Donald Trump has decided to double the tariffs on the Canadian aluminum and steel from 25% to 50% as retaliation for the province of Ontario’s imposition of a 25% surcharge on electricity exports to several US states.

Donald Trump cannot cripple China with his tariffs and trade wars. Instead, it will make the lives of average Americans miserable by increasing inflation and the cost of living.

The US is reportedly engaged in exploratory talks with the DR Congo regarding a potential deal on rare earth elements after unsuccessful negotiations with Ukraine to secure access to its vital resources.

Across the United States, immigrants walked off the job, students walked out of school and businesses closed to show the economic and cultural necessity of protecting people from Trump's federal immigration crackdown.

Donald Trump wants the State Department to reduce the number of diplomats and embassies in an attempt to focus more on US immediate interests.

Trump has increased tariffs on a number of countries, which has angered many US allies, fueling trade wars as a result.

Within a month of Trump's presidency, over 8,700 undocumented immigrants were deported as part of his border security measures.