Donald Trump

Why a booming economy is not helping Trump

2026-10-05T10:00:00.000Z
At a time when other US allies are looking to distance themselves from Washington, Tokyo is working to maintain optimal distance.

Japan wants the US close. Just not too close

2026-10-05T07:00:00.000Z
US President Donald Trump (left) said he wants Fed Chair Kevin Warsh (right) to “vote the way he wants.”

Fed policymakers lean against October rate hike

2026-10-02T05:25:04.000Z
The Fed watchdog’s report highlighted extensive problems with project oversight that contributed to a roughly US$1 billion cost overrun.

Watchdog finds no Fed misconduct in renovation; Trump calls for Powell’s resignation

2026-09-30T22:44:19.000Z
US President Trump announced South Korea's commitment of US$200 billion n investments under the US-Korea Trade and Investment Initiative.

Trump unveils US$200 billion South Korean investment in US projects

2026-09-30T22:19:42.000Z
Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump at a state dinner at the White House in Washington on Sep 24.

No seat, no cards at the table: Europe fears being the loser in Trump-Xi deal-making

2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
US President Donald Trump (centre left) speaks to the media following a meeting with tech executives on AI at the White House, Washington, DC, Sep 29, 2026. T

Trump reaffirms support for data centres after talks with AI executives

2026-09-29T22:18:30.000Z
President Trump has downplayed concerns over the misuse of artificial intelligence harming people.

Trump’s AI meeting with tech CEOs to focus on finding balance, US House speaker says

2026-09-28T23:26:44.000Z
While Chinese President Xi Jinping (left) did not secure all that he wanted, he appears to increasingly have the upper hand over US President Donald Trump, at least in terms of political manoeuvring. 

How Xi appeared to outmanoeuvre Trump at their summit

2026-09-28T09:20:23.000Z
China and the US will set up an agriculture working group under a trade council, which will hold its first meeting before 2026 ends.

China, US agree to cut tariffs on US$60 billion of goods including agriculture, household items

2026-09-28T08:49:47.000Z