be in the country, who he calls “dangerous”. “I just asked the president—you know it’s this massive complex that he built, jail complex. I said, ‘Can you build some more of them please?’ As many as we can get out of our country that we allowed in here by incompetent Joe Biden, through open borders,” Trump said during the meeting with Bukele in Oval Office. Also Read | Xi calls on Vietnam to join hands with China in ‘opposing unilateral bullying’ He also said that the Maryland man who was wrongly deported to El Salvador won’t be brought back to the US, despite a Supreme Court ruling that the Trump administration must “facilitate” his return. Trump further said that he is open to deporting US citizens who are considered violent criminals. “If it’s a homegrown criminal, I have no problem,” he said, adding that Attorney General Pam Bondi is studying the laws “right now” in this regard. ‘Tehran cannot have a nuclear weapon’ Replying to a question about Iran, who the US has been having talks with recently over its nuclear programme, Trump said, “Tehran cannot have a nuclear weapon.” “They gotta go fast. If we have to do something very harsh, we’ll do it,” he said, adding, “A US response could include a strike on Iranian nuclear facilities.” He also describes Iran as “stone-cold broke”. Also Read | Former UK minister says Bangladesh arrest warrant ‘politically motivated smear campaign’ On Sunday, Trump said in a post on Truth Social that there were no exceptions made to his tariff announcements, adding that ‘nobody’ will see an exemption in his widening trade war. The message came after some electronics were excluded from his administration’s 145% import levies on goods from China.

Trump says ‘car companies need time, looking to help some’; auto stocks rise

Nvidia, the semiconductor giant, announced on Monday (Apr 14) that it is planning to produce AI supercomputer chips entirely in the US for the first time. This comes after Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced US President Donald Trump&rsquo;s plans to impose a new round of levies called &ldquo;semiconductor tariffs&rdquo;.
In a blog post on Monday, the semiconductor maker said that it had commissioned over one million square feet of manufacturing space to build and test its Blackwell chips in Phoenix, Arizona. It added that it is building supercomputer plants in Houston and Dallas.&nbsp;
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Nvidia said it would take at least a year to reach mass production scale at both plants. The company said that production for Blackwell chips has already started at Phoenix chip plants, which are run by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company.
The statement comes as the company hinted at plans last month to invest hundreds of billions of dollars into AI infrastructure in the US over the next four years. This comes as part of a broader stateside development push among semiconductor giants like TSMC and Foxconn.
&ldquo;The engines of the world&rsquo;s AI infrastructure are being built in the United States for the first time,&rdquo; Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said in a blog post. &ldquo;Adding American manufacturing helps us better meet the incredible and growing demand for AI chips and supercomputers, strengthens our supply chain and boosts our resiliency.&rdquo;
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<h2>&lsquo;The Trump Effect in action&rsquo;</h2>
The White House applauded the company&rsquo;s move on Monday (Apr 14), calling it &ldquo;the Trump Effect in action&rdquo;.
&ldquo;President Donald J. Trump has made US-based chips manufacturing a priority as part of his relentless pursuit of an American manufacturing renaissance, and it&rsquo;s paying off,&rdquo; the White House statement said.
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Although Trump suggested new tariffs on imported chips soon, he has also called to repeal the bipartisan CHIPS Act. The 2022 law signed by then-President Joe Biden authorized $280 billion in new funding for the domestic semiconductor industry. Though Congressional Republicans haven&rsquo;t suggested they wish to scrap the measure.
Reportedly, Huang attended dinner, costing $1 million per person, at Trump&rsquo;s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida earlier this month. The semiconductor giant has promised the Trump administration a fresh commitment of U.S. investment, NPR reported, and the White House reversed course on a plan to bar U.S. chipmakers from selling Nvidia&rsquo;s popular H20 AI chips to China.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | In a blog post on Monday, the semiconductor maker said that it had commissioned over one million square feet of manufacturing space to build and test its Blackwell chips in Phoenix, Arizona. World

Nvidia, the semiconductor giant, announced on Monday (Apr 14) that it is planning to produce AI supercomputer chips entirely in the US for the first time. This comes after Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced US President Donald Trump’s plans to impose a new round of levies called “semiconductor tariffs”. In a blog post on Monday, the semiconductor maker said that it had commissioned over one million square feet of manufacturing space to build and test its Blackwell chips in Phoenix, Arizona. It added that it is building supercomputer plants in Houston and Dallas. Also read | Trump to announce semiconductor tariffs 'over the next week' Nvidia said it would take at least a year to reach mass production scale at both plants. The company said that production for Blackwell chips has already started at Phoenix chip plants, which are run by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company. The statement comes as the company hinted at plans last month to invest hundreds of billions of dollars into AI infrastructure in the US over the next four years. This comes as part of a broader stateside development push among semiconductor giants like TSMC and Foxconn. “The engines of the world’s AI infrastructure are being built in the United States for the first time,” Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said in a blog post. “Adding American manufacturing helps us better meet the incredible and growing demand for AI chips and supercomputers, strengthens our supply chain and boosts our resiliency.” Also read | Tariffs paused, not canceled: Trump’s tech exemption is 'temporary'; new semiconductor tariffs coming 'in a month or two' ‘The Trump Effect in action’ The White House applauded the company’s move on Monday (Apr 14), calling it “the Trump Effect in action”. “President Donald J. Trump has made US-based chips manufacturing a priority as part of his relentless pursuit of an American manufacturing renaissance, and it’s paying off,” the White House statement said. Also read | 'No winners in trade war': Xi issues warning against Trump tariffs as China eyes to cast itself as leader in Southeast Asia Although Trump suggested new tariffs on imported chips soon, he has also called to repeal the bipartisan CHIPS Act. The 2022 law signed by then-President Joe Biden authorized $280 billion in new funding for the domestic semiconductor industry. Though Congressional Republicans haven’t suggested they wish to scrap the measure. Reportedly, Huang attended dinner, costing $1 million per person, at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida earlier this month. The semiconductor giant has promised the Trump administration a fresh commitment of U.S. investment, NPR reported, and the White House reversed course on a plan to bar U.S. chipmakers from selling Nvidia’s popular H20 AI chips to China. (With inputs from agencies)

