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Trump Tariff Highlights News Updates: Trump says he's lifting tariffs on most goods from Mexico for 4 weeks amid economic fears from trade war
07 Mar 2025 | 12:24:38 AM IST
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Trump Tariff Highlights News Updates: Trump says he's lifting tariffs on most goods from Mexico for 4 weeks amid economic fears from trade war
Trump Tariff Highlights News Updates: US President Donald Trump on Thursday said Mexico won't be required to pay tariffs on any goods that fall under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement on trade until April 2, but made no mention of a reprieve for Canada despite his Commerce secretary saying a comparable exemption was likely.
"After speaking with President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico, I have agreed that Mexico will not be required to pay Tariffs on anything that falls under the USMCA Agreement," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "This Agreement is until April 2nd."
Earlier on Thursday, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the one-month reprieve on hefty tariffs on goods imported from Mexico and Canada that has been granted to automotive products is likely to be extended to all products that comply with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement on trade.
Lutnick told CNBC he expected Trump to announce that extension on Thursday, a day after exempting automotive goods from the 25% tariffs he slapped on imports from Canada and Mexico earlier in the week.
Trump "is going to decide this today," Lutnick said, adding "it's likely that it will cover all USMCA-compliant goods and services."
"So if you think about it this way, if you lived under Donald Trump's US-Mexico-Canada agreement, you will get a reprieve from these tariffs now. If you chose to go outside of that, you did so at your own risk, and today is when that reckoning comes," he said.
Nonetheless, Trump's social media post made no mention of a reprieve for Canada, the other party to the USMCA deal that Trump negotiated during his first term as president.
Show more"After speaking with President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico, I have agreed that Mexico will not be required to pay Tariffs on anything that falls under the USMCA Agreement," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "This Agreement is until April 2nd."
Earlier on Thursday, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the one-month reprieve on hefty tariffs on goods imported from Mexico and Canada that has been granted to automotive products is likely to be extended to all products that comply with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement on trade.
Lutnick told CNBC he expected Trump to announce that extension on Thursday, a day after exempting automotive goods from the 25% tariffs he slapped on imports from Canada and Mexico earlier in the week.
Trump "is going to decide this today," Lutnick said, adding "it's likely that it will cover all USMCA-compliant goods and services."
"So if you think about it this way, if you lived under Donald Trump's US-Mexico-Canada agreement, you will get a reprieve from these tariffs now. If you chose to go outside of that, you did so at your own risk, and today is when that reckoning comes," he said.
Nonetheless, Trump's social media post made no mention of a reprieve for Canada, the other party to the USMCA deal that Trump negotiated during his first term as president.
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- Norway to more than double Ukraine aid to 7.2 bn euros: PM
- Sunil Chhetri, 40, comes out of retirement to help national team in upcoming matches
- Trudeau says he expects Canada and the US to be in a trade war for the foreseeable future
- India's achievements, successes have given new hope across the world: PM Modi
- US weekly jobless claims fall more than expected
- L&T announces one-day paid menstrual leave
- Trump to sign executive orders 1900 GMT, as per White House
- US job cuts total 172,017 in February, highest since July 2020
- Zomato, Swiggy, Zepto face India antitrust case over discounts
- Karnataka DGP distances from daughter's gold smuggling case
- Russia says it needs firm and final settlement on Ukraine, not pause that West will use to rearm
- Kerala Police dogs join Telangana tunnel rescue operations
- Babulal Marandi elected as the leader of BJP Legislative party in Jharkhand
- Babbar Khalsa terrorist with ISI links arrested in UP
- There should be no off-season in Uttarakhand, winter tourism will strengthen state's economy in big way, says PM Modi
Believe it or not, despite the terrible job he’s done for Canada, I think that Justin Trudeau is using the Tariff problem, which he has largely caused, in order to run again for Prime Minister. So much fun to watch
US President Donald J Trump
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10 missing Indian workers in West Bank traced, back in Israel
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Trump says he's lifting tariffs on most goods from Mexico for 4 weeks amid economic fears from trade war
Reported AP.
