EU Leaders Sound Hopeful on Trump Trade Negotiations
A day after Trump called the European Union’s top official “so fantastic,” she and Germany’s chancellor emphasized a desire to negotiate on tariffs.
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Trump Administration Fires Librarian of Congress
Dr. Carla D. Hayden was the first African American and the first woman to serve as the head of the Library of Congress. Her firing drew a furious response from Democrats.
Trump Revives Push for Higher Taxes on the Rich
The president is said to want to create a new top income bracket for people making more than $2.5 million per year and to tax income above that level at a rate of 39.6 percent.
U.S.-U.K. Trade Deal Builds on Close Ties but Leaves Some Tariffs in Place
The agreement President Trump announced Thursday still needs to be finalized, but the administration said the deal with one of America’s closest allies would be the first of many.
U.S. and Britain Hail Trade Agreement but Leave Details to Be Settled
The agreement appeared to be more of a framework than a settled deal and eased some of President Trump’s tariffs on British goods while opening its markets.
Voice of America to Receive Feeds From Pro-Trump Network, Administration Says
Kari Lake, whom President Trump put in charge of overhauling Voice of America, said the broadcaster would be fed with content from One America News Network.
Trump Says U.S. Won’t Drop Tariffs Ahead of China Talks
The Treasury secretary and trade representative plan to meet with Chinese officials this weekend to discuss trade and economic matters.
4 Lessons for Trump From the UK’s Failed Rwanda Migrant Deportation Deal
The United States is said to be in talks with the African country about taking in expelled migrants. There may be lessons in London’s experience.
Trump Administration Kills Grant for PBS Children’s Shows
The termination of the federal grant program, called Ready To Learn, resulted in a loss of $23 million that would have gone to educational programs.
Carney to Meet With Trump on a High-Stakes Visit to the White House
The Canadian prime minister will meet with President Trump, days after being elected on an anti-Trump platform as relations between the two allies are at a historic nadir.