Trump to defend trade war in Congress speech as commerce chief says he will meet Canada and China halfway – live
Top Trump adviser says president will defend his trade war while Howard Lutnick, his commerce secretary, says he will find middle ground
Donald Trump has threatened to cut off funding to universities that allow “illegal protests”, and expel or deport students involved.
Writing on Truth Social, the president said:
All Federal Funding will STOP for any College, School, or University that allows illegal protests. Agitators will be imprisoned/or permanently sent back to the country from which they came. American students will be permanently expelled or, depending on on the crime, arrested. NO MASKS! Thank you for your attention to this matter.
This is absurdly dishonest.
I don’t even mention the UK or France in the clip, both of whom have fought bravely alongside the US over the last 20 years, and beyond.
But let’s be direct: there are many countries who are volunteering (privately or publicly) support who have neither the battlefield experience nor the military equipment to do anything meaningful.
Continue reading...
Read more at The Guardian
-
Trump’s speech to Congress live: president delivers address amid global turmoil over Ukraine and trade wars
House speaker orders Democratic congressman Al Green to be removed from chamber for early disruption to Trump’s speech. Donald Trump ’s speech tonight at the front of the House chamber will look ...The Guardian - 18m -
Did Trump start a trade war with Mexico, Canada and China?
President Trump imposed tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China and retaliatory tariffs from those countries are now possible. Paul R. La Monica, a senior markets analysis writer for Barron's, joins ...CBS News - 8h -
Trump tariffs part of ‘drug war,’ not ‘trade war’: Commerce secretary
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said President Trump’s tariffs on other countries are part of a “drug war,” not a “trade war.” Lutnick joined CNBC on Tuesday, just hours after Trump’s 25 percent ...The Hill - 11h -
Trump expected to defend tariff policy in speech to joint session of Congress
President Trump made good on his promise to impose sweeping new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China. NBC News Correspondents Kelly O’Donnell, Melanie Zanona and Brian Cheung discuss what to expect ...NBC News - 5h -
Trade war escalates as U.S., Canada and China impose new tariffs
President Trump's 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods took effect overnight, prompting Canada to retaliate with its own tariffs. Meanwhile, Trump doubled tariffs on Chinese imports to 20%, ...CBS News - 11h -
Watch live: House Democrats speak ahead of Trump's speech to Congress
House Democratic leaders will give remarks Tuesday morning ahead of President Trump's first major speech before Congress. The press conference, led by Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar ...The Hill - 11h -
Watch Live: Trump's speech before a joint session of Congress
President Trump is addressing a joint session of Congress and the nation in his first speech to lawmakers since he took office six weeks ago.CBS News - 35m -
Trump's speeches to Congress: How long has he spoken?
President Trump could speak for well over an hour when he addresses lawmakers in the Capitol on Tuesday, with a betting line set at one hour and 24.5 minutes, as he seeks to tout his recent actions ...The Hill - 9h -
US tariffs on Canada and Mexico coming Tuesday but may not be 25%, commerce chief says
‘That is a fluid situation,’ Howard Lutnick says in first indication that administration may not impose full tariffs. Donald Trump ’s commerce secretary, Howard Lutnick, said on Sunday that US ...The Guardian - 2d
More from The Guardian
-
Trump’s speech to Congress live: president delivers address amid global turmoil over Ukraine and trade wars
House speaker orders Democratic congressman Al Green to be removed from chamber for early disruption to Trump’s speech. Donald Trump ’s speech tonight at the front of the House chamber will look ...The Guardian - 18m -
Arab leaders endorse $53bn plan to rebuild Gaza as alternative to Trump idea
Proposal focuses on emergency relief and long-term economic development under Palestinian Authority administration. Arab leaders have endorsed a $53bn (£42bn) plan to rebuild Gaza under the future ...The Guardian - 2h -
Zelenskyy says he will work under Trump’s leadership as he proposes Ukraine peace plan
Ukrainian president signals willingness to sign US minerals deal as he attempts to rebuild ties after Oval Office clash. Trump Congress speech live Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed a possible ...The Guardian - 7h -
Martin Ødegaard double leads Arsenal’s 7-1 thrashing of PSV Eindhoven
Arsenal had struggled for goals, three blanks in their previous four matches; out of the Carabao Cup, their Premier League title challenge grievously undermined. It was just too hard without all ...The Guardian - 5h -
RFK Jr sparks alarm after backing vitamins to treat measles amid outbreak
Health experts wary as US health secretary fails to endorse effective vaccines and instead calls them a ‘personal choice’. Robert F Kennedy Jr , the US health secretary, has caused alarm among ...The Guardian - 9h
More in World
-
Trump’s speech to Congress live: president delivers address amid global turmoil over Ukraine and trade wars
House speaker orders Democratic congressman Al Green to be removed from chamber for early disruption to Trump’s speech. Donald Trump ’s speech tonight at the front of the House chamber will look ...The Guardian - 18m -
Australia news live: Tropical Cyclone Alfred updates – army deployed and boats ordered back to harbour as cyclone approaches coast
Thousands without electricity in Byron Bay region and in Queensland as waves top 10m in Tweed area. Follow today’s news live. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast ...The Guardian - 20m -
Wednesday Briefing: Canada and China Strike Back at Tariffs
Plus, a top architecture award for Liu Jiakun.The New York Times - 45m -
China sets annual economic growth target of 5%
Goal comes despite slowdown in domestic economy and mounting trade tensions with USFinancial Times - 1h -
Trump’s Tariffs Set Off Day of Anger, Retaliation and Market Unease
Global markets fell after steep U.S. tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico went into effect, and as the possible ramifications of a global trade war set in.The New York Times - 1h