Shock, chaos and a hollow win: Chasing a tariff deal with Trump
It’s been a fraught process for many countries – with little detail about what exactly has been agreed.
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Russia hammers Kyiv with deadly strikes after Trump gives Putin until August 8 to make peace
Russia fired another deadly round of missiles and drones overnight against Ukraine’s capital city of Kyiv. Tina Krause reports from London.
Trump modifies global tariffs hours before deadline
President Donald Trump signed an executive order, unveiling a modified tariff schedule just hours before a self-imposed August 1 deadline
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Judge extends migrant status protections for 60,000 people from Central America and Nepal
A California judge is extending migrant status protections ended by the Trump administration for more than 60,000 people from Central America and Nepal.
1 injured, 1 arrested in Seattle waterfront shooting
A man was shot in the chest Thursday evening on Seattle’s waterfront between the aquarium and the ferry terminal, police said.
Trump imposes ‘reciprocal’ tariffs on exports from dozens of countries
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday imposing reciprocal tariffs of 10% to 41% on imports from dozens of countries. India faces 25% duties, Taiwan 20%, and South Africa 30%, the White House said.
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy calls for ‘regime change’ in Russia as attack on Kyiv kills 26 – The Guardian
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy calls for ‘regime change’ in Russia as attack on Kyiv kills 26 The GuardianThe New Ukraine War Plan: It’s Time to Topple Putin National Security JournalZelensky calls on allies to push for ‘regime c…
Trump rejigs tariff rates ahead of deadline, levies 40% duties on all transshipped goods
All goods that are considered to have been transshipped to avoid applicable duties will be subject to an additional 40% tariff, according to the White House.
Two senior US officials to make rare visit to Gaza later today
Two senior US officials will visit Gaza later today, amid growing concerns about the scale of the humanitarian crisis.
Trump sets new tariffs on dozens of countries’ exports
Trump imposed tariffs on dozens of countries ahead of his August 1 deadline to strike trade deals.