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Trump Administration's Tariffs and Political Actions Draw Criticism

The Trump administration's imposition of new global tariffs has drawn lawsuits from U.S. businesses and negative reactions internationally, while officials also admitted to withholding clean energy grants from states that did not vote for Trump. These actions highlight ongoing controversies surrounding the administration's economic and political strategies.

24 Jul, 18:43 — 25 Jul, 06:20
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NYTMostly Factual10h ago

Trump Administration Signs Contract for Long-Term National Guard Housing in D.C.

The move was the latest sign that President Trump intends to keep armed Guard members deployed in the capital through the end of his term.

By Chris Cameron

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bloombergHigh11h ago

Wall Street Bulls Are Staring Down $100 Oil, Tariffs, AI Angst - Bloomberg.com

Wall Street Bulls Are Staring Down $100 Oil, Tariffs, AI Angst  Bloomberg.com

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The GuardianMostly Factual10h ago

Trump administration admits canceling clean energy grants to Democratic states

Court fillings show grants denied to states if they didn’t back Trump’s re-election, but administration claims it’s a ‘misrepresentation’ US politics live – latest updates The Trump administration has admitted scrapping more than $7.5bn in federal grants for clean energy projects to states “based solely” on whether they backed Donald Trump in the 2024 election. US federal officials appeared to acknowledge in court documents last week that they had terminated the funding last October “based ...

By Lucy Campbell

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual10h ago

US small businesses challenge Trump’s new ‘forced labor’ tariffs

In lawsuit on Friday, two small businesses said latest round of tariffs on 60 countries needs to be legally justified.

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dr-dk12h ago

Lægger sag an mod Trump-administrationen over ny told

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SCMPMostly Factual11h ago

US small businesses sue Trump administration over new ‘forced labour’ tariffs

Two US small businesses on Friday ⁠challenged President Donald ⁠Trump’s latest round of tariffs on goods ⁠from 60 trading partners, saying that the new policy, like most of Trump’s previous tariffs, went beyond the president’s authority to tax imports. The lawsuit, filed in the US trade court in New York, argues that the new tariffs require ‌more detailed country-specific findings about “forced labour” to be legally justified. The two small businesses, backed by a non-profit legal group that...

By Reuters

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The IndependentMostly Factual7h ago

Federal officials admit to withholding grants from states just because they didn’t vote for Trump

The Trump administration previously claimed the funding cuts were meant to stop wasteful spending and were not influenced by politics

By Josh Marcus

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forbes12h ago

The Trump Administration Is Bragging About ‘Deportationmaxxing’ On Social Media - Forbes

The Trump Administration Is Bragging About ‘Deportationmaxxing’ On Social Media  Forbes

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national-postMostly Factual8h ago

Trump’s latest global tariffs draw lawsuit from U.S. small businesses

The businesses argue that the administration failed to explain ‘how each economy’s particular practices burden or restrict U.S. commerce, rather than relying on generalized assertions’

By Bloomberg News

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual11h ago

After EU tariff relief, Trump threatens new tariffs over Google's $1Bn fine

President Donald Trump has threatened the European Union with new substantial tariffs. This action follows the EU's imposition of a one billion dollar fine on Google. The EU executive branch stated Google violated the Digital Markets Act rules. This fine was for self-preferencing its own services and steering consumers. The United States views these EU actions as detrimental to American companies.

By TOI TECH DESK

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual1h ago

Trump’s tariffs likely to stick around despite unpopularity

The Tax Policy Center estimates that tariffs will raise about $1.7 trillion in the next 10 years, with $179 billion raised in 2026.

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rolling-stoneMostly Factual13h ago

Pentagon Says Some Servicemember Deaths Don’t Count

The Trump administration reportedly had four deaths removed from the Iran war death toll, citing a phantom cease fire

By Ryan Bort

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rnzHigh12h ago

New US tariffs likely to face court challenges

New Zealand's special agricultural trade envoy Nathan Guy says exporters across the board are bracing for more uncertainty.

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Bangkok PostMostly Factual9h ago

Exporters shrug off new Trump tariffs

The private sector is optimistic that new US tariffs will not have a major impact on Thai exports, though businesses are urging the government to expedite trade negotiations to enhance the country's competitiveness on the global stage.

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zerohedgeLow9h ago

Death Toll Revised Lower: Trump Admin Accused Of Playing Politics With Iran War Casualties

Death Toll Revised Lower: Trump Admin Accused Of Playing Politics With Iran War Casualties The US administration and Department of War has just reduced the total number of American service members killed during the Iran war from 18 to 14. Removing the four most recent deaths, which occurred in Jordan and in Iraq last week, appears to be politically-driven as a way to keep official casualties lower related to President Trump's decision to go to war. That's what's being widely all...

By Tyler Durden

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First report: rolling-stone · 24 Jul, 18:43Full coverage: 20 · 12hWindow: 12h
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rolling-stone24 Jul, 18:43First to report

Pentagon Says Some Servicemember Deaths Don’t Count

rnz24 Jul, 19:02

New US tariffs likely to face court challenges

dr-dk24 Jul, 19:25

Lægger sag an mod Trump-administrationen over ny told

forbes24 Jul, 19:36

The Trump Administration Is Bragging About ‘Deportationmaxxing’ On Social Media - Forbes

Times of India24 Jul, 19:57

After EU tariff relief, Trump threatens new tariffs over Google's $1Bn fine

bloomberg24 Jul, 20:12

Wall Street Bulls Are Staring Down $100 Oil, Tariffs, AI Angst - Bloomberg.com

SCMP24 Jul, 20:27

US small businesses sue Trump administration over new ‘forced labour’ tariffs

Al Jazeera24 Jul, 20:49

US small businesses challenge Trump’s new ‘forced labor’ tariffs

NYT24 Jul, 21:03

Trump Administration Signs Contract for Long-Term National Guard Housing in D.C.

The Guardian24 Jul, 21:26

Trump administration admits canceling clean energy grants to Democratic states

Bangkok Post24 Jul, 21:50

Exporters shrug off new Trump tariffs

zerohedge24 Jul, 22:00

Death Toll Revised Lower: Trump Admin Accused Of Playing Politics With Iran War Casualties

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el-mundo24 Jul, 23:08

Investigaciones, agravios y amenazas: Trump pone a prueba la estrategia de Bruselas más allá de los aranceles

national-post24 Jul, 23:10

Trump’s latest global tariffs draw lawsuit from U.S. small businesses

The Independent24 Jul, 23:55

Federal officials admit to withholding grants from states just because they didn’t vote for Trump

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digi2425 Jul, 04:00

Cum a ajuns AI-ul chinezesc să provoace tensiuni la Casa Albă. Culisele unei dispute din interiorul administrației Trump

berlingske25 Jul, 04:56

Seneste nyt om amerikansk politik – følg med her

NHK World25 Jul, 05:06

米トランプ政権の追加関税 米企業2社が措置取り消し求め提訴

vijesti-me25 Jul, 05:40

Nove američke carine izazvale negativne reakcije iz svijeta,...

hindustan-times25 Jul, 06:20Latest update

Trump’s tariffs likely to stick around despite unpopularity