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As US President Donald <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/trump">Trump</a>&nbsp;embarked his visit to Saudi Arabia, the Gulf country arranged a mobile McDonald's unit as a "sign of hospitality" to the US president.&nbsp;
The mobile McDonald's was stationed near the Saudi Royal Court and was part of the elaborate welcome Trump received in Riyadh.&nbsp;
Some users on social media called it an "ultimate sign of hospitality.&rdquo; The mobile unit was labelled in both Arabic and English and drew widespread attention on social media.
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It mobile McDonald caught attention for catering to Trump's love for McD and specifically fast food.&nbsp;
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Saudi Arabia brought in a mobile McDonald&rsquo;s for President Trump on his visit. <a href="https://t.co/6fxgqKHbjP">pic.twitter.com/6fxgqKHbjP</a>
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The journalists covering Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia spotted the remote fast food unit.&nbsp;
Moreover, Trump has referred to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman as his friend as the two nations have maintained strong and good ties for decades.&nbsp;
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To further impress the US president, Saudi Arabia pulled out the move, by setting a McDonald's remote truck, knowing about Trump's love for McD.&nbsp;
The food truck was parked outside a media hub called "Media Oasis" where journalists hosted Trump amid a video showcasing Saudi mega-projects like the futuristic NEOM city and the upcoming 2034 FIFA World Cup, Newsweek reported.&nbsp;
One of the users on X, commented, "I'm loving it." While another commented, "This is cool...One of the most significant things to emphasize Trumps welcome was the purple carpet rolled out for POTUS. It signifies royalty in Saudi Arabia. That is a true sign of respect."
Another user posted, "Forget red carpets, it&rsquo;s McFlurries for foreign policy now."&nbsp;
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The mobile McDonald's was stationed near the Saudi Royal Court and was part of the elaborate welcome US President Donald Trump received in Riyadh. World

As US President Donald Trump embarked his visit to Saudi Arabia, the Gulf country arranged a mobile McDonald's unit as a "sign of hospitality" to the US president. The mobile McDonald's was stationed near the Saudi Royal Court and was part of the elaborate welcome Trump received in Riyadh. Some users on social media called it an "ultimate sign of hospitality.” The mobile unit was labelled in both Arabic and English and drew widespread attention on social media. Also read: 'Iran MOST DESTRUCTIVE force in Middle East': Trump bashes Iran for causing unthinkable suffering It mobile McDonald caught attention for catering to Trump's love for McD and specifically fast food. Saudi Arabia brought in a mobile McDonald’s for President Trump on his visit. pic.twitter.com/6fxgqKHbjP — Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) May 13, 2025 The journalists covering Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia spotted the remote fast food unit. Moreover, Trump has referred to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman as his friend as the two nations have maintained strong and good ties for decades. Also read: Donald Trump in Saudi Arabia, meets Crown Prince MBS; Elon Musk joins in for VIP lunch: See pics here To further impress the US president, Saudi Arabia pulled out the move, by setting a McDonald's remote truck, knowing about Trump's love for McD. The food truck was parked outside a media hub called "Media Oasis" where journalists hosted Trump amid a video showcasing Saudi mega-projects like the futuristic NEOM city and the upcoming 2034 FIFA World Cup, Newsweek reported. One of the users on X, commented, "I'm loving it." While another commented, "This is cool...One of the most significant things to emphasize Trumps welcome was the purple carpet rolled out for POTUS. It signifies royalty in Saudi Arabia. That is a true sign of respect." Another user posted, "Forget red carpets, it’s McFlurries for foreign policy now." Also read: Trump gets ‘lavender’ carpet welcome to Saudi Arabia after F-15 escort

