Pentagon readies 1,500 troops for potential Minnesota deployment, US officials say

By Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart WASHINGTON, Jan 18 (Reuters) – The Pentagon has ordered about 1,500 active-duty soldiers in Alaska to prepare for a possible deployment to Minnesota, the site of large protests against the government’s deportation drive, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Sunday. The U.S. Army placed the units on prepare-to-deploy orders…

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EU considers $108 billion in retaliatory tariffs on US over Trump’s Greenland threat, FT reports

Jan 18 (Reuters) – European capitals may hit the U.S. with 93 billion euros ($107.71 billion) worth of tariffs or restrict American companies from the bloc’s market in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to NATO allies opposed to his campaign to take over Greenland, the Financial Times reported on Sunday. The retaliation measures…

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EU warns of downward spiral after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland

BRUSSELS, Jan 17 (Reuters) – European Union leaders on Saturday warned of a “dangerous downward spiral” over U.S. President Donald Trump’s vow to implement increasing tariffs on European allies until the U.S. is allowed to buy Greenland. “Tariffs would undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral. Europe will remain united, coordinated, and committed…

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Trump administration touts push to lower car prices, de-emphasize EVs

By David Shepardson DETROIT, Jan 17 – The Trump administration’s top auto policy officials on Saturday touted federal efforts to lower car prices by eliminating vehicle emissions regulations, as affordability remains a key concern among Americans. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, Environmental Protection Agency head Lee Zeldin and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer toured the annual…

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