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Perth Now
2 days ago
- Business
- Perth Now
Trump says US, Philippines 'very close' to trade deal
US President Donald Trump has welcomed Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr to the White House, saying the two countries are close to finalising a trade agreement. "We're going to talk about trade today and we are very close to finishing a trade deal, a big trade deal actually," Trump told reporters at the start of his meeting with the Philippine leader. Trump has already struck trade deals with two regional partners of the Philippines - Vietnam and Indonesia. The United States had a deficit of nearly $US5 billion ($A7.7 billion) with the Philippines last year on bilateral goods trade of $US23.5 billion. Trump this month raised the threatened "reciprocal" tariffs on Philippine imports to 20 per cent, from 17 per cent threatened in April. .@POTUS: "It's a great honor to have President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines... we're going to be talking about trade... we have some fantastic military relationships with the Philippines." Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) July 22, 2025 Trump said the two countries did "a lot of business" with each other, saying he was surprised to see what he called "very big numbers" that would only grow under a trade agreement. Gregory Poling, from the Washington's Center for Strategic and International Studies, said Marcos might be able to do better than Vietnam, with its agreement of a 20 per cent baseline tariff on its goods, and Indonesia at 19 per cent. Trump underscored the importance of the US-Philippine military relationship. "They're a very important nation militarily and we've had some great drills lately," he said. Marcos, who arrived in Washington DC on Sunday, went to the Pentagon on Monday for talks with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and later met with Secretary of State Marco Rubio. During his trip, he will also meet US business leaders investing in the Philippines.
American Military News
16-07-2025
- Politics
- American Military News
Videos: Assaults against ICE agents increase 830% amid ‘anti-ICE rhetoric'
Department of Homeland Security officials announced on Tuesday that assaults against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have increased by 830% amid 'anti-ICE rhetoric' from Democrat leaders. In a Tuesday press release, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed that assaults against ICE officials have increased by 830% from January 21 to July 14 compared to the same dates in 2024. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said, 'Just in: our brave @ICEGov law enforcement are now facing a 830% INCREASE in assault against them.' Noem explained that the new statistic released by the Department of Homeland Security 'reflects the violence' that law enforcement officials across the United States have faced over the past several weeks. The secretary urged politicians 'regardless of political stripe' to 'condemn' the increased assaults against law enforcement officials. 'Brave ICE law enforcement are risking their lives every day to keep our communities safe from the worst of the worst criminals,' Assistant Homeland Security Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in Tuesday's press release. 'ICE law enforcement are succeeding to remove terrorists, murderers, pedophiles and the most depraved among us from America's communities, even as crazed rhetoric from gutter politicians are inspiring a massive increase in assaults against them.' 'It is reprehensible that our officers are facing this threat while simply doing their jobs and enforcing the law,' McLaughlin added. READ MORE: Tactical ICE units to deploy to major cities amid anti-ICE riots: Report Tuesday's press release noted that the increase in assaults against ICE officials comes as Democrat leaders and media outlets have 'escalated their anti-ICE rhetoric' over the past several weeks. 'Democratic members of Congress have been caught red-handed doxing and even physically assaulting ICE officials,' the department stated. 'Meanwhile, the mainstream media continues to publish alarmist, patently false stories about federal immigration enforcement efforts.' The Rapid Response 47 account shared videos on Monday of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) encouraging Americans to 'fight' the Trump Administration 'in the streets' and warning that ICE agents 'will be unsuccessful' in hiding their identities. .@RepJeffries, who implores people to 'fight' the Trump Administration 'in the streets' and declares that ICE agents 'will be unsuccessful' in protecting their identities 'no matter what it takes.' — Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) July 15, 2025 A second video shared by Rapid Response 47 shows Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-N.J.), who was recently charged with 'forcibly impeding and interfering with federal officers,' encouraging anti-ICE protesters in Newark, New Jersey, to 'shut down the city' and claiming, 'We are at war.' .@RepLaMonica — who was charged with 'forcibly impeding and interfering with federal officers' — who incites her supporters to 'shut down the city' because 'we are at war.' — Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) July 15, 2025 Rapid Response 47 also shared a video of Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) calling ICE operations 'deranged and cruel and outrageous' and accusing ICE agents of 'coming and kidnapping and disappearing people.'
