Trump signs order increasing tariffs on Canadian goods from 25% to 35% Decision, described by Mark Carney as ‘disappointing’, comes amid escalating trade tensions with US The Guardian - US · Aug 1, 2025
Australia dodges latest Trump tariff hikes as trade minister heralds ‘vindication’ for Albanese’s approach Spokesperson for Don Farrell says ‘no country has reciprocal tariffs lower’ The Guardian - AU · Aug 1, 2025
Trump announces new tariff plan for dozens of countries hours before deadline - but delays them yet again President Trump said the delay was to allow U.S. Customs and Border Protection time to adjust to the new policy The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025
Trump accuses foreign nations of ‘freeloading’ on drug prices as Australia insists PBS prices won’t rise Pharmaceuticals – already covered under existing US free trade agreement – on PBS ‘not up for negotiation’, Labor says The Guardian - AU · Aug 1, 2025
Trump Orders Tariffs On Dozens Of Countries In Push To Reshape Global Trade President Donald Trump ordered the reimposition of tariffs on dozens of trading partners Thursday -- his cornerstone strategy for reshaping global trade to benefit the US economy. International Business Times · Aug 1, 2025
Trump To Build Huge $200mn Ballroom At White House President Donald Trump, who is remodeling the White House to his tastes, will build a massive ballroom for hosting official receptions, one of the largest projects at the US executive mansion in over a century. International Business Times · Aug 1, 2025
Judge extends migrant status protections for 60,000 people from Central America and Nepal A California judge is extending migrant status protections ended by the Trump administration for more than 60,000 people from Central America and Nepal The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy calls for ‘regime change’ in Russia as attack on Kyiv kills 26 Ukrainian president says Moscow can be ‘pushed’ to stop war while Donald Trump denounces Russia’s ‘disgusting’ actions. What we know on day 1,255 The Guardian - AU · Aug 1, 2025
Apple Profit Beats Forecasts On Strong IPhone Sales Apple on Thursday reported quarterly profit of $23.4 billion, topping forecasts despite concerns about the effect of US tariffs on its supply chain. International Business Times · Aug 1, 2025
Trump sets new tariffs on dozens of countries’ exports Trump imposed tariffs on dozens of countries in advance of his August 1 deadline to strike trade deals. Al Jazeera · Aug 1, 2025
Australia to argue for tariff removal after US reprieve Australia has been granted a rare reprieve from higher US tariffs on its goods but officials haven't given up hope of the levies being removed entirely. AAP · Jul 31, 2025
Trump mercilessly mocked after he extends Mexico trade deadline on ‘TACO Thursday’ The president once again backed down from increasing import taxes on Mexican goods The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025
‘Stop demonizing us’: Judges beg White House to dial down ‘irresponsible rhetoric’ over fears of political violence In a judicial forum Thursday several judges discussed their personal experiences of receiving hatred and harassment and urged those at the top to stop using ‘irresponsible rhetoric’ The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025
Obama beats Trump by double-digit margin in hypothetical election poll IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025
The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025 British steelmakers boosted by change to EU tariffs UK Steel director general Gareth Stace said Friday’s change is ‘excellent news’ for the sector.
The Guardian - US · Jul 31, 2025 Trump revives presidential fitness test – will US students run a mile? Pull-ups, sit-ups and a mile-long run on menu of test first introduced by Eisenhower – but does it actually work?
The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025 Economy is getting worse under Trump’s leadership, Americans say in new poll on eve of his tariff D-Day Trump has announced a new wave of countries affecting dozens of countries - but American voters are not impressed with his strategy
The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025 Trump’s tariff day is here but if TACO’s on the menu, the charade is over NEWS ANALYSIS: President has favored informal trade deals with the threat of massive tariffs as motivation. On Friday, he’s out of red lines to cross, writes John Bowden
The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025 Colorado deputies disciplined for helping federal immigration agents Two Colorado deputies have been disciplined for violating state law by helping federal agents make immigration arrests
Latin Times · Jul 31, 2025 Six Months Into His Presidency, Trump's Popularity On Immigration is On a Steady Decline, Polls Show Six months into the Trump administration, what was once considered one of the president's most popular issues across the country, immigration, has plummeted in popularity.
The Texas Tribune · Jul 31, 2025 Why the proposed Texas congressional map may not be a lock to net five new GOP seats The new proposed lines would also prevent few, if any, opportunities for Democrats hoping that an aggressive gerrymander could backfire on Republicans.
Al Jazeera · Jul 31, 2025 What has been the impact of Trump’s tariffs so far? Trump’s tariffs have raised costs, driven up prices, hit key industries, and brought in $124bn ahead of August 1.
The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025 Procter & Gamble – which makes everything from toilet paper to Gillette razors and Tide pods – is raising prices due to $1B tariff hit As Donald Trump’s trade deal tariffs deadline dawns, brands, retailers and shoppers face new realities
International Business Times · Jul 31, 2025 Brazil Vows To Fight Trump Tariff 'Injustice' Brazil vowed Thursday to combat US President Donald Trump's tariffs on its exports, saying it intends to lodge appeals if last-ditch negotiations fail.