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US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (May 13) bashed Iran, calling it the "most destructive force" in the Middle East, accusing it of causing unthinkable suffering to the Middle Eastern nations.&nbsp;
He criticised Iran for tearing down the region and funding bloodshed abroad.&nbsp;
The biggest and most destructive force [in the Middle East] is Iran which has caused unthinkable suffering in Syria, Lebanon, Gaza, Iraq, Yemen and beyond,&rdquo; he said during his visit to Saudi Arabia.&nbsp;
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<h2>'Offer won't last forever'</h2>
However, he added that he still wants to make a deal with Iran, but the offer won't last forever.&nbsp;
He also warned Iran that if it continues to attack its neighbours, then the US will have no choice but to inflict massive maximum pressure.&nbsp;
"I want to make a deal with Iran. But if Iran&rsquo;s leadership rejects this olive branch and continues to attack their neighbors then we&rsquo;ll have no choice but to inflict massive maximum pressure,&rdquo; he said.
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He warned to drive Iranian oil exports to zero, adding, "Iran will never have a nuclear weapon."
&ldquo;The choice is theirs to make,&rdquo; he said, adding, &ldquo;This is not an offer that will last forever.&rdquo;
The US president said that he is not just merely condemning the past chaos of Iran's leaders, but offering them a "new path, and a much better path" towards a "more hopeful future".
Trump is currently on a visit to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday and stressed that this visit marks 80 years of partnership between the two countries, adding that the US-Saudi relationship has been a "bedrock of security and prosperity".
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"Today we take the next steps to make our relationship closer, stronger and more powerful than ever before," Trump said, adding, "It is more powerful than ever before."
The US and Saudi Arabia also made a deal, as Saudis purchased $142 billion worth of American-made military equipment.
"There's no better place to make a future, make a fortune," Trump said.&nbsp;
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He also warned Iran that if it continues to attack its neighbours, then the US will have no choice but to inflict massive maximum pressure. World

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (May 13) bashed Iran, calling it the "most destructive force" in the Middle East, accusing it of causing unthinkable suffering to the Middle Eastern nations. He criticised Iran for tearing down the region and funding bloodshed abroad. The biggest and most destructive force [in the Middle East] is Iran which has caused unthinkable suffering in Syria, Lebanon, Gaza, Iraq, Yemen and beyond,” he said during his visit to Saudi Arabia. Also read: Zelensky says Trump’s presence at peace talks would prompt Putin to attend 'Offer won't last forever' However, he added that he still wants to make a deal with Iran, but the offer won't last forever. He also warned Iran that if it continues to attack its neighbours, then the US will have no choice but to inflict massive maximum pressure. "I want to make a deal with Iran. But if Iran’s leadership rejects this olive branch and continues to attack their neighbors then we’ll have no choice but to inflict massive maximum pressure,” he said. Also read: Trump, Saudi Crown Prince sign major business deals in Riyadh He warned to drive Iranian oil exports to zero, adding, "Iran will never have a nuclear weapon." “The choice is theirs to make,” he said, adding, “This is not an offer that will last forever.” The US president said that he is not just merely condemning the past chaos of Iran's leaders, but offering them a "new path, and a much better path" towards a "more hopeful future". Trump is currently on a visit to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday and stressed that this visit marks 80 years of partnership between the two countries, adding that the US-Saudi relationship has been a "bedrock of security and prosperity". Also read: Donald Trump in Saudi Arabia, meets Crown Prince MBS; Elon Musk joins in for VIP lunch: See pics here "Today we take the next steps to make our relationship closer, stronger and more powerful than ever before," Trump said, adding, "It is more powerful than ever before." The US and Saudi Arabia also made a deal, as Saudis purchased $142 billion worth of American-made military equipment. "There's no better place to make a future, make a fortune," Trump said. Also read: Trump gets ‘lavender’ carpet welcome to Saudi Arabia after F-15 escort

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Hours after Trump said he threatened to cut trade with India and Pakistan to force a ceasefire, sources in the Indian government have refuted the claim by the US president. Sources in government have told WION that there was no reference to trade in any of the discussions with Trump administration officials after Operation Sindoor commenced. Watch in for more details!

