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Brazilian President Criticizes US Trade Policy, Accuses Trump of Imposing Global Rules
At a ceremony in São Paulo on Tuesday, Lula lamented Washington's growing resort to tariffs during the tenure of former President Donald Trump.
Guterres Cautions Against Trade War-Induced Recession, Hopes for Peaceful Resolution
"I hope very much that we will see no recession, as a recession would have dramatic implications, above all for the poorest people on our planet," he said on Tuesday before hours for President Donald Trump's "reciprocal tariffs" to take effect.
Trump Optimistic on Gaza Peace, Netanyahu Pushes for ‘New Deal’ on Hostages
I'd like to see the war stop, and I think the war will stop at some point, that won't be in the too-distant future," Trump said when queried by reporters regarding whether he could fulfill his election promise to put an end to the war, according to Reuters.
Beijing Rebukes Trump's Additional Tariff Proposal, Citing Repeated Errors
Terming Washington's plan as "a mistake on top of a mistake," the Chinese Commerce Ministry issued a strongly worded statement condemning the action. "The US threat to raise tariffs on China is a mistake on top of a mistake and again reveals the blackmailing nature of the US. China will never agree to this. If the US pushes for its own way, China will resist to the very end," the ministry said, as per reports.
President Trump Advises Against Panic During Stock Market Decline
Going on social media, Trump posted, "The United States has an opportunity to do something that should have been done DECADES AGO. Don't be Weak! Don't be Stupid! Don't be a PANICAN (A new party based on Weak and Stupid people!). Be Strong, Courageous, and Patient, and GREATNESS will be the result!"
EU's 'Zero-for-Zero' Tariff Proposal to Trump Faces Pushback from France, Germany
We are prepared to negotiate with the United States. In fact, we have proposed zero-for-zero tariffs on industrial products, as we have already done with numerous other trading partners, because Europe is always prepared to do a good deal," von der Leyen said. She explained that the proposal was made before Trump announced retaliatory tariffs.
U.S. and Pakistan Discuss Counterterrorism Cooperation in First Official Call
As per a statement released by Pakistan's foreign office, the two leaders shared views on bilateral relations, regional security, and economic cooperation. Much of the discussion revolved around dealing with the fate of US military gear abandoned in Afghanistan after the 2021 pullout.
"Allah Kept Me Alive For A Reason, I'm Coming", Says Sheikh Hasina To Supporters
Addressing India, where she has been residing since being removed from power after a countrywide revolt, the Awami League chief berated her political rivals, especially interim government chief advisor Muhammad Yunus. Without appearing on camera, Hasina blamed Yunus for taking advantage of the poor while accumulating a life of luxury overseas.
Elon Musk Urges President Trump to Eliminate Tariffs, Reports Suggest
While Trump intensified his trade bluster, signaling that he might impose a 50% tariff on imports from China, Musk made public and private efforts to voice his disapproval.
US tariff hikes destabilise global economy, Says Dmitry Peskov
"We are watching what is going on very closely, and it continues to be very volatile and emotional," Peskov said in his standard daily press briefing on Monday.
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