WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats say President Donald Trump’s policies are weakening America’s ability to compete with China. In a report released Monday, they criticize foreign aid cuts, tariffs on allies and restrictions on foreign students. They argue such moves undermine U.S. influence and allow China to expand its global power. The White House says…… MORE
US Imposes A 17% Duty On Fresh Mexican Tomatoes In Hopes Of Boosting Domestic Production
The U.S. government says it’s placing a 17% duty on most fresh Mexican tomatoes after negotiations ended without an agreement to avert the tariff. Proponents said the import tax announced Monday will help rebuild the shrinking U.S. tomato industry. Mexico currently supplies around 70% of U.S. tomato market, up from 30% two decades ago, according…… MORE
US Ice Cream Makers Say They’ll Stop Using Artificial Dyes By 2028
Dozens of ice cream makers pledged on Monday to remove artificial dyes from their products by 2028. The move is the latest voluntary effort by U.S. food manufacturers to heed calls from the Trump administration to remove synthetic dyes over potential health concerns. About 40 makers of ice cream and frozen dairy desserts said they…… MORE
President Trump Threatens to Sanction Russia into Peace
(WBAP/KLIF) — Fox News — President Donald Trump on Monday confirmed that the U.S. has agreed to sell arms to NATO just moments after he said Russian President Vladimir Putin has 50 days to secure a peace deal with Ukraine or face “100%” tariffs. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Trump called him on Thursday to…… MORE
Heavy Rains In Texas Pause Search Efforts For Flood Victims And Damage Homes Elsewhere
KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — Emergency crews temporarily suspended their search for victims of catastrophic flooding in central Texas. The halt comes with new warnings that additional rain would again cause waterways to surge. The search and recovery efforts were paused most of Sunday as thunderstorms with heavy rainfall swept through the area. Ingram Fire Department…… MORE