Iranian foreign relations
The White House's potential involvement in a conflict with Iran is sparking division among some of President Trump's most vocal supporters. Trump campaigned on ending long foreign wars, but his most vocal supporters, including Tucker Carlson and Steve Bannon, are cautioning against U.S. involvement, warning
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President Donald Trump faced one of the most pivotal decisions of his presidency on Tuesday, weighing whether to join a war against Iran that risks drawing Washington into a new Middle Eastern conflict. As tensions escalated, Trump claimed the US had "complete and total control of the skies over
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Israeli forces struck Iran's state-run television station on Monday, forcing a reporter to flee the air after an explosion, as part of a wider series of attacks on Iranian military and nuclear infrastructure. The conflict, which started with Israel's assault on Iran's top military
Iranian foreign relations
The ongoing Israel-Iran conflict is marked by the clash of two strategic doctrines: Iran's "out-crazy" doctrine, which relies on extreme measures, and Israel's "once and for all" doctrine, which seeks permanent occupation. Both doctrines are flawed, and President Trump has a chance
Tariffs
US President Donald Trump has accused Federal Reserve chair Jay Powell of being a "numbskull" for not cutting interest rates, saying the White House may "have to force something" if the US central bank does not reduce borrowing costs. Trump's comments come as the
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Britain is set to win crucial parts of a trade deal with the US, in exchange for improved access to the UK for American agricultural products. The "cars-for-agriculture" deal will see Washington cut tariffs on British car exports from 27.5% to 10% for the first 100,000
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Tens of thousands of people have gathered in cities across the United States to protest President Trump and his policies, with many rallying against his military parade in Washington, D.C. The protests, part of the "No Kings" movement, demonstrate widespread dissatisfaction with the president's actions,
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As the trade war between the US and China intensifies, the country's strict export controls on critical drone components have led to a sharp increase in prices for foreign buyers. Suppliers and intermediaries have more than doubled their prices for foreign customers, who are left with few alternative
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Investors have turned to small and medium-sized European companies, drawn by lower interest rates and the promise of a growth boost from Germany's €1tn stimulus plan. This has led to a divergence between European and US equities, with smaller stocks in Europe outperforming their US counterparts. Since the
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Economists anticipate a pick-up in US inflation in May, driven by the effects of President Donald Trump's tariffs. According to Reuters polls, consumer prices are expected to rise 2.5 per cent annually in May, up from 2.3 per cent in April. Core inflation, which strips out
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The US Court of International Trade's decision to rule that Donald Trump wrongly used the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose tariffs has sent shockwaves through the global trade landscape. This move, seen by many as a common-sense assertion of judicial authority, marks a significant setback for
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A US court ruling on Wednesday invalidating President Donald Trump's "liberation day" duties has sparked a mix of reactions from international experts and trade officials. As the US and EU prepare for trade talks next week, experts warn against a US-EU trade war escalation. The ruling
