Trump dismisses criticism of tariffs, claiming US makes $2bn a day from levies Now that Donald Trump’s executive order signing ceremony has concluded, we’re turning our focus back to the other news of the day – including the state of …
President Trump delivers remarks on tariffs, at the White House. Photograph: Carlos Barría/Reuters President Trump delivers remarks on tariffs, at the White House. Photograph: Carlos Barría/Reuters Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Live feed …
European lunchtime summary After a volatile morning on Europe’s financial markets, here’s a quick recap of the situation. The US dollar has tumbled today as investors fear that Donald Trump’s new trade war could trigger a recession. The dollar is …
Middle Ireland feels grievously insulted by the US president. On St Patrick’s Day, when the globe traditionally turns green, Donald Trump’s official guest at the White House was not the taoiseach bearing a bowl of shamrock, but an unelected stooge …
In his first full cabinet meeting of his second term, which was attended by Elon Musk, President Donald Trump praised dramatic planned cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency and his planned 25% tariffs on European Union imports. Musk, who runs …
UK Steel fears “devastating blow” from Trump tariffs Trade body UK Steel has warned that the imposition of US tariffs on UK steel would be “a devastating blow” to the industry. UK Steel director general, Gareth Stace, says: The US …
(Image credit: Shutterstock/LuckyStep) As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries, leaders around the world are navigating the challenge of how to create clear and consistent regulations that balance innovation with safety. In September, representatives from technology companies, institutions, and researchers …
Top Democrat calls firing of FBI officials ‘deeply alarming’ Senator Mark Warner, who is the vice-chair of the Senate intel committee, called the Trump administration’s decision to fire top FBI officials “deeply alarming”. “At a time when we are facing …
When all eyes at Westminster are fixed on Washington, it is easy to forget how little attention is paid back in return. Unlike Mexico and Canada, Britain doesn’t have a long border with the US. It doesn’t rival America’s superpower …
Mike Johnson: ‘We will not have a government shutdown’ Addressing reporters following the House Republicans’ meeting before today’s midnight deadline to avert a government shutdown, House speaker Mike Johnson vowed: “We will not have a government shutdown.” Johnson said: We …