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President Donald Trump has accused China of violating an agreement to reduce tariffs and trade restrictions on critical minerals, claiming Beijing was in "grave economic danger" before he negotiated a deal earlier this month. Writing on Truth Social Friday evening, Trump stated he made a "fast deal" with China for both nations to suspend triple-digit tariffs for 90 days to "save" Beijing from a "very bad situation." Trump claimed his tariffs of up to 145 percent on Chinese imports had made it "virtually impossible" for China to trade with the US, leading to factory closures and "civil unrest" in the country. "China, perhaps not surprisingly to some, HAS TOTALLY VIOLATED ITS AGREEMENT WITH the US. So much for being Mr. NICE GUY!" Trump wrote. The president did not specify how China violated the agreement made following Geneva trade talks in […]

President Donald Trump has announced that Canada would need to pay $61 billion to participate in his proposed Golden Dome missile defense system "if they remain a separate, but unequal, Nation." In a TruthSocial post, Trump stated that Canada "very much wants to be part of our fabulous Golden Dome System" and would receive free access by joining the United States. According to Trump, participation would cost Canada "ZERO DOLLARS if they become our cherished 51st State," adding "They are considering the offer!" Trump's comments followed Canada's parliament hosting King Charles III for a rare royal address emphasizing Canadian sovereignty during "dangerous and uncertain" times, amid ongoing pressure from the US president for Canada to join America. After the royal speech, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney indicated to CBC that Canada hopes to join ReArm Europe by July 1 to […]

Elon Musk has publicly criticized a key policy initiative from Donald Trump, creating a notable rift with the president he helped secure re-election in 2024. The US House of Representatives narrowly approved Trump's legislation last week, which the president describes as his "big, beautiful" bill. The package includes multi-trillion-dollar tax breaks and increased defense spending commitments before heading to the Senate. In an interview with CBS News, Musk expressed disappointment with the plan, stating it "undermines" his cost-cutting efforts for the administration. The tech billionaire had served as Trump's appointed efficiency leader, working to eliminate various government expenditures, including foreign aid programs, before recently announcing his intention to step back from the role. "I was disappointed to see the massive spending bill, frankly," Musk told CBS Sunday Morning in a preview clip released by the broadcaster. He argued that Trump's […]

Contradictory reports have emerged regarding a potential Gaza ceasefire agreement, with Hamas claiming acceptance of a US proposal while American officials strongly dispute the characterization. According to Al Jazeera sources, Hamas agreed to a ceasefire proposal during meetings with US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff in Doha, Qatar. The reported deal includes a 60-day ceasefire and the release of 10 living captives held in Gaza across two stages, with President Trump guaranteeing the terms and Israeli troop withdrawal from Gaza. The agreement would also allow unconditional humanitarian aid entry from day one. However, Witkoff rejected claims that Hamas had accepted his proposal, telling Reuters the terms were "completely unacceptable." A US source close to Witkoff described Hamas's claims as "inaccurate" and their offer as "disappointing." Israeli officials also denied that the proposal originated from the US, stating no Israeli government […]

North Korea has condemned the United States' planned "Golden Dome" missile defense system, warning it could transform "outer space into a potential nuclear war field." The futuristic defense system, which President Donald Trump aims to deploy by the end of his term, is designed to counter "next-generation" aerial threats, including ballistic and cruise missiles targeting the US. Pyongyang's foreign ministry denounced the plan as representing "the height of self-righteousness [and] arrogance," according to state media reports. North Korean officials accused Washington of being "hell-bent... to militarise outer space" and cautioned that the initiative might trigger "a global nuclear and space arms race." Given North Korea's adversarial relationship with Washington and its routine condemnation of US-South Korea joint military exercises, Pyongyang likely views the Golden Dome as a threat that could "significantly weaken" its nuclear capabilities, according to Hong Min, a […]

Donald Trump has described Vladimir Putin as "crazy" following Russia's largest aerial assault on Ukraine since the war began. The US president posted on Truth Social: "Something has happened to him. He has gone absolutely crazy. He is needlessly killing a lot of people." Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov characterized this as "a very important moment which is connected to an emotional overload of everyone involved" but maintained Putin was making decisions "necessary for the security" of Russia. Russia launched 355 drones and nine cruise missiles against Ukraine between Sunday evening and Monday morning, according to Kyiv's air force. Ukrainian officials confirmed this was the largest drone attack since Russia's full-scale invasion began in February 2022. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said "only a sense of total impunity" could enable Russia to "carry out such strikes and continue increasing their scale." Kyiv […]

President Donald Trump has reversed course on imposing tariffs against the European Union, extending trade negotiations until July 9 following a telephone conversation with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Trump announced Sunday that he would postpone the 50 percent tariff on EU imports that he had threatened to implement on June 1, just two days after declaring the punitive measures on Friday. The development represents another shift in US trade policy, adding to ongoing uncertainty surrounding Trump's approach to international commerce and its impact on global markets. "[Von der Leyen] said she wants to get down to serious negotiation. We had a very nice call," Trump told reporters. "She said we will rapidly get together and see if we can work something out." Von der Leyen confirmed the positive nature of their discussion, stating that the EU was […]

The European Union has pledged to defend its interests following President Donald Trump's threat to impose 50-percent tariffs on all goods from the 27-member bloc. EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic confirmed he spoke Friday with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick regarding the tariff threat. In a post on X, Sefcovic stated the EU remains "fully engaged, committed to securing a deal that works for both" parties. "EU-US trade is unmatched and must be guided by mutual respect, not threats. We stand ready to defend our interests," he said, emphasizing the Commission's readiness to work toward an agreement in good faith. Trump announced on Truth Social that he is "recommending" the substantial 50 percent duty on EU goods beginning June 1, claiming negotiations "are going nowhere." Speaking later from the Oval Office, the Republican president clarified […]

House Republicans have narrowly passed a comprehensive multi-trillion-dollar tax package, delivering a victory for President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson following extensive negotiations with conservative holdouts. The legislation passed by a razor-thin margin of 215-214, with two Republicans joining Democrats in opposition and one member voting present. The bill now advances to the Senate for consideration. Trump and his Capitol Hill allies have hailed the passage as a significant achievement, with Johnson declaring it "gets Americans back to winning again." The package extends tax cuts from Trump's 2017 legislation that were set to expire, while providing increased funding for defense spending and the president's immigration enforcement initiatives. It also temporarily eliminates taxes on overtime work and tips, fulfilling key campaign promises from Trump's 2024 presidential run. "What we're going to do here this morning is truly historic, and […]