President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders to scale back equal-opportunity programmes in the US, rescinding a 60-year-old executive order that implemented equality and diversity initiatives. These orders aim to scrap federal diversity, equity, and inclusion programmes, calling them “illegal” and “discriminatory”, as well as reform federal hiring practices to focus on merit-based decisions. Trump also issued a separate action urging the private sector to end illegal discrimination and preferences, while revoking the 1965 Equal Employment Opportunity order signed by Lyndon B Johnson.
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Trade row: Trump says he could ‘destroy China’; hints at 200% tariffs on rare earths
US President Donald Trump asserted that the U.S. has significant leverage over China in the ongoing trade dispute, claiming he could "destroy" the Chinese economy if he chose to use it. Amidst escalating tariffs and a recent agreement to extend a trade truce, Trump hinted at imposing 200% tariffs on rare earths and mentioned a potential trip to China following discussions with President Xi Jinping. Want More Context? 🔎
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