Tag: Donald Trump

Saturday, January 27th 2018 - 09:17 UTC
US economic growth in the fourth quarter slows to 2.6%, and 2.3% for 2017

US economic growth slowed unexpectedly to an annualised rate of 2.6% in the last three months of 2017, the Commerce Department said on Friday. Economists had expected the rate to be 3% - the same as the three months to September.
Thursday, January 25th 2018 - 10:06 UTC
EU leaders warn on nationalism and call for global cooperation ahead of Trump's speech

European leaders warned at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday against a return to nationalism, with France’s Emmanuel Macron and Germany’s Angela Merkel calling for more global cooperation to harness the forces of globalization.
Thursday, January 25th 2018 - 09:22 UTC
Shark conservation charities benefit from Trump's confessed phobia

Donald Trump's alleged hatred of sharks has inspired people to financially support international shark charities. The US president's dislike for the marine animal was revealed last week in an In Touch Weekly interview with adult film actress Stormy Daniels.
Thursday, January 25th 2018 - 09:16 UTC
The US tourism industry is suffering from the “Trump slump”

Travel to the US is falling, a decline some in the tourism industry blame on US President Donald Trump. The number of international visitors fell by 4% in the first seven months of 2017, according to the US National Travel & Tourism Office and the trend occurred across all regions, with Africa and the Middle East reporting some of the most dramatic declines.
Wednesday, January 24th 2018 - 09:28 UTC
Trudeau and Merkel, most respected global leaders; Trump and Putin, with highest disapproval

Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel are viewed as the most respected globally, while U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin saw the highest disapproval ratings.
Wednesday, January 24th 2018 - 07:18 UTC
Trump makes “America big again” by imposing stiff tariffs on solar panels and washing machines

President Donald Trump's decision on Monday to impose stiff tariffs on imported solar panels and washing machines has stirred concerns around the world, including North America. Mexico says it regrets the U.S. decision not to exclude it from these new tariffs. And it's vowing to take action to halt Mr. Trump's latest salvo on global trade.
Tuesday, January 23rd 2018 - 09:23 UTC
Trump's tax reform prompts brighter outlook for global economy, says IMF

Prospects for the global economy are looking brighter, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), arguing that the recent pick-up has been pretty broad-based, particularly in Europe and Asia. Tax reforms in the United States are expected to stimulate economic activity, especially business investment.
Tuesday, January 23rd 2018 - 09:08 UTC
Chile praises Beijing for its leadership and rejecting protectionism

Chile’s foreign minister welcomed Chinese representatives to a meeting with Latin American and Caribbean countries and praised Beijing for rejecting protectionism as the United States backs away from global trade.
Saturday, January 20th 2018 - 10:48 UTC
Bipartisan efforts failed: US Government shutdown

For first time since 2013, the US government is in shutdown after senators rejected a temporary spending patch. Trump accuses Democrats of taking Americans hostage with their demands.
Wednesday, January 17th 2018 - 09:05 UTC
Trump in excellent health and with normal score on a cognitive exam

President Donald Trump requested that his first formal medical exam include a cognitive test and “did exceedingly well,” receiving a score of 30 out of 30, the top White House doctor announced on Tuesday afternoon.