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Donald Trump has introduced that the U.S. will levy important import taxes on any nation that imposes its personal taxes on American items, beginning a course of that specialists say may result in a world commerce battle.
Talking within the Oval Workplace, the president mentioned the plan would deal with all international locations the identical based mostly on their very own particular person commerce legal guidelines.
“I’ve determined for functions of equity that I’ll cost a reciprocal tariff… It’s truthful to all. No different nation can complain,” he mentioned.
“When you construct your product in the USA, there are not any tariffs… This could have been finished years in the past. We’re going to make America wealthy once more.”
In the meantime, the favored China-owned social video app TikTok has been restored to Google Play and Apple’s App Retailer after Trump pledged to reserve it.
The app, utilized by 170 million Individuals, briefly went darkish throughout the U.S. earlier than the president’s inauguration as a nationwide ban got here into impact to deal with fears that it may very well be used to gather non-public knowledge of residents or unfold propaganda via its algorithm, which TikTok denies.
The day earlier than he was sworn into workplace, Trump intervened to get the app again on-line.
Watch: Trump blames Covid for ruining his ‘shut relationship’ with China
Trump blames Covid for ruining his ‘very shut relationship’ with China
President Donald Trump mentioned he received together with China “very effectively” till the Covid-19 pandemic hit. Trump made the remarks throughout a information convention right this moment (13 February) with the Prime Minister of the Republic of India Narendra Modi. A journalist requested the president how discussions between India and the USA would have an effect on relations with China. “Nicely, I believe are going to have an excellent relationship with China,” Trump mentioned. “I received together with President Xi very effectively till Covid, that was a bridge too far.”
Joe Sommerlad14 February 2025 10:10
Trump talks Russia and berates reporter: ‘I can’t perceive a phrase’
Taking questions alongside Modi, the president expressed noticeably extra sympathy for Vladimir Putin than he did for Volodymyr Zelensky, Nato or America’s European allies, a worrying improvement for the quick way forward for Ukraine and the continent.
Earlier than that, there was this awkward change with an Indian reporter, whose accent Trump claimed not to have the ability to perceive.
Maroosha Muzaffar has extra.
Joe Sommerlad14 February 2025 09:50
Modi hails Trump ‘mega-partnership’ as leaders agree power deal
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on the White Home yesterday for the brand new president’s newest bilateral.
Quite a lot of backslapping went on as Modi borrowed Trump’s signature slogan to hail their “mega-partnership” and introduced his nation had agreed to purchase extra American fossil fuels and fight plane and ease tariffs on imported items.
Right here’s a full report from Stuti Mishra.
Joe Sommerlad14 February 2025 09:30
TikTok restored to Google Play and Apple after Trump pledge to reserve it
The favored China-owned social video app TikTok has been restored to Google Play and Apple’s App Retailer after Trump pledged to reserve it.
The app, utilized by 170 million Individuals, briefly went darkish throughout the U.S. earlier than the president’s inauguration as a nationwide ban got here into impact to deal with fears that it may very well be used to gather non-public knowledge of residents or unfold propaganda via its algorithm, which TikTok denies.
The day earlier than he was sworn into workplace, Trump intervened to get the app again on-line.
Right here’s extra from Rhian Lubin.
Donald Trump publicizes sweeping ‘reciprocal’ tariffs that might kick off world commerce battle
Donald Trump has introduced that the U.S. will levy important import taxes on any nation that imposes its personal taxes on American items, beginning a course of that specialists say may result in a world commerce battle.
Talking within the Oval Workplace, the president mentioned the plan would deal with all international locations the identical based mostly on their very own particular person commerce legal guidelines.
“I’ve determined for functions of equity that I’ll cost a reciprocal tariff… It’s truthful to all. No different nation can complain,” he mentioned.
“When you construct your product in the USA, there are not any tariffs… This could have been finished years in the past. We’re going to make America wealthy once more.”
That is what he’s needed to say subsequently concerning the plan on Reality Social:
Andrew Feinberg reviews from the White Home.
Joe Sommerlad14 February 2025 08:50
RFK Jr: Senate confirms anti-vaccine activist as nation’s high well being official
The Senate has voted to verify Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the conspiracy-promoting environmental lawyer-turned-anti-vaccine activist, to run the nation’s largest public well being company.
In a 52-48 vote, Kennedy was authorised as secretary of the Division of Well being and Human Providers, with solely Sen. Mitch McConnell breaking from his Republican colleagues to reject the affirmation. McConnell, a polio survivor, has harassed the significance for vaccinations.
Eric Garcia reviews from Washington, D.C.
Oliver O’Connell14 February 2025 08:30
Trump sees large drop in help from younger folks after driving them to an election win
Simply 39 p.c of adults underneath 30-years-old who responded to the most recent Economist/YouGov ballot reported a good opinion of Trump. That quantity stood at 50 p.c simply two weeks in the past. Adults within the 30- to 44-years-old bracket who view him favorably additionally dropped from 45 p.c to 42 p.c.
Katie Hawkinson appears to be like on the numbers.
Oliver O’Connell14 February 2025 08:00
Kash Patel strikes nearer to main the FBI
Oliver O’Connell14 February 2025 07:30
Egg costs hit report excessive in US – and there’s worse to come back
Egg costs hit a report excessive within the US in January because the hen flu outbreak, which started in 2022, pushed prices ever greater.
The common value of a dozen Grade A eggs in US cities reached $4.95, surpassing the earlier report of $4.82 set two years earlier and greater than double the latest low of $2.04, recorded in August 2023.
This nationwide common masks even greater costs in some areas, the place a carton can price $10 or extra.
Specialty eggs, resembling natural and cage-free, command even greater costs.
The scenario is anticipated to worsen.
Republicans mythologize Barron Trump, however his NYU classmates inform a distinct story
Barron Trump’s mom, Melania, has referred to as him “very vocal” when giving recommendation to his father-slash-U.S. president. His tailor has mentioned he’s “very fascinating to speak to.” One insider referred to as him a “girls man.” However a few of his NYU classmates say the 6’7 freshman doesn’t have a lot of a presence in faculty life.
The 18-year-old’s classmates advised Vainness Honest they don’t know a lot about Barron regardless of him maybe being essentially the most well-known scholar on campus, making his enigmatic standing develop.
Kelly Rissman has the story.
Oliver O’Connell14 February 2025 05:30
