Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to visit the White House on Monday, according to a senior U.S. official—a high-stakes trip coming at a time of deepening challenges in U.S.-Israel relations. From unexpected trade tensions to renewed conflict in Gaza and the looming threat of Iran’s nuclear ambitions, Netanyahu’s visit is shaping up to…
In a move that signals a dramatic shift in America’s approach to global trade, U.S. customs agents began enforcing President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariff policy early Saturday. A 10% tariff on imports from a wide range of countries is now in effect, marking a decisive break from the post-World War II system of negotiated…
In a surprising shift following global criticism, the United States has scaled back planned tariff hikes on several small territories, including two French overseas regions that were initially facing steep import duties. Earlier this week, the Trump administration announced aggressive tariffs on a number of countries and territories as part of its sweeping new trade…
In a development that’s shaking confidence on Wall Street and beyond, JP Morgan has sounded the alarm on a potential U.S. recession this year—largely driven by the newly announced tariffs by President Donald Trump. In a note to investors released Friday evening, Michael Feroli, the firm’s Chief U.S. Economist, warned that the American economy is…
The global trade landscape just got a major shake-up. In response to President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs, the head of the World Trade Organization (WTO) has issued a stark warning: we could see global merchandise trade volumes contract by around 1% this year. The warning came on Thursday from WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, just…
The trade tensions between Canada and the United States have escalated once again, with Ottawa announcing a 25% tariff on tens of thousands of vehicles imported from the U.S. The move comes as a direct response to President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff measures, which took effect on Thursday. Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed the decision,…
A storm is brewing in Africa’s trade relations with the United States after President Donald Trump’s administration imposed steep tariffs on imports from several African nations. Among the hardest hit is the small kingdom of Lesotho, which now faces a 50% tariff— the highest imposed on any single country. Other nations, including Madagascar (47%), Mauritius…
In another legal setback for Donald Trump, the High Court in London has ordered the U.S. president to pay £625,000 ($741,000) in legal costs after his failed lawsuit against former British intelligence officer Christopher Steele. The case revolved around the controversial Steele dossier, a collection of explosive and unverified memos that alleged Trump had been…
Nearly a week after a devastating earthquake struck Myanmar, the death toll has climbed to 3,085, according to the country’s military-led government. Rescue teams continue to uncover more bodies, while thousands remain injured or missing. Official figures report 4,715 people injured and 341 still unaccounted for. However, with telecommunications down in many areas and rescue…
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk is preparing to step away from his role in the U.S. government under President Donald Trump. According to Politico, which cited three sources close to the situation, Musk and Trump have mutually agreed that the Tesla and SpaceX CEO will soon return to his business ventures. Over the past few months,…