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Chile earthquake
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SC Collegium recommends Justice Joymalya Bagchi for elevation
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he expects Canada and the US to be in a trade war for the foreseeable future
Reports AP
PM Modi at Republic Plenary Summit
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- India aims big and achieves big goals, this is happening because it has changed the way it thinks: PM Modi
- India is driving global growth today: PM Modi at Republic Plenary Summit
- Naxalism is being wiped out from rural areas, but is spreading fast in urban areas; some political parties echo their views: PM Modi
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- Youth are the X-factor of today's India; X stands for experimentation, excellence, and expansion: PM Modi
India's achievements, successes have given new hope across the world
- PM Narendra Modi
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Delhi Speaker forms two key legislative committees
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L&T announces one-day paid menstrual leave
In a first for a major corporate house, engineering, procurement and construction major Larsen and Toubro on Thursday announced a one-day paid menstrual leave for women employees. The move will benefit about 5,000 women employees at the city-headquartered company. The company's chairman and managing director S N Subrahmanyan announced the move at a company event to celebrate International Women's Day, sources said. Exact details of how to implement the announcement will be formulated by the relevant officials shortly, they said.
Trump to sign executive orders at 2 pm/1900 GMT: White House
US President Donald Trump plans to sign additional executive orders at 2 pm/1900 GMT on Thursday, the White House said. The Republican president has been considering an executive order to eliminate the Department of Education, but there was no word on what the latest orders would address.
ECB cuts interest rates by a quarter point
The European Central Bank cut interest rates as expected on Thursday and kept the door ajar to more, even as a looming trade war with the U.S. and plans to boost military spending drive Europe's biggest economic policy upheaval in decades. Easing for the sixth time since June, the ECB lowered its deposit rate to 2.5% in a nod to slowing inflation and faltering growth, and said that rates were still restricting growth, even if less so than in the past.
Russian ballistic missile kills 4 in Zelenskyy's hometown
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India's job market witness 41% growth in February
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US job cuts total 172,017 in February, highest since July 2020 - Challenger
UK condemns protest incident during Jaishankar's visit
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Zomato, Swiggy, Zepto face India antitrust case over discounts
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Karnataka DGP distances from daughter's gold smuggling case
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Exclusive mines for women staff soon: Kishan Reddy
Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy announced on Thursday that the Centre will establish exclusive mines for women staff within the next year. Speaking at an event organised by the Ministries of Coal and Mines to celebrate women's contributions to the mining sector ahead of Women's Day on March 8, Reddy stated that he would discuss with Prime Minister Narendra Modi the possibility of reserving certain mines for women to enhance their participation in the industry.
Russia-Ukraine update
- Russia says it needs firm and final settlement on Ukraine, not pause that West will use to rearm
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Kerala Police dogs join Telangana tunnel rescue operations
- Dogs trained to find human remains joined the Telangana tunnel collapse rescue operation on Thursday
- These specially trained dogs of Kerala Police, along with their handlers, reached Nagarkurnool in a helicopter
- The dogs were deployed following a request from the State Disaster Management Authority
Ranchi: Marandi elected as the leader of BJP Legislative party
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Raipur: Five killed as car jumps divider
Five dead as car jumps divider, crashes into truck on national highway 53 in Chhattisgarh's Raipur district: Police
Babbar Khalsa terrorist with ISI links arrested in UP
An "active terrorist" of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) with alleged links to Pakistan's ISI was arrested from Kaushambi district in the early hours of Thursday in a joint operation by Uttar Pradesh STF and Punjab Police, an official said.
