Tag: White House

Saturday, February 1st 2020 - 07:53 UTC
Trump lifts restrictions on deployment of landmines, the “non persistent” models

President Donald Trump on Friday lifted US restrictions on the deployment of landmines, saying a new generation of high-tech explosives would improve security for US forces. In the latest reversal of a policy of his predecessor Barack Obama, Trump gave the green light to so-called “non-persistent” landmines that can be switched off remotely rather than staying in the ground forever.
Thursday, January 2nd 2020 - 08:52 UTC
US/China Phase One trade deal to be signed 15 January at the White House

A partial new US-China trade agreement will be signed in the middle of next month, US President Donald Trump said, announcing that he will also then travel to China for continued talks.
Monday, December 23rd 2019 - 23:06 UTC
Trump invites Johnson to the White House, but the impeachment and Brexit could delay potential dates

U.S. President Donald Trump has invited British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to visit him in the White House in the new year, British media reported on Sunday. Trump’s invitation was made after the British prime minister’s election win this month, The Sunday Times newspaper reported. Britain wants to strike a new trade deal with the United States after it leaves the European Union at the end of January.
Wednesday, November 20th 2019 - 09:29 UTC
Trump again threatens China with higher tariffs if no deal is reached

The United States would raise tariffs on Chinese imports if no deal is reached with Beijing to end a trade war, US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, threatening an escalation of the spat that has damaged economic growth worldwide.
Friday, October 18th 2019 - 10:35 UTC
Trump's latest surprise: he will host the G7 economic summit at his Florida golf resort

U.S. President Donald Trump will host next year’s Group of Seven economic summit of leaders of developed nations at his Florida golf resort, a move Democrats and others decried as more evidence of the president misusing his office for personal gain.
Thursday, October 17th 2019 - 09:49 UTC
Syria: Trump tells Turkish president: “Don't be a tough guy” and “Don't be a fool!”

President Donald Trump told Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan in a letter about Turkey's incursion into Syria, “Don't be a tough guy” and “Don't be a fool!”
Tuesday, October 8th 2019 - 09:49 UTC
Trump must hand over eight years of tax returns to prosecutors, rules federal judge

A federal judge on Monday said US President Donald Trump must hand over eight years of tax returns to Manhattan prosecutors, forcefully rejecting the president's argument that he was immune from criminal investigations.
Wednesday, September 11th 2019 - 09:50 UTC
Trump fires hyper hawk Bolton; “foreign policy remains unchanged”, Pompeo

Donald Trump on Tuesday announced the firing of hawkish national security adviser John Bolton, a move widely seen as boosting the president's push to negotiate with US foes in Afghanistan, North Korea, and other trouble spots.
Friday, September 6th 2019 - 08:56 UTC
During Ivanka Trump's visit to Argentina, US announces US$ 400 million investment

The United States has approved a US$400 million highway investment in Argentina as President Donald Trump's eldest daughter Ivanka Trump visits the country on a wider tour of the region.
Wednesday, September 4th 2019 - 09:10 UTC
Bio-fuel controversy: Trump caught between farmers and the oil industry

The American Petroleum Institute on Tuesday urged the Trump administration to reject proposals floated by U.S. farmers and ethanol producers to boost ethanol demand, the latest development in the clash over bio-fuel policy.