Trump imposes 100% tariff on foreign-made movies to save Hollywood
US President Donald Trump has ordered a new 100% tariff on all movies made outside of the US, claiming Hollywood is dying a 'very fast death'.
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32 minutes ago
- Irish Times
US pulls embassy staff from parts of Middle East as threats emerge over potential Israel attack on Iran
The US ordered some staff to depart its embassy in Baghdad and authorised families of military service members to leave the region, officials said, after Iran threatened to strike American bases if it's attacked over its nuclear program. The decision to reduce staffing in Iraq was 'based on our latest analysis,' according to the state department. defence secretary Pete Hegseth authorised family members of US military stationed across the region to leave, according to a Pentagon statement. Neither statement cited a specific threat but the New York Post published an interview in which president Donald Trump said he's growing less confident about the prospects for negotiations to impose new limits on Iran's nuclear program. Iran, meanwhile, warned of retaliation against US military assets in the Middle East if the talks collapse and the Islamic Republic is attacked. 'I sincerely hope it won't come to that and that the talks reach a resolution,' Iran's defence minister Aziz Nasirzadeh said in televised remarks. 'But if they don't, and conflict is imposed on us, the other side will undoubtedly suffer greater losses. We will target all US bases in host countries without hesitation.' READ MORE US officials have been told that Israel is ready to launch an operation into Iran, which is part of the reason why the Trump administration advised some Americans to leave the region, CBS News reported on Wednesday evening, citing multiple sources it did not name. The initial report did not offer a time frame for any operation. [ US immigration officials raid California farms and Los Angeles area Opens in new window ] West Texas Intermediate futures surged as much as 5.2% after Reuters reported earlier that the US embassy was preparing for an ordered departure in response to heightened security risks in the region. Iraq is the second-largest OPEC producer. Earlier in the day, the UK Navy issued a rare warning to mariners that higher tensions in the Middle East could affect shipping, including through the Strait of Hormuz. Shipping has often been risky in the Middle East, but UKMTO, which acts as a liaison between the navy and commercial shipping, rarely puts out general warnings such as this one. 'UKMTO has been made aware of increased tensions within the region which could lead to an escalation of military activity having a direct impact on mariners,' the advisory said. 'Vessels are advised to transit the Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman and Straits of Hormuz with caution.' The Joint Maritime Information Center, an information sharing hub that comes under the Combined Maritime Forces, warned of heightened risks from the discord, including the possible use of missiles around chokepoints. [ Israeli strikes kill at least 60 in Gaza, many at aid site, say health officials Opens in new window ] Hormuz is the world's most important oil chokepoint and Iran has frequently threatened to close it during times of geopolitical strife. However, it has never done so. Hegseth's move applies to family of service members stationed across the US Central Command area of operation, which includes most of the region, according to the statement. 'Centcom is working in close coordination with our Department of State counterparts, as well as our Allies and partners in the region to maintain a constant state of readiness to support any number of missions around the world at any time,' the Pentagon said. Tehran says it is preparing a fresh proposal regarding its atomic activities before a sixth round in Muscat, the Omani capital, on Sunday. That 'can be used as a basis for work,' Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi said on Tuesday, suggesting Iran is considering a temporary deal that acts as a framework while technical details — many of them highly complex — are worked on. Trump has consistently said he wants an agreement that curbs Iran's atomic activities and that the US could strike Iran if the talks break down. Israel — which believes a nuclear-armed Iran would pose an existential threat — says it could attack Tehran, with or without US help. Iran has long denied having plans to build a nuclear weapon. - Bloomberg
Irish Examiner
an hour ago
- Irish Examiner
Marines to deploy on LA streets within two days with authority to detain civilians