‘The Trump Effect in action’: Nvidia to manufacture AI chips in US as Trump plans to announce ‘semiconductor tariffs’

The U.S. military has fired Col. Susannah Meyers, commander of its Pituffik base in Greenland, for reportedly sending an email distancing herself from Vice President JD Vance&rsquo;s criticism of Denmark, stating it would not tolerate any pushback against President Donald Trump&rsquo;s agenda.
Pentagon chief spokesperson Sean Parnell announced late Thursday that Meyers had been removed from her post, explaining that &ldquo;actions to undermine the chain of command or to subvert President Trump&rsquo;s agenda will not be tolerated.&rdquo; The US military&rsquo;s Space Operations Command said Col. Susannah Meyers had been removed from her role at Pituffik Space Base due to a &ldquo;loss of confidence in her ability to lead&rdquo;. The Space Force&rsquo;s statement also said that Col. Shawn Lee was replacing her. It added, &ldquo;Commanders are expected to adhere to the highest standards of conduct, especially as it relates to remaining nonpartisan in the performance of their duties.&rdquo; Vance had travelled to the Pituffik military base with a US delegation on March 28, amid repeated threats from Trump to seize Greenland, a self-ruling Danish territory rich in critical minerals and situated in a key strategic Arctic location. Vance had said Denmark had &ldquo;not done a good job&rdquo; for Greenlanders and had not spent enough on security, suggesting the territory would be safer under US protection due to perceived threats from China and Russia. On March 31, Meyers sent an email to base personnel distancing herself from Vice President JD Vance&rsquo;s visit three days ago, according to the independent news organisation, Military.com. In the mail, Meyers said she had spent the weekend reflecting on how Vance&rsquo;s remarks might have affected those stationed at the base even as the White House kept talking about acquiring the massive island from Denmark. Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sam-altman-shares-his-ai-generated-cricketer-avatar-in-india-jersey-internet-sees-biz-strategy-roasts-him-8929622" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sam Altman shares his AI-generated cricketer avatar in India jersey; internet sees biz strategy, roasts him</a> &ldquo;I do not presume to understand current politics, but what I do know is the concerns of the U.S. administration discussed by Vice President Vance on Friday are not reflective of Pituffik Space Base,&rdquo; Meyers wrote. &ldquo;I commit that, for as long as I am lucky enough to lead this base, all of our flags will fly proudly &mdash; together,&rdquo; she added. Parnell did not specify the reason for Meyers&rsquo; dismissal, but included a link to the Military.com article in the statement.
After Vance&rsquo;s visit, Danish Foreign Minister Lars L&oslash;kke Rasmussen said, &ldquo;We are open to criticisms, but let me be completely honest, we do not appreciate the tone in which it&rsquo;s being delivered.&rdquo; Greenland's new prime minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, has called Trump&rsquo;s overtures &ldquo;a threat to our political independence&rdquo; and said Greenland is not for sale.
Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-78-to-undergo-checkup-says-never-felt-better-will-his-reports-be-made-public-8951391" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Trump, 78, to undergo checkup, says &lsquo;never felt better&rsquo;; will his reports be made public?</a> Both Greenland and Denmark have presented a united front, opposing any annexation of the autonomous territory. The US has maintained a security interest in Greenland for long and has a military presence on the island.

World: The US military’s Space Operations Command said Col. Susannah Meyers had been removed from her role at Pituffik Space Base due to a “loss of confidence in her ability to lead”. It also said that Col. Shawn Lee was replacing her.

The U.S. military has fired Col. Susannah Meyers, commander of its Pituffik base in Greenland, for reportedly sending an email distancing herself from Vice President JD Vance’s criticism of Denmark, stating it would not tolerate any pushback against President Donald Trump’s agenda. Pentagon chief spokesperson Sean Parnell announced late Thursday that Meyers had been removed from her post, explaining that “actions to undermine the chain of command or to subvert President Trump’s agenda will not be tolerated.” The US military’s Space Operations Command said Col. Susannah Meyers had been removed from her role at Pituffik Space Base due to a “loss of confidence in her ability to lead”. The Space Force’s statement also said that Col. Shawn Lee was replacing her. It added, “Commanders are expected to adhere to the highest standards of conduct, especially as it relates to remaining nonpartisan in the performance of their duties.” Vance had travelled to the Pituffik military base with a US delegation on March 28, amid repeated threats from Trump to seize Greenland, a self-ruling Danish territory rich in critical minerals and situated in a key strategic Arctic location. Vance had said Denmark had “not done a good job” for Greenlanders and had not spent enough on security, suggesting the territory would be safer under US protection due to perceived threats from China and Russia. On March 31, Meyers sent an email to base personnel distancing herself from Vice President JD Vance’s visit three days ago, according to the independent news organisation, Military.com. In the mail, Meyers said she had spent the weekend reflecting on how Vance’s remarks might have affected those stationed at the base even as the White House kept talking about acquiring the massive island from Denmark. Also Read | Sam Altman shares his AI-generated cricketer avatar in India jersey; internet sees biz strategy, roasts him “I do not presume to understand current politics, but what I do know is the concerns of the U.S. administration discussed by Vice President Vance on Friday are not reflective of Pituffik Space Base,” Meyers wrote. “I commit that, for as long as I am lucky enough to lead this base, all of our flags will fly proudly — together,” she added. Parnell did not specify the reason for Meyers’ dismissal, but included a link to the Military.com article in the statement. After Vance’s visit, Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said, “We are open to criticisms, but let me be completely honest, we do not appreciate the tone in which it’s being delivered.” Greenland's new prime minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, has called Trump’s overtures “a threat to our political independence” and said Greenland is not for sale. Also Read | Trump, 78, to undergo checkup, says ‘never felt better’; will his reports be made public? Both Greenland and Denmark have presented a united front, opposing any annexation of the autonomous territory. The US has maintained a security interest in Greenland for long and has a military presence on the island.

