Tag: US

US Supreme Court Ruling Triggers New 15% Tariff: What It Means for the UK, EU and Global Trade Deals

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara -
The U.S. will not bow out of tariff deals it had already sealed with countries around the world. This...

Trump Makes Surprise Threat Involving US-Canada Bridge

Global Senuri Vithanage -
US President Donald Trump has said he may try to stop a new bridge between the United States and...

As Canadians Travel Less to the US, Why Is Cayman Emerging as a Caribbean Winner?

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
Cayman seems well on track to record its strongest year ever in Canadian stayover tourism. This defies a slowdown...

US signs security deals across Latin America

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
Venezuela’s president, Nicolas Maduro, warns that the Trump administration may end up destabilising the entire region amid rising tensions. Therefore,...

How this Indian-origin child psychologist became a US mayor?

Commonwealth Diaspora Sarojini P -
USA (Commonwealth Union)_ Pranita Venkatesh has made history by becoming the youngest mayor of San Carlos, USA, a small...

US Halts Five Offshore Wind Developments to Assess National Security Implications

Environment Sharya Christiana -
Washington, D.C. In a move that has shaken the U.S. renewable energy sector, the Trump administration announced on the...
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Canada contemplates action with its stockpiles of US alcohol

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
Most Canadian provinces pulled US booze off their shelves in March 2025 in protest against Trump’s trade tariffs.   Some are...

Is the Caribbean’s Role Changing as the US Installs a Radar System in Trinidad?

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
Trinidad & Tobago’s Prime Minister, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, rejected claims by the opposition that the US military radar installation was...

How Do the UK, US, and EU’s Latest Measures Tighten Pressure on Russia’s Energy Networks?

Commonwealth Maritime and Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
On 15 October 2025, the UK introduced new designations targeting the Russian energy sector. Among the designated organisations are...

Multibillion-Dollar Chip Flow Signals New US–Saudi Tech Alliance

Commonwealth Business Dana de Silva -
In an astonishing merging of geopolitics and techno-aspiration, Saudi Arabia is making a remarkable move into the world of...

Are US Lethal Boat Strikes Forcing a Rift in the UK–US Intelligence Alliance?

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
The US counter-narcotics operations have reportedly caused the UK to pause some intelligence sharing with the US over recent...

Caribbean Waters Become the New Frontline in the US–Venezuela Dispute

Global Dana de Silva -
Tensions between the United States and Venezuela have entered a distinctly militarised phase. In recent days, the US has...

Visa and Mastercard Agree to Fee Reductions After Decades-Long Merchant Dispute

Commonwealth Business Dana de Silva -
Two of the world’s dominant card networks, Visa and Mastercard, have announced a proposed agreement with merchants in the...

Are Indians targeted again? New US rule blocks thousands of Indian-origin truckers overnight!

Commonwealth Diaspora Sarojini P -
USA (Commonwealth Union)_ In a major move affecting the American trucking industry, the US government has barred more than...

A Coffee Comeback Begins — But Can Profits Keep Up with Costs?

Commonwealth Business Dana de Silva -
By way of a comeback story, Starbucks has recorded a modest but significant turnaround in global comparable sales—a result...

Will AUKUS Commitments and Mineral Deals Be Enough to Stabilize a Strained US–Australia Partnership?

Pacific Piumi Fernando -
During his recent visit to the White House on Monday, US President Donald Trump praised the strong bilateral friendship...