BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina’s libertarian President Javier Milei has won decisive victories in key districts across the country in midterm elections, clinching a crucial vote of confidence that strengthens his ability to carry out his radical free-market experiment with billions of dollars in backing from the Trump administration. Milei’s governing La Libertad Avanza…… MORE
For Japan’s New Leader, the Key to Connecting With Trump Could Be a Ford F-150 Truck
TOKYO (AP) — President Donald Trump is heading to Japan where he’ll meet new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for the first time. She’s a protege of late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who Trump bonded with over their shared love of golf. It’s a critical meeting for Takaichi, who wants to calm trade tensions. Trump has…… MORE
US and China Say a Trade Deal is Drawing Closer as Trump and Xi Ready for a High-Stakes Meeting
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — U.S. and Chinese officials say a trade deal between the world’s two largest economies is drawing closer. The sides have reached an initial consensus for President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping to aim to finalize during their high-stakes meeting Thursday in South Korea. Any agreement would be a…… MORE
Trump Threatens Canada With 10% Extra Import Tax for Not Pulling Down Anti-Tariffs Ad Sooner
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (AP) — President Donald Trump says he plans to hike tariffs on imports of Canadian goods by an extra 10% because of an anti-tariff television ad aired by the province of Ontario. The ad used the words of former President Ronald Reagan to criticize U.S. tariffs, angering Trump who said he…… MORE
Flights to Los Angeles International Airport Halted Due to Air Traffic Controller Shortage
The Federal Aviation Administration says flights departing for Los Angeles International Airport were halted briefly due to a staffing shortage at a Southern California air traffic facility. The FAA issued a temporary ground stop at one of the world’s busiest airports on Sunday morning soon after U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy predicted that travelers would…… MORE