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Montevideo, July 28th 2025 - 15:06 UTC

Tag: Donald Trump

  • Friday, April 4th 2025 - 09:47 UTC

    Milei says negotiations for zero tariffs with US under way

    Argentina will comply with Trump's requirements for reciprocal tariffs, Milei underlined

    Argentine President Javier Milei said during a Conservative event in Florida that his country was negotiating with Donald Trump's administration a zero-tariff deal on approximately 50 export products, aiming for a potential Free Trade Agreement (FTA) shortly. Milei's remarks came after the Republican leader slapped a 10% tariff on all Argentine goods as part of a broader protectionist policy.

  • Friday, April 4th 2025 - 09:36 UTC

    Canada announces countermeasures to Trump's tariffs

    “Their policies will hurt American families, until that pain becomes impossible to ignore,” Carney foresaw

    Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Thursday that his country would impose 25% tariffs on US-made automobiles in response to President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on Canadian autos as part of his “Liberation Day” measures.

  • Friday, April 4th 2025 - 03:06 UTC

    “Welcome to America”: Australian traveler face detention, deportation amid rising US border scrutiny

    Some governments have updated travel advisories. Australia’s Smart Traveller warns that “US authorities have broad powers to decide if you’re eligible to enter”

    In an era where American hospitality was once a hallmark of travel, increasing reports of detentions and deportations at U.S. airports are raising serious concerns among international travelers — particularly Australians.

  • Thursday, April 3rd 2025 - 10:55 UTC

    Trump slaps more tariffs on foreign trade friends and foes

    Countries wanting an exemption would have to change their trade policy towards the United States, Trump argued

    US President Donald Trump Wednesday announced sweeping tariffs on over 164 global trade partners during a White House event dubbed “Make America Wealthy Again” and “Liberation Day.” The tariffs, aimed at addressing trade imbalances and boosting U.S. manufacturing, include a baseline 10% rate on all imports, with higher “reciprocal” tariffs—set at roughly half of what other nations charge the U.S.—on 60 countries.

  • Wednesday, April 2nd 2025 - 10:45 UTC

    Milei announces new trip to US to seek help

    Milei meeting with Trump to speed up negotiations with the IMF is expected but not confirmed

    Argentine President Javier Milei is set to travel to the United States again late Wednesday after the April 2 Malvinas Veterans' Day ceremony, probably to meet his local colleague, Donald Trump, at the latter's Mar-a-Lago residence. However, this encounter has not been confirmed.

  • Thursday, March 27th 2025 - 16:50 UTC

    India and China no longer buying crude from Venezuela after Trump's threats

    According to vessel monitoring tracking services, crude loading operations are slowing down in Venezuelan ports

    The United States imposing a 25% tariff on countries importing oil and gas from Venezuela starting next month has already taken its toll on Caracas' coffers as India and China —accounting for over 50% of its crude exports— have halted purchases. China, which imported 351,000 barrels per day (bpd) last year, and India, with 254,000 bpd in January, are stepping back, with companies like India’s Reliance Industries planning to stop imports.

  • Monday, March 24th 2025 - 08:59 UTC

    Maduro agrees to Trump’s repatriation flights for deported Venezuelans

    In a televised speech, Maduro also addressed Nayib Bukele, the president of El Salvador, telling him “you're responsible.”

    Venezuela has agreed with the US Trump administration to resume repatriation flights for deported Venezuelan nationals, officials announced confirming first flights on Sunday. Jorge Rodriguez, Venezuela's National Assembly President said the goal was to “ensure the return of our countrymen with the protection of their human rights.”

  • Thursday, March 20th 2025 - 05:58 UTC

    Germany voted to rearm, but can the 'rule of law' be kept alive?

    The Bundestag has voted to reform the 'debt brake,' paving the way for a landmark increased spending bill.

    By Gwynne Dyer - After the Second World War, the “rule of law” prevented borders from changing, explains Gwynne Dyer, but it's at risk due to Trump. On March 18, there was a vote in the Bundestag, the lower house of the German parliament that may have changed the course of history. When the vote came out ‘Yes’, you could feel the tectonic plates shift. Germany has voted to rearm.

  • Friday, March 14th 2025 - 09:28 UTC

    Venezuela to resume repatriation flights for irregular migrants in the US

    “We ratify that we will take care of our compatriots wherever they are,” Rodríguez said

    Venezuela's Chavista regime confirmed Thursday the resumption of repatriation flights for migrants deported from the United States under the “Return to the Homeland” Plan, following an agreement with US Special Envoy Richard Grenell. National Assembly Speaker Jorge Rodríguez announced the initiative and blamed Washington for the delays after President Donald Trump revoked Chevron's license to operate in the South American country. Since the program began, over 300 Venezuelans have been repatriated on three flights.

  • Thursday, March 13th 2025 - 17:57 UTC

    Trump threatens to impose 200% tariffs on all EU alcoholic products

    Trump claimed that tariffs on European products “will be great for the wine and champagne businesses in the US”

    US President Donald Trump threatened Thursday to impose a 200% tariff on all European Union (EU) alcoholic products, including wines, champagnes, and other beverages, in response to the reinstatement of a 50% tariff on American whiskey. The EU's tariffs, announced by the European Commission on Wednesday, are set to begin on April 1 and fully take effect by April 13, targeting US$ 19.6 billion in US imports. This move retaliates against Trump's recent 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports starting Thursday. The EU tariffs also revive previous measures from 2018 and 2020, impacting US$ 8.7 billion in US goods, focusing on products from Republican-led states like soybeans, beef, and poultry.