Pentagon fires Greenland base commander over criticism of VP JD Vance’s visit

President Donald Trump, the oldest incumbent to start a second term in the Oval Office till now, is headed for the first physical of his new term on Friday at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
Even though the 2024 presidential campaign was dominated by the talk of health issues and age of both the contestants, Trump has never been very forthcoming about his health information, even as he kept targeting his rival Joe Biden, calling him &lsquo;Sleepy Joe&rsquo;.
Trump and Biden were the two oldest major-party candidates in US presidential election history, and Biden had to eventually drop out from the race over concerns about his mental acuity.
However, before the Friday physical, Trump announced on social media nonchalantly, &ldquo;I have never felt better, but nevertheless, these things must be done!&rdquo; Trump is the oldest president to start a second term in office at 78, and turns 79 in June.&nbsp; The US president&rsquo;s annual physical is to reassure Americans about the health of their commander-in-chief.&nbsp;
<h2>Is Trump really as healthy as his doctors have claimed?</h2>
In 2015, when Trump first ran for office, his then-personal doctor, Harold Bornstein, said his lab results were &ldquo;astonishingly excellent&rdquo; and that he would be the &ldquo;healthiest individual ever elected to the presidency&rdquo;. Later on, Bornstein admitted that Trump had dictated it to him, says an NPR report. Trump&rsquo;s first physical in the White House in 2018 witnessed a flattering report from Dr. Ronny Jackson, who extolled the former&rsquo;s &ldquo;great genes&rdquo; for his good health.&nbsp; In the cognitive exam, Trump had then reportedly scored a 30 out of 30.&nbsp;
Read More |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indians-deserved-it-tahawwur-rana-said-this-to-headly-after-2611-attack-reveals-us-8949741" target="_blank" rel="noopener">'Indians deserved it': Tahawwur Rana said this to Headly after 26/11 attack, reveals US statement</a> &ldquo;I told the president that if he had had a healthier diet over the last 20 years, he might live to be 200 years old,&rdquo; Dr Jackson said in the briefing.
S. Jay Olshansky, a professor in the School of Public Health at the University of Illinois Chicago, who has studied the health of presidents, told NPR, &ldquo;The medical records are private. Presidents do not have to reveal their medical records.&rdquo; Ahead of the presidential run, in 2023, Trump released a doctor&rsquo;s brief letter sans data and just saying &ldquo;his cognitive exams were exceptional.&rdquo; Well, no one is questioning his cognitive capabilities given the hara-kiri that he has caused with his tariff decisions, leading to mayhem in the equity and bond markets. Read More |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-reveals-why-he-put-a-90-day-pause-on-tariffs-people-were-getting-yippie-markets-rebound-8945632" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Trump REVEALS why he put a 90-day pause on tariffs: 'People were getting yippie'</a>
<h2>How healthy is Trump?</h2>
The president is a known golfer but has never been seen engaging in any other forms of exercise regularly. He is also said to have a special liking for McDonald&rsquo;s and Diet Cokes. Trump had a coronavirus infection in Oct. 2020 and was flown to Walter Reed aboard Marine One for a hospital stay then. Presidents are not required to release the report publicly, but it has been a practice for decades. Navy Capt. Sean Barbabella is serving as Trump&rsquo;s personal doctor.
<h2>Have US presidents been truthful about their health?&nbsp;</h2>
Biden&rsquo;s doctors had decided not to give him a cognitive exam, and the White House defended that decision. John F. Kennedy denied he had Addison&rsquo;s disease, among other health ailments. When Woodrow Wilson had a stroke, his wife and doctor covered for him, noted Jeff Kuhlman, who was a physician during the terms of Bill Clinton, George Bush, and Barack Obama. &ldquo;They covered up for him for several months, and they were not truthful with the American people,&rdquo; Kuhlman said. Whether an honest feedback of Trump's health will be shared with the public is a different question altogether.
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World: The 2024 presidential campaign was dominated by talk of health issues and age of both contestants, but Trump has never been forthcoming about his health information, even as he kept targeting his rival Joe Biden, calling him ‘Sleepy Joe’.

President Donald Trump, the oldest incumbent to start a second term in the Oval Office till now, is headed for the first physical of his new term on Friday at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Even though the 2024 presidential campaign was dominated by the talk of health issues and age of both the contestants, Trump has never been very forthcoming about his health information, even as he kept targeting his rival Joe Biden, calling him ‘Sleepy Joe’. Trump and Biden were the two oldest major-party candidates in US presidential election history, and Biden had to eventually drop out from the race over concerns about his mental acuity. However, before the Friday physical, Trump announced on social media nonchalantly, “I have never felt better, but nevertheless, these things must be done!” Trump is the oldest president to start a second term in office at 78, and turns 79 in June. The US president’s annual physical is to reassure Americans about the health of their commander-in-chief. Is Trump really as healthy as his doctors have claimed? In 2015, when Trump first ran for office, his then-personal doctor, Harold Bornstein, said his lab results were “astonishingly excellent” and that he would be the “healthiest individual ever elected to the presidency”. Later on, Bornstein admitted that Trump had dictated it to him, says an NPR report. Trump’s first physical in the White House in 2018 witnessed a flattering report from Dr. Ronny Jackson, who extolled the former’s “great genes” for his good health. In the cognitive exam, Trump had then reportedly scored a 30 out of 30. Read More | 'Indians deserved it': Tahawwur Rana said this to Headly after 26/11 attack, reveals US statement “I told the president that if he had had a healthier diet over the last 20 years, he might live to be 200 years old,” Dr Jackson said in the briefing. S. Jay Olshansky, a professor in the School of Public Health at the University of Illinois Chicago, who has studied the health of presidents, told NPR, “The medical records are private. Presidents do not have to reveal their medical records.” Ahead of the presidential run, in 2023, Trump released a doctor’s brief letter sans data and just saying “his cognitive exams were exceptional.” Well, no one is questioning his cognitive capabilities given the hara-kiri that he has caused with his tariff decisions, leading to mayhem in the equity and bond markets. Read More | Trump REVEALS why he put a 90-day pause on tariffs: 'People were getting yippie' How healthy is Trump? The president is a known golfer but has never been seen engaging in any other forms of exercise regularly. He is also said to have a special liking for McDonald’s and Diet Cokes. Trump had a coronavirus infection in Oct. 2020 and was flown to Walter Reed aboard Marine One for a hospital stay then. Presidents are not required to release the report publicly, but it has been a practice for decades. Navy Capt. Sean Barbabella is serving as Trump’s personal doctor. Have US presidents been truthful about their health? Biden’s doctors had decided not to give him a cognitive exam, and the White House defended that decision. John F. Kennedy denied he had Addison’s disease, among other health ailments. When Woodrow Wilson had a stroke, his wife and doctor covered for him, noted Jeff Kuhlman, who was a physician during the terms of Bill Clinton, George Bush, and Barack Obama. “They covered up for him for several months, and they were not truthful with the American people,” Kuhlman said. Whether an honest feedback of Trump's health will be shared with the public is a different question altogether. Also Read | China hits back with 125 per cent tariff at US, says will ignore further retaliation from Trump admin

Trump, 78, to undergo checkup, says ‘never felt better’; will his reports be made public?