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Shortly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation after Operation Sindoor, drones were sighted in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba on Monday (May 12).
PM Modi on Monday (May 12) addressed the nation for the first time after Operation Sindoor, warning Pakistan that India's patience has limits when it comes to cross-border terrorism and stressing to dismantle their terror infrastructure.&nbsp;
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Despite a ceasefire agreement that was reached on Saturday (May 10) drones were sighted in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba on Monday (May 12).
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a firm warning to Pakistan on Monday (May 12) during his first address to the nation following Operation Sindoor, India&rsquo;s military retaliation after the brutal Pahalgam terror attack that claimed the lives of 26 Indian citizens, most of them tourists.
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US President Donald Trump on Monday (May 12) reacted to the India-Pakistan ceasefire agreement saying "It could have been a bad nuclear war."
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In his first address to the nation after&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/operation-sindoor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Operation Sindoor</a>, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (May 12) stressed that after India's retaliatory action, Pakistan begged the world to reduce tensions after being badly beaten.&nbsp;
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Monday (May 12) for the first time since the Indian Army launched Operation Sindoor, a military response to the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 Indians, most of them tourists.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (May 12) addressed the nation two days after the India-Pakistan ceasefire and warned that the retaliation against Pakistan remains on hold.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/pakistan/pakistan-dg-ispr-calls-terrorist-a-cleric-in-a-cover-up-of-pak-armys-presence-at-funeral-of-lashkar-a-taiba-letterrorists-9061490" rel="dofollow"></a>
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recently approved a fresh $2.3 billion package for Pakistan. Out of this, $1 billion will be given immediately under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), and $1.3 billion will come through a new Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF).
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US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday that aims to cut prescription drug costs in the US by aligning what the government pays for certain medications with the prices paid in other countries. The order, experts say, is far more aggressive than the one during Trump&rsquo;s first term to cut drug costs, which was blocked by a federal judge and failed hence. 
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Shortly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation after Operation Sindoor, drones were sighted in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba on Monday (May 12). PM Modi on Monday (May 12) addressed the nation for the first time after Operation Sindoor, warning Pakistan that India's patience has limits when it comes to cross-border terrorism and stressing to dismantle their terror infrastructure. Click on the headlines for more Operation Sindoor: Drones sighted in J&K's Samba shortly after PM Modi's address; 'They are being engaged,' says Army sources Despite a ceasefire agreement that was reached on Saturday (May 10) drones were sighted in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba on Monday (May 12). 'Terror and talks can't go together': PM Modi warns Pakistan after Operation Sindoor, says 'dismantle terror infrastructure' Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a firm warning to Pakistan on Monday (May 12) during his first address to the nation following Operation Sindoor, India’s military retaliation after the brutal Pahalgam terror attack that claimed the lives of 26 Indian citizens, most of them tourists. 'Could have been a bad nuclear war': Trump reacts to India-Pakistan ceasefire agreement US President Donald Trump on Monday (May 12) reacted to the India-Pakistan ceasefire agreement saying "It could have been a bad nuclear war." 'After being badly beaten...': Pakistan appealed to whole world post India's Operation Sindoor, PM Modi says In his first address to the nation after Operation Sindoor, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (May 12) stressed that after India's retaliatory action, Pakistan begged the world to reduce tensions after being badly beaten. ‘Terrorists wiped off our women’s Sindoor, we obliterated their headquarters’: PM Modi explains symbolism behind ‘Operation Sindoor’ Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Monday (May 12) for the first time since the Indian Army launched Operation Sindoor, a military response to the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 Indians, most of them tourists. Operation Sindoor | 'Action on Pakistan only paused for now': PM Modi says future steps will be taken based on Pak behaviour Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (May 12) addressed the nation two days after the India-Pakistan ceasefire and warned that the retaliation against Pakistan remains on hold. WION DataLabs: Pakistan got $22 billion from the IMF in 25 years, but spent $185 billion on its military The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recently approved a fresh $2.3 billion package for Pakistan. Out of this, $1 billion will be given immediately under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), and $1.3 billion will come through a new Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF). Trump signs executive order aiming to slash drug costs in US by 50% US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday that aims to cut prescription drug costs in the US by aligning what the government pays for certain medications with the prices paid in other countries. The order, experts say, is far more aggressive than the one during Trump’s first term to cut drug costs, which was blocked by a federal judge and failed hence. John Abraham’s The Diplomat true story: How India envoy JP Singh rescued Uzma Ahmed from Pakistan In 2017, the entire nation was shocked by the story of Uzma Ahmed, who was rescued from Pakistan and called the "daughter of India" by then External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj. Eight years later, John Abraham's film The Diplomat brings her story to the silver screen, depicting the real-life ordeal of Uzma and how the Indian envoy, J.P. Singh, played a pivotal role in bringing her back. Virat Kohli even eclipses Sachin on cultural influence - Ian Chappell’s huge praise for Test giant Sachin Tendulkar could be a more successful Test cricketer, but Virat Kohli’s influence on cultural and psychological impact on India’s cricketing identity is larger, former Australia captain Ian Chappell wrote in his column for ESPNcricinfo. On Monday (May 9), Virat took to social media to announce his Test retirement, ending a glorious yet proud 14-year career in the whites.

