Tag: the United States

Trump says he will announce 25% steel and aluminum tariffs Monday, and more import duties are coming

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said he will announce on Monday that the United States will impose 25% tariffs on all steel...

Explainer-What are the major pressure points in the US-Venezuela relationship?

(Reuters) - The United States and Venezuela have a fraught recent history marked by broken diplomatic relations, sanctions and accusations of criminal activity...

Trump threatens to try to take back the Panama Canal. Panama's president balks at the suggestion

PHOENIX (AP) — Donald Trump suggested Sunday that his new administration could try to regain control of the Panama Canal that the United...

US wants South Korea crisis resolved in accordance with law

By David Brunnstrom, Trevor Hunnicutt and Ismail ShakilWASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States said on Tuesday it was watching events in ally South Korea...

Turkey scales down $23 billion F-16 jet deal with US, minister says

ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey has reduced its planned $23 billion acquisition of an F-16 fighter jet package from the United States, scrapping the...

US approves $2 billion arms sale to Taiwan including Ukraine tested missile system

By Mike Stone and Ben BlanchardWASHINGTON/TAIPEI (Reuters) -The United States has approved a potential $2 billion arms sale package to Taiwan, the Pentagon...