India Today
15-07-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Zelenskyy shouldn't target Moscow: Trump takes U-turn over deep strike claim
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday distanced himself from reports suggesting he encouraged Ukraine to strike deep into Russia, saying President Volodymyr Zelenskyy "should not target Moscow."His remarks came just a day after announcing what he described as a "toughened stance" against Russia, including a new tranche of military aid for Ukraine."I am on nobody's side," Trump told reporters on the South Lawn of the White House. "I am on humanity's side because I want to stop the killing.".@POTUS: "I'm on nobody's side ... I want the killing to stop in the Ukraine-Russia war. That's the side I'm on." Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) July 15, 2025advertisement The Financial Times had earlier reported that Trump, in private conversations, asked Zelenskyy whether Ukraine could hit Moscow if supplied with long-range US weapons. But on Tuesday, Trump appeared to walk back that suggestion."No, he shouldn't target Moscow," Trump said when pressed about the report.'He shouldn't target Moscow' — Trump on Zelenskyy Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) July 15, 2025Trump also said he's disappointed with President Putin, noting that while he's helped end several conflicts recently, this one remains unresolved. He called the war "a Biden war, not a Trump war," and stressed that his goal is to find a way to get the US out of the THREATENS 100% TARIFFS OVER CEASEFIRE DELAYThe president's 50-day deadline for Russia to reach a ceasefire deal -- or face renewed US sanctions and oil tariffs -- signals a dramatic shift in tone, though questions remain about whether any talks are planned."At the end of the 50 days, if we don't have a deal, it's going to be too bad," Trump said, offering no details on how such an agreement might be defended the timeline, saying, "I don't think 50 days is very long — and it could be sooner than that."Trump has also been putting pressure on Russia to end its war on Ukraine and issued a warning to Putin, threatening "severe" tariffs if a ceasefire is not reached within the next 50 days."If there's no deal in 50 days, we'll impose secondary tariffs - 100 percent. That's how it's going to be," he comes weeks after the Pentagon halted arms deliveries to from the Oval Office alongside NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, Trump confirmed that billions of dollars' worth of US-made weapons would soon be sent to NATO allies."We are going to produce top-of-the-line weapons, and they will go to NATO," Trump told reporters.- EndsWith inputs from ReutersTune InMust Watch
News18
15-07-2025
- Business
- News18
Trump Warning To Russia: Strike Ceasefire Deal With Ukraine Or Face ‘Too Bad' Tariffs
Donald Trump warned Russia of severe economic penalties if a ceasefire with Ukraine isn't reached in 50 days. US President Donald Trump doubled down on his warning to Russia, reiterating that crippling economic penalties will take effect if Moscow fails to reach a ceasefire deal with Ukraine within 50 days. Donald Trump said, 'At the end of 50 days, if we don't have a deal, it's going to be too bad… the tariffs are going to go on and other sanctions go on"- marking one of the US President's strongest public ultimatums toward Russia to date. REPORTER: You've given Russia 50 days. What happens now? @POTUS: 'At the end of 50 days, if we don't have a deal, it's going to be too bad… the tariffs are going to go on and other sanctions go on." — Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) July 15, 2025 The warning comes amid growing frustration in the White House over Russian President Vladimir Putin's refusal to negotiate and follows Donald Trump's announcement of 'very severe tariffs"- potentially up to 100%- on Russian exports and secondary sanctions on countries that continue to trade with Moscow. Donald Trump has insisted the economic pain is intended to force the Kremlin to the negotiating table, calling the tariffs a necessary pressure point to end the war, now in its fourth year. The US President also urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy not to carry out strikes on Moscow as reports emerged that he had previously floated the idea himself in private. According to the Financial Times, during a July 4 phone call, Donald Trump asked Zelenskyy whether Ukraine could strike Moscow and St. Petersburg if the US provided long-range weapons such as ATACMS missiles. Zelenskyy reportedly responded, 'Absolutely. We can if you give us the weapons." Following the report, Donald Trump said that Ukraine 'should not target Moscow" while he slammed Russian President Vladimir Putin for refusing to end the war. view comments First Published: July 15, 2025, 23:23 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
7NEWS
14-07-2025
- Politics
- 7NEWS