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US President Donald Trump wants <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/india-pakistan-tensions-1">India-Pakistan tensions</a> to de-escalate, White House press secretary said on Friday (May 9), stressing that State Secretary Marco Rubio is in constant touch with the both leaders.&nbsp;
When asked on US efforts to mediate in the India-Pakistan conflict, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that Trump understands India and Pakistan have been at odds with one another for decades.&nbsp;
"This is something that the Secretary of State and now our NSA as well, Marco Rubio, has been involved in. The President has expressed that he wants this to de-escalate as quickly as possible. He understands these two countries have been at odds with one another for decades, long before President Trump was here at the Oval Office," she said during the briefing.&nbsp;
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Trump shares good relations with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as well as Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, WH press secretary said.&nbsp;
"However, he has good relations with the leaders of both countries. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been in constant communication with the leaders of both countries, trying to bring this conflict to an end," she added.&nbsp;
Further the press secretary was asked about Trump's plans to talk to leaders of India, Pakistan, she replied, "If &amp; even it happens, will certainly let you know".&nbsp;
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Meanwhile on Thursday, US Vice President JD Vance, in an interview, said the matter was &ldquo;fundamentally none of our business,&rdquo; while still advocating for peace. 
&ldquo;What we can do is try to encourage these folks to de-escalate a little bit, but we&rsquo;re not going to get involved in the middle of war that&rsquo;s fundamentally none of our business and has nothing to do with America&rsquo;s ability to control it,&rdquo; Vance said during a Fox News appearance.
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that Trump understands India and Pakistan have been at odds with one another for decades. india news pakistan world

US President Donald Trump wants India-Pakistan tensions to de-escalate, White House press secretary said on Friday (May 9), stressing that State Secretary Marco Rubio is in constant touch with the both leaders. When asked on US efforts to mediate in the India-Pakistan conflict, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that Trump understands India and Pakistan have been at odds with one another for decades. "This is something that the Secretary of State and now our NSA as well, Marco Rubio, has been involved in. The President has expressed that he wants this to de-escalate as quickly as possible. He understands these two countries have been at odds with one another for decades, long before President Trump was here at the Oval Office," she said during the briefing. WATCH | India-Pakistan war: US Secretary Rubio calls for immediate de-escalation from both sides President Trump wants this to de-escalate as quickly as possible: White House on India-Pak tensions . . . .#DonaldTrump #OperationSindoor #WhiteHouse pic.twitter.com/3jR1ser3vy — WION (@WIONews) May 9, 2025 Trump shares good relations with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as well as Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, WH press secretary said. "However, he has good relations with the leaders of both countries. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been in constant communication with the leaders of both countries, trying to bring this conflict to an end," she added. Further the press secretary was asked about Trump's plans to talk to leaders of India, Pakistan, she replied, "If & even it happens, will certainly let you know". Also read: India-Pakistan War LIVE: Suspected drone attack near Srinagar airport; drones sighted at 26 locations Meanwhile on Thursday, US Vice President JD Vance, in an interview, said the matter was “fundamentally none of our business,” while still advocating for peace. “What we can do is try to encourage these folks to de-escalate a little bit, but we’re not going to get involved in the middle of war that’s fundamentally none of our business and has nothing to do with America’s ability to control it,” Vance said during a Fox News appearance. Also read: Indo-Pak war: Pakistan IMF bailout review meeting today, Indian Foreign Secretary says India will present its case

