US President Donald Trump has expressed strong support for India's efforts to bring the attackers responsible for the Pahalgam terror attack to justice, calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi and offering his condolences to the victims' families. The attack in Jammu and Kashmir killed 26 people, including five tourists from Maharashtra.
https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/donald-trump-on-pahalgam-terror-attack-us-stands-strong-with-india-against-terrorism-says-pm-modi-and-incredible-11745341967333.htmlRussian Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that President Putin's side is open to a peaceful settlement, but refused to discuss the time frame for a potential ceasefire deal. US President Trump has been pushing both sides towards a ceasefire, with recent efforts including a phone call with Putin and multiple visits by businessman Witkoff to Russia.
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/04/22/witkoff-to-visit-russia-again-this-week-for-ukraine-talks-a88831US President Donald Trump has received 18 trade deal proposals from other countries, but China has warned against any agreements that would harm its interests. The US and China have been engaged in a tariff dispute, with the US imposing a 10% tariff on Chinese goods. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that everyone involved wants to see a trade deal happen. Trump also expressed his intention not to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, but threatened to do so if he wanted to cut interest rates.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11144446/donald-trump-tariffs-china-trade-unsustainable-bessent/Russia rejected US President Donald Trump's demands to end its war on Ukraine, with Kremlin spokesman calling setting deadlines "an exercise in futility" as Moscow tries to stall peace negotiations. Trump said he would move on from his push for peace if a deal doesn't come together within days, but plans to reveal more about the plan by Thursday.
https://nypost.com/2025/04/22/us-news/russia-slams-trumps-ukraine-war-negotiation-deadline/Global finance ministers and central bankers are meeting in Washington to discuss trade talks amid uncertainty over US President Donald Trump's new tariffs, which have been imposed on various countries including China, Canada, and Mexico. The tariffs have sparked concerns about potential disruptions to global supply chains and economic growth.
https://channelnewsasia.com/world/us-treasury-chief-expects-china-tariff-impasse-de-escalate-5081736US President Donald Trump has announced plans to significantly reduce tariffs imposed on Chinese goods, from 145% to a more manageable level. This move comes as he acknowledges the futility of the ongoing trade war between the US and China.
https://www.smh.com.au/world/north-america/trump-shift-on-china-tariffs-only-adds-to-the-confusion-he-creates-20250423-p5ltoo.htmlUS President Donald Trump warned that if China doesn't agree to a trade deal, the US will set the terms, emphasizing America's strong position and potential tariff reductions without full elimination. Trump reassured that any future agreement would lead to reduction in tariffs.
https://indiatoday.in/world/us-news/story/if-china-wont-make-a-trade-deal-us-will-set-terms-trump-glbs-2713146-2025-04-23US President Trump stated that the US will set a fair deal for all parties involved in trade negotiations, which he believes will be completed quickly. He also mentioned that tariffs on Chinese imports will come down substantially but not to zero, citing the need to address fentanyl smuggling as a reason for the high tariffs. The IMF has lowered its global growth forecasts due to Trump's trade war, predicting a higher risk of recession in the US. Despite this, the White House claims the tariffs have been successful, with countries seeking bilateral trade deals with the US.
https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/trump-ready-to-end-trade-war-with-china-he-says-tariffs-will-drop-but-8232090#pfrom=home-ndtv_topstoriesUkraine has expressed concern over Chinese citizens' involvement in hostilities against Ukraine and China's contribution to Russia's military equipment production. Deputy Foreign Minister Yevhen Perebyinis urged China to stop supporting Russia's aggression, citing evidence provided by Ukrainian special services. President Volodymyr Zelensky had previously stated that Ukraine received intelligence on China supplying weapons to Russia, including gunpowder and artillery, but Beijing denied these claims.
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