‘No more!!!’: Trump berates Canada after talks devolve into trade war
US president’s comments come after United States imposes 50% tariffs on $20bn worth of Canadian goods
Trump presidency
US long-term bonds slide as Bessent intervention fails to soothe investors
Yield on 30-year Treasuries rises despite move to ‘at least double’ purchases of securities
Trump vow to control spending undone as US national debt hits a record $40 trillion
Overall debt burden has doubled in the 10 years since Trump first came to office as president
Oil advances as Trump takes aim at Iran’s economy
‘Economic warfare’ intended to crush Iran’s economy
Gaza Strip’s future unclear despite extended talks between Netanyahu and US envoy Kushner
Hamas’ weapons should be transferred to Palestinian body and stored inside enclave, says Islamist group
Exports to US continue month-on-month volatility
Ireland exported €4.3 billion worth of goods to the US in June, down from €5.1 billion in April but up from €3.5 billion in January
Protests planned for Trump’s Doonbeg visit
US president expected to arrive on September 12th and meet Taoiseach, before travelling to Doonbeg, Co Clare
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave role at end of month, says Trump
Leavitt joined US president’s 2024 campaign and will become an outside communications adviser
Trump loyalist Todd Blanche confirmed as US attorney general
President’s one-time personal attorney becomes head of country’s top law enforcement department
Iran says Strait of Hormuz deal is ‘very close’ but will not free up waterway by itself
Tehran-Oman arrangement over control of shipping lane seen as crucial to wider agreement to end conflict begun by US
Conor McGregor, Donald Trump and the political arena of MMA
For MMA, Maga’s sports arm, not even a court finding of liability for rape prevented McGregor from topping the bill. Might his ‘dud’ comeback change attitudes?
US court halts construction of Trump’s $400m White House ballroom
‘Unjust decision’ must be overturned by the supreme court ‘in its entirety’, president says on social media
Trump signs new orders targeting birthright citizenship and banning ‘birth tourism’
President’s move comes after US supreme court rejected first attempt to restrict the guarantee of citizenship for those born in country
New Mexico sues US government for access to Epstein files
Investigation could have international consequences if it can prosecute figures alleged to have sexually abused girls and women at Epstein’s ranch
Iran says it has reached agreement with Oman on Strait of Hormuz
Islamic republic determined to retain a degree of control over the chokepoint
Oil rises after selloff as talks to end US-Iran war remain uncertain
Prices dropped after US president Donald Trump said on Sunday he was holding off on new attacks on Iran
Gaza deal: What is Donald Trump’s Board of Peace?
After brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas last year, the board was established to oversee the reconstruction effort in Gaza
Drone strike on Egyptian port signals potential new front in US-Iran war
Tehran, Washington, Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis continue attacks on sites across Gulf region
Zelenskiy and Trump discuss efforts to revive peace deal with Russia during Oval Office meeting
Death of Republican senator Lindsey Graham leaves Kyiv without one of its biggest advocates in Washington
Ireland has been lucky with Trump tariffs so far, but for how much longer?
Latest tariff barrage won’t impact EU or pharma but shows Trump can change tack at a stroke
Who will win the war of neo-mercantilists?
China’s high degree of self-sufficiency also reduces its vulnerability to coercion by others
Trump imposes new tariffs of up to 12.5% on 80 countries including EU members
Move comes after allegations of lax enforcement of forced labour bans as temporary existing global tariff expires
Saudi Arabia to build nuclear reactors using US technology as part of new agreement
Deal does not include so-called Additional Protocol allowing United Nations atomic agency to carry out snap inspections
Former Venezuelan president faces June 2027 trial date on US drug trafficking charges
Nicolás Maduro and wife appear in Manhattan court almost eight months after their capture in Caracas by US forces
Donald Trump prepares fresh tariff barrage with 10% levies set to expire
US to levy 50% on Canadian goods after hitting Brazil with 25% toll
Trump’s Homeland Security chief threatens election officials with prison
Markwayne Mullin repeats Trump’s unsubstantiated claims on security of US elections as president seeks to change election policies ahead of midterms
Trump administration official threatens states to comply with election security measures
US president claimed, without evidence, China interfered in 2020 campaign which Trump lost to Joe Biden
A Trump speech attacking ‘our election infrastructure’ sets alarm bells ringing
Fears grow over fair midterms as Trump claims documents reveal ‘vulnerabilities’ in US election system and alleges compromise of election data by China
US to tighten visa regulations for foreign journalists and students
New Trump administration rules limit visas to 240 days for most members of media and 90 days for Chinese nationals
Ice ordered to halt most vehicle stops after two recent killings
Order from Trump White House comes after Ice officers killed a man in Houston and another man in the Maine city of Biddeford
Oil prices rise as Trump threatens further strikes on Iran
US resumes blockade on the Islamic Republic’s shipping through the Strait of Hormuz
Chipmakers lead losses, oil rises on US standoff with Iran
Inflation fears reignited as Trump reinstates Hormuz blockade
Lindsey Graham’s sister appointed to serve rest of Republican’s US Senate term
Darline Graham Nordone’s brother, a South Carolina senator and Trump ally, died on Saturday aged 71 after a brief illness
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