US tariff warnings raise new market concerns

US tariff warnings raise new market concerns

Commentators across major US political shows warned that tariffs are increasingly being used as pressure tactics rather than solutions to trade disputes, raising costs without significantly boosting domestic manufacturing. Jan 19, 2026
Iran's president warns strikes on Khamenei would lead to 'all-out war'

Iran's president warns strikes on Khamenei would lead to 'all-out war'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned that any attack on Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would amount to an "all-out war" against Iran, escalating tensions with the United States. His remarks followed US President Donald Trump's call for new leadership in Iran amid ongoing protests over repression, economic hardship, and human rights abuses. Jan 19, 2026
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Trump discloses $100 million in bond purchases, invests in Netflix and Warner Bros Discovery debt amid $83 bn deal

US President Donald Trump purchased about $100 million worth of municipal and corporate bonds between mid-November and late December, according to recent financial disclosures. Most of the investments were in municipal bonds issued by cities, school districts, utilities and hospitals, but he also bought corporate bonds from companies such as Netflix, Warner Bros Discovery, Boeing, Occidental Petroleum and General Motors Jan 17, 2026
'I'd do it in a heartbeat': Trump on revoking citizenship from naturalized citizens

Trump calls Fed chief Jerome Powell 'lousy', defends ICE agent

Trump also defended an ICE agent involved in a fatal Minnesota incident, blaming illegal immigration and backing enforcement actions. He acknowledged ongoing cost-of-living pressures but said inflation had eased and manufacturing and jobs were growing. Jan 14, 2026
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Trump says PM Modi is unhappy with him due to tariff, seeks early Apache delivery

Speaking at the House GOP Member Retreat, Trump said India had pressed Washington for faster delivery of military hardware, particularly attack helicopters ordered years ago. "I mean, I had India coming to me, sir. I've been waiting five years; we're changing it. We're changing it," Trump said, as he discussed defence manufacturing timelines and foreign military sales. Jan 7, 2026
Trump 'completely messed up' India-US ties: Congressman Subramanyam

Trump says US 'in charge' of Venezuela after Maduro arrest

"It was a very dangerous operation," Trump said. "The helicopters were being shot at... the bullets were flying all over the place." He said one helicopter was hit but all US personnel returned safely. "We got everything back and nobody killed," he said. Jan 5, 2026
US takeover of oil-rich Venezuela reflects race for hard power: Uday Kotak

US takeover of oil-rich Venezuela reflects race for hard power: Uday Kotak

The veteran banker had pointed out in his year-end views that the world has become less tolerant of alternative points of view and has become more transient and transactional in relationships, with the dominance of hard power over soft power. He highlighted that the race between countries is getting more intense and less mindful of consequences. Jan 4, 2026