The Latest Breaking News from The United States

Long before Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" announcement, the United States had toyed with imposing high tariffs throughout its history, with inconclusive -- and sometimes catastrophic -- results.

Day after day, Chinese rescue teams haul children and elderly people from collapsed buildings

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The president of the United States has dismantled the world trade system, pushed the global economy towards another slump and turned economics on its head. He must end this madness

The United States offers immense opportunities for those who dare to dream big, work hard, and adapt to new challenges. Few embody this essence of resilience more than immigrants, who navigate unfamiliar landscapes, overcome language barriers, and pave their paths for a better future. Jose Menendez is one of them.

Without a deal, TikTok would go dark in the United States on Saturday for more than 170 million users

It took just one 50-minute speech by US President Donald Trump to undermine global economic stability and raise the prospect of a recession, with China's countermeasures only amplifying the risk of a debilitating tit-for-tat trade war.

An average of 1,200 tornadoes hit yearly, and the United States will probably get more killer supercells spawning tornadoes and hail as the world warms

The Trump Administration recently announced a 10-percent baseline tariff on all goods imported into the United States, including vehicles. Some countries will face even higher costs, with goods from China subject to 34-percent tariffs, and goods from the European Union subject to 20-percent tariffs.

The tariffs, which are taxes on international transactions, are destroying trillions in U.S. wealth, with the worst still to come.