U.S. President Donald Trump signalled scepticism about reaching a trade agreement with Japan, saying on Tuesday (1 July) that he doubted a deal would be finalised, describing Japanese negotiators as "very tough" despite ongoing talks.
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed scepticism about the prospects of reaching a new trade agreement with Japan. Speaking to reporters on Air Force One as he returned from Florida on Tuesday, he said he was uncertain that a deal would be finalised.
Trump described the Japanese side as “very tough” and noted that despite their “desperate” need for rice, they had refused to accept U.S. products.
The president also stated that he had no plans to extend the 9 July deadline set for trade agreements.
Furthermore, Trump issued sharp criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, accusing him of hindering economic growth and calling him a “moron”.
He indicated that he is preparing to remove Powell from office and has “two or three top candidates” lined up as potential replacements.
Trump has repeatedly called for interest rates to be cut, citing examples set by European central banks, and warned that delays could harm the U.S. economy.
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The Strait of Hormuz has reopened, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday (17 April), although Washington warned its naval blockade on Iran would remain until a peace deal is reached.
A low-profile diplomatic visit to Tbilisi may prove more consequential than it first appears, as representatives of France, Germany and Poland meet figures across Georgia’s political spectrum, signalling that Brussels is watching closely ahead of a key EU foreign ministers’ meeting.
Global leaders and diplomats have gathered in southern Türkiye for the fifth Antalya Diplomacy Forum, focusing on uncertainty, conflict and the future of global cooperation.
The past 24 hours of the Russia-Ukraine war have seen a drastic escalation in both aerial bombardment and frontline losses.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, have said the Strait of Hormuz is now “completely open” to all commercial shipping for the remainder of the ceasefire period. Araghchi links the move to the ceasefire in Lebanon.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that there was a "good chance" of a peace deal between Lebanon and Israel happening soon, after he announced a 10-day ceasefire between the two countries.
Russia published addresses of manufacturers allegedly producing drones or components for Ukraine on Wednesday (15 April), warning European countries against plans to step up UAV supplies to Kyiv.
U.S. President Donald Trump says Israeli and Lebanese leaders have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire that includes Hezbollah, raising cautious hopes of a pause in hostilities after weeks of escalating tensions.
European leaders have set out plans for a coordinated defensive mission to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, once security conditions allow, following talks involving more than 40 countries.
NeaNearly 900 Rohingya refugees were reported missing or dead in the Andaman Sea off Myanmar in 2025, making it the deadliest year on record, the United Nations Refugee Agency said on Friday.
Tens of thousands of people filled a stadium in Douala on Friday, hoping to catch a glimpse of Pope Leo during what is expected to be the largest event of his African tour.
AmerAmerican businesses are preparing for a major moment next week as the U.S. government launches a long-awaited system to return billions in unlawfully collected tariffs.
More than half of Haiti’s population is facing acute food insecurity, prompting the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to warn that recent progress in tackling hunger remains fragile and could quickly be reversed without urgent support.
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