As Trump touts a Gaza ceasefire deal backed by Israel, Iran and Hamas remain silent, signaling strategic recalculations amid unresolved core issues.
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Trump Warns China ‘Not Getting Off The Hook’ on US Electronics Tariffs
Trump says no one is exempt from tariffs as US-China trade tensions grow despite temporary tech product exemptions.
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US-Iran Nuclear Talks Likely to Begin in Oman
Iran agrees to indirect nuclear talks with the US, with Oman mediating amid rising tensions and international reactions.
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Trump Threatens TSMC with 100% Tax If It Doesn’t Build Semiconductor Plants in U.S.
Trump warns TSMC of 100% tax if it doesn’t build U.S. factories, criticizes Biden’s $6.6B grant for semiconductor production.
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Trump Threatens China with 50% Tariffs if Beijing Doesn’t Drop Levies
Trump threatens China with a 50% tariff if it doesn’t withdraw its counter-tariff, escalating global trade tensions.
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US Defends Tariffs on Antarctic Islands Inhabited by Penguins and Seabirds
Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs target remote Antarctic territories, including the Heard and McDonald Islands.
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Trump Offers China Relief From Tariffs in Exchange for TikTok Deal Approval
Trump proposes using tariffs to negotiate a TikTok deal with China, as the app faces an April 5 deadline for a sale.
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Trump Announces 25% Tariffs On Cars, Ramping Up Trade War
Trump imposes 25% tariffs on cars, escalating the trade war and disrupting global auto prices, supply chains, and production.
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Trump Dismisses Concerns Over Leaked Signal Chat
Trump dismisses fallout from The Atlantic’s report on a Signal chat where top officials discussed bombing Yemen.
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Trump’s Offer Of Talks With Iran Aims To Avoid Military Action, US Envoy Says
Trump seeks new Iran nuclear deal to avoid military action, but Tehran rejects talks amid Trump’s pressure and threats.