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US speaker hopes to pass aid bills with Democrat help
The House speaker has put forward separate aid bills for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, hoping for a vote on April 20
United StatesBiden's call for steel tariffs is campaign-related
Campaigning in Pennsylvania yesterday, President Joe Biden called for higher tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminium
United StatesCanada's budget straddles spending and deficit targets
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland yesterday presented a federal budget that promises more spending, but not immediately
CanadaTrump's trial will not thwart presidential ambitions
Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York on charges involving the falsification of business records began yesterday
United StatesUS container traffic must overcome challenges to rise
Last month’s collapse of a bridge in Baltimore, blocking access to its harbour, has focused attention on container ports
United StatesUS state referendums will play major role in November
State referendums on abortion access this November will highlight the role of referendums in the political process
United StatesUS raises pressure on China over sales to Russia
US officials announced that China has increased its material support to Russia, in defiance of sanctions
RussiaUS speaker somewhat strengthened by FISA renewal
The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) is set for renewal after Speaker Mike Johnson accepted some changes
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