Bloomberg reported that Russia had requested that the United States allow it to purchase Boeing aircraft with its frozen assets following a ceasefire agreement. While not a formal requirement to end the conflict, the proposal could be used as a way off for de-escalation and a renewed diplomatic approach with the United States. The details on the negotiations have been … [Read more...] about Russia Requests Approval to Buy Boeing Planes With Frozen Assets
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Vance Optimistic on US-UK Trade Deal, Clashes with Zelenskyy Over Ukraine Strategy
In an interview with UnHerd, Vice President JD Vance said that there is a high chance the United States will reach a "great deal" on trade with Britain because of Trump's love for the country and the royal family. The United States and Britain have a relatively balanced trade relationship, so the initial tariff announcement by Trump did not include the most severe treatment … [Read more...] about Vance Optimistic on US-UK Trade Deal, Clashes with Zelenskyy Over Ukraine Strategy
Axios: Iran Weighs Temporary Nuclear Deal With U.S. to Buy Time
Axios reported on Thursday that Iran may propose an interim nuclear agreement with the U.S. to buy time beyond the two-month deadline set forth by President Donald Trump. Trump reiterated his threat on Wednesday to use military power if Iran does not agree to stop its nuclear program. In a letter sent to the Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei last month, Trump gave him a … [Read more...] about Axios: Iran Weighs Temporary Nuclear Deal With U.S. to Buy Time
US ‘Deeply Alarmed’ by Arrest of Academic in Thailand
The State Department expressed alarm on Tuesday at the arrest of American academic Paul Chambers in Thailand. He was charged with insulting a monarchy in one of the strictest laws in the world against lese-majeste. Police in Thailand said that Chambers, who is a lecturer from Thailand's Naresuan University and was arrested last week after an army complaint, had reported to a … [Read more...] about US ‘Deeply Alarmed’ by Arrest of Academic in Thailand
China Announces Massive 34% Tariff Strike Against US, Deadline Set for April 10
China announced Friday a number of additional tariffs against U.S. products as a response to the sweeping tariffs that President Donald Trump imposed. The Finance Ministry announced that it would be imposing additional tariffs of 34 percent on all U.S. products starting April 10. Beijing has also announced that it will begin imposing export restrictions on medium and … [Read more...] about China Announces Massive 34% Tariff Strike Against US, Deadline Set for April 10