Kottayam: Several members of Kerala Students Union were detained as they protested over the alleged increasing drug menace in the state. Police also used water cannons to disperse the protesters
India's Got Latent row: Podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia leaves after appearing before National Commission for Women in Delhi
26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana claims health risks, torture if extradited to India, appeals US court for stay
Amid bird flu concerns, culling of poultry begins in Dharashiv district
Auto tariffs
Trump’s announcement to impose 25% tariff on auto components from India would reduce the competitiveness of these products in the US market: CRISIL
Tariff impact
US President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs can affect exports, which account for ~22% of India’s GDP, adding to the pain from moderating global trade growth and heightened trade uncertainties. - Crisil
Domestic growth
Given the tariff war initiated by the US, and the subdued global growth environment, India’s goods exports are expected to face further headwinds in fiscal 2026. However, due to relatively strong on-year domestic growth and a supply glut in international markets, due to US tariff hikes, goods imports are likely to stay high. Together, this suggests pressure on the merchandise trade deficit. - Crisil
Trade risks
Risks to trade have increased due to the tariff war set off by the US. Thus, changes in the US tariff policy and, subsequently, retaliatory tariffs bear watching. India is
vulnerable to US tariff actions as it runs a trade surplus with the country and taxes imports from there at a higher weighted average tariff rate (9.5%) than Washington’s taxes on imports from India (3%). - Crisil
vulnerable to US tariff actions as it runs a trade surplus with the country and taxes imports from there at a higher weighted average tariff rate (9.5%) than Washington’s taxes on imports from India (3%). - Crisil
Growth Risks
The risks to the growth forecast of 6.5% are therefore titled to the downside given elevated uncertainty due to the US-led tariff war: Dharmakirti Joshi, Chief Economist, Crisil
Tamil Nadu: Enforcement Directorate raids SDPI office in Chennai's Mannadi
Delhi: Tunnel breakthrough for DMRC's (Delhi Metro Rail Corporation) Golden metro line held at Vasant Kunj metro station
On the occasion of International Women’s Day (8th March), Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the Lakhpati Didi program at Vansi-Borsi in Navsari, Gujarat
Over 1.1 lakh women are expected to participate in this event.
Kochi: Kerala Students Union holds protest over increasing drug menace in the state; Police use water cannon to disperse the protestors
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta inspected the conditions of the roads in the Shalimar Bagh Assembly constituency and interacted with people
Arrested Babbar Khalsa International terrorist Lajar Masih wanted to create trouble during Maha Kumbh: UP DGP Prashant Kumar
Lawyers of YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani arrive at National Commission for Women (NCW). YouTuber Ranveer Allahabadia and influencer Apoorva Mukhija, along with two producers of India’s Got Latent - Saurabh Bothra and Tushar Poojari are also here
India's Got Latent case
Proceedings have begun. Ranveer Allahbadia and Apoorva Mukhija are recording their statements before the Chairperson and legal team of NCW.
Delhi Excise policy CBI case
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Delhi High Court sets aside the trial court order that observed that FIR under MCOCA against Hashim Baba and his syndicate was on the wrong foundation
The trial court had also declined the permission to interrogate and arrest an alleged associate Asrar of Hashim Baba syndicate. The High Court said that the trial court order was erroneous.
Mumbai court issues non-bailable warrant against filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma in cheque bounce case
Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi arrives at Mumbai Airport
Delhi Metro's Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) completes breakthrough in Vasant Kunj under the Aerocity-Tughlakabad Corridor being built under Phase 4
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann addresses a public gathering after inaugurating the first phase of city surveillance and traffic management system in Sas Nagar, Mohali
Chennai: BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan detained during three-language policy signature campaign in MGR Nagar
Karnataka: Lokayukta raids residence of State Highways Planning Authority officer in Kalaburagi
PM Modi appeals to people to visit Uttarakhand in winter, says when fog envelops rest of country, the state is bathed in sunlight
Need 360-degree approach to tourism: PM Modi in Uttarakhand
In the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) case, the Enforcement Directorate is conducting searches at 12 locations: Officials
The places being raided are in New Delhi (SDPI Headquarters) and one more premises, Thiruvananthapuram, Malappuram, Kerala, Bengaluru, Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh, Thane, Chennai, Pakur, Jharkhand, Kolkata, Lucknow and Jaipur.
