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China says US President Trump's "shameless" tariff war will backfire
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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China says US President Trump’s “shameless” tariff war will backfire

China has once again criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's recent escalation of tariffs, labeling the move as "extremely
China’s hypersonic missiles can destroy all US aircraft carriers in 20 minutes —Pete Hegseth warns
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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China’s hypersonic missiles can destroy all US aircraft carriers in 20 minutes —Pete Hegseth warns

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has raised alarms over China's advanced hypersonic missile capabilities, asserting that they
Trump extends Biden-Era sanctions against Russia for one year
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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Trump extends Biden-Era sanctions against Russia for one year

President Donald Trump signed an executive order extending the package of sanctions against Russia that were initially imposed
Trump exempts smartphones, computers, and chips from new tariffs, including those imported from China
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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Trump exempts smartphones, computers, and chips from new tariffs, including those imported from China

Trump administration has announced exemptions for smartphones, computers, semiconductor chips, and related electronics from the recently imposed reciprocal
Trump envoy's embrace of Russian demands worries Republicans, U.S. allies
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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Trump envoy’s embrace of Russian demands worries Republicans, U.S. allies

Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine-Russia negotiations, has emerged as a central figure in U.S.
China announces fresh countermeasures, raises tariffs on US goods from 84% to 125%
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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China announces fresh countermeasures, raises tariffs on US goods from 84% to 125%

In a significant escalation of the ongoing trade conflict, China has announced an increase in tariffs on U.S.
Trump threatens additional tariffs and sanctions against Mexico over a water dispute
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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Trump threatens additional tariffs and sanctions against Mexico over a water dispute

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs and sanctions on Mexico, accusing it of failing to
Trump increases tariffs on Chinese goods to 125% while temporarily lowering tariffs on imports from other countries to 10% for a 90-day period
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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Trump increases tariffs on Chinese goods to 125% while temporarily lowering tariffs on imports from other countries to 10% for a 90-day period.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced significant adjustments to U.S. trade tariffs, implementing a 90-day pause on tariff hikes
China retaliates with 84% tariffs on all US imports, effective on April 10
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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China retaliates with 84% tariffs on all US imports, effective on April 10

China announced a significant escalation in its trade dispute with the United States by increasing tariffs on American
The White House confirmed that the US has raised customs duties on imports from China by another 50%, to 104%.
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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The White House confirmed that the US has raised customs duties on imports from China by another 50%, to 104%.

On April 9, the White House announced a significant escalation in trade measures against China, increasing tariffs on
US will take back Panama Canal from China's influence — Pete Hegseth
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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US will take back Panama Canal from China’s influence — Pete Hegseth

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, during a visit to Panama City, announced intentions to diminish Chinese influence
U.S. pulls troops and equipment from Ukraine aid hub in Poland
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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U.S. pulls troops and equipment from Ukraine aid hub in Poland

The United States has announced the relocation of its military personnel and equipment from Jasionka Airport near Rzeszów,
Trump threatens additional 50% tariffs on China over retaliatory levies
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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Trump threatens additional 50% tariffs on China over retaliatory levies

President Donald Trump announced plans to impose an additional 50% tariff on Chinese imports if China does not
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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US revoking visas for South Sudanese passport holder over deportation dispute

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the immediate revocation of all visas held by South Sudanese passport
President Donald Trump has criticized China's recent decision to impose a 34% tariff on all American imports, characterizing Beijing's move as a panicked overreaction. In a post on his social media platform, Trump stated, "China played it wrong, they panicked—the one thing they cannot afford to do!" 
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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US President Trump says “China played it wrong, they panicked.”

President Donald Trump has criticized China's recent decision to impose a 34% tariff on all American imports, characterizing
China announces additional 34% tariff on US goods in retaliation to President Trump’s tariffs
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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China announces additional 34% tariff on US goods in retaliation to President Trump’s tariffs

China announced the imposition of a 34% tariff on all imports from the United States, effective April 10.
China, US make first-known military contact since Trump's inauguration
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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China, US make first-known military contact since Trump’s inauguration

In a significant development, U.S. and Chinese military officials convened in Shanghai this week for the first working-level
US bans government personnel in China from romantic ties with Chinese citizens
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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US bans government personnel in China from romantic ties with Chinese citizens

The United States government has enacted a policy prohibiting American government personnel stationed in China from engaging in
U.S. President Trump imposes sweeping reciprocal tariffs on all countries
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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U.S. President Trump imposes sweeping reciprocal tariffs on all countries

U.S. President Donald Trump announced the implementation of sweeping reciprocal tariffs on imports from all nations, a move
US State Department approves sale of 20 F-16 fighter jets to Philippines for $5.6 billion
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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US State Department approves sale of 20 F-16 fighter jets to Philippines for $5.6 billion

The U.S. State Department has approved a potential sale of 20 F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines, a