Trump increases Steel & Aluminum tariffs to 25%
5 weeks ago
President Donald Trump is increasing tariffs on all aluminum and steel imports to 25% as he vows to take back wealth he says was “stolen” by other countries. It’s a move that drew quick retaliation from Europe and Canada. Trump on Wednesday removed all exemptions from his 2018 tariffs on the metals, in addition to increasing the tariffs on aluminum from 10%. The President’s use of tariffs to extract concessions from other nations points toward a possible trade war. It also has spooked the stock market and stoked anxiety about an economic downturn.
Sec. of State Rubio attending G7 conference/Meeting comes after new tariffs
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio may be walking into unusually unfriendly territory this week when he meets his counterparts from the Group of 7 industrialized democracies. The strong American allies have been stunned by President Donald Trump’s actions against them. Just hours after Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs kicked in against close U.S. partners, Rubio arrived in Canada for two days of talks with the top diplomats of Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan. Rubio will likely be hearing a litany of complaints starting Thursday. Still, Rubio can expect cautiously optimistic responses after Ukraine accepted a proposed 30-day ceasefire with Russia.
Trump admin “significant concerns” about smuggling
The Trump administration has launched a review of organizations that provide temporary housing and other aid to illegal immigrants, suggesting they may have violated a law used to prosecute smugglers. Acting FEMA administrator Cameron Hamilton wrote that authorities have “significant concerns” that federal grants used to address a surge of migration under former President Joe Biden were used for illegal activities. His letter, obtained by The Associated Press, asks grant recipients to provide names and contact information for migrants who were served and “a detailed and descriptive list of specific services provided” within 30 days.
Columbia Protest leader wants deportation moved Khalil led Pro-Palestinian Protests
A government lawyer has asked a federal judge to move the legal fight over the detention of Mahmoud Khalil to either New Jersey or Louisiana. The request was made Wednesday during a hearing in New York City. Khalil is a 30 year old Columbia University graduate student whom the Trump Administration is trying to deport over his role in pro-Palestinian protests at the Ivy League school last year. Khalil is a legal U.S. resident and is married to an American citizen.
Sec. of State Rubio attending G7 conference/Meeting comes after new tariffs
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio may be walking into unusually unfriendly territory this week when he meets his counterparts from the Group of 7 industrialized democracies. The strong American allies have been stunned by President Donald Trump’s actions against them. Just hours after Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs kicked in against close U.S. partners, Rubio arrived in Canada for two days of talks with the top diplomats of Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan. Rubio will likely be hearing a litany of complaints starting Thursday. Still, Rubio can expect cautiously optimistic responses after Ukraine accepted a proposed 30-day ceasefire with Russia.
Trump admin “significant concerns” about smuggling
The Trump administration has launched a review of organizations that provide temporary housing and other aid to illegal immigrants, suggesting they may have violated a law used to prosecute smugglers. Acting FEMA administrator Cameron Hamilton wrote that authorities have “significant concerns” that federal grants used to address a surge of migration under former President Joe Biden were used for illegal activities. His letter, obtained by The Associated Press, asks grant recipients to provide names and contact information for migrants who were served and “a detailed and descriptive list of specific services provided” within 30 days.
Columbia Protest leader wants deportation moved Khalil led Pro-Palestinian Protests
A government lawyer has asked a federal judge to move the legal fight over the detention of Mahmoud Khalil to either New Jersey or Louisiana. The request was made Wednesday during a hearing in New York City. Khalil is a 30 year old Columbia University graduate student whom the Trump Administration is trying to deport over his role in pro-Palestinian protests at the Ivy League school last year. Khalil is a legal U.S. resident and is married to an American citizen.