Maharashtra: Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi arrives in Mumbai. He is likely to visit Dharavi and meet the people there
We want border areas to reap benefits of tourism: PM Modi in Uttarakhand's Harsil area
Ropeway projects to Kedarnath, Hemkund Sahib will reduce travel time to 30 minutes: PM Modi in Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand govt's vision of round-the-year tourism will strengthen economy, create jobs for youth, says PM Modi
SC directs there shall be no fresh FIRs against Tamil Nadu Deputy CM Udhayanidhi for his "eradicate Sanatan dharma" remarks
It was due to the blessings of Maa Ganga that I got to serve Uttarakhand for decades. I believe that it was due to her blessings I reached Kashi and now serving Kashi as the MP. That is why I had said in Kashi, 'mujhe Maa Ganga ne bulaya hai'. A few months ago, I also felt like Maa Ganga has now adopted me
- PM Modi addressing a public gathering in Harsil, Uttarakhand
India deplores breach of security during External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's visit to UK
PM Modi says there should be no off-season in Uttarakhand, winter tourism will strengthen state's economy in big way
ED searches at dozen locations in money laundering case against SDPI, the political outfit of banned PFI: Officials
Char Dham Yatra is an important base of the economy of Uttarakhand. Lakhs of people associated with this Yatra receive employment opportunities, from hoteliers to taxi drivers and from local shopkeepers to trip organisers. During winter, when the portals of the four dham close, these people's business gets affected. Seeing this, we began the historic Winter Yatra this year. I had urged the Prime Minister to participate in this Yatra and accepting that, PM is among us today
- Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flags off a trek and bike rally in Harsil, Uttarakhand. CM Pushkar Singh Dhami is also present
Uttarakhand: PM Modi visits winter tourism exhibition in Harsil
AAP workers hold protest; show placard mentioning 'Only two days left', for BJP's Mahila Samriddhi Scheme
Uttarakhand: Locals perform folk dance as they welcome PM Modi in Harsil
Chhattisgarh | 3 people died and 12 injured in a road accident in Narayanpur: ASP Robinson Guria
ED searches in Tamil Nadu in fresh money laundering case against minister Senthil Balaji, others: Officials
BJP has no other work but to have political gains through politics of hatred...Aurangzeb was a noble emperor. He earned a livelihood by stitching caps. He didn't use taxpayers' money on himself. He was buried here. He didn't loot and leave like the British but he served this country. He unified India, stretching from Afghanistan to Burma (Myanmar) and made it 'Akhand Bharat'. He treated both temples and mosques equally. So, why such a controversy is being stoked?...Supreme Court should take suo-motu cognisance of such governments. The action (against Abu Azmi) is unconstitutional
- On Maharashtra SP MLA Abu Azmi's suspension from Assembly over his statement on Aurangzeb, AIMIM Bihar president & MLA Akhtarul Iman
Demand for OBC reservation and 46% according to the govt is the population of OBCs in the state...we want govt to introduce 3 different bills in the Assembly. Today there is cabinet meeting discussion happening, so my demand to the Telangana govt is that, introduce 3 different bills, one for education, one for employment and one for political reservation for OBCs...if this govt wants to walk the talk, I demand introduction of a separate bill for local body reservation...with a 46% reservation
- BRS MLC K Kavitha
PM Modi performs pooja and darshan at the winter seat of Maa Ganga in Mukhwa, Uttarakhand
Karnataka Lokyukta conducts raids at the residence of Jaganath, who is working as a Project implementation unit, State Highway Development Project in Bengaluru
Odisha Government Schools to undergo colour change. The Odisha School Education Programme Authority (OSEPA) has issued directive to all government schools within the state to be painted in 'Orange Tan' shade
A final year MBBS student died allegedly by suicide in Kota. He had been staying in Kota for the last three years. A suicide note has been recovered from him: Mahavir Nagar ASI Mohan Lal
Sensex Early Trade
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Telangana SLBC tunnel collapse incident | Two cadaver dogs from the Kerala Police and their handlers have been sent to assist in the rescue operations at the Telangana tunnel collapse site. The decision to deploy the cadaver dogs was made following a request from the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to the State Disaster Management Authority: Kerala CMO
US President Trump is expected to issue an executive order as soon as Thursday aimed at abolishing the Education department: WSJ
Trump reaches 36.6 million television viewers for first address to Congress in second term
President Donald Trump reached an estimated 36.6 million television viewers for his address to Congress on Tuesday night, the Nielsen company said.