Trump wants India-Pak to de-escalate situation, Rubio in constant touch with PM Modi, Shehbaz amid soaring tensions

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Operation Sindoor: After India launched missile strikes on Pakistan on Wednesday, the United Nations called for military restraint from both sides, stressing that the world cannot afford a military confrontation between India and Pakistan.&nbsp;
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned that the tensions between the two South Asian neighbours have reached "their highest in years".&nbsp;
&ldquo;The Secretary-General is very concerned about the Indian military operations across the Line of Control and international border. He calls for maximum military restraint from both countries. The world cannot afford a military confrontation between India and Pakistan,&rdquo; said Stephane Dujarric, the UN chief&rsquo;s spokesperson, during a press briefing on Tuesday.
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This comes after India launched "<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/operation-sindoor">Operation Sindoor"</a> and attacked nine terror infrastructure sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, after the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people.&nbsp;
<h2>'Hope escalation ends quickly': Trump</h2>
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump also reacted, hoping that the escalation ends quickly.&nbsp;
"It's a shame. We just heard about it as we were walking in the doors of the Oval. Just heard about it," Trump said as he was asked to comment after India launched a major military operation targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan.
"I guess people knew something was going to happen based on a little bit of the past," Trump said.
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The US president further stressed that they have been fighting for a long time. "They have been fighting for many, many decades. And centuries, actually, if you think about it. I hope it ends very quickly."
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was watching and monitoring when the Indian Armed Forces launched "Operation Sindoor", carrying out missile strikes in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).&nbsp;
It marks a significant escalation in India's counter-terror strategy after the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;
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Operation Sindoor: UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned that the tensions between the two South Asian neighbours have reached "their highest in years".

Operation Sindoor: After India launched missile strikes on Pakistan on Wednesday, the United Nations called for military restraint from both sides, stressing that the world cannot afford a military confrontation between India and Pakistan. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned that the tensions between the two South Asian neighbours have reached "their highest in years". “The Secretary-General is very concerned about the Indian military operations across the Line of Control and international border. He calls for maximum military restraint from both countries. The world cannot afford a military confrontation between India and Pakistan,” said Stephane Dujarric, the UN chief’s spokesperson, during a press briefing on Tuesday. Also read: Operation Sindoor: PM Modi was watching when India launched strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan This comes after India launched "Operation Sindoor" and attacked nine terror infrastructure sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, after the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. 'Hope escalation ends quickly': Trump Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump also reacted, hoping that the escalation ends quickly. "It's a shame. We just heard about it as we were walking in the doors of the Oval. Just heard about it," Trump said as he was asked to comment after India launched a major military operation targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan. "I guess people knew something was going to happen based on a little bit of the past," Trump said. Also read: ‘Ready to strike’: Did the Indian Army hint at Operation Sindoor minutes before the strikes on Pakistan? The US president further stressed that they have been fighting for a long time. "They have been fighting for many, many decades. And centuries, actually, if you think about it. I hope it ends very quickly." Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was watching and monitoring when the Indian Armed Forces launched "Operation Sindoor", carrying out missile strikes in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). It marks a significant escalation in India's counter-terror strategy after the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. Also read: Operation Sindoor LIVE: Indian Army strikes terror targets in Pakistan; US monitoring developments closely

