Resilient Trump secure key climate, trade concessions at stormy G20
Over the weekend at Hamburg meeting of the G20, the US President, Donald Trump won key concessions on climate and trade from world leaders at the most fractious G20 summit to date, in exchange for preserving the unity of the…
Trump moves to raise tax on gasoline, diesel fuel taxes to fund infrastructure
President Donald Trump has given a clear indication that his administration will explore the possibility of higher gasoline and diesel fuel taxes to fund planned massive infrastructure renewal across the United States. “It’s something that I would certainly consider,” Trump…
Blame Democrats if govt is shut down due to Mexico wall funds Friday—US Attorney General
Whereas President Donald trump is hopeful that “Mexico will pay for the border wall; ‘eventually’ and ‘in some form,’” explaining issues on ABC’s “This Week With George Stephanopoulos,” U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions suggested Democrats would be to blame if…
FG closing in on a deal with Trump for the purchase of 10 Fighter Jets at $600m
Indications are beginning to emerge that President Donald Trump’s administration is pushing forward with plans to sell up to a dozen aircraft to Nigeria’s air force for the fight against the extremist group Boko Haram. Sources said the Super Tucano…
IMF says global economic recovery ‘weak, precarious’
The global economic recovery remains “weak and precarious”, the International Monetary Fund has warned. In its latest World Economic Outlook, the IMF predicts “subpar” growth this year of 3.1%, rising slightly in 2017.
