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China raises tariffs on U.S. products to 84%, as EU responds

China has raised its tariffs on US products to 84%, up from 34% previously announced, following President Trump’s 104% import duties on Chinese goods, ...

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EU approves the first retaliatory taxes on US imports

EU approves the first retaliatory taxes on US imports

On Wednesday, EU member states approved initial retaliatory tariffs of 10% to 25% on US imports, which the European Commission says will take effect ...

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Trump announces 90-day delay on 'reciprocal' tariffs, with the exception of China

Trump announces 90-day delay on ‘reciprocal’ tariffs, with the exception of China

President Donald Trump has announced a three-month moratorium on all “reciprocal” tariffs that went into effect at midnight, with the exception of China, in ...

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Appeals court clears the path for the Trump administration to terminate thousands of probationary employees

Appeals court clears the path for the Trump administration to terminate thousands of probationary employees

Washington (AP) — A federal appeals court cleared the way Wednesday for President Donald Trump’s administration to fire thousands of probationary workers, halting a ...

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A former Facebook executive told a Senate committee that the business compromised US national security with China

A former Facebook executive told a Senate committee that the business compromised US national security with China

Former Facebook executive Sarah Wynn-Williams testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, accusing the social media giant of undermining national security and briefing ...

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Trump issues executive order on water pressure to 'restore shower freedom'

Trump issues executive order on water pressure to ‘restore shower freedom’

On Wednesday, Donald Trump fulfilled one of his long-standing priorities by changing the federal definition of “shower head,” which the White House claimed would ...

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South Korea claims 10 North Korean soldiers breached the military demarcation line, and warning shots were fired

South Korea claims 10 North Korean soldiers breached the military demarcation line, and warning shots were fired

According to reports, 10 North Korean troops crossed the military demarcation line (MDL) in the demilitarized zone (DMZ), prompting South Korean soldiers to broadcast ...

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According to a report, Trump is considering a $1,000 daily charge for migrants who refuse to leave after receiving deportation orders

According to a report, Trump is considering a $1,000 daily charge for migrants who refuse to leave after receiving deportation orders

According to a report, the Trump administration intends to impose a significant fine on migrants who refuse to leave the United States after being ...

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Supreme Court enables Trump to dismiss 16,000 probationary government employees

Supreme Court enables Trump to dismiss 16,000 probationary government employees

The Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that the Trump administration can proceed with the termination of 16,000 probationary federal workers across six agencies and ...

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A roof collapse at a nightclub killed at least 79 people, including a former MLB pitcher

A roof collapse at a nightclub killed at least 79 people, including a former MLB pitcher

The death toll has risen since the roof of a Dominican Republic nightclub collapsed during a concert. The roof collapse at the Jet Set ...

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