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that two Chinese nationals have been captured by Ukrainian forces while fighting for Russia in eastern Ukraine. In other news, US President Donald Trump held a phone call with South Korea's acting President Han Duck-soo. Meanwhile, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that China is making a 'big mistake' with its retaliatory tariffs amid the trade war. Click on the headlines for more 'How is China going to respond?': Ukraine captures Chinese soldiers fighting for Russia; Zelensky demands answers from Beijing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that two Chinese nationals have been captured by Ukrainian forces while fighting for Russia in eastern Ukraine. ‘Things are looking good’: Trump holds phone call with South Korea's acting president US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Apr 8) talked to South Korea's acting President Han Duck-soo over the phone. This comes a day before Trump’s 25 per cent tariffs are set to take effect. ‘Playing with a losing hand’: US Treasury Secretary Bessent says China’s escalation was ‘big mistake’ Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday (Apr 8) said that the US holds a substantial advantage over China as the two nations engage in a growing trade war. China vows to ‘fight’ against Trump’s tariff. Beijing’s plan to ban Hollywood movies could cost US millions China is planning to ban Hollywood movies after vowing to “fight to the end” against the sweeping tariffs imposed by Donald Trump. This comes after the US president singled out the nation for additional 50 per cent levies in his recent threats. ‘Allah kept me alive for a reason’: Hasina slams Yunus, says Bangladesh has been turned into a ‘terrorist country’ Former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina has slammed the interim government chief adviser Muhammad Yunus and said those targeting the Awami League members will be brought to justice. 'Cut ties with Israel': Indian-origin Microsoft employee quits after confrontation with bosses over Palestine A Microsoft employee of Indian origin made headlines by disrupting the company's 50th-anniversary celebration. The employee publicly confronted Microsoft's top leadership, including Bill Gates, Steve Ballmer, and Satya Nadella, over allegations that the company is arming the Israeli military with AI-powered technology. UP woman strangles husband to death, tells family he died of heart attack In a shocking incident, a woman killed her husband, a railway employee, by strangulation in Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor district, police said on Tuesday (Apr 8). This comes a month after the chilling Meerut murder case in which a merchant navy officer was brutally killed by his wife and her lover. Meta bans under-16s from going live on Instagram: Here's what new safety rules mean for parents Meta is stepping up its efforts to make its platforms safer for teenagers. The company is now expanding its teen safety features beyond Instagram, bringing new restrictions to Facebook and Messenger as well. Kim Soo Hyun’s footage completely removed from South Korean show amid dating scandal MBC’s variety show Good Day has completely removed portions featuring actor Kim Soo Hyun amid his ongoing dating scandal. Few weeks ago the show’s producers had announced that they would edit out Soo Hyun’s appearance from the show. But now, the actor has been completely removed from the popular show. IPL 2025: In high scoring contest, LSG hold their nerves to beat KKR by four runs Kolkata Knight Riders suffered a late batting collapse to lose their high-scoring Indian Premier League contest against Lucknow Super Giants by a mere four runs here on Tuesday.

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India&rsquo;s Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted China&rsquo;s unfair trade practices, hidden subsidies, and distorted labour models as the reasons for its economic rise in the last three decades and that led to huge global trade imbalances. &ldquo;This growth was fuelled by unfair trade practices. This growth happened at the cost of fair play,&rdquo; Goyal told the India Global Forum in Mumbai on Monday. &ldquo;Its foundation lay in actions which, by the rules of the game, would be considered improper.&rdquo;
China&rsquo;s ascent has come &ldquo;at the cost of national economies and the manufacturing ecosystem&rdquo; in many countries&mdash;including India, he said.&nbsp; &ldquo;The current trade standoff, he argued, is not a flashpoint but the result of years of myopia by the international community,&rdquo; Goyal added.&nbsp; &ldquo;The current state of play, in some way, is a culmination of almost three decades of this attack on several economies,&rdquo; he said.&nbsp;
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Goyal accused global leaders of being overly optimistic about China&rsquo;s intentions, believing it would liberalise, improve transparency and adopt fairer trade principles, but instead, China used predatory pricing, opaque subsidy structures, and labour norms that tilted the playing field.&nbsp;
<h2>&lsquo;India Inc. should be nationalistic, alert govt about dumping of goods&rsquo;</h2>
Goyal exhorted Indian firms to be nationalistic in spirit by supporting domestic supply chains, collaborating across sectors, and aligning with national priorities.
India had risen to global challenges during the Y2K IT transition and the Covid-19 pandemic, and can turn this phase also into an opportunity, he said.&nbsp;
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He also urged industry to alert the government when they witness dumping of foreign goods in their sectors, especially from China. The steel industry has already submitted representations, which are being evaluated, he added.
<h2>&lsquo;Trade deficit with China soared in UPA rule&rsquo;</h2>
Goyal went on to blame the previous UPA government, claiming that the trade deficit with China soared during its tenure. &ldquo;When Atal Bihari Vajpayee laid down office in 2004, the India-China trade deficit was at a certain level. In the 10 years of the UPA government, that trade deficit soared by 25 times,&rdquo; he said. He also accused Rahul Gandhi of signing a controversial MoU with the Communist Party of China, which he implied was followed by tariff reductions that allowed massive Chinese dumping into Indian markets.
&ldquo;This killed many of our local manufacturing sectors and made us dependent on China. The country is still suffering from those 10 years of mismanagement of the economy,&rdquo; he said.&nbsp;
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About the ongoing tariff mayhem, Goyal said, &ldquo;Our applied tariff to the United States is probably seven or eight per cent. It&rsquo;s not humongous.&rdquo;
He emphasised India will pursue bilateral trade pacts with nations that respect fair, rules-based systems.&nbsp; Goyal refused to disclose the status of talks with Washington but said that India&rsquo;s economy is resilient, with limited dependence on exports. The rupee remains stable, and Indian equities were among the least affected by Trump&rsquo;s tariff blitz, he added.
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&ldquo;Indian equities are fortunate to be at the bottom of the table of markets impacted by Trump&rsquo;s disruptive policies,&rdquo; he said.
<h2>&lsquo;It&rsquo;s not de-globalisation, but re-globalisation&rsquo;</h2>
On fears of de-globalisation, Goyal said the world is not fragmenting but reorienting around fairer trade principles and building systems where no player gains by cheating. &ldquo;We are not in an era of de-globalisation, but one of re-globalisation,&rdquo; he said.

