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US President Donald Trump speaks to the media aboard Air Force One

Nigerian president hopes to meet Trump after threat

Nigeria's president is hoping to meet with US counterpart Donald Trump, an aide said, after the US leader threatened to send the military into Africa's most populous country over what he has described as a threat to Christians by jihadists.

US • 02 Nov

Thousands challenge Trump policies in 'No Kings' rallies

More than 2,500 demonstrations have taken place across the United States, to express opposition to the policies of US President Donald Trump.

US • 19 Oct

Donald Trump unveiled additional levies of 100% on China's US-bound exports a week ago

Trump says 100% tariffs on China not sustainable

US President Donald Trump said his proposed 100% tariff on goods from China would not be sustainable but blamed China for the latest impasse in trade talks that began with Beijing tightening control over its rare earth exports.

Business • 17 Oct

Oil steady amid possible Indian halt of Russia imports

Oil prices were stable today as traders prepared for a potential halt to India's Russian oil imports, which could reshape flows and boost demand for supplies from elsewhere.

Business • 16 Oct

Bessent will present 3 or 4 Fed chief candidates to Trump

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said today he plans to present three or four candidates to lead the Federal Reserve to President Donald Trump for him to interview sometime after Thanksgiving.

Business • 15 Oct

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 14: U.S. President Donald Trump posthumously awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom to late conservative activist Charlie Kirk as he presents the Medal to his wife Erika Kirk (L) during a ceremony in the Rose Garden of the White

Trump hails 'martyr' Kirk at posthumous medal ceremony

US President Donald Trump has hailed Charlie Kirk as a "martyr for truth and freedom" as he posthumously awarded the right-wing activist the US's highest civilian honour.

US • 15 Oct

Podcast: Trump praises his peace deal for Gaza

There is a "long way to go" for peace in the Middle East despite a plan by US President Donald Trump, the UK Independent's Chief International Correspondent Bel Trew has told Behind the Story.

Behind the Story • 13 Oct

Podcast: Is Trump's Peace Plan the only way for Gaza?

A plan by US President Donald Trump for Gaza is "the only way to get to a rapid ceasefire", one expert has told Behind the Story.

Behind the Story • 08 Oct

US President Donald Trump announces a deal with Pfizer to lower Medicaid drug prices in the Oval Office of the White House

Trump calls for jailing Chicago mayor as troops arrive

US President Donald Trump has called for jailing the mayor of Chicago as well as the governor of Illinois in an escalation of his attacks on political opponents.

US • 08 Oct

James Comey holds a microphone as he speaks at a book shop in new york

Ex-FBI chief Comey pleads not guilty to criminal charges

Former FBI director James Comey has pleaded not guilty to criminal charges in a case widely seen as an escalation of US President Donald Trump's campaign of legal retribution against political opponents.

US • 08 Oct

The US budget row that's not about the budget

As the US government is mostly in shutdown because the fiscal appropriation authority has not been passed in the US Senate, Sean Whelan looks at what might play out next.

Analysis and Comment • 06 Oct

US President Donald Trump address at Pentagon

US to impose 100% tariff on movies made outside the US

President Donald Trump said today he would impose a 100% tariff on all films produced overseas that are then sent into the US, repeating a threat made in May that would upend Hollywood's global business model.

Business • 29 Sep

Alex Dukalskis speaks with David McCullagh and Evelyn O’Rourke on Behind the Story

Podcast: Rising authoritarianism, Kneecap and Eurovision

An expert in international relations has told RTÉ's Behind the Story podcast it is "extremely alarming" that Donald Trump has the full force of the US government behind him for another three years.

Behind the Story • 26 Sep

The publication of the executive order shows Donald Trump is making progress on the sale of TikTok's US assets

Trump signs order declaring TikTok sale ready

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order declaring that his plan to sell Chinese-owned TikTok's US operations to US and global investors will address the national security requirements in a 2024 law.

Business • 26 Sep

Concept of H1b Visa for foreign workers showing wooden letters with US flag as background

Financial firms to feel big impact from US visa overhaul

The Trump administration's overhaul of the H-1B system could have an outsized impact on the finance industry in the US, which could face hiring challenges following the imposition of the new $100,000 fee.

Business • 24 Sep

Judge rules Trump can't block Rhode Island wind project

Danish offshore wind developer Orsted can restart work on the nearly finished Revolution Wind project off the coast of Rhode Island, a federal judge has ruled, after President Donald Trump's administration halted the project last month.

Business • 23 Sep

Donald Trump holds up a signed order in the Oval office with an image of his Gold Card behind him

$100,000 H-1B visa fee to be 1 time payment - White House

The White House issued a major clarification over the weekend to its new H-1B visa policy that had rattled the tech industry, saying a $100,000 fee will be a "one-time" payment imposed only on new applicants.

Business • 22 Sep

Threats to the global economy came at a furious pace during US President Donald Trump's first eight months in office

Global economy takes Trump shocks in stride - for now

Threats to the global economic order have come at a furious pace during President Donald Trump's first eight months in office - from a massive tariff shock to a battle for control of the Federal Reserve and even an emerging form of US state capitalism.

Business • 19 Sep

The Bank of Canada cut its key lending rate to 2.5% today

Bank of Canada cuts key lending rate citing Trump tariffs

Canada's central bank cut its key lending rate to 2.5% today, offering a boost to borrowers in an economy squeezed by US President Donald Trump's trade war.

Business • 17 Sep

Fed delivers rate cut, sees steady pace of further cuts

The Federal Reserve has cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point and indicated it will steadily lower borrowing costs for the rest of this year.

Business • 18 Sep

Light blue block with magnifying glass icon on a business chart sheet

End quarterly reports call gets support from investors

A call by Donald Trump to ditch quarterly corporate reporting has received cautious support from an unlikely source - international investors pushing business to do more on longer-term sustainability issues, many lambasted by the US president.

Business • 17 Sep

Microsoft said it would invest £22 billion in total to expand its UK cloud and AI infrastructure as well as in a 'supercomputer'

UK, US agree £31 billion tech pact to mark Trump's visit

Britain and the US have agreed a technology pact to boost ties in AI, quantum computing and civil nuclear energy, with top US firms led by Microsoft pledging £31 billion ($42 billion) in UK investments.

Business • 17 Sep

Social media app TikTok has 170 million US users

US, China in deal for TikTok to keep operating in US

US President Donald Trump has announced an agreement between the US and China to keep TikTok operating in the US, with three sources familiar with the matter saying the deal was similar to one discussed earlier this year.

Business • 17 Sep

US President Donald Trump and King Charles at a state banquet in Windsor Castle

UK and US 'two notes in one chord', Trump tells banquet

US President Donald Trump has described his second state visit to Britain as "one of the highest honours of my life".

UK • 17 Sep

A framework agreement was announced yesterday between the US and China that would switch short-video app TikTok to US-controlled ownership

What hurdles lie ahead for any US-China TikTok deal?

Questions and potential hurdles surround a framework agreement announced yesterday between the US and China that would switch short-video app TikTok to US-controlled ownership, including whether any deal will comply with a 2024 law.

Business • 16 Sep