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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President Trump Lifts Whisky Tariffs After UK Royal Visit
Kentucky whiskey producers expressed the pressure they were experiencing from increased costs due to tariffs. President Donald Trump moved to lift tariffs on certain imports between Scotland and…
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U.S. and Allies Object to United Nations Election of Iran to Nuclear Nonproliferation Group
The U.S., U.A.E., U.K., Germany, and France cited the lack of compliance by Iran with the Non-proliferation Treaty. The United Nations elected the Islamic Republic of Iran to…
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King Charles to Address Joint Session of Congress
The invitation is part of the U.S. 250th anniversary of independence from Great Britain. King Charles III is set to deliver an address to a joint session of…
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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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U.S. and U.K. Reach Agreement in Principle on Pharmaceutical Pricing
Economic pact outlines changes to drug pricing, investment commitments, and trade treatment between the two countries. The Department of Commerce, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, and…
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NSF Launches Quantum Chemistry Collaborative Research Project with UKRI
The collaborative funding seeks advances in molecular quantum science, computing, and communications. The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI) have committed funding…
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President Trump Calls for Retraction from Media Outlet Over J6 Speech Video Edits
The BBC edited parts of his January 6, 2021, speech in a “false, defamatory, malicious, disparaging, and inflammatory” way. President Donald Trump called for a “full and fair…
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