Operation Sindoor: UN says world 'cannot afford military confrontation between India, Pak; Trump hopes 'it ends quickly'

Indian armed forces launched Operation Sindoor targeting nine terrorist infrastructure sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

US President Donald Trump reacted to India's strikes on Pakistan, "It's a shame. We just heard about it, they've been fighting for a long time... I just hope it ends very quickly."

Operation Sindoor: Trump hopes India-Pakistan clashes end 'very quickly'

Operation Sindoor: Trump reacts to India missile strikes, calls it 'a shame'

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (May 6) completely scraped off reducing tariffs on Canada, saying that there's nothing Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney can say to lift <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/us-tariffs">US tariffs</a>.&nbsp;
During meeting with the Canadian PM, a reporter asked if there is anything Carney can say to him that would make him lift the tariffs on Canada. To this, Trump replied, "No, that's just the way it is." &nbsp;
Trump said that "this is a very friendly conversation" with Carney but that the US wants to make its own cars.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;We don&rsquo;t really want cars from Canada,&rdquo; Trump said. &ldquo;We don&rsquo;t want steel from Canada because we&rsquo;re making our own steel.&rdquo;
He also reiterated that Canada needs US good more than the US needs Canadian goods. "We don't do a lot of a business with Canada, they do a lot of business with us," he said.
He said Canada buys the US's "top notch" military equipment. However, Carney didn't respond.
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Trump said it was an "honour" to host the Canadian prime minister following his election victory. Trump says the US will "always' protect Canada, and adds that "it's not a money thing".
It was a long-awaited meeting that came after weeks of strained relations over tariffs and talk of annexation.
Despite the recent tensions, the meeting began on a surprisingly warm note. President Trump told reporters in the Oval Office it was a &ldquo;great honour&rdquo; to host Carney, describing his election win as &ldquo;very big&rdquo;.
&ldquo;I think I was probably the greatest thing that happened to him,&rdquo; Trump said. &ldquo;His party was losing a lot, and he ended up winning. So I really want to congratulate him, probably one of the greatest comebacks in the history of politics, maybe even greater than mine.&rdquo;
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When asked if there is anything Carney can say to him that would make him lift the tariffs on Canada. To this, Trump replied, "No, that's just the way it is."  WORLD

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (May 6) completely scraped off reducing tariffs on Canada, saying that there's nothing Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney can say to lift US tariffs. During meeting with the Canadian PM, a reporter asked if there is anything Carney can say to him that would make him lift the tariffs on Canada. To this, Trump replied, "No, that's just the way it is." Trump said that "this is a very friendly conversation" with Carney but that the US wants to make its own cars. Also read: 'Wonderful marriage between US and Canada': PM Carney says 'Canada will never be for sale', Trump replies, 'never say never' “We don’t really want cars from Canada,” Trump said. “We don’t want steel from Canada because we’re making our own steel.” He also reiterated that Canada needs US good more than the US needs Canadian goods. "We don't do a lot of a business with Canada, they do a lot of business with us," he said. He said Canada buys the US's "top notch" military equipment. However, Carney didn't respond. Also read: 'Very talented, very good': Trump calls Canada PM Carney’s win ‘greater than his’ in surprisingly warm White House welcome Trump said it was an "honour" to host the Canadian prime minister following his election victory. Trump says the US will "always' protect Canada, and adds that "it's not a money thing". It was a long-awaited meeting that came after weeks of strained relations over tariffs and talk of annexation. Despite the recent tensions, the meeting began on a surprisingly warm note. President Trump told reporters in the Oval Office it was a “great honour” to host Carney, describing his election win as “very big”. “I think I was probably the greatest thing that happened to him,” Trump said. “His party was losing a lot, and he ended up winning. So I really want to congratulate him, probably one of the greatest comebacks in the history of politics, maybe even greater than mine.” Also read: ‘We don’t need ANYTHING from Canada’: Trump blasts Canada ahead of first meeting with PM Carney at White House

