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Trump says North Korea ‘called up,’ seeking talks with the United States
President Donald Trump said Saturday that North Korea has recently sought talks with the United States and that he “won’t rule out direct talks with Kim Jong Un,” the North Korean leader. “Now we’re talking. They, by the way, called up a couple of days ago, they said ‘we would like to talk,’” Trump said. “And…
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China says it does not want a trade war with US
China does not want a trade war with the United States but will defend its interests, a senior Chinese diplomat said on Sunday. Won’t sit by and watch as China’s interests are damaged-minister Trump last week unveiled plan for import duties on steel, aluminium Getty Images China will produce–and consumer–more steel in 2017. China does…
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An attack on North Korea could start a US-China war — Don’t do it
Following the Winter Olympics, South Korean President Moon Jae-in indicated he was ready to talk to North Korea and engage in diplomacy. And while Vice President Mike Pence – who earlier announced severe sanctions on the North –first signaled a willingness to talk, he quickly seemed to change course. President Trump further indicated that he is considering…
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Trump: European Union has ‘been brutal’ to the US
(CNN)President Donald Trump said Saturday that the European Union’s trade policies have “been brutal” to the United States, a sentiment he shared both online and in person after EU leaders condemned his recently announced 25% tariff on steel and 10% tariff on aluminum imports. “So, a lot of countries, and I won’t be particular, but I will…
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China grumbles at Trump’s tariff moves but isn’t expected to start a trade war over them
BEIJING — China urged the United States on Friday to abide by multilateral trade rules and not do anything to damage the fragile global economic recovery, after President Trump announced his intention to impose import tariffs on steel and aluminum. China is the world’s dominant steel producer, but experts said the impact of Trump’s decision to…
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Some of America’s top allies are really, really angry about Trump’s tariffs
Backlash to President Trump’s announcement of steep tariffs on steel and aluminum was swift and angry from some of the United States’ most important trading partners — and top US allies are pledging to retaliate, if necessary. Trump said Thursday that his administration will impose a 25% tariff on steel imports and a 10% tariff…
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Putin says ‘no one in the world has anything like’ all-powerful nuclear missile
Russian President Vladimir Putin boasted Thursday that his country has developed a nuclear missile with an unlimited range and completely immune to enemy intercept. Speaking during an annual state-of-the-nation speech in Moscow, Putin said the ballistic missile is capable of penetrating any missile defense and can reach virtually any target around the world. “No defense…
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Report: Iran Builds Another Permanent Base in Syria
IRANIAN SUPREME LEADER’S WEBSITE/AFP HO State sponsor of terrorism Iran has reportedly erected another permanent base in Syria capable of bombing Israel, considered Tehran’s public enemy number one, according to Fox News, citing Western intelligence sources and satellite images. Last December, Israel reportedly destroyed a similar base, warning Tehran against building any military installations. Israel and Syria share a border….