That beat the 32.2 million people who watched former President Joe Biden's final State of the Union address last year, but was smaller than any of Trump's audiences for the annual address during his first term, Nielsen said.
Trump's first speech to Congress as president, in 2017, was seen by 47.7 million people. Television viewing in general has decreased since then. Nielsen measured viewing on 15 different television networks, including those whose feed was carried on streaming services.
That beat the 32.2 million people who watched former President Joe Biden's final State of the Union address last year, but was smaller than any of Trump's audiences for the annual address during his first term, Nielsen said.
Trump's first speech to Congress as president, in 2017, was seen by 47.7 million people. Television viewing in general has decreased since then. Nielsen measured viewing on 15 different television networks, including those whose feed was carried on streaming services.
Seven hurt in South Korea after shell lands in civilian area during military drills, YTN says
Seven people were hurt on Thursday after a shell was dropped on a civilian district during live-fire military exercises in Pocheon, South Korea, broadcaster YTN said. South Korea's defence ministry was not immediately available for comment.
Ireland will not take part in Ukraine 'deterrent' force, says PM
Irish troops will not be sent to Ukraine to participate in a "deterrent force", Prime Minister Micheal Martin said Wednesday, but he remained open to involvement in a peacekeeping contingent.
"If a ceasefire develops, or if there's a cessation of hostilities, Ireland has always been open to peacekeeping, but we wouldn’t be part of a deterrent force," Martin told reporters at an Irish-British summit in Liverpool.
"They are two different and distinct issues," he insisted.
France and the United Kingdom have said they are ready to deploy troops to Ukraine to ensure that a possible ceasefire is preserved, with American support.
"If a ceasefire develops, or if there's a cessation of hostilities, Ireland has always been open to peacekeeping, but we wouldn’t be part of a deterrent force," Martin told reporters at an Irish-British summit in Liverpool.
"They are two different and distinct issues," he insisted.
France and the United Kingdom have said they are ready to deploy troops to Ukraine to ensure that a possible ceasefire is preserved, with American support.
DBS CEO Gupta's pay rises in 2024 after strong earnings
DBS Group Chief Executive Officer Piyush Gupta took home a total of S$17.6 million ($13.22 million) for 2024, after the banking giant reported a surge in profit margins and unveiled a dividend capital return plan last month.
Gupta had taken a significant pay cut in 2023 to take accountability for certain digital banking disruptions that had happened at DBS.
Gupta's 2024 remuneration was 14.3% higher than the S$15.4 million he pocketed in 2022, according to the company's annual report released on Thursday. He received a salary of S$11.2 million in 2023.
DBS's shares soared to a record high on February 10 after Singapore's largest bank flagged an improvement in net interest income for 2025 and a dividend capital return plan, as a jump in its fourth-quarter profit met expectations.
Gupta had taken a significant pay cut in 2023 to take accountability for certain digital banking disruptions that had happened at DBS.
Gupta's 2024 remuneration was 14.3% higher than the S$15.4 million he pocketed in 2022, according to the company's annual report released on Thursday. He received a salary of S$11.2 million in 2023.
DBS's shares soared to a record high on February 10 after Singapore's largest bank flagged an improvement in net interest income for 2025 and a dividend capital return plan, as a jump in its fourth-quarter profit met expectations.
