Trump News for Wednesday, April 16, 2025
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Alcoa CEO appeals to Trump administration to drop tariffs on Canadian aluminum imports
The Globe and Mail
Canada is by far the biggest foreign supplier to the U.S., accounting for 2.9 million tonnes a year
Apr 16, 2025, 11:53 PM

talks with Japan as U.S. seeks deals
CP24 Toronto
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday inserted himself directly into trade talks with Japanese officials, a sign of the high stakes for the United States after its tariffs rattled the economy and caused the administration to assure the public that it would quickly reach deals.
Apr 16, 2025, 11:48 PM

Judge Warns Trump Officials of Contempt Charges Over Deportation Order Defiance
Devdiscourse
A U.S. federal judge indicated that Trump administration officials might face criminal contempt charges for ignoring a court order halting deportations of alleged Venezuelan gang members. The administration has been criticized for potentially disobeying judicial orders, escalating tensions between the judicial and executive branches.
Apr 16, 2025, 11:44 PM

Trump joins tariff talks with Japan as US seeks deals amid trade wars
ElliotLakeToday.com
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday inserted himself directly into trade talks with Japanese officials , a sign of the high stakes for the United States after its tariffs rattled the economy and caused the administration to assure t
Apr 16, 2025, 11:19 PM

Trump administration issues order to stop construction on New York offshore wind project
Toronto Star
The Trump administration issued an order Wednesday to stop construction on a major offshore wind project to power more than 500,000 New York homes, the latest in a series of
Apr 16, 2025, 11:02 PM

Re-arm, reassure and spend big: how the Asia Pacific is responding to a new era under Trump
The Guardian
The US president has upset global norms in the space of weeks, spurring a flurry of defence spending, diplomatic overtures and offers to boost trade
Apr 16, 2025, 11:01 PM

Canadian leader Mark Carney says Trump key issue in national election
BreakingNews.ie
The Prime Minister spoke during a French-language leaders’ debate in Montreal on Wednesday.
Apr 16, 2025, 11:00 PM

Trump joins Japanese tariff talks as America aims to lock in trade deal
BreakingNews.ie
The US leader attended the meeting alongside fiscal leaders from both nations.
Apr 16, 2025, 11:00 PM

Internal Trump administration document reveals massive budget cut proposal for federal health agencies
Cable News Network
The Trump administration is formulating plans to cut roughly a third of the federal health budget, eliminate dozens of programs and vastly whittle down health agencies, according to an internal document reviewed by CNN.
Apr 16, 2025, 10:48 PM

How will Reece navigate Trump's tariffs according to Macquarie?
Motley Fool Australia
US President Trump's tariff policy is impacting global markets. However there are some ASX companies that could be more resilient.
Apr 16, 2025, 10:36 PM

Trump administration threatens Harvard’s student exchange program
NBC10 Boston
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem sent Harvard University "a scathing letter demanding detailed records on Harvard's foreign student visa holders' illegal...
Apr 16, 2025, 10:35 PM

What happens next after judge warns of possible contempt prosecution over deportation flights order
Toronto Star
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge's ruling that the Trump administration appears to have willfully violated his order to turn around planes of migrants headed for El Salvador increases the
Apr 16, 2025, 10:34 PM

What happens next after judge warns of possible contempt prosecution for Trump White House over deportation flights order
Toronto Star
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge's ruling that the Trump administration appears to have willfully violated his order to turn around planes of migrants headed for El Salvador increases the
Apr 16, 2025, 10:34 PM