Business & Economy | India News: Goyal accused global leaders of being too optimistic about China’s intentions, believing it would liberalise, improve transparency, but China used predatory pricing and opaque subsidy structures.

India’s Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted China’s unfair trade practices, hidden subsidies, and distorted labour models as the reasons for its economic rise in the last three decades and that led to huge global trade imbalances. “This growth was fuelled by unfair trade practices. This growth happened at the cost of fair play,” Goyal told the India Global Forum in Mumbai on Monday. “Its foundation lay in actions which, by the rules of the game, would be considered improper.” China’s ascent has come “at the cost of national economies and the manufacturing ecosystem” in many countries—including India, he said. “The current trade standoff, he argued, is not a flashpoint but the result of years of myopia by the international community,” Goyal added. “The current state of play, in some way, is a culmination of almost three decades of this attack on several economies,” he said. Also Read | Pakistani man among 2 arrested for grenade attack on Punjab BJP leader’s home Goyal accused global leaders of being overly optimistic about China’s intentions, believing it would liberalise, improve transparency and adopt fairer trade principles, but instead, China used predatory pricing, opaque subsidy structures, and labour norms that tilted the playing field. ‘India Inc. should be nationalistic, alert govt about dumping of goods’ Goyal exhorted Indian firms to be nationalistic in spirit by supporting domestic supply chains, collaborating across sectors, and aligning with national priorities. India had risen to global challenges during the Y2K IT transition and the Covid-19 pandemic, and can turn this phase also into an opportunity, he said. Also Read | State executions rise 32% to decade high; Iran, Iraq and Saudi Arabia behind ‘sharp surge’ He also urged industry to alert the government when they witness dumping of foreign goods in their sectors, especially from China. The steel industry has already submitted representations, which are being evaluated, he added. ‘Trade deficit with China soared in UPA rule’ Goyal went on to blame the previous UPA government, claiming that the trade deficit with China soared during its tenure. “When Atal Bihari Vajpayee laid down office in 2004, the India-China trade deficit was at a certain level. In the 10 years of the UPA government, that trade deficit soared by 25 times,” he said. He also accused Rahul Gandhi of signing a controversial MoU with the Communist Party of China, which he implied was followed by tariff reductions that allowed massive Chinese dumping into Indian markets. “This killed many of our local manufacturing sectors and made us dependent on China. The country is still suffering from those 10 years of mismanagement of the economy,” he said. Also Read | Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba calls Trump, asks for review of tariffs, more talks About the ongoing tariff mayhem, Goyal said, “Our applied tariff to the United States is probably seven or eight per cent. It’s not humongous.” He emphasised India will pursue bilateral trade pacts with nations that respect fair, rules-based systems. Goyal refused to disclose the status of talks with Washington but said that India’s economy is resilient, with limited dependence on exports. The rupee remains stable, and Indian equities were among the least affected by Trump’s tariff blitz, he added. Also Read | Video: UK’s Birmingham needs the Pied Piper as rats run amok in city amid trash piles “Indian equities are fortunate to be at the bottom of the table of markets impacted by Trump’s disruptive policies,” he said. ‘It’s not de-globalisation, but re-globalisation’ On fears of de-globalisation, Goyal said the world is not fragmenting but reorienting around fairer trade principles and building systems where no player gains by cheating. “We are not in an era of de-globalisation, but one of re-globalisation,” he said.

‘Blame China, not Trump’: Piyush Goyal says Beijing’s malpractices created global trade imbalance

