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.
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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.
Trump Executive Order Restricts ‘Gain of Function’ Research on Pathogens
Scientists have long debated the merits and risks of tinkering with viruses and bacteria, which the president claims caused the coronavirus pandemic.
Trump Offers to Pay Immigrants Who Deport Themselves
The administration says the program to pay migrants $1,000 once their travel home is confirmed will save money because of how expensive it is to find, detain and deport people.
Trump Says He Will Put 100% Tariff on Movies Made Outside U.S.
Declaring foreign film production a national security threat, the president said he had asked his top trade official to start the process of imposing a tax on Hollywood.
Temu Stops Shipping Products From China to U.S. Customers as Trump Closes Tariff Loophole
The e-commerce site acted after the Trump administration said it would close a loophole that allowed low-cost Chinese-made items to enter the U.S. without import fees.
Trump Proposes $163 Billion in Cuts Across Government in New Budget
Many of the suggested cuts, which would require congressional approval, target federal programs that benefit the poor.
Trump’s Budget Proposal Falls Flat With Some Key Republicans in Congress
Senators expressed concern with a military budget they said was far too scant, and one objected to the plan’s gutting of vital programs, including one that offers home heating assistance for the poor.