German Chancellor Merz to visit Trump next week

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will travel to Washington next week to meet U.S. President Donald Trump.

Trump to double steel tariffs to 50%

President Donald Trump announced that he will increase steel tariffs from 25% to 50%, a move that could push up costs for industries relying on steel, including housing and auto manufacturing.

Wall Street ends week mixed as Trump accuses China of trade deal breach

U.S. stocks wrapped up the week with a mixed finish after President Donald Trump accused China of breaking a recent trade agreement, reigniting global market jitters just weeks after a deal was struck in Geneva.

Trump says Musk is 'not really leaving' as DOGE role ends

Donald Trump and Elon Musk held a final press conference in the Oval Office to mark the official end of Musk’s role as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

Trump says China broke Geneva deal, hints at tougher stance

U.S. President Donald Trump accused China of violating a key trade agreement on tariffs and minerals, warning of potential new actions amid rising tensions.

Saudi Arabia warned Iran to accept Trump nuclear deal or risk Israeli strike

Saudi Arabia has privately urged Iran to swiftly accept a nuclear agreement proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, warning that delays could trigger an Israeli military strike and plunge the region into deeper conflict, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

US tells Russia to accept ceasefire deal, eyes Istanbul talks

The U.S. urges Russia to accept a ceasefire and supports direct talks set for next week in Istanbul.

U.S. may finalize multiple trade deals within weeks

White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said Thursday he expects several trade agreements could be finalized within the next week or two.

Trump files emergency motion to block court ruling on global tariffs

US stocks rise despite tariff uncertainty and weak GDP data

US stocks closed higher Thursday amid ongoing uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Trump to declare Syria a ‘state that doesn’t sponsor terrorism’

President Donald Trump is set to declare Syria no longer a state sponsor of terrorism, US envoy Thomas Barrack said Thursday during his visit to Damascus.

U.S. appeals court reinstates Trump tariffs

A federal appeals court on Thursday granted the Trump administration’s request to temporarily reinstate most of Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, pausing a lower court ruling that had struck them down.

Trump’s sweeping tariffs blocked by U.S. court: What happens next?

A U.S. federal trade court delivered a significant blow to President Donald Trump’s trade policy on Wednesday, ruling that his administration exceeded presidential authority when it imposed sweeping tariffs on nearly all U.S. trading partners.

Japan PM Ishiba, Trump exchange views on tariffs over phone

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said that he exchanged views on tariff issues with U.S. President Donald Trump by phone on Thursday.

Trump tariff push given new twist by court setback

A U.S. trade court has ruled against most of President Trump's broad tariff plans, saying he went beyond his legal powers. This brought some relief to financial markets, especially for industries like tech, luxury goods, and auto makers that had been hurt by the tariffs.

Canadian PM Carney welcomes U.S. court ruling blocking Trump tariffs

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday welcomed a U.S. trade court ruling that blocked most of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, many of which targeted Canadian exports.

Italian activists face trial for migrant sea rescue in legal first

For the first time in Italy, six members of a charity rescue ship are being put on trial for allegedly helping illegal immigration.

MIT shuts down DEI office amid rising tensions between Trump administration and U.S. universities

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has closed its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) office following the conclusion of an 18-month internal review, as growing political pressure from the Trump administration continues to strain relations with U.S. higher education institutions.

US trade court blocks Trump’s sweeping tariffs, citing executive overreach

In a major blow to one of President Donald Trump’s key economic policies, a US federal court has blocked the administration’s sweeping global tariff regime, ruling that the White House overstepped its constitutional authority.

Musk exits his role in the Trump administration

Elon Musk has officially stepped down from his role in the Trump administration, bringing an end to his involvement in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a cost-cutting initiative he helped lead.

Trump questions new sanctions on Russia to preserve ceasefire talks

U.S. President Donald Trump said he is reluctant to impose new sanctions on Russia, warning that such measures could jeopardize efforts to reach a ceasefire in Ukraine.

U.S. to ban visas for foreign officials accused of censoring Americans

Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday announced a new visa restriction policy targeting foreign officials who, according to the Trump administration, are complicit in censoring Americans or pressuring U.S. tech firms to silence free speech.