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Trump orders tariffs on steel, aluminum…
- March 11, 2018
Republican congressional sources said Ryan and House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady had been pressing Trump all week to avoid across-the-board steel and aluminum tariffs that would hurt USA allies, and were working to suggest ways to narrow the tariffs further. (more...)
- March 11, 2018
Republican congressional sources said Ryan and House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady had been pressing Trump all week to avoid across-the-board steel and aluminum tariffs that would hurt USA allies, and were working to suggest ways to narrow the tariffs further. (more...)
Working to exempt Australia from tariffs
- March 11, 2018
However, Trump indicated that the Australian could be the third country. Canada, Mexico and Australia have secured exemptions from the tariffs of 25 per cent on imported steel and 10 per cent on aluminium announced by Mr Trump, though Canada's and Mexico's were conditional on progress being made in renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement. (more...)
- March 11, 2018
However, Trump indicated that the Australian could be the third country. Canada, Mexico and Australia have secured exemptions from the tariffs of 25 per cent on imported steel and 10 per cent on aluminium announced by Mr Trump, though Canada's and Mexico's were conditional on progress being made in renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement. (more...)
Cumhuriyet journalists released with restrictive terms
- March 11, 2018
The court ruled Friday that Cumhuriyet Editor-in-Chief Murat Sabuncu and prominent investigative journalist Ahmet Sik are to be released from pre-trial detention, Anadolu Agency reported. "I would prefer if you were angry, for anger will keep us standing", Sik said. Taking aim at the government, he added: "I assure you that day will come when this Mafia sultanate comes to an end". (more...)
- March 11, 2018
The court ruled Friday that Cumhuriyet Editor-in-Chief Murat Sabuncu and prominent investigative journalist Ahmet Sik are to be released from pre-trial detention, Anadolu Agency reported. "I would prefer if you were angry, for anger will keep us standing", Sik said. Taking aim at the government, he added: "I assure you that day will come when this Mafia sultanate comes to an end". (more...)
Saif wanted to name Taimur Ali Khan after this Pakistani revolutionary poet!
- March 11, 2018
The one-year-old star kid has been followed by the paparazzi round-the-clock since his birth in December 2016. Taimur means iron and I will produce (an) ironman. Karisma shared that it was a tough time for her sister to cope with the controversy over her son's name barely after the arrival of her newborn. Let's change the name and call him Faiz. (more...)
- March 11, 2018
The one-year-old star kid has been followed by the paparazzi round-the-clock since his birth in December 2016. Taimur means iron and I will produce (an) ironman. Karisma shared that it was a tough time for her sister to cope with the controversy over her son's name barely after the arrival of her newborn. Let's change the name and call him Faiz. (more...)
This Video Game Montage Explains School Shootings, According to the White House
- March 11, 2018
Moon granted permission, prompting Trump to make his first known foray into the White House briefing room to inform reporters that the South Koreans would soon be making a an announcement. I'm hearing more and more people say the level of violence on video games is really shaping young people's thoughts. Expat Kiwi businessman Chris Liddell is expected to become the White House's new economic adviser following the departure of Gary Cohn last week, according to United States media ... (more...)
- March 11, 2018
Moon granted permission, prompting Trump to make his first known foray into the White House briefing room to inform reporters that the South Koreans would soon be making a an announcement. I'm hearing more and more people say the level of violence on video games is really shaping young people's thoughts. Expat Kiwi businessman Chris Liddell is expected to become the White House's new economic adviser following the departure of Gary Cohn last week, according to United States media ... (more...)
European Union official's response to Trump tariffs: 'We can also do stupid'
- March 11, 2018
In a statement to The Economist, Juncker said that "we can also do stupid", seemingly warning that the European Union (EU) could pass trade measures created to hurt the USA economy. Trump has said the tariffs, which will come into effect 15 days after he formally unveiled them Thursday, will not initially apply to Canada and Mexico. (more...)
- March 11, 2018
In a statement to The Economist, Juncker said that "we can also do stupid", seemingly warning that the European Union (EU) could pass trade measures created to hurt the USA economy. Trump has said the tariffs, which will come into effect 15 days after he formally unveiled them Thursday, will not initially apply to Canada and Mexico. (more...)
Australia PM says Trump to grant tariff exemption
- March 11, 2018
Trump said on Friday he was ready to work out an exception for Australia, while Japan, South Korea, the European Union and Brazil called for similar treatment. The seventh round of NAFTA talks between the three involved nations concluded in Mexico Monday. The threat of tariffs hung over the negotiations in Mexico City, and Lighthizer said it was an incentive for Canada and Mexico to get a deal - a sentiment echoed by Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross after Trump's announcement. (more...)
- March 11, 2018
Trump said on Friday he was ready to work out an exception for Australia, while Japan, South Korea, the European Union and Brazil called for similar treatment. The seventh round of NAFTA talks between the three involved nations concluded in Mexico Monday. The threat of tariffs hung over the negotiations in Mexico City, and Lighthizer said it was an incentive for Canada and Mexico to get a deal - a sentiment echoed by Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross after Trump's announcement. (more...)
