Raphael Stevens

Former US president Ronald Reagan warned of a Donald Trump-style trade war tactic in a radio address nearly 40 years ago.A video from Mr Reagan’s 1988 speech, focusing on Canadian elections and free trade, has resurfaced in light of Trump’s presidency and tariffs.Mr Reagan used his radio broadcast to warn against “trade wars“ and beware of “demogogues who are ready to declare a trade war against our friends”. The 1988 speech is in sharp contrast to Donald Trump’s stance with the use of tariffs. His administration has imposed 25% additional tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico and a 10% additional tariff on imports from China. More

Donald Trump has warned Volodymyr Zelensky of “big problems” after accusing the Ukrainian president of backtracking on a rare earth minerals deal with the US.Speaking to reporters on Air Force One on Sunday (30 March), the US president said: “I see he’s trying to back out of the rare earth deal. If he does that, he’s got some problems — big, big problems.””We made a deal on rare earth, and now he’s saying, well, you know, I want to renegotiate the deal. He wants to be a member of Nato. Well, he was never going to be a member of Nato. He understands that,” Trump added. More

A British Sky News journalist has broken her silence after Marjorie Taylor Greene launched into a verbal attack on her over Signalgate.Martha Kelner approached the MAGA Rep. at a press conference on Wednesday (26 March) and as she started to ask a question, Taylor Greene interrupted her and demanded to know: “What country are you from?”When the journalist told her she was from the UK, Taylor Greene launched into an angry verbal attack, telling her: “We don’t give a crap about the UK”.Speaking on Sky News’ Trump 100 podcast on Friday (28 March), Ms Kelner revealed she had received hundreds of messages from Americans apologising for Taylor Greene’s behaviour. More

Mark Carney has responded to the new 25 per cent tariff on non-U.S. cars in a direct message to Donald Trump.The new Canadian prime minister held a press conference on Thursday (27 March), after Trump announced the 25 per cent tariff on all fully-assembled cars imported to the US.Mr Carney said: “Last night, the president of the United States reached out to schedule a call“I appreciate this op to discuss how we can protect our workers and build our economies.“I will make clear to the p that those interests are best served by cooperation and respect, including of our sovereignty.” More

Russian leader Vladimir Putin made a joke about his phone call with US President Donald Trump.The two world leaders have today (18 March) concluded a more than one-hour long phone call, as the White House pushes its plans for a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine.The White House and Kremlin did not offer any immediate details about the substance of the conversation, but both have confirmed that the call has ended.Prior to their talks, Putin joked about its timing while on stage at a conference in Moscow. More

Canada’s new chief government whip, Rechie Valdez, was moved to tears as she was sworn in on Friday (March 14) as part of prime minister Mark Carney’s new 24-member cabinet. Visibly emotional, Valdez tearfully declared: “ I will truly and faithfully and to the best of my skill and knowledge execute the powers and trusts reposed in me as Chief Government Whip.”Valdez, who had served as Minister of Small Business since 2023, was elected to the House of Commons in the 2021 federal election.As chief whip, she will monitor attendance, organise debate speaking lists, allocate members’ offices, and ensure the caucus is prepared for votes. More

Justin Trudeau made a final dig at Donald Trump in his farewell speech as Canada’s prime minister.The 53-year-old, who will be replaced by former Bank of England boss Mark Carney, used his final speech at the Liberal Party conference on Sunday (9 March) to take aim at the US president over his controversial tariffs imposed on Canada.Mr Trudeau said: “Now as Canadians face from our neighbour an existential challenge and economic crisis, Canadians are showing what we are made off.”He added: “Standing up for everyone’s fundamental rights is the only way to protect our freedom.” More