White House Dismisses Reports of Trump Tariff Pause as Fake News
The White House press secretary says that reports of President Donald Trump considering a tariff pause are "fake news", reports CNBC.
BusinessThe White House press secretary says that reports of President Donald Trump considering a tariff pause are "fake news", reports CNBC.
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ConflictsUkraine is sending a delegation to the USA for new talks on a mineral agreement.
ConflictsGaza, Hamas, Syria, customs duties – and Iran. That was on the agenda when Donald Trump received Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House. We will hold very important meetings at almost the highest level on Saturday, says the US president.
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