Pro-Khalistan supporters staged a protest outside the venue where EAM Dr S Jaishankar participated in a discussion held by Chatham House
Peace, tranquility in border areas essential for relationship to grow: EAM Jaishankar on China
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that New Delhi wants a stable relationship with China in which India's interests are "respected and sensitivities are recognised."
"The key issue is how to create a stable equilibrium and transition into the next phase of equilibriums. We want a stable relationship where our interests are respected, our sensitivities are recognized, and where it works for both of us. That is really the main challenge in our relationship," Jaishankar said on the India-China relationship.
He noted that over the past 40 years, the assumption has been that peace and tranquillity in the border areas are essential for the relationship to grow. "If the border is unstable, not peaceful, or not tranquil, it will inevitably affect the growth and direction of our relationship."
The EAM said this during a conversation on Wednesday at Chatham House, an independent policy institute in London. According to its website, Chatham House has been a source of dialogue and influential ideas for one hundred years.
"The key issue is how to create a stable equilibrium and transition into the next phase of equilibriums. We want a stable relationship where our interests are respected, our sensitivities are recognized, and where it works for both of us. That is really the main challenge in our relationship," Jaishankar said on the India-China relationship.
He noted that over the past 40 years, the assumption has been that peace and tranquillity in the border areas are essential for the relationship to grow. "If the border is unstable, not peaceful, or not tranquil, it will inevitably affect the growth and direction of our relationship."
The EAM said this during a conversation on Wednesday at Chatham House, an independent policy institute in London. According to its website, Chatham House has been a source of dialogue and influential ideas for one hundred years.
One dead, two injured in a plant explosion in Japan: reports
An explosion occurred at an auto parts plant in Japan on Thursday, killing one person and injuring two, reports said. The local fire department received an emergency call that said "a dust collector exploded" and that the "rooftop came off", Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting and Nagoya Broadcasting Network reported.
The incident took place at Chuo Spring Co's plant in the city of Toyota in central Japan.
Firefighters were trying to extinguish a fire that broke out after the explosion, the reports said.
The incident took place at Chuo Spring Co's plant in the city of Toyota in central Japan.
Firefighters were trying to extinguish a fire that broke out after the explosion, the reports said.
Potential Chinese buyers are 'very interested' in Mexican crudes, sources say
A fire broke out at a wood warehouse in Kanpur. Several fire vehicles are present at the spot to douse the fire. Further details awaited.
Canada willing to reduce its retaliation to US tariffs if Washington drops some additional duties; No deal yet and negotiations are ongoing: Canada government source.
Panama president calls Trump's talk of 'reclaiming' the Panama Canal a lie
Panama President José Raúl Mulino on Wednesday accused U.S. President Donald Trump of lying when he said in his address to Congress that his administration was “reclaiming” the Panama Canal.
Trump was referencing a deal announced Tuesday for a consortium led by the U.S. investment management company BlackRock Inc. to buy a controlling stake in the company held by a Chinese group that operates ports at both ends of the Panama Canal.
Panama maintains that it has full control over the canal and that the Hong Kong-based group's operation of the ports did not amount to Chinese control over the waterway, and that therefore the sale to a U.S.-based company would not represent any U.S. “reclaiming” of the canal. Panama's government on Tuesday called the sale a private transaction.
Mulino in a message posted to X on Wednesday, rejected that the deal came about because of U.S. pressure. “I reject in the name of Panama and all Panamanians this new affront to the truth and our dignity as a nation,” he wrote. He accused Trump of “lying again.”
Trump was referencing a deal announced Tuesday for a consortium led by the U.S. investment management company BlackRock Inc. to buy a controlling stake in the company held by a Chinese group that operates ports at both ends of the Panama Canal.
Panama maintains that it has full control over the canal and that the Hong Kong-based group's operation of the ports did not amount to Chinese control over the waterway, and that therefore the sale to a U.S.-based company would not represent any U.S. “reclaiming” of the canal. Panama's government on Tuesday called the sale a private transaction.
