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Trump threatens tariffs on French wine as heads to G7

Washington, Aug 24: US President Donald Trump threatened to slap heavy tariffs on French wine in response to taxes on American tech companies just before heading to France for a summit of G7 leaders. “Those are great American companies, and frankly, I don’t want France going out and taxing […]

US seeking balancing act in South Asia over Kashmir: Report

Washington, Aug 22 : The US is seeking a balancing act in South Asia after India revoked the special status of Jammu and Kashmir and divided it into two Union Territories, according to a congressional report which said President Donald Trump’s offer to “mediate” on the issue may have […]

China doing very poorly as a result of trade war: Trump

Washington, Aug 16: US President Donald Trump has said that China is doing very poorly as a result of the trade war and the “longer it goes on, the stronger we get”. Asserting that the United States is “having a very good discussion” on a trade deal with China, […]

Trump has made it clear mediation offer on Kashmir not on table anymore: Shringla

Washington, Aug 13: US President Donald Trump has made it clear that his offer of mediation on Kashmir is not on the table anymore, a top Indian diplomat said on Monday. India’s Ambassador to the US, Harsh Vardhan Shringla, said that America’s decades-old policy on Kashmir has been no […]

Kashmir is bilateral issue between India-Pakistan; Will be ready to mediate, if asked: Trump

Washington, Aug 2: US President Donald Trump has said the issue of Kashmir is a bilateral matter between India and Pakistan but he would be happy to mediate if they want him to do so. Last week, Trump had made a stunning claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked […]

Will tax French wine in retaliation of their digital tax: Trump

Washington, Jul 27: US President Donald Trump on Friday said he would impose tax on French wine in retaliation of France’s digital tax that would impact American companies. “I told him (French President Emmanuel Macron) don’t do it, because if you do it, I’m going to tax your wine […]

Trump announces controversial asylum deal with Guatemala

President Donald Trump announced Friday that a “landmark” asylum agreement has been reached with Guatemala, as the United States ratchets up pressure on its southern neighbors to stem the flow of migrants towards its border. The White House said Guatemala would now be considered a “safe third country,” […]

Saudis say they will defend themselves, as Trump warns Iran

Dubai, May 20: Saudi Arabia does not want war but will not hesitate to defend itself against Iran, a top Saudi diplomat said Sunday after the kingdom’s energy sector was targeted this past week amid heightened tensions in the Persian Gulf. US President Donald Trump, meanwhile, warned Iran that […]

As Russia probe began, Trump called on spy chiefs for help

WASHINGTON  — Two months before special counsel Robert Mueller was appointed in the spring of 2017, President Donald Trump picked up the phone and called the head of the largest U.S. intelligence agency. Trump told Mike Rogers, director of the National Security Agency, that news stories alleging that […]

India one of the highest taxing nations in world: Trump

Washington, Apr 4: India is one of the highest taxing nations in the world, US President Donald Trump has alleged as he again slammed the country for imposing 100 per cent tariffs on American products, including the iconic Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Such a high tariff is not fair, Trump said […]

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