Trump's stunning threat against Putin as patience fades
US President Donald Trump has announced a toughened stance against Russia for its war in Ukraine, promising a fresh wave of missiles and other weaponry for Ukraine and giving the Kremlin 50 days to reach a ceasefire or face sanctions. In the Oval Office at an announcement with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Trump told reporters he had become deeply frustrated with Russian President Vladimir Putin. He said Putin is pleasant to speak with on the phone but then turns around and unleashes withering bombing raids on Ukraine. 'I don't want to say he's an assassin but he's a tough guy,' Trump said, noting that several of his predecessors had also become disillusioned with Putin. The decision by Trump to send arms to Ukraine represented a turning point for the Republican president, who has spent the early months of his term trying to coax Putin into a ceasefire agreement only to be turned down every time. "'We should've had a deal done a long time ago,' says @POTUS on the war in Ukraine.'Every night, people are dying... A lot of Russian soldiers are dying, by the way ? and a lot of Ukrainian soldiers, too.' Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) July 14, 2025 " Under the deal, Trump said the United States will supply weapons that will be paid for by NATO countries. Rutte said massive numbers of weapons would be sent, including missiles, as part of a first wave of equipment. Trump said the 'top of the line' equipment, including Patriot missile systems and batteries, would be arriving very soon. 'We're going to have some come very soon, within days ... a couple of the countries that have Patriots are going to swap over and will replace the Patriots with the ones they have,' he said. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has made regular appeals to the US and its NATO military alliance allies for weapons to help defend itself in the grinding war. Trump coupled his arms announcement with a vow to impose tariffs and sanctions on Russia if it will not make a ceasefire agreement within 50 days. US Congressional leaders have been working on a Russia sanctions package. A White House official said Trump's intent is to impose '100 per cent tariffs on Russia' and secondary sanctions on other countries that buy oil from Russia if a deal is not struck in 50 days. 'We're going to be doing secondary tariffs,' Trump said. 'If we don't have a deal in 50 days, it's very simple, and they'll be at 100 per cent.' 'If I was Vladimir Putin today, and you're speaking about what you are planning to do in 50 days ... I would reconsider whether I should not take negotiations about Ukraine more seriously,' Rutte said. A White House official said Trump was referring to 100 per cent tariffs on Russian goods as well as secondary sanctions on other countries that buy its exports. Still, Trump's announcement of a 50-day grace period was greeted with relief by investors in Russia, where the rouble recovered from earlier losses and stock markets rose. 'Trump performed below market expectations. He gave 50 days during which the Russian leadership can come up with something and extend the negotiation track. Moreover, Trump likes to postpone and extend such deadlines,' said analyst Artyom Nikolayev from Invest Era, a financial information firm. Trump has been reluctant to punish Russia but he came away from a recent phone call with Putin disappointed that the Russian leader appeared prepared to continue the war. Rutte said Germany, Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, the Netherlands and Canada all want to be a part of rearming Ukraine. 'They all want to be part of this. And this is only the first wave. There will be more. So what we will do is work through the NATO systems to make sure that we know what Ukrainians need to make packages,' he said. Trump's promise that NATO would pay for the weapons satisfies his demand that the US not continue bankrolling the war and puts the financial burden on US allies in Europe. Zelensky on Monday said he would replace his long-serving prime minister Denys Shmyhal with Shmyhal's first deputy, Yulia Svyrydenko, in 'a transformation of the executive branch'. The nomination, which requires parliamentary approval, comes as diplomatic efforts to end the war, now in its fourth year, have stalled and as Ukraine seeks to revive its cash-strapped economy and build up a domestic arms industry. 'We ... discussed concrete measures to boost Ukraine's economic potential, expand support programs for Ukrainians, and scale up our domestic weapons production,' Zelensky wrote on X. 'In pursuit of this goal, we are initiating a transformation of the executive branch in Ukraine,' he said, adding that he had proposed that Svyrydenko lead the government and 'significantly renew its work'. Svyrydenko, 39, is an economist by training and has served as first deputy prime minister since 2021.
