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US Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump's Global Tariff Campaign
The US Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump overstepped his authority when he invoked emergency powers to impose sweeping tariffs on nearly every country. The court found that the International Emergency Economic Power Act (IEEPA) does not authorize the President to impose tariffs.
Trump vowed to pursue alternative methods for tariffs despite the ruling.
Trump Announces New 10% Global Tariff After Supreme Court Ruling
Following the Supreme Court's rejection of his previous tariff authority, President Trump announced a new 10% tariff on imports from all countries, signed from the Oval Office. This new tariff, issued under different legal authority, can last for 150 days.
Trump stated the measure would be effective almost immediately.
US Evacuates Hundreds of Troops from Qatar and Bahrain
The United States has pulled hundreds of troops from the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar and evacuated forces from Bahrain, where the US Navy's 5th Fleet is based. The evacuations come amid rising tensions with Iran, though American forces remain stationed at bases in Iraq, Syria, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates.
Trump Urges Iran to Negotiate as Tensions Escalate
US President Donald Trump urged Iranian leaders to negotiate a "fair deal" while criticizing Tehran's human rights record and expressing sympathy for the Iranian people. The diplomatic overture comes as maritime radar shows major movement of US military vessels to the Persian Gulf, including several US aircraft carriers.
Israeli Airstrikes Kill Six in Lebanon's Bekaa Region
At least six people were killed and more than 25 injured in Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon's eastern Bekaa region, according to Lebanese media reports. The strikes mark an escalation in regional military tensions during the period of heightened US-Iran tensions.
Prince Andrew Arrested Over Epstein Information Sharing
Police arrested Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of sharing confidential government information with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein when he was a trade envoy for the UK. Mountbatten-Windsor was held in custody for 11 hours and became the first royal since King Charles I nearly four centuries ago to be placed under arrest.
UK Considers Special Legislation to Remove Prince Andrew from Succession
The British government is reportedly considering special legislation to remove Prince Andrew from the order of succession following his arrest related to the Epstein case. The former royal has previously denied all wrongdoing in connection with the allegations.
Supreme Court Ruling Could Increase US Deficit by $2 Trillion
The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget estimates that the Supreme Court's tariff ruling could increase projected deficits by about $2 trillion over the next decade without alternative executive or legislative action. The ruling comes as the national debt already equals the size of the entire US economy and interest on the debt costs more than $1 trillion annually.
Trump Heads to China for Three-Day Visit
US President Donald Trump will travel to China for a three-day visit starting March 31, a White House official confirmed. The visit represents a significant diplomatic engagement amid ongoing trade tensions.
Canada Strengthens AI Partnerships with India
Canadian Minister Solomon concluded a successful visit to India focused on artificial intelligence cooperation, holding bilateral meetings with global political leaders and technology executives. The visit advanced concrete commercial relationships and opened new pathways for investment and technology collaboration between Canada and India.