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Trump criticises trade deficits with Canada, Mexico, China

US President Donald Trump on Sunday criticised the trade deficits that the US has with Canada, Mexico, China, and argued that America should no longer "subsidise" other countries, and urged businesses to manufacture domestically to avoid tariffs.

2025-02-02T17:06:19.321420+00:00 IST

'Canada ceases to exist as viable country without US subsidy'

A day after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a 25 per cent retaliatory tariff in response to US tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, Trump claimed that the United States subsidises Canada and suggested that the country would not be viable without American support.

2025-02-02T16:35:06.786595+00:00 IST

Canada played "central role" in influx of illicit drugs: Trump

In a statement from the White House, Trump accused Canada of playing a "central role" in this influx, including by "failing to devote sufficient attention and resources" or "meaningfully coordinate" with the US law enforcement partners to effectively stem the tide of illicit drugs.

2025-02-02T16:02:52.932766+00:00 IST

Mexico responds to US tariff with proposal for collaboration

This comes after US President Donald Trump announced a 25 per cent tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico, as well as a 10 per cent tariff on goods from China, citing concerns over illegal immigration and the smuggling of drugs, including fentanyl.

2025-02-02T04:11:54.829085+00:00 IST

Trump imposes 25 per cent tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico

The US President has taken action under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), emphasizing the need to protect Americans and fulfil a campaign promise.

2025-02-02T02:27:01.378785+00:00 IST

Trump imposes 25 per cent tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico

Trump said that the tariffs have been implemented to protect US citizens from the threats posed by illegal immigration and drug trafficking.

2025-02-01T23:44:03.103042+00:00 IST

Seven dead, 19 injured in Philadelphia medical plane crash

Everyone aboard the flight was killed in the crash, and one person on the ground also lost their life, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker said at a press conference on Saturday.

2025-02-01T21:12:38.184096+00:00 IST

USIBC welcomes India’s Union Budget, calls for economic reforms

Ambassador Atul Keshap urged India to push for much more ambitious reforms in taxation, regulatory frameworks, and business procedures to enhance the country's global competitiveness and attract greater investment.

2025-02-01T21:05:06.510197+00:00 IST

US military conducts airstrikes on ISIS terrorists in Somalia

The airstrikes were conducted in the Golis mountain region following orders from President Donald Trump, leading to the deaths of multiple operatives, according to US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegesth.

2025-02-01T20:23:55.043834+00:00 IST

United States: Biden-appointed CFPB Director Rohit Chopra fired

United States' Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Rohit Chopra was fired on Saturday, cutting short his five-year term that was set to run through late 2026, The New York Times reported.

2025-02-01T17:48:48.289511+00:00 IST

Trump welcomes return of US detainees from Venezuela

US President Donald Trump on Saturday welcomed the return of American detainees from Venezuela and highlighted a new agreement with the country to take back its nationals, including gang members, who had entered the US illegally.

2025-02-01T16:44:29.505392+00:00 IST

US State Secy Marco Rubio heads to Central America

Rubio's choice to visit Central America - Panama, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and the Dominican Republic - is intentional and meant to drive forward the Trump agenda by "paying closer attention to our own neighbourhood."

2025-02-01T14:41:36.054907+00:00 IST

Venezuela frees six American detainees, Trump calls it "good job"

Venezuela freed six American detainees on Friday following a visit by Richard Grenell, former special missions envoy under US President Donald Trump, to Caracas for talks with Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, according to a report by The Washington Post.

2025-02-01T13:57:58.637646+00:00 IST

Crashed American plane had 3 Russian passengers: US State Dept

"The US Department of State has officially confirmed that our compatriots were among the passengers in the plane crash that occurred on January 29 in the skies above Washington, when a military helicopter collided with a passenger plane: world champions Evgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov of the Russian national team in pairs figure skating and figure skater Inna Volyanskaya,' the statement cited by the Russian state media read.

2025-02-01T06:59:07.349591+00:00 IST

Former Senior Adviser arrested, for leaking US trade secrets

John Harold Rogers, 63, of Vienna, Virginia, a former Senior Adviser for the Federal Reserve Board of Governors (FRB), was arrested on Friday on charges that he conspired to steal Federal Reserve trade secrets for the benefit of China, said US Department of Justice.

2025-02-01T03:02:46.612161+00:00 IST

US: Small plane carrying 2 crashes in Philadelphia

A small plane with two people aboard crashed near shopping centre in Northeast Philadelphia.

2025-02-01T01:24:20.657340+00:00 IST

Trump admin expected to fire FBI agents: Report

After the removal of prosecutors who worked on criminal investigation into US President, the Trump administration is set to evaluate Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents involved in the investigation of January 6, 2021 US Capitol attack for possible removal, people briefed on the matter told CNN.

2025-01-31T22:57:37.231824+00:00 IST

Trump tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China begin Saturday: White H

The White House confirmed on Friday that President Donald Trump will be slapping aggressive tariffs this weekend on major US trading partners including Canada, China and Mexico.

2025-01-31T19:32:02.283040+00:00 IST

Trump blames Black Hawk’s altitude for plane crash 

A mid-air collision occurred between an American Airlines plane and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport outside Washington, DC on Wednesday night. The collision resulted in both aircraft crashing into the Potomac River. US authorities have confirmed that all 67 people are feared to be dead.

2025-01-31T17:52:42.369449+00:00 IST

Sunita Williams breaks spacewalking record

NASA astronaut Sunita 'Suni' Williams surpassed a major milestone on January 30, 2025, when she broke the record for total spacewalking time held by former astronaut Peggy Whitson.

2025-01-31T04:07:09.394677+00:00 IST

"No chance BRICS will replace US Dollar," says Trump

US President Donald Trump warned BRICS nations against moving away from the US dollar, stating that any attempt to introduce a new currency would result in 100% tariffs on trade with the United States. His remarks reaffirm the administration's stance on preserving dollar dominance in global trade.

2025-01-31T02:55:42.195479+00:00 IST