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Trump's Steel and Aluminium Tariffs Take Effect; EU, Canada Retaliate
Reverting to imposing tariffs from his initial term, Trump slapped a 25% tariff on steel and raised the aluminium tariff from 15% to 25%. But in contrast to his initial move, no country has been exempted this time.
US Vice President Vance Expected to Visit India Later This Month: Report
According to Politico, which quoted three people privy to the plans, Vance will be joined on the trip by Second Lady Usha Vance.
Pakistani Envoy Denied Entry into US, Deported from Los Angeles
Wagan, who is Pakistan's current Ambassador to Turkmenistan, was said to have been detained by U.S. immigration officials upon landing at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) even though he had a valid visa and the necessary travel documents.
Trump Escalates Trade Tensions, Slaps 50% Tariff on Canadian Steel Imports
In a post on his Truth Social site, Trump said he had instructed his commerce secretary to put in place an extra 25% tariff on these metal goods, effective Wednesday morning.
Tulsi Gabbard, US Director of National Intelligence, Set to Visit India
Calling herself a "child of the Pacific," Gabbard said her itinerary also includes a short visit to France before returning to Washington, DC.
Rubio Suggests Possible Resumption of US Aid to Ukraine
Addressing journalists upon his arrival in Jeddah on Monday, Rubio said US aid had been suspended because of fears that Ukraine was not committed enough to bringing an end to the three-year war ignited by Russia's 2022 invasion, The Washington Post reported. But he intimated that a change of heart by Ukraine could reverse policy.
Saudi Arabia to Mediate US-Ukraine Talks on Russia Conflict
The vital talks, which are to be held in Jeddah, come after a tense confrontation during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to the White House on February 28, 2025, strained US-Ukraine relations.
Pakistani Envoy Denied Entry and Deported from US in Unprecedented Incident: Report
Quoting sources, the report added that Wagan's deportation was prompted by "controversial visa references" picked up by the US immigration system. American authorities, however, have not revealed the exact issues that prompted the move.
Pakistani Minister Acknowledges Possible US Travel Restrictions on Citizens
This comes after media reports that the US administration under President Donald Trump is re-evaluating security and screening protocols, which would result in fresh travel limitations potentially targeting Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Watch| Trump Claims India Has Agreed to Significantly Reduce Tariffs
"From an economic, financial and trade standpoint, our nation has been taken advantage of by nearly every country in the world," Trump said from the Oval Office on Friday.
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