Trump to order U.S. Treasury to delve into taxes, post-crisis reforms
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump will order the Treasury on Friday to find and reduce tax burdens and review post-financial crisis reforms that banks and insurance companies have said hinder their ability to do business.
Trump administration, world financial officials clash over trade
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Trump administration had a simple but stark message for world financial leaders who gathered in Washington on Thursday amid worries about rising U.S. protectionism: fair trade means tit-for-tat tariffs.
U.S. sees increased activity by Chinese bomber aircraft: officials
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States is aware of a higher-than-usual level of activity by Chinese bomber planes, signaling a possible heightened state of readiness, U.S. officials told Reuters on Thursday, but downplayed concerns and left open a ra…
Trump says strong Europe is important for U.S
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Thursday he was in favor of a strong Europe, as France gears up for an election where European unity is a key issue and Britain negotiates its departure from the European Union.
Exxon probe is unconstitutional, Republican prosecutors say
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A group of 11 Republican state attorneys general are protesting an investigation into whether Exxon Mobil Corp. violated consumer protection laws when selling fossil fuel products, according to a court filing.
Trump says only role for U.S. in Libya is defeating Islamic State
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Thursday he does not see a role for the United States in Libya apart from defeating Islamic State militants.
Trump administration will not ignore white collar crime: Justice official
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The Trump administration will be persistent in prosecuting white collar crimes despite giving a higher profile to tackling violent crime, a senior Justice Department official said on Thursday.
Tillerson to meet with Southeast Asian foreign ministers in May
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will meet with the foreign ministers of Southeast Asian countries on May 4 in Washington ahead of planned regional summits in November, a State Department official said on Thursday.
Chaffetz may not finish U.S. House term: media reports
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Representative Jason Chaffetz, the Republican chairman of a House committee with broad investigative powers, said on Thursday that it is possible he could leave office before his term finishes next year, The Wall Street Jour…
Highlights: The Trump presidency on April 20 at 1:50 p.m. EDT/1750 GMT
(Reuters) – Highlights for U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration on Thursday:
