Bessent says tariffs key to Trump plan, can help fund investment
Washington (AFP) - US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that tariffs are a crucial part of President Donald Trump's ...
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Trump says Canada, Mexico tariffs moving ‘forward’ on schedule
Washington (AFP) - US President Donald Trump said Monday that tariffs he unveiled on Canada and Mexico are moving forward ...
Mexico president hopeful of deal this week to avert US tariffs
Mexico City (AFP) - Mexico's president said Monday she was optimistic about reaching an agreement with Donald Trump this week ...
Argentina’s Milei praises Trump plan for reciprocal tariffs
Washington (AFP) - Argentine President Javier Milei met with Donald Trump on the sidelines of a gathering of US conservatives ...
Milei says welcomes Trump plan for reciprocal tariffs
Washington (AFP) - Argentine President Javier Milei plans to join the reciprocal tariff plan of Donald Trump, he told an ...
AP sues White House officials over denial of access
Washington (AFP) - The Associated Press filed a lawsuit against three White House officials on Friday after the news agency ...
Stocks in the red as investors worry about growth and inflation
London (AFP) - Global stock markets turned lower on Thursday and gold hit a record high as traders fretted over ...
Trump says trade deal with China ‘possible’
Washington (AFP) - US President Donald Trump suggested on Wednesday that a trade deal was "possible" with China -- a ...
Trump considering ‘alternatives’ to Boeing for Air Force One contract
Washington (AFP) - Donald Trump said his administration was "looking at alternatives" to Boeing following delays in delivering two new ...
Trump administration takes aim at Pentagon spending
Washington (AFP) - US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered a review of the department's 2026 budget so as to ...
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