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   US News & Review: Top 7 Stories – May 31, 2025 1. Trump's Steel Tariff Surge Sparks Global Concerns In a surprising move, President Trump announced a doubling of tariffs on imported steel, raising them from 25% to 50%. This decision, unveiled during a rally in Pennsylvania, aims to bolster the U.S. steel industry but has raised alarms about potential global economic repercussions. The move coincides with a controversial partnership between U.S. Steel and Japan's Nippon Steel, blurring lines between domestic industry support and international collaboration. Gen. Michael Langley, USMC, Commander, US Africa Command, ce .. 2. General Warns of Growing Terror Threats from Africa Marine Corps General Michael Langley, head of U.S. Africa Command, has issued a stark warning about the rise of terrorist networks in Africa's Sahel region. Groups affiliated with ISIS and al-Qaida are exploiting governmental instability, posing...

US- News and Review 30/5/2025

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US- News and Review: 7 Must-Know Stories – May 30, 2025  1.               🔥 Canadian Wildfires Force 17,000 to Flee — U.S. Air Quality at Risk Mequon, Wis.: The sunsets through a haze on Thursday, May 18, 2023 due to wildfires in Canada.       In a sobering reminder of nature’s fury, nearly 17,000 people in Canada are being urgently evacuated as wildfires rage across the provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba . Fueled by dry air, intense heat, and strong winds , the blazes have already devoured more than 869,000 acres of land —and experts fear the worst is yet to come. "This is a very serious situation," said Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe , noting that the fires are expected to intensify in the coming days unless there's a major rainfall. With only brief relief in sight, both residents and responders are bracing for difficult conditions ahead. The wildfires don’t just pose a threat to Canada. Smoke from the flames is ...

US- News Review

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       It’s official — at least for now. A U.S. federal court has stepped in to put the brakes on President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff policy, declaring that he overstepped his authority when he imposed broad import taxes under emergency economic powers. This decision, handed down by a three-judge panel at the U.S. Court of International Trade in New York, has triggered a ripple of reactions — from relief among importers and global trade advocates, to pushback from the White House, which quickly filed an appeal. So, what just happened? And why does it matter? --- 🚨 The Ruling: Tariffs on Pause The court specifically took aim at the so-called “Liberation Day” tariffs — a set of broad import taxes announced on April 2, which Trump framed as part of a national emergency response. These tariffs hit goods from countries like China, Mexico, Canada, and India, and were tied, at least in part, to efforts to combat the flow of fentanyl into the United States. But ...

US News-Review

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    Elon Musk Resigns from DOGE From X Elon Musk @elonmusk As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank President @realDonaldTrump for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending. The @DOGE mission will only strengthen over time as it becomes a way of life throughout the government. 5:31 am · 29 May 2025 · 16.8M Views Elon Musk, the charismatic entrepreneur known for pushing boundaries in technology and innovation, has officially stepped down as a special advisor to the Trump administration. Musk's departure is particularly significant given his high profile and the unique perspective he brought to the role, which centered on promoting fiscal responsibility and efficiency within the government. Initially brought into the administration to spearhead a cost-cutting initiative, Musk leveraged his extensive experience running companies like Tesla, SpaceX, and Neuralink. His presence was a breath of fresh air in government circl...