Tag: Donald Trump
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U.S. and Indonesia Reach Major Trade Deal after Intense Negotiations
A landmark trade agreement between the United States and Indonesia has been finalized, capping days of high-level negotiations and revising an earlier tariff threat. President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that a previously planned 32% tariff on imports from Indonesia will instead be lowered to 19% under the terms of the…
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Trump Announces 30% Tariffs on EU and Mexico, Citing Trade and Security Concerns
President Donald Trump announced Saturday that the United States will impose 30% tariffs on imports from the European Union and Mexico, effective from August 1. The move targets two of America’s largest trade partners and signals a sharp escalation in Trump’s trade strategy during his second term. Trump made the…
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Trump Escalates Trade War with 35% Tariff on Canada, Signals Wider Global Tariffs
President Donald Trump has announced a steep increase in tariffs on Canadian imports, escalating trade tensions with U.S.’s northern neighbor. In a letter posted to his social media platform, Trump informed Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney that a 35% tariff would take effect on August 1, up from the current…
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Trump Declares End to Iran-Israel Conflict; Iran Calls for Mutual Halt
On the evening of June 23, the U.S. President Donald Trump announced that a ceasefire between Israel and Iran would be fully in effect by June 25, calling the recent escalation the “12 Day War.” The declaration was intended to signal the end of a brief but intense conflict that…
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Donald Trump’s 47th Inaugural Speech: A Vision for Leadership and Peacemaking
[Ethan Oliver Brooks, Shongjog columnist] In his first speech as the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump laid out a bold and expansive vision for the nation, one that echoes his commitment to restoring American greatness on the world stage. With a focus on revitalizing the nation’s economy,…
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Trump Signs Executive Order Aiming to Strengthen U.S. Leadership in Artificial Intelligence
President Donald Trump signed a groundbreaking Executive Order on January 23 aimed at maintaining the United States’ position as the global leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI). The Order, issued by the White House, emphasizes the nation’s commitment to AI innovation, underscoring the importance of fostering a competitive, ideologically neutral environment…
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