Trump approves $8bn Saudi weapons sale over Iran tensions
Craig TaylorThe president uses a legal loophole to push through the arms deal without Congressional approval. BBC News – US & Canada
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Trump says Huawei could be part of trade deal
Huawei could feature in a US-China trade pact despite being “very dangerous”, says the US president. BBC News – US & Canada
Topshop Set To Close A Further 23 Stores
In what is probably the final attempt to stave off administration Arcadia Boss Philip Green has announced the closure of 23 stores to add to the 200 UK stores already shut over the past three years. Once among the flagships of UK High Street fashion the group is facing stiff competition from online retailers such…
Trump hits back at Democratic ‘cover-up’ claims
The president rules out any bipartisan co-operation until Democrats call off “phoney investigations”. BBC News – US & Canada
Donald Trump Escalates the Tensions With Iraq
President Trump once again took to Twitter to inflame the tensions between the US & Iran, tweeting If Iran wants to fight, that will be the official end of Iran. Never threaten the United States again! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 19, 2019 It is not really clear what threat Iran issued but it…
US lifts steel and aluminium tariffs on Canada
Mexico is also expected to see levies lifted, paving the way for a new North American trade agreement. BBC News – US & Canada