How will South Korea’s new president engage with Trump’s White House? Lee Jae-myung must tackle US leader’s trade war as he attempts to revive Asia’s fourth biggest economy The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2025
Elon Musk and Rand Paul appear to join forces against Trump and the ‘big, beautiful bill’ Billionaire and Kentucky Senator unite to denounce divisive legislation as ‘huge mistake’ The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2025
Neil Young invites Donald Trump to one of his shows amid his feud with Bruce Springsteen Neil Young wants Donald Trump to be reminded what it feels like to stand in unity and enjoy music in a free world. BANG Premier · Jun 4, 2025
Florida Man v Canada: how the Stanley Cup final became a proxy war Edmonton face the Panthers in the NHL title showdown for the second season in a row. But there are plenty of talking points off the ice too The Guardian - US · Jun 4, 2025
Donald Trump’s 50% steel and aluminium tariffs take effect Mexico says tariffs make ‘no sense’ as Canada seeks negotiations to remove the levies ongoing. Al Jazeera · Jun 4, 2025
Markets shrug off doubled U.S. steel tariffs and Trump complaints of Xi being 'hard to make a deal with' “I like President Xi of China...but he is very tough, and extremely hard to make a deal with!” Trump wrote on Truth Social. Fortune · Jun 4, 2025
The secret to Ukraine’s battlefield successes against Russia – it knows wars are never won in the past The iconoclastic American general Douglas Macarthur once said that “wars are never won in the past”. The Conversation · Jun 4, 2025
Operation Spiderweb: Satellite images show Russian bombers destroyed in massive Ukrainian drone attack Satellite imagery confirm extensive damage to Russian aircraft on the Belaya airfield in Russia’s Irkutsk The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2025
Government ‘confident’ it can implement US deal in time to protect steel sector UK Steel has urged the Government to ‘apply rocket boosters’ to negotiations. Evening Standard · Jun 4, 2025
Politics with Michelle Grattan: historian Emma Shortis warns against falling into Trump’s trade traps Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is expected to have his first face-to-face meeting with US President Donald Trump this month, against a background of increased steel and aluminium tariffs and US pressure on Australia to boost its defence spending. The Conversation · Jun 4, 2025
US President Trump doubles tariffs on steel and aluminium imports to 50% The UK is the only nation exempt from the tariff increase after it struck a deal with the US early last month. Euronews · Jun 4, 2025
The credibility of Trump and Starmer’s US-UK trade deal is hanging by a thread NEWS ANALYSIS: The intense talks on Tuesday night may have been about stopping 50 per cent steel tariffs, but at the heart of it whether politicians can prove their credibility, says political editor David Maddox The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2025
EU condemns Trump’s 50 percent metal tariffs as ministers gather in Paris The European Union has said it "strongly regrets" a fresh move by US president Donald Trump to double import tariffs on steel and aluminium to 50 percent, warning the decision risks derailing efforts to resolve an escalating trade dispute with the United States. The new tariffs took effect on Wednesday. Radio France Internationale · Jun 4, 2025
International Business Times UK · Jun 4, 2025 US Faces Stunted Growth and Soaring Inflation from Tariffs, OECD Warns The OECD warns Trump's tariffs will stunt US growth to 1.6% and push inflation near 4% by 2025. Can businesses and shoppers adapt to this economic shake-up?
Euronews · Jun 4, 2025 Elon Musk calls Trump's flagship 'Big Beautiful Bill' a 'disgusting abomination' The tech billionaire blasted Trump’s signature bill to cut taxes and boost defence spending — a sharp break from his previously steadfast loyalty to the president.
Fortune · Jun 4, 2025 Can Iceland help the U.S. clean up its aluminum industry? With Trump’s tariffs driving up prices, we’re reminded that aluminum shouldn’t be wasted—and Iceland may hold the key to its circularity.
The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2025 UK politics live: Starmer accused of chaos after Reeves gives winter fuel payment U-turn update Tory leader insists PM should apologise to pensioners ahead of reversing unpopular policy
The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2025 UK trade secretary says ‘essential steps’ happening ‘at pace’ to turn UK-US tariff pact into deal – as it happened EU -US trade talks going in the right direction, top trade negotiators from both sides say; stock markets rise, Germany’s Dax hits record high on tax relief package
The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2025 Wednesday briefing: What three deadly days for civilians in Rafah reveal about the food distribution system backed by Israel In today’s newsletter: At least 61 have died since Sunday after Israeli forces opened fire on hungry civilians. Is the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation addressing the crisis - or making it worse?
Al Jazeera · Jun 4, 2025 South Korea’s Lee promises to ‘heal wounds’ in first address as president President Lee Jae-myung has pledged to tackle the economy and improve relations with North Korea after his swearing-in.
International Business Times UK · Jun 4, 2025 Trump's Trade Ultimatum: 'Best Offers' Due by Wednesday or Face July Tariffs President Trump has warned trade partners to deliver better deals by 5 June or face sweeping tariffs from 8 July—impacting UK imports and global prices.
AAP · Jun 4, 2025 Australia seeks 'best deal' after UK tariff carve-out Donald Trump's decision to grant the UK a tariff exemption offers some hope for Australia as the prime minister prepares for talks with the US president.
The Guardian - US · Jun 4, 2025 ‘Another snake-oil salesman’s pitch’: US workers wary of Trump’s steel deal The president believes his Nippon Steel agreement will revive America’s steel industry – but workers are skeptical