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Trump Announces 100% Tariff on Imported Chips; Apple, TSMC, Samsung to Be Exempt
President Donald Trump on Wednesday declared plans to impose a 100% tariff on imported semiconductors, a move that could reshape the global tech supply chain while providing exemptions for companies manufacturing in the United States. 
President Donald Trump on Wednesday declared plans to impose a 100% tariff on imported semiconductors, a move that could reshape the global tech supply chain while providing exemptions for companies manufacturing in the United States. -
Trump Threatens 250% Tariff on Drug Imports
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that his administration will impose steep tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals, warning that rates could rise to 250% within 18 months in a bid to force drug manufacturers to move production back to the United States. 
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that his administration will impose steep tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals, warning that rates could rise to 250% within 18 months in a bid to force drug manufacturers to move production back to the United States. -
Trump to Hike Tariffs on India Over Russian Oil Sales, Cites Ukraine War Profiteering
President Donald Trump announced Monday he would "substantially" raise tariffs on goods imported from India, citing the country's continued purchases of Russian oil and alleging it is reselling that oil for profit despite the ongoing war in Ukraine. The remarks, made on Truth Social, are the latest in a series of escalating trade threats aimed at one of America's key strategic partners. 
President Donald Trump announced Monday he would "substantially" raise tariffs on goods imported from India, citing the country's continued purchases of Russian oil and alleging it is reselling that oil for profit despite the ongoing war in Ukraine. The remarks, made on Truth Social, are the latest in a series of escalating trade threats aimed at one of America's key strategic partners. -
Canadian Wildfires Push Toxic Smoke Into U.S., Triggering Health Alerts Across 8 States
Smoke from more than 700 active wildfires in Canada is once again clouding skies and pushing air quality into dangerous territory across the Midwest and Northeast, with Upstate New York, Minnesota, and several Great Lakes states issuing fresh warnings as pollution levels spike. 
Smoke from more than 700 active wildfires in Canada is once again clouding skies and pushing air quality into dangerous territory across the Midwest and Northeast, with Upstate New York, Minnesota, and several Great Lakes states issuing fresh warnings as pollution levels spike. -
Trump Threatens 35% Tariff on Canada Over Palestinian Statehood Recognition
President Donald Trump warned Thursday that Canada's move to recognize a Palestinian state will complicate efforts to finalize a U.S.-Canada trade agreement, threatening a 35% tariff on Canadian goods if a deal is not reached by Friday. The statement escalates Trump's use of trade policy as leverage over international diplomatic positions. 
President Donald Trump warned Thursday that Canada's move to recognize a Palestinian state will complicate efforts to finalize a U.S.-Canada trade agreement, threatening a 35% tariff on Canadian goods if a deal is not reached by Friday. The statement escalates Trump's use of trade policy as leverage over international diplomatic positions. -
Trump Extends Mexico’s 25% Tariffs for 90 Days Amid Border Trade Deal Talks
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that the U.S. will maintain its current 25% tariff rate on Mexican imports for an additional 90 days, delaying a previously threatened increase to 30% as trade negotiations with Mexico continue. The decision follows what Trump described as a "very successful" phone call with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. 
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that the U.S. will maintain its current 25% tariff rate on Mexican imports for an additional 90 days, delaying a previously threatened increase to 30% as trade negotiations with Mexico continue. The decision follows what Trump described as a "very successful" phone call with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. -
Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on India, Warns of ‘Penalty’ Over Russian Military, Energy Ties
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that the United States will impose a 25% tariff on Indian imports beginning August 1, escalating trade tensions with one of Washington's key strategic partners over what he characterized as unfair trade practices and close military and energy ties to Russia. 
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that the United States will impose a 25% tariff on Indian imports beginning August 1, escalating trade tensions with one of Washington's key strategic partners over what he characterized as unfair trade practices and close military and energy ties to Russia. -
Trump Pauses AI Export Controls to China Amid Push for Xi Jinping Meeting - Report
The Trump administration has paused technology export controls on China in a move aimed at easing bilateral tensions and facilitating a high-level meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping later this year, according to multiple officials cited by the Financial Times. The decision affects key restrictions on advanced artificial intelligence chips and follows months of quiet pressure on the Commerce Department's industry and security bureau to avoid escalatory measures against Beijing. 
The Trump administration has paused technology export controls on China in a move aimed at easing bilateral tensions and facilitating a high-level meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping later this year, according to multiple officials cited by the Financial Times. The decision affects key restrictions on advanced artificial intelligence chips and follows months of quiet pressure on the Commerce Department's industry and security bureau to avoid escalatory measures against Beijing. -
Ghislaine Maxwell Granted Limited DOJ Immunity as Trump Administration Faces Backlash Over Epstein Case
Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted accomplice of Jeffrey Epstein, was granted "limited" immunity by the Department of Justice during a series of secretive interviews conducted over two days by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. The decision has intensified criticism of the Trump administration's handling of the Epstein investigation, as calls grow from both parties for full disclosure of related documents. 
Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted accomplice of Jeffrey Epstein, was granted "limited" immunity by the Department of Justice during a series of secretive interviews conducted over two days by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. The decision has intensified criticism of the Trump administration's handling of the Epstein investigation, as calls grow from both parties for full disclosure of related documents. -
Gavin Newsom Blasts Court After Ammo Background Check Law Overturned in Major Gun Rights Ruling
A federal appeals court on Thursday ruled that California's ammunition background check law violates the Second Amendment, striking down a key provision of the state's gun control framework that had been approved by voters in 2016. The 2-1 decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit upholds a lower court's permanent injunction and sets the stage for further legal challenges and political fallout. 
A federal appeals court on Thursday ruled that California's ammunition background check law violates the Second Amendment, striking down a key provision of the state's gun control framework that had been approved by voters in 2016. The 2-1 decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit upholds a lower court's permanent injunction and sets the stage for further legal challenges and political fallout.
