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Global economy already feeling drag from Trump tariffs

May 6, 2025

(Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs are increasingly clogging up the wheels of a world economy which for decades were greased by predictable and relatively free trade. Big-name multinationals right down to niche e-commerce players last week cut sales targets, warned of job cuts and reviewed their business plans, while major economies revised down […]

US straddling the fence amid India-Pakistan tensions post Pahalgam attack?

May 6, 2025

As tensions between India and Pakistan simmer in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, the United States has walked a diplomatic tightrope, trying to avoid being seen as favouring one side over the other. This, despite a feeling that under Donald Trump 2.0, Pakistan would be put under the pump over its support for […]

Mexico poised to become top destination for US agricultural exports

May 6, 2025

U.S. food and agricultural exports to Mexico have surged 65% over the past four years, making it the fastest growing export market for a host of American agricultural commodities and products. Mexico’s growth as a destination for U.S. exports has been spurred by the country’s booming post COVID-19 economy and a rapidly growing manufacturing sector. […]

Trump says he won’t remove Fed chair Powell, says good parts of economy are his doing

May 6, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump looks on as Jerome Powell, his nominee to become chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve, speaks at the White House in Washington, U.S., November 2, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights , opens new tab Item 1 of 2 U.S. President Donald Trump looks on as Jerome Powell, his nominee […]

The stock market rebound is now a historic winning streak

May 6, 2025

A turbulent period for stocks around new tariff policies from the White House has remarkably given way to Wall Street's longest winning streak in 20 years. The S & P 500 rose again on Friday, notching a ninth straight positive session for the first time Nov. 5, 2004. The index also traded above its April […]

Ukraine Can’t Ensure Safety of Xi Jinping, Other Leaders in Moscow—Zelensky

May 6, 2025

Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has referred to the security measures surrounding foreign dignitaries attending a parade in Red Square next week marking the […]

Crypto Changes At SEC Face New Political Pressures Over Trump Ties

May 6, 2025

Paul Atkins congratulated by President Trump as he is sworn in to be the Chair of the Securities … More Exchange Commission (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Getty Images The winds are shifting at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission when it comes to crypto regulation. Under the new leadership of Chairman Paul Atkins — […]

100 days for the history books: Trump takes US-Mexico relations back to the 19th century

May 6, 2025

In 1975, the renowned historian Rafael Segovia published a survey called The Politicization of Mexican Children in which schoolkids were asked which country inspired the least sympathy in them, and the majority responded: the United States. Another question asked them if they had to live outside of Mexico, which place would they choose. The answer: […]

Donald Trump set to axe thousands of jobs at CIA, NSA and other agencies

May 6, 2025

The White House is planning to axe thousands jobs at the CIA and other intelligence agencies, officials told members of Congress per The Washington Post. A person familiar with the plan but not authorized to discuss it publicly also confirmed the changes to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity. The administration plans to reduce […]

US in touch with India and Pakistan; urges work toward ‘responsible solution’

May 6, 2025

Indian security force personnel stand guard on the banks of Dal Lake, following a suspected militant attack near south Kashmir's Pahalgam, in Srinagar April 25, 2025. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights , opens new tab Item 1 of 2 Indian security force personnel stand guard on the banks of Dal Lake, following a suspected […]