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US automakers to Trump: Don’t slap tariffs on imported cars
IHS predicts price increases would cause US auto sales to fall by an average of 1.8 million vehicles a year through 2026.
Flynn pushed to share nuclear tech with Saudis: report
Concern Saudi Arabia could develop nuclear weapons if the US technology were transferred without proper safeguards.
EU to react swiftly if Trump slaps tariffs on European cars
US Commerce Department to issue its guidance on whether auto imports endanger US national security enough to justify import taxes.
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Steel tariffs waived even with Trump’s tough trade talk
Commerce Department approved exemption requests from 370 companies for up to 4.1 million tons of foreign steel.
Congress nears votes to end border security brawl with Trump
It’s a proposal that doesn’t please elements on the right or the left.
FACT CHECK: Trump hails auto revival that has not happened
Associated Press shows president is misrepresenting what is going on in the industry.
China envoys hold talks with US before Trump tariff decision
Goal is to make enough progress to persuade Trump to extend his deadline.
Trump introduces World Bank critic David Malpass to lead it
Since the World Bank was formed in the mid-1940s, the World Bank has always been led by an American.
No plans yet for US, China presidents to meet on trade
Trump and Xi last met in December in Argentina.
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Trump urges Congress to OK USMCA during state of the union speech
Democrats have expressed misgivings citing a lack of enforcement tools for labour and environmental protection provisions.
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[15-sec. RANT] Ford government wants us to roll over on tariffs: Huh???
Wrong message to send the Trumpists about the cost of protectionist policies.
AP NORC poll: Shutdown drags Trump approval to year-long low
Overall, 34% of Americans approve of Trump’s job performance in a survey.
ANALYSIS: Political pressure leaves little room for resolving US shutdown
Each side digs in deeper after a White House meeting between Trump and Democratic leaders ends abruptly.
US, China leave next steps for trade talks unclear
No progress on US insistence on “structural changes” in areas such as Chinese technology policy, market access, IP protection.
EU parliament laments trans-Atlantic relations under Trump
Trans-Atlantic relations have steadily worsened since Trump became president two years ago.
