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Donald Trump Slaps 104% Tariff On China As Trade Tensions Escalate
09 Apr

Donald Trump Slaps 104% Tariff On China As Trade Tensions Escalate

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Despite rattled financial markets, threats of retaliation and some of President Donald Trump’s biggest supporters encouraging him to back off his signature economic policy, he didn’t give in. His administration piled on heaps of new “reciprocal” tariffs Wednesday on dozens of American allies and adversaries alike, aiming to — as he claims — restore fairness and boost American manufacturing. Goods from China, by far the biggest target, are now subject to at least a 104% tariff. Trump tacked on even higher tariffs than initially announced after Beijing didn’t back off its promise to impose 34% retaliatory tariffs Tuesday. The reciprocal…
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Tiger Woods confirms he’s dating Donald Trump’s former daughter-in-law, Vanessa
24 Mar

Tiger Woods confirms he’s dating Donald Trump’s former daughter-in-law, Vanessa

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Legendary golfer, Tiger Woods, has confirmed he is dating Donald Trump’s former daughter-in-law, Vanessa Trump. Woods revealed this on Sunday via his X account. He wrote: “Love is in the air and life is better with you by my side! We look forward to our journey through life together. “At this time we would appreciate privacy for all those close to our hearts.” Vanessa was married to Donald Trump Jr from 2005 to 2018 and they have five children together. One of the children is Kai, who is set to play golf at the University of Miami in 2026. The…
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Donald Trump attends NCAA wrestling, celebrates with heavyweight champion, Hendrickson
24 Mar

Donald Trump attends NCAA wrestling, celebrates with heavyweight champion, Hendrickson

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United States President, Donald Trump at the weekend, attended the NCAA wrestling championships fight in Philadelphia where he celebrated with Wyatt Hendrickson, who beat Gable Steveson to grab the NCAA heavyweight title. After his victory, Hendrickson, who attended the Air Force Academy for at least four years, wrapped himself in a flag and went over to the US President for a handshake. “I put on a show for him, I wanted that national title,” Hendrickson said while shaking hands with Trump. It's believe that the 47th US President has made appearances at several sporting events in the country during the…
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Musk to be in attendance as Trump convenes first cabinet meeting
26 Feb

Musk to be in attendance as Trump convenes first cabinet meeting

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President Donald Trump of the United States is set to convene his first Cabinet meeting since returning to office last month, in an effort to further his agenda with most of his nominees. It was gathered that Elon Musk, tasked with overseeing the Department of Government Efficiency, DOGE, which has sought to fire thousands of federal workers, will be among those in attendance at the meeting. According to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, despite Musk’s lack of ministerial portfolio or formal decision-making authority, he is classified as a special government employee and senior adviser to the president by heading…
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Trump Signs Executive Order To Withdraw US From World Health Organization
21 Jan

Trump Signs Executive Order To Withdraw US From World Health Organization

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US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to begin the process of withdrawing the US from the World Health Organization (WHO). “Oooh, that’s a big one,” the newly inaugurated US president said as he approved the document after arriving back at the White House. It was one of dozens of executive actions he put his signature to on day one in office. This marks the second time Trump has ordered the US be pulled out of the WHO. Trump was critical of how the international body handled Covid-19 and began the process of pulling out from the Geneva-based…
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“A Fragrance Your Enemies Can’t Resist!” – Trump Uses Photo With Biden’s Wife To Promote His Perfume
10 Dec

“A Fragrance Your Enemies Can’t Resist!” – Trump Uses Photo With Biden’s Wife To Promote His Perfume

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President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday used a photo of himself sitting next to first lady Jill Biden to announce a new line of fragrances on his Truth Social app, with the caption, "A fragrance your enemies can't resist!" The fragrance line, called "Fight, Fight, Fight," includes cologne for men and a perfume for women, each retailing for $199. Trump is also selling bundles of two or more fragrances, with the second item 50% off, according to the GetTrumpFragrances.com website. The photo of Jill Biden seated near Trump was taken Dec. 7 when they, along with dozens of heads of state…
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Donald Trump Appoints Elon Musk To ‘Efficiency’ Role And Fox News Host As Defence Secretary
14 Nov

Donald Trump Appoints Elon Musk To ‘Efficiency’ Role And Fox News Host As Defence Secretary

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Elon Musk, the wealthiest man in the world, has been a full-time presence at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago transition headquarters. According to media reports, he is advising the president-elect on cabinet nominees and even joined a conversation between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky last week. On Tuesday night, Trump announced that he was assigning Musk to work with tech entrepreneur and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy in a "department of government efficiency" tasked with identifying new budget cuts. Musk’s political action committee spent around $200m to help Trump’s presidential campaign, and he promises to continue to fund the group’s efforts…
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EXPLAINER: The Logistics And Financial Implications Of Trump’s Proposed Mass Deportations
08 Nov

EXPLAINER: The Logistics And Financial Implications Of Trump’s Proposed Mass Deportations

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US President-elect Donald Trump has doubled down on his campaign promise of the mass deportation of illegal immigrants, saying the cost of doing so will not be a deterrent. In some of his first public remarks since winning the election, Trump said his priority upon taking office in January would be to make the border “strong and powerful". "It’s not a question of a price tag. It’s not - really, we have no choice," Trump told NBC News. But how would Trump’s campaign pledge of mass deportations of migrants actually work and what are the hurdles he may face? What…
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Trump Win Sparks Record $64 Billion Gain For World’s 10 Richest People
07 Nov

Trump Win Sparks Record $64 Billion Gain For World’s 10 Richest People

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The fortunes of the ten richest people in the world surged by a daily record as Donald Trump won a second term as president. The net worth of billionaires led by Tesla Inc.’s Elon Musk, the world’s wealthiest person, surged by $63.5 billion on Wednesday, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Musk alone added $26.5 billion to his pot. Amazon.com Inc.’s Jeff Bezos and Oracle Corp.’s Larry Ellison were also among the top gainers. It’s the biggest daily increase since Bloomberg’s wealth index began in 2012. Much of the gains for the ultra-rich come down to a surge in US…
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What Elon Musk Could Gain From A Trump Presidency
07 Nov

What Elon Musk Could Gain From A Trump Presidency

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Donald Trump’s return to the White House might also prove to be a win for one of his most visible supporters: Elon Musk. The world’s richest man spent election night in Florida with Trump at his Mar-a-Lago resort as returns came in. “The people of America gave @realDonaldTrump a crystal clear mandate for change tonight,” Mr Musk wrote on the social media platform X as Trump’s victory began to appear all but certain. And at his victory speech at the Palm Beach Convention Center, Trump spent several minutes praising Mr Musk and recounting the successful landing of a rocket manufactured…
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