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday (Apr 8) said that the US holds a substantial advantage over China as the two nations engage in a growing trade war.&nbsp;
&ldquo;I think it was a big mistake, this Chinese escalation, because they&rsquo;re playing with a pair of twos,&rdquo; Bessent told CNBC during an interview. &ldquo;What do we lose by the Chinese raising tariffs on us? We export one-fifth to them of what they export to us, so that is a losing hand for them.&rdquo;
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<h2>Trump&rsquo;s reciprocal tariffs</h2>
Bessent&rsquo;s remarks come a day before the US is set to raise its levies on China and several other nations as part of the reciprocal tariffs. The duties will bring US trading allies to the negotiating table and jobs back to the US, said the treasury secretary.
He added that so far Japan has been at the forefront of nations willing to negotiate, and the White House expects many others as well.
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&ldquo;I think you are going to see some very large countries with large trade deficits come forward very quickly,&rdquo; Bessent said. &ldquo;If they come to the table with solid proposals, I think we can end up with some good deals.&rdquo;
&ldquo;If we put up a tariff wall, the ultimate goal would be to bring jobs back to the US. But in the meantime, we will be collecting substantial tariffs,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;If we&rsquo;re successful, tariffs would be a melting ice cube, in a way, because you&rsquo;re taking in the revenues as the manufacturing facilities are built in the U.S., and there should be some level of symmetry between the taxes we begin taking in with the new industry from the payroll taxes as the tariffs decline.&rdquo;
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<h2>China&rsquo;s vows to &lsquo;fight to the end&rsquo;</h2>
While about 70 countries have reached out to the White House for talks, he said, China has vowed to &ldquo;fight to the end&rdquo; and has imposed 34 per cent tariffs on US imports in response to US President Donald Trump&rsquo;s &ldquo;blackmail&rdquo;.
The US president has threatened Beijing with additional 50 per cent duties on Chinese goods if they do not withdraw the reciprocal tariffs by Tuesday (Apr 8).
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If the US president moves forward with his plans to impose the additional tariffs, unless China withdraws its retaliatory levies on the US, the total new duties on Chinese goods this year could rise to 104 per cent.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | Trending | Bessent’s remarks come a day before the US is set to raise its levies on China and several other nations as part of the reciprocal tariffs.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday (Apr 8) said that the US holds a substantial advantage over China as the two nations engage in a growing trade war. “I think it was a big mistake, this Chinese escalation, because they’re playing with a pair of twos,” Bessent told CNBC during an interview. “What do we lose by the Chinese raising tariffs on us? We export one-fifth to them of what they export to us, so that is a losing hand for them.” Also read | China vows to ‘fight’ against Trump’s tariff. Beijing’s plan to ban Hollywood movies could cost US millions Trump’s reciprocal tariffs Bessent’s remarks come a day before the US is set to raise its levies on China and several other nations as part of the reciprocal tariffs. The duties will bring US trading allies to the negotiating table and jobs back to the US, said the treasury secretary. He added that so far Japan has been at the forefront of nations willing to negotiate, and the White House expects many others as well. Also read | 'Any country that retaliates..': Trump threatens China with 50% tariffs if Beijing doesn't back down “I think you are going to see some very large countries with large trade deficits come forward very quickly,” Bessent said. “If they come to the table with solid proposals, I think we can end up with some good deals.” “If we put up a tariff wall, the ultimate goal would be to bring jobs back to the US. But in the meantime, we will be collecting substantial tariffs,” he said. “If we’re successful, tariffs would be a melting ice cube, in a way, because you’re taking in the revenues as the manufacturing facilities are built in the U.S., and there should be some level of symmetry between the taxes we begin taking in with the new industry from the payroll taxes as the tariffs decline.” Also read | ‘Didn’t heed my warning’: Trump calls China ‘biggest abuser’ as markets crash; Beijing slams US ‘bullying’ China’s vows to ‘fight to the end’ While about 70 countries have reached out to the White House for talks, he said, China has vowed to “fight to the end” and has imposed 34 per cent tariffs on US imports in response to US President Donald Trump’s “blackmail”. The US president has threatened Beijing with additional 50 per cent duties on Chinese goods if they do not withdraw the reciprocal tariffs by Tuesday (Apr 8). Also read | China on tariffs: 'US seeking hegemony in the name of reciprocity in trade war' If the US president moves forward with his plans to impose the additional tariffs, unless China withdraws its retaliatory levies on the US, the total new duties on Chinese goods this year could rise to 104 per cent. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Playing with a losing hand’: US Treasury Secretary Bessent says China’s escalation was ‘big mistake’

The White House abruptly cancelled the scheduled afternoon news conference of President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu without any explanation even ahead of Netanyahu&rsquo;s arrival. Trump and Netanyahu are meeting Monday afternoon, as new tariffs being levied by Trump on Israel and the rest of the world are about to go into effect. The stock market plummeted for the third day amidst panic over his sweeping reciprocal tariffs.
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Some reporters are still expected to watch part of the two leaders&rsquo; meeting in the Oval Office. Shortly after 1 pm, the White House informed that a scheduled 2:30 pm press conference would no longer take place.&nbsp;
The White House cancelled the planned news conference with Trump, instead planning to take questions from reporters in the Oval Office. Netanyahu has arrived at the White House, where he was greeted outside by Trump.&nbsp;
The news conference in the East Room was scheduled to take place after a bilateral meeting between the two leaders. Now, a smaller group of reporters, known as the "pool" and assigned to cover the president's movements each day, will have an opportunity to ask questions.
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After greeting Netanyahu at the White House, Trump ignored multiple questions from the pool about his sweeping new tariffs, the market turmoil that has followed his announcement, and the war in Gaza.&nbsp;
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Usually, Trump holds both an informal Q&amp;A in the Oval Office and a formal news conference when world leaders visit the White House.
Trump and Netanyahu are expected to discuss the latest Israeli military operations in Gaza and new US tariffs announced by Trump against Israel and other countries.
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Facing mounting pressure over the stock market crash and slump in the economy, Trump is not backing down and is calling his global tariffs a &ldquo;beautiful thing to behold&rdquo;. He claims that he&rsquo;s just fulfilling a campaign promise to bring back jobs to&nbsp;America.

World: Some reporters are still expected to watch part of the two leaders’ meeting in the Oval Office. Shortly after 1 pm, the White House informed that a scheduled 2:30 pm press conference would no longer take place.

The White House abruptly cancelled the scheduled afternoon news conference of President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu without any explanation even ahead of Netanyahu’s arrival. Trump and Netanyahu are meeting Monday afternoon, as new tariffs being levied by Trump on Israel and the rest of the world are about to go into effect. The stock market plummeted for the third day amidst panic over his sweeping reciprocal tariffs. Also Read | Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba calls Trump, asks for review of tariffs, more talks Some reporters are still expected to watch part of the two leaders’ meeting in the Oval Office. Shortly after 1 pm, the White House informed that a scheduled 2:30 pm press conference would no longer take place. The White House cancelled the planned news conference with Trump, instead planning to take questions from reporters in the Oval Office. Netanyahu has arrived at the White House, where he was greeted outside by Trump. The news conference in the East Room was scheduled to take place after a bilateral meeting between the two leaders. Now, a smaller group of reporters, known as the "pool" and assigned to cover the president's movements each day, will have an opportunity to ask questions. Also read: ‘Didn’t heed my warning’: Trump calls China ‘biggest abuser’ as markets crash; Beijing slams US ‘bullying’ After greeting Netanyahu at the White House, Trump ignored multiple questions from the pool about his sweeping new tariffs, the market turmoil that has followed his announcement, and the war in Gaza. President Trump welcomes Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to the White House. pic.twitter.com/TBfv4KN84r — CSPAN (@cspan) April 7, 2025 Usually, Trump holds both an informal Q&A in the Oval Office and a formal news conference when world leaders visit the White House. Trump and Netanyahu are expected to discuss the latest Israeli military operations in Gaza and new US tariffs announced by Trump against Israel and other countries. Also read | 'Unacceptable': Britain strongly condemns Israel's detention of two woman UK MPs Facing mounting pressure over the stock market crash and slump in the economy, Trump is not backing down and is calling his global tariffs a “beautiful thing to behold”. He claims that he’s just fulfilling a campaign promise to bring back jobs to America.

