Based on commitments from the Chinese president, President Trump lowered fentanyl-linked tariffs to 10 percent. President Donald Trump met with Chinese Communist Party (CCP) President Xi Jinping on…
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President Trump Makes Trade Deals in Asia
He also withdraws from trade talks with Canada after its government uses a recording of President Reagan in ads against tariffs. President Donald Trump has signed trade deals…
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U.S. and U.K. Target Southeast Asia Cybercrime Networks
The Treasury Department reports that U.S. citizens have lost more than $16.6 billion in online investment scams in recent years. The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of…
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Commerce Department Announces $4.2 Billion Locomotive Deal
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced that it secured a large commercial deal between Wabtec Corporation and the government of Kazakhstan to provide 300 locomotives to that nation.…
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Cambodia Nominates President Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
The prime minister said it is “but one example of President Trump’s exceptional achievements in de-escalating tensions.“ Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet announced last week that he nominated…
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U.S., South Korea Annual Military Exercise Faces Unique Tensions
The Ulchi Freedom Shield military drills have been a source of tension with North Korea. South Korea and the United States issued a joint statement announcing their annual…
Read MorePresident Trump Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
U.S. congressman nominates the president for Israel-Iran efforts after Pakistan said they were recommending him. U.S. Representative Buddy Carter of Georgia has nominated President Donald Trump for the…
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FWS Recommends Endangered Species Designation for Pangolin
The agency says the small scaly mammal is “the most trafficked mammal in the world.” The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) proposed improved protections for pangolins this…
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USS Gerald Ford Aircraft Carrier Deployed Ahead of Schedule
The vessel is expected to head to the Mediterranean. The U.S. Navy deployed the USS Gerald Ford Carrier Strike Group yesterday ahead of its scheduled journey as President…
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South Korean Trade Delegation Attends Tariff Talks in Washington
This is the second round of discussions, an agreement is scheduled for July. South Korea sent a delegation to Washington this past week to hold the second round…
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