Following the Commerce Secretary’s recommendation, tariffs on certain aluminum and steel products were reduced from 25% to 15%. President Donald Trump issued a proclamation this week lowering the…
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State Department Announces Indo-Pacific Advancements with Quad Partners
Secretary Rubio met with foreign ministers from Japan, Australia, and India last month. Secretary of State Rubio met with the foreign ministers of Japan, India, and Australia in…
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U.S. Allies Urge Inclusion of Hezbollah in Iran Peace Deal
Iran is not keeping strictly to the initial ceasefire agreement. The leaders of several nations issued a joint statement urging the inclusion of Israel’s strikes against Hezbollah in…
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Secretary Rubio Attends G7 Foreign Affairs Ministerial
He sought assistance from nations with advanced economies to secure the Strait of Hormuz. Secretary of State Marco Rubio attended the Group of Seven (G7) Foreign Affairs Ministerial…
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U.S. Allies Pledge to Secure Strait of Hormuz
Six nations express willingness to engage in plans to “ensure safe passage through the strait.” President Donald Trump announced that a sixth U.S. ally has committed to securing…
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Marine Expeditionary Unit Deploys to Middle East
Over two thousand are being sent from Japan to engage in Operation Epic Fury. The Pentagon is deploying the USS Tripoli, a Marine Amphibious Ready Group, and the…
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USDA Delegation Seeks to Expand Agricultural Trade in Taiwan
The officials conduct a mission to deepen agricultural partnerships and increase market access. Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg led a U.S. Department of…
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Marine Corps Use New Missile Systems in Joint Exercises Near Taiwan
The U.S. partnered with the Japanese military in island defense drills. Commander of III Marine Expeditionary Force Lt. General Roger Turner spoke about the Resolute Dragon military exercise…
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President Trump Announces Trade Deal with Japan
The agreement comes with $550 billion in investments in the United States and a 15 percent tariff on Japanese goods. President Donald Trump announced that a trade deal…
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Secretary Rubio Advises China to Warn Iran Against Closing the Strait of Hormuz
On Monday, China called on the Middle Eastern nation not to disrupt the transportation of oil. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged China on Sunday to advise Iran…
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