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Ukraine, US sign minerals deal sought by Trump

Ukraine and the U.S. on Wednesday signed a deal heavily promoted by U.S.

Ukraine, US sign minerals deal sought by Trump
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Valeo says 90% of its Mexican products shipped to US now USMCA compliant

French car parts supplier Valeo said on Tuesday that 90% of the products produced by the group in Mexico and imported into the U.S. are now compliant with the United

Valeo says 90% of its Mexican products shipped to US now USMCA compliant
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Gulf is 'dependent on a strong America', Eric Trump says

The Gulf region is dependent on a strong United States, and the whole region wants security so local economies can flourish, the U.S. president's son Eric Trump

Gulf is 'dependent on a strong America', Eric Trump says
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Iran proposes meeting with Europeans before next talks with US, diplomats say

Iran has proposed meeting the European parties to a 2015 nuclear deal possibly in Rome this Friday if talks resume with the United States, four

Iran proposes meeting with Europeans before next talks with US, diplomats say
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US and EU not close to deal on tariffs - EU's Dombrovskis

The United States and the European Union still need a lot of work to reach a deal that would prevent the imposition of tariffs on each other's goods, EU

US and EU not close to deal on tariffs - EU's Dombrovskis
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US lists demands at UN as Syria seeks sanctions relief

The United States publicly spelled out at the United Nations on Friday the steps it wants Syria to take before Washington will change its stance toward

US lists demands at UN as Syria seeks sanctions relief
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Measles cases in Texas rise to 646, state health department says

The Texas health department reported 646 cases of measles in the state on Friday, an increase of 22 cases from three days ago, as the United States battles one of its worst outbreaks of the

Measles cases in Texas rise to 646, state health department says
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Trump outlines what ‘total victory’ looks like in his trade war. It’ll cost you

Trump outlines what ‘total victory’ looks like in his trade war. It’ll cost you

Trump outlines what ‘total victory’ looks like in his trade war. It’ll cost you
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Swiss leader says Trump administration foresees 'privileged' talks with 15 countries on US tariffs

The Swiss president says Switzerland is among 15 countries with which the United States plans to conduct “privileged” negotiations to help reach a deal in the wake of sweeping U.S. tariffs on dozens of countries that have shaken global markets

Swiss leader says Trump administration foresees 'privileged' talks with 15 countries on US tariffs
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Samsung SDI says tariffs expected to raise production costs of US-made batteries

South Korea's Samsung SDI on Friday said U.S. tariffs will increase the cost of producing its electric vehicle (EV) batteries in the United States, as many materials and components

Samsung SDI says tariffs expected to raise production costs of US-made batteries
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US wants solution with Switzerland, Swiss president says after tariff talks in Washington

The United States wants a tariff solution with Switzerland, the Swiss president said in a Friday interview after meeting U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington.

US wants solution with Switzerland, Swiss president says after tariff talks in Washington
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Malaysia open to negotiate with U.S on reducing trade deficit, non-tariff barriers 

Malaysia is open to negotiate with the United States on non-tariff barriers and reducing its trade deficit and will explore a bilateral trade agreement, its trade ministry said

Malaysia open to negotiate with U.S on reducing trade deficit, non-tariff barriers 
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South Korea, US aim for trade package before tariff pause ends in July

South Korea and the United States agreed to craft a trade package aimed at removing new U.S. tariffs before the pause on

South Korea, US aim for trade package before tariff pause ends in July
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Trump poised to offer Saudi Arabia over $100 billion arms package, sources say

The United States is poised to offer Saudi Arabia an arms package worth well over $100 billion, six sources with direct knowledge of the

Trump poised to offer Saudi Arabia over $100 billion arms package, sources say
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US, European allies agree Russia is a long-term threat, NATO's Rutte says

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said after talks with U.S.

US, European allies agree Russia is a long-term threat, NATO's Rutte says
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Trump: not happy with Russia strike on Kyiv, putting pressure on Russia

President Donald Trump said on Thursday he was not happy with Russia's strikes on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv overnight and said without elaborating the U.S. was putting a lot of

Trump: not happy with Russia strike on Kyiv, putting pressure on Russia
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German finance minister: agreement with US is still preferred option in tariff row

Germany still hopes the European Union can find agreement with the United States to bring about a reduction in import tariffs but supports counter-measures if this fails, the

German finance minister: agreement with US is still preferred option in tariff row
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US wants to sign economic partnership with Ukraine 'as soon as possible'

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US wants to sign economic partnership with Ukraine 'as soon as possible'
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Trump says 25% tariff on cars made in Canada could go up

President Donald Trump on Wednesday said a 25 percent tariff imposed on cars imported from Canada to the United States could go up.

Trump says 25% tariff on cars made in Canada could go up
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Bessent says China tariffs are not sustainable as US signals willingness to de-escalate

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Bessent says China tariffs are not sustainable as US signals willingness to de-escalate
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Iran can't enrich uranium, could only import it for civilian program, Rubio says

Iran will have to stop enriching uranium under any deal with the United States and could only import what is needed for a civilian nuclear program, U.S.

Iran can't enrich uranium, could only import it for civilian program,  Rubio says
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Bessent says IMF and World Bank need reform and there's an 'opportunity for a big deal' with China

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has played a balancing act trying to reassure nervous investors that the U.S. would maintain its global leadership role while staying true to the Trump administration’s skepticism of multilateral banking organizations

Bessent says IMF and World Bank need reform and there's an 'opportunity for a big deal' with China
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German finance minister says it is urgent to reduce tariffs uncertainty

Reducing uncertainty is urgent for economies and businesses, German Finance Minister Joerg Kukies said on Wednesday, talking about negotiations on trade tariffs with the United

German finance minister says it is urgent to reduce tariffs uncertainty
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Ukraine is committed to working with US to achieve peace, minister says

Ukraine remains committed to working with the United States to put an end to Russia's three-year war, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said after talks on Wednesday with European and U.S.

Ukraine is committed to working with US to achieve peace, minister says

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