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11 Feb

U.S. FAA Chief Signals Breakthrough as Canada Moves Toward Certifying Delayed Gulfstream Jets

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, World NewsBombardier Global Express, Donald Trump, FAA, Gulfstream certification, Transport Canada, U.S.-Canada trade tensions

Washington/Montreal (Rajeev Sharma): — The head of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Tuesday that Canada is expected to move forward with certifying certain Gulfstream business jets whose approval has been stalled for several years, potentially easing tensions between the two countries over aircraft regulation. FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford told reporters on Capitol Hill that discussions with Canadian authorities had led to progress. “I think we've resolved the issues with Canada,” Bedford said following meetings with lawmakers. He added that Transport Canada was anticipated to announce certification decisions regarding the U.S.-manufactured Gulfstream aircraft later this week. Transport Canada confirmed…

10 Feb

Trump Threatens to Block Gordie Howe Bridge Opening, Seeks US Ownership Stake

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, World NewsDonald Trump, Gordie Howe Bridge, Michigan Ontario bridge, US Canada relations, US Canada trade dispute

Washington/Toronto (Rajeev Sharma)— U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting the United States and Canada may not be allowed to open unless Washington receives compensation and a significant ownership share in the project. In a post on Truth Social on Monday, Trump said the United States would begin immediate negotiations with Canada over the cross-border infrastructure project, alleging that the country had treated the U.S. unfairly for decades. He asserted that the new bridge between Michigan and Ontario would not open unless the United States was adequately compensated and possibly granted at least a…

09 Feb

Trump Criticizes Olympic Skier Hunter Hess After Athlete Voices Concerns About U.S. Climate

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusinessDonald Trump, Hunter Hess, Team USA controversy, USOPC athlete safety, Winter Olympics 2026

Washington (Rajeev Sharma): — U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday criticized Olympic freestyle skier Hunter Hess, calling him a “real loser” after the athlete spoke about having “mixed emotions” while representing the United States at the Winter Olympics. In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote that Hess had suggested he did not fully represent his country during the Games and questioned his place on the national team. The president said it was “hard to root” for an athlete expressing such sentiments. Hess, a native of Bend, Oregon, told reporters last week that wearing the American flag did not mean…

06 Feb

Trump Faces Backlash After Sharing Racist Video Targeting Barack and Michelle Obama

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsAI-generated content, Barack Obama, Donald Trump, Michelle Obama, racist video, Truth Social, U.S. politics

Washington (Rajeev Sharma): U.S. President Donald Trump sparked widespread condemnation on Friday after sharing a video on his Truth Social account that portrayed former president Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as monkeys, an act critics across party lines described as openly racist. The video, which circulated widely online, prompted sharp reactions from Democrats and rare public criticism from within Trump’s own party. While opponents denounced the imagery as dehumanizing and offensive, the White House dismissed the backlash as exaggerated. The roughly one-minute clip promotes conspiracy theories surrounding Trump’s false claim that the 2020 presidential election was stolen.…

05 Feb

Conservative MP Jamil Jivani Meets Trump Officials in Washington, Offers to Bridge Canada–U.S. Trade Divide

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada Politics, Canada–U.S. Trade Relations, Conservative Party, CUSMA, Donald Trump, Jamil Jivani, Trump administration

Washington (Rajeev Sharma): Conservative MP Jamil Jivani said he held meetings with senior officials from the Trump administration during an independent visit to Washington, describing the trip as an effort to improve strained Canada–U.S. trade relations. In a post on social media platform X, the Ontario MP said he had “productive meetings” with officials from the White House and the U.S. State Department, adding that U.S. President Donald Trump had a message for Canadians.“The President asked me to pass along a message: ‘Tell the Canadians I love them,’” Jivani wrote, saying he would share more details later. Jivani, who shares…

04 Feb

US Says India to Cut Tariffs to Zero on Majority of American Goods Under Trade Deal

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsDonald Trump, India US trade deal, Indian tariffs, Jamieson Greer, tariff cuts, US Trade Representative

Washington/New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The United States has announced that India will eliminate tariffs on a wide range of American industrial and agricultural products under the trade agreement unveiled by President Donald Trump, describing it as a significant gain for US exporters while noting that some sensitive sectors in India will remain protected. United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the agreement would substantially open India’s market to US goods and called it a major victory for the American economy. Speaking to CNBC on Tuesday, Greer said the paperwork for the deal was being finalised, but the core terms had…

03 Feb

New Delhi to stop buying Russian oil: Trump says as US, India seal trade deal after overnight call

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsDonald Trump, India, PM Narendra Modi, USA

National Times Bureau :- US President Donald Trump on Monday announced a reduction in reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods from 25 per cent to 18 per cent, shortly after holding a conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The move signalled a thaw in India–US relations, which had recently been strained by steep trade duties. Responding to Trump’s post on Truth Social, Prime Minister Modi said that “Made in India” products would now face a reduced tariff of 18 per cent. According to Reuters, the Trump administration has also decided to lift the additional 25 per cent tariff imposed over India’s…

02 Feb

US, India Reach Trade Deal; Trump Announces Tariff Cut After Call With PM Modi

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaDonald Trump, India US relations, India-US trade deal, PM Narendra Modi, US tariffs on India

Washington/New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump on Monday announced that the United States and India have reached an agreement on a trade deal, marking a significant step toward easing recent strains in bilateral economic relations. As part of the agreement, both countries will move to reduce reciprocal tariffs. President Trump said the US would lower tariffs from 25 per cent to 18 per cent, signalling a de-escalation in trade tensions and a push toward strengthening commercial ties with India. Earlier in the day, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor confirmed that President Trump held a telephonic conversation with…

30 Jan

Trump Threatens 50% Tariff on Canadian Aircraft, Targets Bombardier Jets in Escalating Trade Dispute

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, World Newsaircraft tariffs, Bombardier, Canada-U.S. trade, Donald Trump, Gulfstream jets

Washington/Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 50 per cent tariff on Canadian-made aircraft and to “decertify” planes built in Canada, singling out Bombardier jets in the latest escalation of trade tensions between Washington and Ottawa. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump accused Canada of unfairly blocking the certification of several Gulfstream aircraft models, including the G500, G600, G700 and G800. He claimed the move effectively prevents the U.S.-based manufacturer from selling its aircraft in Canada. “Canada is effectively prohibiting the sale of Gulfstream products through this certification process,” Trump wrote, adding…

28 Jan

Carney Says Canada-U.S. Relations ‘Good’ as Trade Deal Review and Trump Tariff Threats Loom

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, World NewsCanada-U.S. relations, CUSMA review, Donald Trump, Mark Carney

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday said Canada’s relationship with the United States remains on stable footing despite heightened rhetoric and tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump ahead of a key trade agreement review. Speaking briefly to reporters before a cabinet meeting, Carney said Ottawa continues to have “good conversations” and constructive exchanges with Washington, even as attention intensifies around bilateral trade and security issues. Canada’s free trade agreement with the United States and Mexico (CUSMA) is scheduled for a formal review in July. Carney said Trump’s recent threat of imposing 100 per cent tariffs on…