Trump welcomes Netanyahu to White House amid tariff turmoil; cancels press conference abruptly

US President Donald Trump warned of a new 50 per cent tariff on Chinese imports if China doesn&rsquo;t back down from its latest trade move by Tuesday (Apr 8).
In other news, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived in Washington for a meeting with US President Donald Trump to discuss a range of issues, including tariffs.
Meanwhile, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said that her country would &ldquo;not rule out&rdquo; imposing reciprocal tariffs on US goods.
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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba held a telephone conversation with President Donald Trump for about 25 minutes on Monday and sought a review of the tariffs imposed by the US besides further talks to defuse the situation.&nbsp; While calling for a review of the measures, Ishiba explained that Japan has made huge investments in the US and is contributing to job creation.
Talking to reporters after the call, Ishiba said, &ldquo;I conveyed to President Trump that Japan has been the world's largest investor in the US for five consecutive years, and that I am deeply concerned that the US tariff measures will reduce the willingness of Japanese companies to invest. I also conveyed to him that we should pursue a broad range of cooperation that benefits both Japan and the US, including expanding investment, rather than unilateral tariffs.&rdquo;
&ldquo;President Trump expressed his candid understanding of the current situation the United States finds itself in in the international economy. I confirmed that I will continue to have frank and constructive discussions with President Trump,&rdquo; Ishiba added, as per an NHK report.
&ldquo;Through our discussions, Japan will strongly urge the United States to review its measures. I believe that we will overcome this situation, which can be described as a national crisis, and that a new Japan will emerge. Tomorrow morning, we will hold a comprehensive task force on the US tariff measures, with the participation of all Cabinet members, to discuss future responses.&rdquo;&nbsp;
&ldquo;We have agreed to appoint the relevant cabinet members for negotiations, so I am naturally considering visiting the United States at the most appropriate time while watching the progress of the discussions and meeting directly with President Trump,&rdquo; he added.
The Trump administration imposed an additional 25% tariff on cars imported from Japan, will impose another 24% as a &lsquo;reciprocal tariff&rsquo;.
After the call, Trump said in a post on Truth Social, &ldquo;Countries from all over the World are talking to us. Tough but fair parameters are being set. Spoke to the Japanese Prime Minister this morning. He is sending a top team to negotiate!&rdquo;
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Earlier, PM Ishiba played cautious on Monday and desisted from announcing a retaliatory tariff in reaction to President Donald Trump&rsquo;s imposition of reciprocal levies. Ishiba also expressed readiness to meet with the US president soon if necessary to demand a rethink, reports Japan-based Kyodo News.
<h2>&lsquo;Ready to meet Trump on tariffs, no tit-for-tat&rsquo;: Ishiba</h2>
Ishiba said Trump&rsquo;s decision to slap tariffs on imports from Japan was &ldquo;extremely disappointing and regrettable&rdquo; and that Japan will continue to explain that it had done nothing unfair to the US. He said summit-level talks will be ultimately needed to resolve the issue, said a Reuters report. &ldquo;We are considering all options to determine what would be the most effective way&rdquo; to address the tariff issue, Ishiba told a session of a House of Councillors committee. &ldquo;We won't engage in tit-for-tat.&rdquo;
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-on-tariffs-us-seeking-hegemony-in-the-name-of-reciprocity-in-trade-war-8934616" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">China on tariffs: 'US seeking hegemony in the name of reciprocity in trade war'</a> Ishiba said that if he gets a chance to visit the US, he would present a &lsquo;package&rsquo; to the Trump administration and emphasise Japan&rsquo;s contribution to creating jobs in the US through investment and not just seek exemption from reciprocal tariffs. He also said he wants to clarify that Japan is &ldquo;not doing anything unfair&rdquo; in response to Trump's argument that the US has been &ldquo;ripped off&rdquo; by its trading partners. Trump's reciprocal tariffs have triggered a global stock sell-off. Ishiba vowed utmost efforts to ensure the U.S. tariffs do not affect financing and jobs, especially for Japan's smaller businesses. Since returning to the White House in January, Trump has introduced various duties, including an additional 25 per cent tariff on cars produced outside the US and 25 per cent levies on all steel and aluminum imports.
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&ldquo;As such, the government must take all available means&rdquo; to cushion the economic blow from US tariffs, such as offering funding support for domestic firms and taking measures to protect jobs, Ishiba told parliament.
Trump&rsquo;s decision to slap a 25% levy on auto imports and a reciprocal 24% tariff on other Japanese goods is likely to deal a big blow to the export-heavy economy of Japan. Fears of a global recession have led to steep declines in stock prices worldwide, and Japan&rsquo;s Nikkei share average tumbled nearly 9% early on Monday.

