Tag: Donald Trump

Thursday, April 6th 2017 - 12:46 UTC
Trump removes top strategist Steve Bannon from the Security Council

President Donald Trump has removed his senior strategist Steve Bannon from the US National Security Council (NSC). The appointment in January raised fears that the circle of US intelligence chiefs was being politicized.
Monday, April 3rd 2017 - 13:39 UTC
Mexico planning to purchase Brazilian rice ahead of a clash with Trump over a Nafta review

A move announced recently by Mexican diplomats may be a precursor of what could be happening in the coming months with the trading of major commodities involving the country’s trade war talks with the U.S.
Sunday, April 2nd 2017 - 06:02 UTC
Trump will host Xi at his Florida resort April 6/7; anticipates “difficult meeting”

United States President Donald Trump will meet with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping for the first time on April 6-7 at Trump's Florida resort, China's Foreign Ministry announced, amid a range of pressing issues including trade, North Korea and territorial disputes in the South China Sea.
Thursday, March 30th 2017 - 10:11 UTC
Brazil and US in talks for a Temer visit to the White House

Brazilian and U.S. officials are in talks about a White House visit by President Michel Temer to discuss bilateral trade and investment issues, according to Planalto sources. U.S. President Donald Trump invited Temer for a visit during a March 18 phone call, when the two leaders discussed deepening commercial and business ties between the Western Hemisphere's largest economies, the sources said.
Thursday, March 30th 2017 - 10:04 UTC
Trump reading the US$ 1 trillion ten-year infrastructure plan, but he's no longer undefeatable

United States Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said the Trump administration would unveil a US$1 trillion infrastructure plan later this year, but she did not offer details of funding for projects.
Saturday, March 25th 2017 - 10:17 UTC
Obamacare bipartisan support turns into Trump's first major legislative defeat

In the aftermath of his first major legislative defeat, President Donald Trump is standing by his team, preaching confidence in House Speaker Paul Ryan, and remains convinced of Obamacare's eventual downfall.
Saturday, March 18th 2017 - 10:48 UTC
Irish Prime minister Kenny reminds Trump that St Patrick was an immigrant

Irish prime minister Enda Kenny made his annual visit to the White House on St. Patrick's Day, saying during his remarks that the celebration stems from an immigrant. “It’s fitting that we gather here each year to celebrate St. Patrick and his legacy,” Kenny said, while standing next to President Trump. “He, too, of course, was an immigrant.”
Saturday, March 18th 2017 - 10:38 UTC
Trump refuses to shake hands with Merkel after meeting in the White House

A video showing US president Donald Trump refusing to shake hands with German chancellor Angela Merkel during a joint appearance in the White House is making rounds on the internet, reminding everyone that the US president will never learn.
Wednesday, March 15th 2017 - 06:38 UTC
Mercosur expects to sign a trade deal with the EU by year end taking advantage of Trump's isolationism

Mercosur expects to sign a framework accord this year for a trade deal with the European Union as the U.S. shift to isolationism under President Donald Trump encourages it to look outside the hemisphere for opportunities, Brazil's foreign minister Aloysio Nunes said on Tuesday.
Monday, March 13th 2017 - 14:40 UTC
Federal Reserve expected to raise interest rate on Wednesday

Robust hiring by United States employers in President Donald Trump's first full month in power, along with rising wages, have economists tipping a faster-than-anticipated cycle of interest rate increases by the US Federal Reserve, beginning this week.