Trump says trade agreement with Mexico, Canada ‘irrelevant’ to US
But car makers have urged an extension to the USMCA, saying it is crucial to US auto production.
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But car makers have urged an extension to the USMCA, saying it is crucial to US auto production.
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Nurses were joined by elected leaders, including the city’s new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, as contract negotiations failed.
The US president has threatened Iran with military strikes amid widespread antigovernment protests there.
Head of US central bank condemns ‘intimidation’ amid fears for independence of monetary policy.
Crackdown on protests in Iran has resulted in multiple deaths and an internet blackout.
Farmers flood the streets of Athlone to raise concerns over the trade deal’s impact on Ireland’s beef industry.
Experts said oil execs gave a ‘less-than-full-throated’ approval as they waited on terms from US and Venezuela.
US says it will control Venezuelan oil sales ‘indefinitely’, raising questions about what revenues Caracas might get.
Many of the smaller firms have connections to Denver, Colorado, the home turf of Energy Secretary Chris Wright.
US oil company executives are expected to meet with Trump to discuss investments in Venezuela’s oil sector.
Some investors criticise WBD’s board’s rejection of Paramount’s offer, citing better chances of regulatory approval.