Shoe hurled at Pakistan's former prime minister Nawaz Sharif
- March 11, 2018
He added that the party is still working hard to make Pakistan an exemplary country. The student also managed to reach in front of Sharif and chant the "Labbaik Ya Rasoolullah" slogan. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf ( PTI ) is all set to win the 2018 general elections, said PTI central leader Ejaz Ahmed Chaudhry on Saturday. PML-N leader and Railway Minister Khwaja Saad Rafique said that those afraid of the popularity of the PML-N are behind such incidents. (more...)
- March 11, 2018
He added that the party is still working hard to make Pakistan an exemplary country. The student also managed to reach in front of Sharif and chant the "Labbaik Ya Rasoolullah" slogan. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf ( PTI ) is all set to win the 2018 general elections, said PTI central leader Ejaz Ahmed Chaudhry on Saturday. PML-N leader and Railway Minister Khwaja Saad Rafique said that those afraid of the popularity of the PML-N are behind such incidents. (more...)
Barack Obama in talks with Netflix to produce shows
- March 11, 2018
Netflix told the BBC it had no comment to make about the reports. The couple would make exclusive content for the U.S. streaming site focused on uplifting stories, the paper suggested. And with good reason, Netflix now boasts upwards of 118 million subscribers and is undeniably the 800-pound gorilla in the streaming space. They also could put together a series or even just a documentary-style program where Obama could discuss issues that he faced in the White House. (more...)
- March 11, 2018
Netflix told the BBC it had no comment to make about the reports. The couple would make exclusive content for the U.S. streaming site focused on uplifting stories, the paper suggested. And with good reason, Netflix now boasts upwards of 118 million subscribers and is undeniably the 800-pound gorilla in the streaming space. They also could put together a series or even just a documentary-style program where Obama could discuss issues that he faced in the White House. (more...)
European Union still in the dark over Trump's tariffs after meeting U.S. representative
- March 11, 2018
Werner Antweiler, Professor of Economics at UBC's Sauder School of Business, says like the U.S., Canada is a member of various trade agreements, and he thinks Canada will stick to the procedures offered through them. By giving countries a potential sanctuary from tariffs, Trump might have temporarily lowered the temperature. However, critics have argued the tariffs may trigger a global trade war which could hurt American workers in other job sectors and force American consumers to pay ... (more...)
- March 11, 2018
Werner Antweiler, Professor of Economics at UBC's Sauder School of Business, says like the U.S., Canada is a member of various trade agreements, and he thinks Canada will stick to the procedures offered through them. By giving countries a potential sanctuary from tariffs, Trump might have temporarily lowered the temperature. However, critics have argued the tariffs may trigger a global trade war which could hurt American workers in other job sectors and force American consumers to pay ... (more...)
Trump's tariff plan keeps changing before rollout
- March 11, 2018
PNWER vice-president Graham Sucha, NDP MLA for Calgary-Shaw, said the group has been working across party lines on free-trade negotiations. The EU exports around five billion euros' (US$4 billion) worth of steel and a billion euros' worth of aluminium to the U.S. (more...)
- March 11, 2018
PNWER vice-president Graham Sucha, NDP MLA for Calgary-Shaw, said the group has been working across party lines on free-trade negotiations. The EU exports around five billion euros' (US$4 billion) worth of steel and a billion euros' worth of aluminium to the U.S. (more...)
Kejriwal invites Delhi Cong, BJP chiefs for all-party meet over sealing
- March 11, 2018
Delhi Congress President Ajay Maken thanked Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for calling an all-party meeting on the sealing issue, while the BJP said they would decide on their participation after consulting state unit chief Manoj Tiwari, who is now overseas. (more...)
- March 11, 2018
Delhi Congress President Ajay Maken thanked Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for calling an all-party meeting on the sealing issue, while the BJP said they would decide on their participation after consulting state unit chief Manoj Tiwari, who is now overseas. (more...)
China accuses Trump of damaging global trade
- March 11, 2018
Agriculture exporters in Minnesota and Wisconsin also were anxious about retaliatory tariffs on the products they export, such as soybeans. "We are prepared and will be prepared if need be to use rebalancing measures", European Commission Vice President Jyrki Katainen told reporters in Brussels. (more...)
- March 11, 2018
Agriculture exporters in Minnesota and Wisconsin also were anxious about retaliatory tariffs on the products they export, such as soybeans. "We are prepared and will be prepared if need be to use rebalancing measures", European Commission Vice President Jyrki Katainen told reporters in Brussels. (more...)
