insert_link World Trump slams Zelenskyy on Truth Social over how long the war will last U.S. President Donald Trump has slammed Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelensky for saying the end of the war with Russia is “ very, very far away.” The relationship between the two men is in tatters following a dramatic exchange of words at talks in Washington on Friday. Now, Donald Trump is warning that America’s patience is running out. Nina-Maria Potts reports: todayMarch 4, 2025 40
insert_link World Donald Trump calls Volodymyr Zelenskyy “a dictator” US President Donald Trump has called Volodymyr Zelenskyy "a dictator without elections," as he continues to trash-talk Ukraine's leader, branding him a "moderately successful comedian." Having falsely claimed that Ukraine started the war with Russia, Mr Trump took to Truth Social on Wednesday to accuse his Ukrainian counterpart of "doing a terrible job." Benji Hyer reports. todayFebruary 20, 2025 57
insert_link World Trump acknowledges tariffs may bring “pain” to Americans US President Donald Trump has defended his decision to impose sweeping tariffs on the United States' top three trading partners, even as he acknowledged there may be "some pain" for Americans. Posting on his Truth Social platform he hit back at criticism arguing the action was warranted against China, Canada and Mexico. Kate Fisher reports from Washington. todayFebruary 3, 2025 36
insert_link Business / Economics Donald Trump threatens 100% tariffs on BRICS US President-elect Donald Trump has warned BRICS nations against creating a new currency to replace the US dollar, demanding commitments to maintain the dollar's dominance. He also repeated threats to levy a 100% tariff. Bloomberg reports that Saturday’s threat on Truth Social took on new relevance as the president-elect prepares to retake power in January. In response, South Africa’s former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela criticized Trump’s position on X, saying […] todayDecember 2, 2024 21
Business / Economics “No one will win a trade war,” Says China Neither the US nor China would win a trade war, the Chinese embassy in Washington said on Monday, after president-elect Donald Trump vowed additional tariffs on China as well as US neighbors Canada and Mexico. Trump said he would impose additional 10% tariffs on goods from China and 25% tariffs on all products from Mexico and Canada in posts to his Truth Social network on Monday. Laura Westbrook has more. todayNovember 26, 2024 21
insert_link World Trump set to earn $1.3 billion in stock bonus Donald Trump is in line to earn a stock bonus worth 1.3 billion dollars from the company that operates his social media app Truth Social thanks to a rally in its share price. It will take the former U.S. President's overall stake in the company, Trump Media & Technology Group or, TMTG, to $4.1 billion. todayApril 24, 2024 41