Trump made these announcement on social media, stating that the decision to raise tariffs on China was due to the lack of respect China has shown to the world’s markets. He mentioned that China’s actions of “ripping off” the US and other countries will no longer be accepted.
Tag: USA
China decries US tariffs as ‘unilateral bullying’ and ‘blackmail’
If Trump implements his new tariffs on Chinese products, US tariffs on Chinese goods would reach a combined 104 percent. The new taxes would be on top of the 20 percent tariffs announced as punishment for fentanyl trafficking and his separate 34 percent tariffs announced last week.
US Senate confirms Indian-origin lawyer Harmeet Dhillon to head Civil Rights Division
Trump has praised Dhillon for her consistent defence of civil liberties, highlighting her efforts against what she sees as censorship by Big Tech, and her legal actions involving religious freedom during the COVID-19 pandemic. He also praised her work in challenging corporations that implement “woke” policies, accusing them of discriminating against their employees.
Singapore could face economic vulnerability amid US-led global trade slowdown, analysts warn
Singapore – the only country in Southeast Asia with which the US has a trade surplus – faces the baseline 10 percent tariff, according to a report by the Channel News Asia.
Donald Trump explores options for third term, says “not joking”
The 22nd Amendment, which was added to the Constitution in 1951 after President Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected four times in a row, says “no person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice”.
Trump praises ‘smart man’ Modi, sounds optimistic about US-India trade
The remarks assume significance since Trump has repeatedly criticised the high tariffs charged by India and other countries on American goods.
Trump announces 25 percent tariffs on auto imports to boost US manufacturing
The tariffs, which the White House expects to raise USD 100 billion in revenue annually, could be complicated as even US automakers source their components from around the world.
Trump to sign executive order to shut down US Education Department
Advocates for public schools said eliminating the department would leave children behind in an American education system that is fundamentally unequal.
Indian scholar detained in US for criticizing foreign policy on Israel
He is currently being held at the Alexandria Staging Facility in Alexandria, Louisiana, awaiting an immigration hearing, as confirmed by his lawyer, Hassan Ahmad.
Donald Trump opposes Tesla factory in India over tariffs
Trump’s comments came amid moves by him to increase tariffs significantly.
