President Trump announced on Tuesday his plan to impose a 10 percent tariff on Chinese imports starting Feb. 1, citing China’s role in the fentanyl crisis as the reason behind the decision. This move is expected to escalate trade tensions between the two largest economies in the world. The President also threatened to impose a 25 percent duty on imports from Canada and Mexico for allegedly allowing fentanyl and illegal immigrants to enter the United States.
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Ukraine seeks to persuade US to resume aid in high-stakes talks
Ukraine seeks to persuade the US to resume intelligence and military support in high-stakes talks this week by proposing a partial ceasefire with Russia and emphasizing Zelenskyy's desire for a swift end to the war. US secretary of state Marco Rubio will lead the negotiations in Saudi Arabia, with Trump hinting at a potential reversal of the aid freeze. Kyiv aims to prioritize repairing ties with the US and securing a broader agreement with Russia,...
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