World: While calling for a review of the measures, Ishiba explained that Japan has made huge investments in the US and is contributing to job creation.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba held a telephone conversation with President Donald Trump for about 25 minutes on Monday and sought a review of the tariffs imposed by the US besides further talks to defuse the situation. While calling for a review of the measures, Ishiba explained that Japan has made huge investments in the US and is contributing to job creation. Talking to reporters after the call, Ishiba said, “I conveyed to President Trump that Japan has been the world's largest investor in the US for five consecutive years, and that I am deeply concerned that the US tariff measures will reduce the willingness of Japanese companies to invest. I also conveyed to him that we should pursue a broad range of cooperation that benefits both Japan and the US, including expanding investment, rather than unilateral tariffs.” “President Trump expressed his candid understanding of the current situation the United States finds itself in in the international economy. I confirmed that I will continue to have frank and constructive discussions with President Trump,” Ishiba added, as per an NHK report. “Through our discussions, Japan will strongly urge the United States to review its measures. I believe that we will overcome this situation, which can be described as a national crisis, and that a new Japan will emerge. Tomorrow morning, we will hold a comprehensive task force on the US tariff measures, with the participation of all Cabinet members, to discuss future responses.” “We have agreed to appoint the relevant cabinet members for negotiations, so I am naturally considering visiting the United States at the most appropriate time while watching the progress of the discussions and meeting directly with President Trump,” he added. The Trump administration imposed an additional 25% tariff on cars imported from Japan, will impose another 24% as a ‘reciprocal tariff’. After the call, Trump said in a post on Truth Social, “Countries from all over the World are talking to us. Tough but fair parameters are being set. Spoke to the Japanese Prime Minister this morning. He is sending a top team to negotiate!” Also Read | ‘Didn’t heed my warning’: Trump calls China ‘biggest abuser’ as markets crash; Beijing slams US ‘bullying’ Earlier, PM Ishiba played cautious on Monday and desisted from announcing a retaliatory tariff in reaction to President Donald Trump’s imposition of reciprocal levies. Ishiba also expressed readiness to meet with the US president soon if necessary to demand a rethink, reports Japan-based Kyodo News. ‘Ready to meet Trump on tariffs, no tit-for-tat’: Ishiba Ishiba said Trump’s decision to slap tariffs on imports from Japan was “extremely disappointing and regrettable” and that Japan will continue to explain that it had done nothing unfair to the US. He said summit-level talks will be ultimately needed to resolve the issue, said a Reuters report. “We are considering all options to determine what would be the most effective way” to address the tariff issue, Ishiba told a session of a House of Councillors committee. “We won't engage in tit-for-tat.” Also read: China on tariffs: 'US seeking hegemony in the name of reciprocity in trade war' Ishiba said that if he gets a chance to visit the US, he would present a ‘package’ to the Trump administration and emphasise Japan’s contribution to creating jobs in the US through investment and not just seek exemption from reciprocal tariffs. He also said he wants to clarify that Japan is “not doing anything unfair” in response to Trump's argument that the US has been “ripped off” by its trading partners. Trump's reciprocal tariffs have triggered a global stock sell-off. Ishiba vowed utmost efforts to ensure the U.S. tariffs do not affect financing and jobs, especially for Japan's smaller businesses. Since returning to the White House in January, Trump has introduced various duties, including an additional 25 per cent tariff on cars produced outside the US and 25 per cent levies on all steel and aluminum imports. Also Read | ‘We support your agenda’: Bangladesh’s Yunus pleads with Trump to pause tariffs for 3 months. What is India doing? “As such, the government must take all available means” to cushion the economic blow from US tariffs, such as offering funding support for domestic firms and taking measures to protect jobs, Ishiba told parliament. Trump’s decision to slap a 25% levy on auto imports and a reciprocal 24% tariff on other Japanese goods is likely to deal a big blow to the export-heavy economy of Japan. Fears of a global recession have led to steep declines in stock prices worldwide, and Japan’s Nikkei share average tumbled nearly 9% early on Monday.

Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba calls Trump, asks for review of tariffs, more talks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived in Washington for a meeting with US President Donald Trump to discuss a range of issues, including tariffs, Iran, Israel&rsquo;s war in Gaza and hostage release efforts. The Israeli leader is also expected to discuss relations with Turkey and the international criminal court, which accused him of war crimes.
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<h2>Netanyahu-Trump meet</h2>
This comes following Trump&rsquo;s shock tariff announcement on April 2, when he introduced new &ldquo;retaliatory tariffs&rdquo; aimed at countries imposing trade barriers on the United States. Netanyahu&rsquo;s visit marks the first negotiation meeting by a foreign leader to strike a better deal with the US president.
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Earlier on Thursday (Apr 3), Trump said that he is expecting a visit from the Israeli prime minister soon, &ldquo;maybe even next week&rdquo;. The timing of his remarks came as a surprise for Israeli officials and even some Trump administration members, reported Axios.
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<h2>Trump&rsquo;s tariff threat</h2>
Israel had attempted to dodge the 17 per cent tariffs on imports from the Middle East nation by dropping all remaining duties on one per cent of American goods on Tuesday (Apr 1), a day before the sweeping global tariffs were announced. However, Trump went ahead with imposing the tariffs and said that the US had a significant trade deficit with Israel and leading beneficiary of military aid.
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The US is Israel&rsquo;s largest single trading partner and closest ally. The two nations had signed a free trade agreement 40 years ago and around 98 per cent of US goods are tax-free.
On Thursday (Apr 3), an Israeli finance ministry official stated that Trump&rsquo;s latest tariff announcement could impact machinery and medical equipment exports, reported The Guardian.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | This comes following Trump’s shock tariff announcement on April 2, when he introduced new “retaliatory tariffs” aimed at countries imposing trade barriers on the United States.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived in Washington for a meeting with US President Donald Trump to discuss a range of issues, including tariffs, Iran, Israel’s war in Gaza and hostage release efforts. The Israeli leader is also expected to discuss relations with Turkey and the international criminal court, which accused him of war crimes. Also read | Netanyahu to meet Trump in Washington this week, first foreign leader to discuss tariffs in person Netanyahu-Trump meet This comes following Trump’s shock tariff announcement on April 2, when he introduced new “retaliatory tariffs” aimed at countries imposing trade barriers on the United States. Netanyahu’s visit marks the first negotiation meeting by a foreign leader to strike a better deal with the US president. Also read | Israeli PM Netanyahu travels to Hungary in open defiance of ICC arrest warrant Earlier on Thursday (Apr 3), Trump said that he is expecting a visit from the Israeli prime minister soon, “maybe even next week”. The timing of his remarks came as a surprise for Israeli officials and even some Trump administration members, reported Axios. Also read | Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu drops security chief nominee under fire from Trump ally Trump’s tariff threat Israel had attempted to dodge the 17 per cent tariffs on imports from the Middle East nation by dropping all remaining duties on one per cent of American goods on Tuesday (Apr 1), a day before the sweeping global tariffs were announced. However, Trump went ahead with imposing the tariffs and said that the US had a significant trade deficit with Israel and leading beneficiary of military aid. Also read | 'Unacceptable': Britain strongly condemns Israel's detention of two woman UK MPs The US is Israel’s largest single trading partner and closest ally. The two nations had signed a free trade agreement 40 years ago and around 98 per cent of US goods are tax-free. On Thursday (Apr 3), an Israeli finance ministry official stated that Trump’s latest tariff announcement could impact machinery and medical equipment exports, reported The Guardian. (With inputs from agencies)

Israeli PM Netanyahu arrives in Washington to discuss tariffs, Gaza and Iran with US President Trump

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