'There's nothing PM Carney could say to lift US tariffs': Trump completely dismisses reducing tariffs on Canada

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (May 6) claimed that India has agreed to bring down <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/tariffs">tariffs</a>&nbsp;"to nothing", further crediting himself as the reason behind it.
&ldquo;They&rsquo;ve already agreed. They would have never done that for anybody else but me,&rdquo; Trump said in the Oval Office.&nbsp;
The US president noted that India has one of the highest tariffs in the world, and has now agreed to drop it.&nbsp;
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"India, as an example, has one of the highest tariffs in the world&hellip; and they've agreed already to drop it. They'll drop it to nothing​​​. They've already agreed. They would have never done that for anybody else but me,&rdquo; Trump told reporters on Tuesday.&nbsp;
However, there is no official comments from India on this matter.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Last month, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the Trump administration is "very close" to finalise a trade agreement with India, adding that it easy to do with India.&nbsp;
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He noted that it is easy to negotiate because of the high tariffs, adding that the talks with the country are "moving well".&nbsp;
"America's Asian trading partners and allies have been the most forthcoming in terms of doing the deals. As I mentioned, Vice President Vance was in India last week. I think that he and (Prime Minister Narendra) Modi made some very good progress. So I could see some announcements on India," Bessent told reporters at the White House.
Bessent said, "I think that we are very close in India and in India...India, in a funny way, is easier to negotiate than the many other countries because they have very high tariffs and lots of tariffs."&nbsp;
Trump on April 2, announced to impose 26 per cent reciprocal tariffs on India. However, later, he announced a 90-day pause, bringing temporary relief to the nations that were majorly hit by Trump's trade war.&nbsp;
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"India, as an example, has one of the highest tariffs in the world… and they've agreed already to drop it. They'll drop it to nothing​​​," Trump said. WORLD INDIA NEWS

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (May 6) claimed that India has agreed to bring down tariffs "to nothing", further crediting himself as the reason behind it. “They’ve already agreed. They would have never done that for anybody else but me,” Trump said in the Oval Office. The US president noted that India has one of the highest tariffs in the world, and has now agreed to drop it. Also read: 'India-US finalise terms for trade deal': Vance's BIG ANNOUNCEMENT amid Trump tariff war "India, as an example, has one of the highest tariffs in the world… and they've agreed already to drop it. They'll drop it to nothing. They've already agreed. They would have never done that for anybody else but me,” Trump told reporters on Tuesday. However, there is no official comments from India on this matter. Last month, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the Trump administration is "very close" to finalise a trade agreement with India, adding that it easy to do with India. Also read: 'No final decisions': White House walks back Trump’s 100% foreign film tariff threat - Did the US President speak too soon? He noted that it is easy to negotiate because of the high tariffs, adding that the talks with the country are "moving well". "America's Asian trading partners and allies have been the most forthcoming in terms of doing the deals. As I mentioned, Vice President Vance was in India last week. I think that he and (Prime Minister Narendra) Modi made some very good progress. So I could see some announcements on India," Bessent told reporters at the White House. Bessent said, "I think that we are very close in India and in India...India, in a funny way, is easier to negotiate than the many other countries because they have very high tariffs and lots of tariffs." Trump on April 2, announced to impose 26 per cent reciprocal tariffs on India. However, later, he announced a 90-day pause, bringing temporary relief to the nations that were majorly hit by Trump's trade war. Also read: 'Wonderful marriage between US and Canada': PM Carney says 'Canada will never be for sale', Trump replies, 'never say never'

'India to drop US tariffs to zero': Trump's BIG claim, says 'they did it just for me'

For the second night in a row, Ukrainian drones targeted Moscow, triggering a wave of air defence activity and halting flights at several airports. At least 19 drones were intercepted overnight, according to city officials, just days before Russia’s high-profile Victory Day military parade expected to see global leaders like China’s Xi Jinping in attendance.

