Japan calls Trump’s latest tariff salvo ‘regrettable’

Japan calls Trump’s latest tariff salvo ‘regrettable’

Shigeru Ishiba, Japan’s prime minister, speaks during a news conference at the prime minister’s official residence in Tokyo, Japan, on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. Kiyoshi Ota | Via Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff letters that threaten steep duties on several countries, including key allies, have led to “shock” and “regret” even as nations expressed…

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Trump says U.S. will send more weapons to Ukraine

Trump says U.S. will send more weapons to Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump holds a law enforcement event in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., May 19, 2025. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday the United States would be sending more weapons to Ukraine to help the war-torn country defend itself against Russian attacks. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said Ukraine was getting hit…

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The declining dollar faces more headwinds after posting worst first-half return in 52 years

The declining dollar faces more headwinds after posting worst first-half return in 52 years

U.S. dollar banknote and decreasing stock graph are seen in this illustration taken April 25, 2025. Dado Ruvic | Reuters Fresh off its worst performance since Richard Nixon was president, the U.S. dollar faces a variety of headwinds heading into the second half of the year that could have important investing implications. The greenback tumbled…

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