Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump have agreed to continue “productive negotiations” on an economic deal between the UK and US, with the UK prepared to retaliate against US trade taxes if needed. Negotiators are seeking an exemption ahead of Trump’s 25% levy on car imports, with the UK considering reciprocal tariffs if a deal cannot be reached. The leaders also discussed pressuring Russia over the Ukraine war and agreed to stay in contact in the coming days.
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The fallout from Trump’s war on Harvard will outlast his term
Donald Trump has escalated his conflict with Harvard University, threatening to redirect $3 billion in federal research funding and reviewing existing contracts due to perceived disrespect and a failure to address campus antisemitism. His administration's actions, which include freezing research grants and reducing foreign student admissions, are seen as a direct challenge to the institution and may signal a broader conservative strategy to undermine Democratic support within academia. Students express concern that if such measures...
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