US Marines will join National Guard troops on the streets of Los Angeles within two days, officials said on Wednesday, and would be authorized to detain anyone who interferes with immigration officers on raids or protesters who confront federal agents. US president Donald Trump ordered the deployments over the objections of California governor Gavin Newsom, sparking a national debate about the use of the military on US. soil and animating protests that have spread from Los Angeles to other major cities, including New York, Atlanta and Chicago. Los Angeles on Wednesday endured a sixth day of protests that have been largely peaceful but occasionally punctuated by violence, mostly contained to a few blocks of the city's downtown area. The protests broke out last Friday in response to a series of immigration raids. Trump in turn called in the National Guard on Saturday, then summoned the Marines on Monday. "If I didn't act quickly on that, Los Angeles would be burning to the ground right now," said Trump at an event at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. State and local leaders dispute that, saying Trump has only escalated tensions with an unnecessary and illegal deployment of federal troops, while Democrats nationally have condemned his action as authoritarian. Trump is carrying out a campaign promise to deport immigrants, employing forceful tactics consistent with the norm-breaking political style that got him elected twice. "President Trump promised to carry out the largest mass deportation campaign in American history and left-wing riots will not deter him in that effort," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said. The US military said on Wednesday that a battalion of 700 Marines had concluded training specific to the L.A. mission, including de-escalation and crowd control. They would join National Guard under the authority of a federal law known as Title 10 within 48 hours, not to conduct civilian policing but to protect federal officers and property, the military said. "Title 10 forces may temporarily detain an individual in specific circumstances such as to stop an assault, to prevent harm to others, or to prevent interference with federal personnel performing their duties," the Northern Command said. The separtment of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement: "If any rioters attack ICE law enforcement officers, military personnel have the authority to temporarily detain them until law enforcement makes the arrest." Scott Sherman, who commands the task force of Marines and Guardsmen, told reporters the Marines will not carry live ammunition in their rifles, but they will carry live rounds. 'If we give up, it's over' In downtown L.A., shortly before the second night of a curfew over a one square mile (2.5 square km) area, relative calm was broken. Police said demonstrators at one location threw commercial grade fireworks and rocks at officers. Another group of nearly 1,000 demonstrators were peacefully marching through downtown when police suddenly opened fired with less lethal munitions in front of City Hall. Marlene Lopez, 39, a Los Angeles native, was demonstrating as flash bangs exploded just a few meters away. "I am out here because of the fact that our human rights are being violated every day. If we give up, it's over. We have to stand our ground here in L.A. so that the nation will follow us," Lopez said. Other protests have also taken place in Santa Ana, a largely Mexican-American city about 30 miles (50 km) to the south, as well as major cities such as Las Vegas, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, Seattle, Boston and Washington and San Antonio, Texas.
Irish Times
2 hours ago
- Irish Times
Ireland uniquely exposed to reversal of globalisation, IMF warns
Since it acceded to the World Trade Organisation in 2001, China has surfed the globalisation wave like no other. The figures are eye-watering. Between 2001 and 2023, Beijing's GDP (gross domestic product) increased from $1.3 trillion (€1.13 trillion) to $18 trillion, while its annual trade in goods jumped from $510 billion to $6.3 trillion. If you're looking for a northern hemisphere equivalent, Ireland, on a per capita basis, might well fit the bill. There's certainly no other country in Europe that has experienced a bigger transformation in trade and foreign direct investment than Ireland. More than 900,000 new jobs have been created in the Irish economy since 2012. READ MORE The International Monetary Fund (IMF), in its latest staff report on the Irish economy, published yesterday, highlights the ongoing strength of the domestic economy and the positive growth outlook, even with the uncertainty created by Donald Trump's tariffs. But it also warns of the unique threat to growth and prosperity here from the current backlash against globalisation. 'A sustained reversal of globalisation would put at risk the Irish economic model, which has benefited from free trade and capital flows,' the Washington-based fund warns. Will rent reform make building apartments viable? Listen | 40:12 It notes that heightened global uncertainty and tariffs, while contained at the moment, are likely to 'weigh on household and business spending decisions'. Not anything we don't know already, but a reminder that Ireland's economic success has been contingent on global tailwinds that may be about to turn. In his response, Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe said: 'I note and share the IMF's assessment of external risks, notably the reversal of globalisation, the ongoing disruption caused by regional conflicts, domestic capacity constraints, and the uncertainty in relation to corporation tax receipts. 'While I acknowledge Ireland's vulnerability to the rise in global uncertainty, our economy has demonstrated resilience in the face of consecutive large shocks.' On the domestic front, the IMF's report zeros in on supply-side constraints that 'could delay the attainment of infrastructure and housing goals'. Time will tell.