Mulino in a message posted to X on Wednesday, rejected that the deal came about because of U.S. pressure. “I reject in the name of Panama and all Panamanians this new affront to the truth and our dignity as a nation,” he wrote. He accused Trump of “lying again.”
Active terrorist of Babbar Khalsa International with links to ISI held in joint operation of UP and Punjab Police: official
Michael Hill International says CEO Daniel Bracken passes away
Michael Hill CEO Daniel Bracken Passes Away; Andrew Lowe Named Interim CEO, Claudia Batten Appointed Deputy Chair
Peace, tranquility in border areas essential for relationship to grow: EAM Jaishankar on China
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that New Delhi wants a stable relationship with China in which India's interests are "respected and sensitivities are recognised."
"The key issue is how to create a stable equilibrium and transition into the next phase of equilibriums. We want a stable relationship where our interests are respected, our sensitivities are recognized, and where it works for both of us. That is really the main challenge in our relationship," Jaishankar said on the India-China relationship.
He noted that over the past 40 years, the assumption has been that peace and tranquillity in the border areas are essential for the relationship to grow. "If the border is unstable, not peaceful, or not tranquil, it will inevitably affect the growth and direction of our relationship."
The EAM said this during a conversation on Wednesday at Chatham House, an independent policy institute in London. According to its website, Chatham House has been a source of dialogue and influential ideas for one hundred years.
"The key issue is how to create a stable equilibrium and transition into the next phase of equilibriums. We want a stable relationship where our interests are respected, our sensitivities are recognized, and where it works for both of us. That is really the main challenge in our relationship," Jaishankar said on the India-China relationship.
He noted that over the past 40 years, the assumption has been that peace and tranquillity in the border areas are essential for the relationship to grow. "If the border is unstable, not peaceful, or not tranquil, it will inevitably affect the growth and direction of our relationship."
The EAM said this during a conversation on Wednesday at Chatham House, an independent policy institute in London. According to its website, Chatham House has been a source of dialogue and influential ideas for one hundred years.
Elon Musk comes to Capitol Hill to meet with Republicans who discuss turning DOGE cuts into law
Billionaire Elon Musk arrived on Capitol Hill Tuesday and learned about something new — budget rescissions, an obscure legislative tool that could bring legal heft to his federal budget slashing effort and enshrine the cuts into law.
Musk joined a lunch meeting with Republican senators just hours after the Supreme Court issued a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to freeze some $2 billion in foreign aid funds as part of its sweeping shutdown of the U.S. Agency for International Development. As he opened the private session, Musk led with a message urging Congress to act.
Over plates of fried catfish, senators explained how the White House could put the billions of dollars of savings he has amassed into what’s called a budget rescissions package, and send it to Congress for a vote to rescind the funding. Musk seemed thrilled, they said.
Musk joined a lunch meeting with Republican senators just hours after the Supreme Court issued a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to freeze some $2 billion in foreign aid funds as part of its sweeping shutdown of the U.S. Agency for International Development. As he opened the private session, Musk led with a message urging Congress to act.
Over plates of fried catfish, senators explained how the White House could put the billions of dollars of savings he has amassed into what’s called a budget rescissions package, and send it to Congress for a vote to rescind the funding. Musk seemed thrilled, they said.
Musk's Starlink denies it wants to take over FAA US air traffic contract
Elon Musk's rocket company SpaceX said on Wednesday that its Starlink satellite unit has no intent to take over any Federal Aviation Administration telecommunications contract, rejecting media reports.
"Starlink is a possible partial fix to an aging system. There is no effort or intent for Starlink to 'take over' any existing contract," SpaceX posted on X. "SpaceX is working with L3Harris and the FAA to identify instances where Starlink could serve as a long-term infrastructure upgrade for aviation safety."
The FAA said on Wednesday that upgrading the aging U.S. air traffic control system will require multiple technologies and companies as it tests Starlink systems at several agency sites.
