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Donald Trump Poses Biggest Threat to Canadian Economy, Says PM Mark Carney Amid Ongoing Trade Dispute

Donald Trump Poses Biggest Threat to Canadian Economy, Says PM Mark Carney Amid Ongoing Trade Dispute

Montreal (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has identified the US President Donald Trump as the single greatest threat to Canada’s economic stability, citing the continued escalation of the trade war initiated by the Republican leader. Carney’s remarks came during a fiery federal leaders’ debate ahead of the April 28, 2025, Canada election, where he faced off with Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, NDP head Jagmeet Singh, and Bloc Québécois chief Yves-François Blanchet. Carney emphasized the importance of unified action between Canada's provinces and territories to fortify the national economy in the face of mounting US trade pressure. “The path…
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Trump Reaffirms Controversial View: Canada Would Prosper as 51st US State, Says White House

Trump Reaffirms Controversial View: Canada Would Prosper as 51st US State, Says White House

Washington (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump continues to stand by his longstanding and contentious belief that Canada would significantly benefit from becoming the 51st state of the United States, according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. During a press briefing on Tuesday, Leavitt addressed queries regarding Trump’s recent silence on the issue. “I would reject the notion that the president’s stance on Canada has changed,” she said. “He simply hasn’t been asked about it recently. But let me be clear, President Trump maintains that Canadians would thrive as part of the United States, particularly given the subsidies the…
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Wisconsin Teen Allegedly Killed Parents in Plot to Assassinate President Donald Trump, Says FBI

Wisconsin Teen Allegedly Killed Parents in Plot to Assassinate President Donald Trump, Says FBI

Wisconsin (Rajeev Sharma): A 17-year-old high school student from Waukesha, Wisconsin, has been accused of murdering his parents as part of a broader plan to assassinate former US President Donald Trump, according to recently unsealed FBI documents. The teenager, identified as Nikita Casap, faces charges of first-degree intentional homicide following the discovery of his mother, Tatiana Casap (35), and stepfather, Donald Mayer (51), dead in their home on February 28. Authorities believe the killings occurred around February 11. Court documents indicate Casap's digital devices contained disturbing material, including affiliations with the neo-Nazi group Order of Nine Angles, antisemitic writings, and…
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US Suspends Additional Tariffs on Indian Goods Until July 9, Baseline Duties Remain

US Suspends Additional Tariffs on Indian Goods Until July 9, Baseline Duties Remain

New Delhi, April 10, 2025: In a temporary relief to Indian exporters, the United States has suspended its newly imposed 26% additional tariffs on Indian goods for 90 days, effective April 10. The suspension will last until July 9, 2025, according to an executive order from the White House.President Donald Trump had announced steep reciprocal duties on April 2 targeting 60 countries, including India, with the aim of curbing the trade deficit and bolstering American manufacturing. India was among the hardest hit, with tariffs impacting sectors such as shrimp, steel, aluminium, and auto components.However, the suspension applies only to the…
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Donald Trump Eases Global Tariffs but Leaves Canadian Trade Terms Untouched

Donald Trump Eases Global Tariffs but Leaves Canadian Trade Terms Untouched

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has slightly softened his aggressive global tariff stance following days of market volatility, though no changes have been made to the duties currently impacting Canada. In a move that surprised international observers, Trump announced a 90-day suspension on some of the steepest tariffs imposed under his “reciprocal” trade model. However, a baseline 10 percent tariff on imports from most countries will continue to apply, according to a clarification issued later by a White House official. Since returning to the presidency earlier this year, Trump has pursued an assertive approach to reshaping global trade,…
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Trump’s Tariff Ultimatum Sparks Global Trade Turmoil, China Vows to Retaliate

Trump’s Tariff Ultimatum Sparks Global Trade Turmoil, China Vows to Retaliate

Washington, April 8, 2025: With US President Donald Trump set to enforce a fresh round of sweeping tariffs by April 9, the global economic landscape has entered a phase of heightened tension. The tariffs, including a proposed 50% duty on Chinese imports, are triggering fierce global reactions and mounting fears of a full-blown trade war.China’s Commerce Ministry responded with a hardline stance on Tuesday morning, pledging to "fight to the end" if the US follows through. Beijing warned that Washington’s threat was a “mistake on top of a mistake” and accused the US of “blackmailing” tactics. The situation escalated after…
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Musk Urges Trump to Scrap Tariffs in Rare Clash Over Economic Policy

Musk Urges Trump to Scrap Tariffs in Rare Clash Over Economic Policy

WASHINGTON, April 8, 2025 — Tesla CEO and tech billionaire Elon Musk directly appealed to U.S. President Donald Trump over the weekend to reverse newly imposed tariffs, according to a report by the Washington Post. Despite his position as a presidential adviser, Musk's request was rebuffed, marking the most visible disagreement between the two since Trump returned to office.The confrontation came after Trump unveiled a sweeping 10% baseline tariff on all imports to the U.S., alongside increased duties targeting several countries. The White House and Musk did not immediately respond to media requests for comment.Musk, speaking virtually at a political…
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Iran’s Kayhan Sparks Outrage with Chilling Editorial Targeting Trump

Iran’s Kayhan Sparks Outrage with Chilling Editorial Targeting Trump

TEHRAN, April 7, 2025 — A hardline Iranian newspaper with close ties to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei triggered global alarm and domestic backlash after it published an editorial interpreted as an open threat to assassinate US President Donald Trump.The editorial in Kayhan, long regarded as the voice of Iran’s ultraconservative factions, warned that “several bullets will be fired into Trump's empty head,” referencing the 2020 US drone strike that killed Iranian General Qassem Soleimani near Baghdad airport. The piece appeared in the paper’s “Dialogue” section on Saturday and declared that “righteous people,” including “the oppressed of Gaza,” would celebrate Trump’s…
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Why Russia, Canada, and Other Countries Were Left Out of Trump’s Tariff List

Why Russia, Canada, and Other Countries Were Left Out of Trump’s Tariff List

New Delhi (National Times): Former U.S. President Donald Trump recently unveiled a new wave of tariffs, targeting countries with rates as high as 50%. However, some nations—including Russia, Canada, Mexico, North Korea, and Cuba—were notably absent from the list, sparking discussions about why they were spared. Exemptions for Canada and Mexico While Canada and Mexico were not included in Trump’s April 2 tariff announcement, this doesn’t mean they’ve escaped trade restrictions altogether. The U.S. had already imposed a 25% tariff on imports from both countries earlier this year, while Canadian energy and potash were subject to a lower 10% rate.…
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India Responds to Trump’s Tariff Decision, Calls It a ‘Mixed Bag’ Not a Setback

India Responds to Trump’s Tariff Decision, Calls It a ‘Mixed Bag’ Not a Setback

New Delhi (National Times): In response to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent announcement of a 26% retaliatory tariff on Indian exports, a senior official from India's Commerce Ministry has stated that the move is a "mixed bag" rather than a major setback. India Evaluating the Impact Speaking anonymously to news agency PTI, the official explained that the new tariff structure consists of a universal 10% duty on all U.S. imports from April 5, with an additional 16% charge applying from April 10. Despite concerns over trade relations, the official assured that India is closely analyzing the potential effects on…
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