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Trump says US trade deficit reduced by 78% due to tariffs

Trump says US trade deficit reduced by 78% due to tariffs

Foreign trade deficit to ‘go into positive territory’ in 2026 for 1st time ‘in many decades,’ US president says

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Avalanche kills 8 skiers in Lake Tahoe, California
19.02.2026

Avalanche kills 8 skiers in Lake Tahoe, California

1 still missing, but presumed dead, according to authorities

Venezuela's interim president says she will meet soon with her Colombian counterpart
19.02.2026

Venezuela's interim president says she will meet soon with her Colombian counterpart

Economic, energy and security issues will be on the agenda during her meeting with Gustavo Petro, says Delcy Rodriguez

US military ready for potential strikes on Iran as soon as Saturday: Officials
19.02.2026

US military ready for potential strikes on Iran as soon as Saturday: Officials

Trump has not made a final decision, with discussions ongoing over escalation risks as Pentagon repositions personnel in the region, says CBS News

13 US states sue Trump administration over abrupt termination of over $1.2B in clean energy funding
19.02.2026

13 US states sue Trump administration over abrupt termination of over $1.2B in clean energy funding

'The President is cherry-picking this funding at the expense of hardworking Americans and stifling innovation and the economy for the sake of partisan retribution,' says California Attorney General Rob Bonta

US Southern Command commander visits Venezuela, meets with interim authorities
19.02.2026

US Southern Command commander visits Venezuela, meets with interim authorities

Gen. Francis L. Donovan concluded visit to Venezuela for 'productive meetings' with Venezuelan interim authorities, says SOUTHCOM