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Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs On Russia

By BPN News Desk July 14, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that his administration will impose 100% tariffs on all Russian exports if Russia does not agree to a Ukraine ceasefire within 50 days. The ultimatum also includes secondary sanctions on countries that continue to import Russian oil, marking a sharp escalation in economic pressure on Moscow. Speaking at a […]

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US To Send Patriot Missiles To Ukraine

By BPN News Desk July 14, 2025

US President Donald Trump has confirmed that the United States will send Patriot missile systems to Ukraine. This comes amid growing concern over intensified Russian missile and drone attacks targeting Ukrainian cities and infrastructure. Trump said Ukraine “desperately needs” these air defence systems and added that the European Union will reimburse the cost incurred by

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EU and Mexico Condemn Trump’s 30% Tariffs

By BPN News Desk July 13, 2025

The European Union and Mexico have strongly criticised US President Donald Trump’s announcement to impose a 30% tariff on imports from their countries, effective August 1. Both regions have expressed deep concern over the economic and diplomatic consequences of the proposed measure. EU Warns of Economic Fallout European officials warned that the 30% tariff would […]

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US to Impose 30% Tariffs on EU & Mexico from August 1

By BPN News Desk July 12, 2025

US President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping 30% tariff on all goods imported from the European Union and Mexico, effective August 1. The move is part of his aggressive trade strategy aimed at narrowing the US trade deficit and compelling foreign partners to agree to more favourable terms. Trump’s Justification and Warnings In statements […]

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US Tariff Revenue Surges Past $100 Billion This Year

By BPN News Desk July 12, 2025

The United States Treasury has reported a significant jump in customs revenue, with tariff collections crossing $100 billion in the first nine months of the 2025 fiscal year. This surge comes amid continued enforcement of high import duties under President Donald Trump’s trade policy agenda. June Sees Rare Budget Surplus The federal government posted a […]

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Trump Visits Flood-Hit Texas, Calls Disaster ‘Unprecedented’

By BPN News Desk July 12, 2025

US President Donald Trump and former First Lady Melania Trump visited central Texas on July 11 to assess the widespread destruction caused by severe flash floods in the Hill Country region. The natural disaster, which struck over the July 4 weekend, has so far claimed at least 129 lives and left over 170 people missing, […]

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Wall Street Slips as Trump Threatens Canada, EU Tariffs

By BPN News Desk July 12, 2025

US stock markets edged lower on Friday after President Donald Trump signaled a possible 35% tariff on Canadian imports and hinted at new duties targeting the European Union. The announcement has sparked fresh concerns over trade tensions among global investors. Indices Retreat from Record Highs The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by around 0.6%, the […]

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US State Department to Cut Over 1,300 Jobs

By BPN News Desk July 11, 2025

The United States State Department is preparing to lay off more than 1,300 employees as part of a restructuring plan introduced under the Trump administration. This includes around 1,107 civil servants and 246 Foreign Service officers, who are expected to be placed on administrative leave for up to 120 days before formal termination procedures begin. […]

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Brazil Threatens 50% Tariff on US goods in Response from Aug

By BPN News Desk July 11, 2025

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has warned that Brazil will impose a 50% tariff on US goods if Washington follows through on its proposed tariff hike on Brazilian imports starting August 1. Lula said Brazil remains open to diplomatic talks but made it clear that if negotiations fail, his government will invoke the […]

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US Imposes 35% Tariff on Canada from Aug 1

By BPN News Desk July 11, 2025

US President Donald Trump has announced a steep 35% tariff on Canadian imports, which will take effect from August 1. This sharp increase from the current 25% rate is part of a broader effort by the United States to put pressure on Canada over alleged trade imbalances and drug trafficking concerns. Trump, in an official […]