Get our news on your inbox! x

Remember me Forgot password

MercoPress, en Español

Montevideo, December 18th 2025 - 04:45 UTC

Tag: Donald Trump

  • Thursday, June 12th 2025 - 10:27 UTC

    US removes non-essential staff from diplomatic missions in Middle East

    Israel is feared to attack Iran unilaterally despite President Trump's stance

    Washington has authorized the partial evacuation of non-essential diplomats and military personnel from its Middle East facilities, including the embassy in Baghdad and bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Iraq, and the UAE, due to heightened security risks stemming from a potential Israeli attack on Iran's nuclear facilities, it was reported Wednesday.

  • Friday, June 6th 2025 - 11:06 UTC

    Former buddies Trump and Musk fall out

    Musk suggested creating a new political party, which received strong support in an online poll

    There seems to be no love lost between former US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Chief Elon Musk and President Donald Trump following their disagreements over the budget bill. Musk denied having seen the bill before it was passed.

  • Thursday, June 5th 2025 - 19:18 UTC

    US Security: Trump reinstates full travel ban on nationals from 12 countries

    Deficient vetting in the affected countries poses a risk to US security, the White House argued

    US President Donald Trump reinstated a travel ban affecting citizens from 19 countries, citing national security concerns, the White House announced late Wednesday. The countries affected by the Republican administration's decision have deficiencies in screening and vetting processes, it was explained.

  • Thursday, June 5th 2025 - 18:59 UTC

    TACO Trump furious with ‘nasty questions”

    The Democratic National Committee parked a TACO truck outside the RNC headquarters in Washington, DC, on Tuesday

    Wall Street traders have reportedly come up with the acronym TACO, which stands for “Trump always chickens out,” to take advantage of the trade environment created by the president’s habit of threatening to impose tariffs on countries, and then backing off at the last moment.

  • Thursday, May 29th 2025 - 10:11 UTC

    Trump tells UK to get rid of unsightly windmills and open North Sea to modern drilling

    “The U.K. is making a very big mistake. Open up the North Sea. Get rid of Windmills!” President-elect Trump posted in early January on Truth Social

    President Donald Trump on Truth Social has strongly criticized UK’s energy policy of pursuing renewables and further taxing North Sea oil and gas operators. In a piece published in OilPrice he suggests getting rid of “costly and unsightly windmills”.

  • Friday, May 23rd 2025 - 10:52 UTC

    US Gov't bans Harvard from enrolling foreign students

    “It is a privilege, not a right, for universities to enroll foreign students,” Noem argued

    The US Government of President Donald Trump has revoked Harvard University's authorization to enroll international students under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), affecting nearly 6,800 international individuals (27% of the 2024-25 student body) who must now transfer or lose legal status in the US, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced.

  • Monday, May 19th 2025 - 08:26 UTC

    Moody’s lowers US credit rating; US budget deficit plus 6% of GDP

    “Nobody takes his ‘analysis’ seriously. He has been proven wrong time and time again,” Cheung said.

    Moody’s Ratings decision last week to lower the US credit rating to Aa1 from Aaa, (the highest investment-grade position) triggered strong reactions and criticisms from President Donald Trump and his political advisor.

  • Friday, May 9th 2025 - 11:20 UTC

    Trump congratulates Prevost on becoming the first US-born Pope

    Trump said he looked forward to meeting Leo XIV

    US President Donald Trump congratulated Robert Francis Prevost Martinez on being the first American-born pope, who chose to be known as Leo XIV. Prevost, a 69-year-old Chicago native, was praised by Trump on Truth Social as a great honor for the country.

  • Thursday, May 8th 2025 - 17:54 UTC

    US, UK reach trade deal marking Washington's openness to business

    The new deal includes the lifting of a 25% tariff on UK steel

    President Donald Trump announced a new trade deal between the United States and Britain, which he described as the first major such agreement of his second term. The announcement, made from the Oval Office with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on speakerphone, highlighted the accord's benefits for both nations.

  • Wednesday, May 7th 2025 - 10:32 UTC

    Trump wants movies produced in the US

    It is yet unclear whether Trump targets foreign productions only or if he would also go after US pictures shot abroad. And will streaming platforms be reached?

    US President Donald Trump announced plans to impose a 100% tariff on foreign films, citing national security concerns and the decline of the American film industry. The measure aims to counter incentives offered by other countries, like Canada and the UK, which attract US filmmakers and studios, leading to reduced production in Hollywood. “We want movies made in the United States!” he insisted.