Tag: Trump, Donald J

The Federal Reserve’s unanimous vote to raise its benchmark lending rate has rankled President Trump, who continues to demand lower borrowing costs.

Why Israel Wants More One-Ton Bombs From the U.S.

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The Trump administration plans to deliver 60,000 of the powerful munitions at a time when opposition is growing in Washington to arms sales to Israel.

Trump Wanted Canada as the 51st State. He Ended Up Pushing It Toward the European Union.

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The invitation by the E.U. for Canada to become an “associate member” is a sign of Mr. Trump’s brand of diplomacy, which often involves threatening America’s closest friends.

U.S. Intelligence Warns of China Theft Over Sale of F-35 Jets to Saudis

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Internal reports, including one from the Pentagon’s Defense Intelligence Agency, say China could acquire U.S. jet technology through spying or cooperation with Saudi Arabia.

Fed Raises Rates in First Major Step by Warsh to Contain Inflation

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The Federal Reserve’s first increase to interest rates since July 2023 comes less than two months before the midterm elections.

Trump’s Latest Threats Loom Over Fed’s Interest Rate Decision

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This month, the president threatened to halt a broad swath of trade if interest rates were not cut, a possibility he resurfaced on Wednesday.

Trump Bars Some South Africans Over Claims of Anti-White Discrimination

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