Winter storm watch has been issued for Greenbrier County
- March 11, 2018
Heaviest snow falls during the morning commute through the early afternoon . If the storm does take a northward track, there is a chance of snow and rain in cities such as Baltimore, Philadelphia , and New York City. "We think there's going to be a storm developing across the South this weekend, bringing heavy rains and thunderstorms to portions of the southeastern U.S", Jon Porter, VP and head of AccuWeather Enterprise Solutions, told Cheddar. (more...)
- March 11, 2018
Heaviest snow falls during the morning commute through the early afternoon . If the storm does take a northward track, there is a chance of snow and rain in cities such as Baltimore, Philadelphia , and New York City. "We think there's going to be a storm developing across the South this weekend, bringing heavy rains and thunderstorms to portions of the southeastern U.S", Jon Porter, VP and head of AccuWeather Enterprise Solutions, told Cheddar. (more...)
Donald Trump unveils campaign slogan for 2020 - Keep America Great
- March 11, 2018
The president lent his weight to Republican Rick Saccone in the final days of a surprisingly competitive special election outside Pittsburgh that could reverberate nationally ahead of the November midterm elections. Trump attacked media, including NBC's Chuck Todd, whom he called "a sleeping son of a b--". Even some Republicans admit that Lamb, who is also a veteran, is a better candidate. (more...)
- March 11, 2018
The president lent his weight to Republican Rick Saccone in the final days of a surprisingly competitive special election outside Pittsburgh that could reverberate nationally ahead of the November midterm elections. Trump attacked media, including NBC's Chuck Todd, whom he called "a sleeping son of a b--". Even some Republicans admit that Lamb, who is also a veteran, is a better candidate. (more...)
Why is Donald Trump's trade war risky?
- March 11, 2018
A trade official quoted Canada's WTO ambassador as saying: "We fear that the United States may be opening a Pandora's Box that we would not be able to close". But Trump's recent announcement that he plans to slap across-the-board tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, coming on top of tariffs announced in January on Chinese solar panels and South Korean washing machines, have dashed hopes of presidential moderation. (more...)
- March 11, 2018
A trade official quoted Canada's WTO ambassador as saying: "We fear that the United States may be opening a Pandora's Box that we would not be able to close". But Trump's recent announcement that he plans to slap across-the-board tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, coming on top of tariffs announced in January on Chinese solar panels and South Korean washing machines, have dashed hopes of presidential moderation. (more...)
Voting underway for Phulpur, Gorakhpur by polls in UP
- March 11, 2018
Voting is underway in Phulpur and Gorakhpur constituencies for Lok Sabha bypolls. Around 65 companies of Central Forces - 33 to Gorakhpur and 32 to Phulpur - have been deployed for free and fair polls. The Congress has fielded Manish Mishra as its candidate. In Bihar, polling is on for bypolls to the Araria parliamentary seat and two assembly seats in Jehanabad and Bhabua. (more...)
- March 11, 2018
Voting is underway in Phulpur and Gorakhpur constituencies for Lok Sabha bypolls. Around 65 companies of Central Forces - 33 to Gorakhpur and 32 to Phulpur - have been deployed for free and fair polls. The Congress has fielded Manish Mishra as its candidate. In Bihar, polling is on for bypolls to the Araria parliamentary seat and two assembly seats in Jehanabad and Bhabua. (more...)
Pelicans' Davis set to have MRI Thursday
- March 11, 2018
But, it appears that the injury isn't too serious, as he may be able to return as soon as Sunday. Anthony Davis , asked if earning a top-4 seed is important to the #Pelicans, who are now 4th: "Of course homecourt in the playoffs definitely helps a little bit more (than the regular season)". (more...)
- March 11, 2018
But, it appears that the injury isn't too serious, as he may be able to return as soon as Sunday. Anthony Davis , asked if earning a top-4 seed is important to the #Pelicans, who are now 4th: "Of course homecourt in the playoffs definitely helps a little bit more (than the regular season)". (more...)
Australia Disputes US Tariffs Linked to New Security Pact
- March 11, 2018
Australia has won favour with the United States for its commitment to military expansion in the region. "I had a frank discussion with the USA side about the serious pending issue of steel/aluminum tariffs, " the top European Union trade official, Cecilia Malmström, wrote on Twitter after the meeting. (more...)
- March 11, 2018
Australia has won favour with the United States for its commitment to military expansion in the region. "I had a frank discussion with the USA side about the serious pending issue of steel/aluminum tariffs, " the top European Union trade official, Cecilia Malmström, wrote on Twitter after the meeting. (more...)
No Deal for EU Seeking Exemptions From Trump's Steel, Aluminum Tariffs
- March 11, 2018
Malmstroem said the real problem is an oversupply of steel on global markets, and she rejected Trump's assertion that the tariffs are needed to protect US national security , especially when most European Union countries are members of North Atlantic Treaty Organisation. (more...)
- March 11, 2018
Malmstroem said the real problem is an oversupply of steel on global markets, and she rejected Trump's assertion that the tariffs are needed to protect US national security , especially when most European Union countries are members of North Atlantic Treaty Organisation. (more...)
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