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Trump Threatens 35% Tariffs On Japan As Trade Deadline Looms: 'Not Sure We're Going To Make A Deal'

President Donald Trump escalated trade tensions with Japan on Tuesday, threatening to impose tariffs of “30% or 35%” if no agreement is reached before the July 9 deadline.

Benzinga · Jul 2, 2025

EU and US aim for political understanding to resolve tariff dispute

As deadline for negotiations on trade with the US looms, the EU and US are seen heading for a basic deal, leaving more detailed wrangling over sectors for later.

Euronews · Jul 2, 2025

In the Spotlight: Tim Scott - Roll Call

Scott is leading the Senate effort on legislation that would establish regulations for cryptocurrency assets known as stablecoins.

Roll Call · Jul 2, 2025

Trump Wins $16 Million Settlement From Paramount Over CBS '60 Minutes' Kamala Harris Interview — But No Apology Issued

On Wednesday, Paramount Global (NASDAQ:PARA) (NASDAQ:PARAA) agreed to pay $16 million to settle a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump over a "60 Minutes" interview with then–Vice President Kamala Harris, but the company issued no apology or admission of wrongdoing.

Benzinga · Jul 2, 2025

Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ has passed the US Senate – these are the winners and losers

One of the unique aspects of Washington life is a Senate “vote-a-rama,” in which the upper house of Congress tortures itself by pulling a marathon all-nighter of speeches, amendments and votes on a critical bill.

The Conversation · Jul 2, 2025

Trump claims Israel has agreed to 60-day ceasefire in Gaza

Trump urged Hamas to accept the deal, warning on Truth Social that ‘It will only get worse’ if they don’t agree - but the Palestinian group said there were three key issues still to resolve

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2025

Daughter of assassinated civil rights leader sees painful echoes of political violence in America

Civil and voting rights activists gathered in Jackson, Mississippi, to honor what would have been the 100th birthday of civil rights leader Medgar Evers

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2025

Keir’s first year: Starmer under pressure after a rocky start for Labour

Sir Keir has acknowledged the ‘challenge’ of ‘getting our story across’.

Evening Standard · Jul 2, 2025

Trump's tariff pause expires next week. Here's how well Asian governments have been doing in negotiations with Washington

With just days to go until tariffs return, the Trump administration is still trying to negotiate new agreements with major trading partners.

Fortune · Jul 2, 2025

Paramount accused of ‘bribery’ for paying Trump $16 million to settle ‘patently unconstitutional’ lawsuit

‘No one is a fan of Shari right now,’ one network staffer told The Independent on Tuesday evening. ‘People are still angry and frustrated and morale is very low.’

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2025