"Starlink is a possible partial fix to an aging system. There is no effort or intent for Starlink to 'take over' any existing contract," SpaceX posted on X. "SpaceX is working with L3Harris and the FAA to identify instances where Starlink could serve as a long-term infrastructure upgrade for aviation safety."
The FAA said on Wednesday that upgrading the aging U.S. air traffic control system will require multiple technologies and companies as it tests Starlink systems at several agency sites.
Andhra CM Naidu backs multilingual education, calls for Telugu, English, and Hindi promotion
Delhi: On the three-language policy issue, Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu says "...Language is only a means of communication...All of you are aware that Telugu, Kannada, Tamil and other languages are shining globally...Knowledge is different, language is different. I'm going to promote 10 languages, including international languages, in every university. Students can study, go and work there. They need your services. Not only three languages, I will promote multi-languages. We had to promote Telugu. We should also promote English as it is an international language for livelihood. It is better to learn Hindi, so that we can mingle with people easily."
Trump accuses Trudeau of using tariff talks for political gain, questions Canada’s election timeline
US President Donald J. Trump posts, "Justin Trudeau, of Canada, called me to ask what could be done about Tariffs. I told him that many people have died from Fentanyl that came through the Borders of Canada and Mexico, and nothing has convinced me that it has stopped. He said that it’s gotten better, but I said, “That’s not good enough.” The call ended in a “somewhat” friendly manner! He was unable to tell me when the Canadian Election is taking place, which made me curious, like, what’s going on here? I then realized he is trying to use this issue to stay in power. Good luck Justin!"
US plans to fire 80,000 Veterans Affairs workers as part of Trump cuts, sparking backlash
The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning to cut more than 80,000 workers from the agency, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters, drawing condemnation from military veteran groups and Democrats.
The VA's chief of staff, Christopher Syrek, sent a memo to senior agency officials on Tuesday, telling them the goal was to return the agency to 2019 staffing levels of just under 400,000. That would mean cutting about 82,000 staff.
The memo directed agency staff to work with tech billionaire Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency to make the cuts. It stated that two goals were to "eliminate waste" and "increase workforce efficiency".
The VA's chief of staff, Christopher Syrek, sent a memo to senior agency officials on Tuesday, telling them the goal was to return the agency to 2019 staffing levels of just under 400,000. That would mean cutting about 82,000 staff.
The memo directed agency staff to work with tech billionaire Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency to make the cuts. It stated that two goals were to "eliminate waste" and "increase workforce efficiency".
"President has been very tough on China": US Press Secy Leavitt says on tariffs
The White House said that US President Donald Trump has been very tough on China when it came towards the imposition of tariffs on the country.
The remarks by the White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Wednesday came after Trump doubled the tariff on all Chinese imports to 20 per cent from 10 per cent.
"The President has been very tough on China, not just now with 20 per cent and more with the reciprocal tariffs that will hit on April 2nd, but look at what he did in his first term. There were billions of dollars' worth of tariffs that he implemented on China, and it's quite telling that the previous administration did not rescind those tariffs because they realised the value that they had in not only deterring China, but also raising revenue here in the United States," she said.
Leavitt reiterated the stand of Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, who said that the country will always remain prepared to defend itself, as a reponse to the statement by China where it said it is ready to fight "any" type of war, be it tariff or trade.
The remarks by the White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Wednesday came after Trump doubled the tariff on all Chinese imports to 20 per cent from 10 per cent.
"The President has been very tough on China, not just now with 20 per cent and more with the reciprocal tariffs that will hit on April 2nd, but look at what he did in his first term. There were billions of dollars' worth of tariffs that he implemented on China, and it's quite telling that the previous administration did not rescind those tariffs because they realised the value that they had in not only deterring China, but also raising revenue here in the United States," she said.
Leavitt reiterated the stand of Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, who said that the country will always remain prepared to defend itself, as a reponse to the statement by China where it said it is ready to fight "any" type of war, be it tariff or trade.
