European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is scheduled to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump this Sunday at approximately 1530 GMT. The meeting, set to take place at Trump's golf course in Turnberry, Scotland, aims to finalize a trade agreement between the United States and the European Union. The proposed deal would likely establish a 15% baseline tariff on most … [Read more...] about Trade War on the Brink: Trump and EU Chief to Hold Last-Ditch Sunday Talks
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Lutnick Claims U.S.-EU Trade Deal Is Coming
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, during a Sunday interview, expressed his confidence in the United States' ability to secure a trade deal with the European Union, despite a looming Aug. 1st deadline for the imposition of tariffs. Lutnick's conversation with European trade negotiators left him optimistic, noting there was 'plenty of room' for an agreement. He stated, 'These … [Read more...] about Lutnick Claims U.S.-EU Trade Deal Is Coming
Unexpected Talks? Rubio to Sit Down With China’s Wang Yi in Malaysia
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to meet with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Kuala Lumpur on Friday, marking their first face-to-face encounter. This meeting comes at a time of heightened trade tensions between the two nations. Secretary Rubio arrived in Malaysia on Thursday, embarking on his inaugural Asian tour since assuming office. His itinerary includes … [Read more...] about Unexpected Talks? Rubio to Sit Down With China’s Wang Yi in Malaysia
Trump’s 50% Tariff Plan Triggers Brazil Warning:
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has announced his intention to impose retaliatory tariffs on the United States if President Donald Trump follows through on his pledge to increase import taxes on Brazilian goods by 50%. This development comes in response to Trump's criticism of Brazil's ongoing criminal trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro. President Lula … [Read more...] about Trump’s 50% Tariff Plan Triggers Brazil Warning:
Shock Move: Trump Imposes 35% Tariff on Canada in Sudden Escalation
Our great President is finally putting America First and standing up to these so-called "allies" who've been taking advantage of us for decades! President Trump is slapping a well-deserved 35% tariff on Canadian imports starting August 1st. And let me break this down in plain English: if Trudeau's socialist paradise tries to retaliate, that number's going up faster than … [Read more...] about Shock Move: Trump Imposes 35% Tariff on Canada in Sudden Escalation