Trump vows to use "scalpel" instead of "hatchet" in federal workforce cuts

WASHINGTON, March 7 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump vowed on Thursday to use a "scalpel" rather than a "hatchet" in federal workforce cuts, a …[More]

Trump says tariffs on Mexico paused until April 2

U.S. President Donald Trump attends a press conference at the White House in Washington D.C., the United States, Feb. 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Hu Yousong) Tr…[More]

China rejects claims of alleged Chinese influence over Panama Canal

China on Wednesday rejected claims of alleged Chinese influence over the Panama Canal, saying it has never intervened in the management and operation …[More]

Trump's tariffs raise inflation, shrink income, U.S. analysis reveals

WASHINGTON, March 5 (Xinhua) -- The Trump administration's recent tariff policy would drive inflation upward by a full percentage point and see about …[More]

Trump administration to cut over 70,000 employees from Veterans Affairs department

WASHINGTON, March 5 (Xinhua) -- The Trump administration is planning to cut over 70,000 employees at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), CNN repo…[More]

Half of Finns do not trust U.S. as ally: Survey

HELSINKI, March 5 (Xinhua) -- Half of Finland's population does not trust the United States (U.S.) as an ally, according to a survey published by Finn…[More]