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US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (May 6) once again targeted China, saying that their economy is "suffering greatly" because of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/tariffs">tariffs</a>&nbsp;they brought in.&nbsp;
The US president further said that the Chinese are "not doing business right now" and their ships are "turning around in the Pacific Ocean."
Trump added that the Chinese leadership "want to meet", adding that they want to negotiate a trade deal to end the tariffs.&nbsp;
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"We will be meeting with them at the right time," he said during his meeting with UK Prime Minister Mark Carney.&nbsp;
US President Trump and UK PM Keir Starmer have now departed for private talks, where the media is not invited.&nbsp;
Earlier today, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that China has not engaged in negotiations yet.
"We are currently negotiating with 17 of those trading partners. China, we have not engaged in negotiations with as of yet," Bessent said.&nbsp;
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Last week, Trump in an interview to NBC, hinted at lowering tariffs on China, stressing that Beijing wants to do business with them.&nbsp;
He acknowledged that the current tariffs are so high that the two of the world's largest economies have essentially stopped doing business with each other.&nbsp;
"At some point, I'm going to lower them, because otherwise, you could never do business with them, and they want to do business very much," Trump said in an interview on NBC's 'Meet the Press with Kristen Welker'.
He further said that there have been "positive" statements from China in the last few days, while, he also said that any deal finalised with China has to be "fair".&nbsp;
China on Friday last week, hinted at being open to sit across the US on the negotiation table since Trump's tariffs were announced on Liberation Day, saying it was evaluating the possibility of trade talks with the US.&nbsp;
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The US president further said that the Chinese are "not doing business right now" and their ships are "turning around in the Pacific Ocean." world

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (May 6) once again targeted China, saying that their economy is "suffering greatly" because of the tariffs they brought in. The US president further said that the Chinese are "not doing business right now" and their ships are "turning around in the Pacific Ocean." Trump added that the Chinese leadership "want to meet", adding that they want to negotiate a trade deal to end the tariffs. Also read: US tariffs stall China’s services growth: PMI hits 7-month low as trade tensions escalate "We will be meeting with them at the right time," he said during his meeting with UK Prime Minister Mark Carney. US President Trump and UK PM Keir Starmer have now departed for private talks, where the media is not invited. Earlier today, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that China has not engaged in negotiations yet. "We are currently negotiating with 17 of those trading partners. China, we have not engaged in negotiations with as of yet," Bessent said. Also read: China's Xi Jinping to visit Russia on May 7-10, says Kremlin Last week, Trump in an interview to NBC, hinted at lowering tariffs on China, stressing that Beijing wants to do business with them. He acknowledged that the current tariffs are so high that the two of the world's largest economies have essentially stopped doing business with each other. "At some point, I'm going to lower them, because otherwise, you could never do business with them, and they want to do business very much," Trump said in an interview on NBC's 'Meet the Press with Kristen Welker'. He further said that there have been "positive" statements from China in the last few days, while, he also said that any deal finalised with China has to be "fair". China on Friday last week, hinted at being open to sit across the US on the negotiation table since Trump's tariffs were announced on Liberation Day, saying it was evaluating the possibility of trade talks with the US. Also read: ‘We don’t need ANYTHING from Canada’: Trump blasts Canada ahead of first meeting with PM Carney at White House

China 'suffering greatly' from tariffs: Trump once again targets Beijing, says Xi Jinping 'wants to meet' him

US President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with former Canadian PM Mark Carney for a crucial discussion at the White House. The meeting is expected to focus on global economic concerns and growing trade tensions. With trade wars looming, the outcome could have global implications.

Mark Carney set for a high-stakes meeting with US President Donald Trump

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