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US Says China Faces Up To 245% Tariff On Imports Due To Retaliatory Action
China now faces tariffs of 245 per cent on import of goods into the United States "as a result of its retaliatory actions", the White House said Tuesday afternoon (India time) as the trade war between the nations appears to be run further off track.
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Trump Administration Proposes Scrapping UN Peacekeeping Funding
The White House budget office has proposed eliminating funding for United Nations peacekeeping missions, citing failures by operations in Mali, Lebanon and Democratic Republic of Congo, according to internal planning documents seen by Reuters.
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"Do Not Retaliate": White House Warns After Trump's 125% Tariffs On China
In a stunning turn of events, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday reversed his sweeping tariffs on most nations for at least 90 days.
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'India Charges 150% Tariff On American Alcohol, Not Helping': White House
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, while lamenting the tariffs imposed by various nations on the United States, referred to the tariffs imposed by India on American alcohol and agricultural products.
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After Biden, Trump Revokes Security Clearances Of His Top Officials Blinken, Jake Sullivan
After Joe Biden, US President Donald Trump has revoked the security clearances of his Secretary of State Antony Blinken and former national security adviser Jake Sullivan, White House officials said on Saturday.
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"Oligarchy Taking Shape In America," Says President Joe Biden In Farewell Address
Outgoing US President Joe Biden gave his farewell address to the nation from the Oval Office on Wednesday and warned Americans about a "dangerous concentration of power" among a few wealthy people in the United States.
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US Will "Speak Out" To Support South Korean Democracy: White House
The United States will "speak out" to South Korea to safeguard democracy after President Yoon Suk Yeol's short-lived imposition of martial law, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said Wednesday.
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US Rules Out Returning Nuclear Weapons To Ukraine, Says Jake Sullivan
The United States is not considering returning to Ukraine the nuclear weapons it gave up after the Soviet Union collapsed, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Sunday.
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US Won't Change Nuclear Posture: White House After Russia's Move On Nukes
The United States was not surprised by Russia's announced change in its nuclear doctrine and does not plan to adjust its own nuclear posture in response, a White House National Security Council spokesperson said on Tuesday.
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"Could Make Countries Vulnerable To Coercion": US On China's AI Use
The US government is concerned about China's use of artificial intelligence to repress its population, spread misinformation and undermine the security of the United States and its allies, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said.
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China Will Be "High On Agenda" At Quad Summit: White House
China will certainly be "high on the agenda" at the Quad Summit set to be hosted by US President Joe Biden in Delaware's Wilmington on September 21, US National Security Council (NSC) Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby said.
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Pro-Palestine Democrats Welcome Biden's Exit But Side-Eye Kamala Harris
Though there are only a handful of them among thousands of delegates, the "Uncommitted Movement" delegates at the Democratic National Convention are among the most vocal. They plan to voice their discontent with the war in Gaza at the convention.
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"Things Moving In Good Direction": US On Gaza Ceasefire Talks
The United States was "cautiously optimistic" about Gaza ceasefire talks, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby told CNN on Wednesday, adding that gaps between the two sides could be narrowed.
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US, India Share Unique Bond Of Friendship: White House
As the world's two oldest and largest democracies, the United States and India share a unique bond of friendship and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's visit will further deepen the partnership to create a safer Indo-Pacific, White House said.
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"He Respects Them": White House After Biden Calls Japan, India "Xenophobic"
Hours after President Joe Biden termed India, Japan and other nations, "xenophobic," the White House clarified the President's intentions, emphasising his "respect" for allies and partners.
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US Says China Faces Up To 245% Tariff On Imports Due To Retaliatory Action
China now faces tariffs of 245 per cent on import of goods into the United States "as a result of its retaliatory actions", the White House said Tuesday afternoon (India time) as the trade war between the nations appears to be run further off track.
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Trump Administration Proposes Scrapping UN Peacekeeping Funding
The White House budget office has proposed eliminating funding for United Nations peacekeeping missions, citing failures by operations in Mali, Lebanon and Democratic Republic of Congo, according to internal planning documents seen by Reuters.
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"Do Not Retaliate": White House Warns After Trump's 125% Tariffs On China
In a stunning turn of events, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday reversed his sweeping tariffs on most nations for at least 90 days.
-
'India Charges 150% Tariff On American Alcohol, Not Helping': White House
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, while lamenting the tariffs imposed by various nations on the United States, referred to the tariffs imposed by India on American alcohol and agricultural products.
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After Biden, Trump Revokes Security Clearances Of His Top Officials Blinken, Jake Sullivan
After Joe Biden, US President Donald Trump has revoked the security clearances of his Secretary of State Antony Blinken and former national security adviser Jake Sullivan, White House officials said on Saturday.
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"Oligarchy Taking Shape In America," Says President Joe Biden In Farewell Address
Outgoing US President Joe Biden gave his farewell address to the nation from the Oval Office on Wednesday and warned Americans about a "dangerous concentration of power" among a few wealthy people in the United States.
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US Will "Speak Out" To Support South Korean Democracy: White House
The United States will "speak out" to South Korea to safeguard democracy after President Yoon Suk Yeol's short-lived imposition of martial law, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said Wednesday.
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US Rules Out Returning Nuclear Weapons To Ukraine, Says Jake Sullivan
The United States is not considering returning to Ukraine the nuclear weapons it gave up after the Soviet Union collapsed, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Sunday.
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US Won't Change Nuclear Posture: White House After Russia's Move On Nukes
The United States was not surprised by Russia's announced change in its nuclear doctrine and does not plan to adjust its own nuclear posture in response, a White House National Security Council spokesperson said on Tuesday.
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"Could Make Countries Vulnerable To Coercion": US On China's AI Use
The US government is concerned about China's use of artificial intelligence to repress its population, spread misinformation and undermine the security of the United States and its allies, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said.
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China Will Be "High On Agenda" At Quad Summit: White House
China will certainly be "high on the agenda" at the Quad Summit set to be hosted by US President Joe Biden in Delaware's Wilmington on September 21, US National Security Council (NSC) Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby said.
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Pro-Palestine Democrats Welcome Biden's Exit But Side-Eye Kamala Harris
Though there are only a handful of them among thousands of delegates, the "Uncommitted Movement" delegates at the Democratic National Convention are among the most vocal. They plan to voice their discontent with the war in Gaza at the convention.
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"Things Moving In Good Direction": US On Gaza Ceasefire Talks
The United States was "cautiously optimistic" about Gaza ceasefire talks, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby told CNN on Wednesday, adding that gaps between the two sides could be narrowed.
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US, India Share Unique Bond Of Friendship: White House
As the world's two oldest and largest democracies, the United States and India share a unique bond of friendship and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's visit will further deepen the partnership to create a safer Indo-Pacific, White House said.
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"He Respects Them": White House After Biden Calls Japan, India "Xenophobic"
Hours after President Joe Biden termed India, Japan and other nations, "xenophobic," the White House clarified the President's intentions, emphasising his "respect" for allies and partners.
