Donald Trump News Live: Trump announces US to receive Chinese rare earth minerals, tariffs on Chinese goods to rise to 55%

President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday a new trade deal with China, stating the United States will secure magnets and rare earth minerals from Beijing and that US tariffs on Chinese goods will increase to 55%, AP said in a report. Trump further mentioned that in return, the U.S. will provide China "what was agreed to," specifying this includes allowing Chinese students to attend American colleges and universities. The article text also notes that several global brands are among dozens of companies at risk of using forced labor through their Chinese supply chains.

President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday a new trade deal with China, stating the United States will secure magnets and rare earth minerals from China and that tariffs on Chinese goods will rise to 55%, AP said in a report. In exchange, Trump mentioned the U.S. would provide China with unspecified agreed-upon terms, including permitting Chinese students to study at American colleges and universities.

President Donald Trump stated that the United States will secure magnets and rare earth minerals from China under an agreement, and also announced that tariffs on Chinese goods are set to rise to 55%, AP says in a report. The announcement covers both a plan for acquiring critical strategic materials from China and a significant increase in import duties on Chinese products.

President Donald Trump's foreign policy message emphasizing 'peace through strength' is reportedly finding positive reception in a country neighboring Russia, Fox News said in a report. This reported development occurs during President Trump's second term and against a backdrop of significant geopolitical tensions in Eastern Europe. The specific country and the precise nature of this reported resonance would be detailed in the Fox News article.

A doctor publicly contested a connection reportedly suggested by Vanity Fair that associated high-protein consumption with supporters of the 'MAGA' movement, a political movement linked to President Donald Trump, according to a report in Fox News. The doctor argued that health and dietary choices lack political affiliation and should remain separate from political ideologies, emphasizing the sentiment that health 'doesn’t have a political belief.'

Democratic senators questioned the leader of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), criticizing the official for not taking responsibility for proposed research funding cuts during Donald Trump's 2017-2021 presidential term, The New York Times said in a report. The senators' scrutiny focused on these past budgetary proposals and the NIH head's accountability concerning who directed these intended reductions to research funding.

President Donald Trump alleged that aides of former President Joe Biden committed 'crimes' by using an autopen, the New York Post said in a report. Trump made the statement on Post columnist Miranda Devine’s newly launched 'Pod Force One' podcast, telling her, "That's a crime to do that to the country."

President Donald Trump is scheduled to attend the Wednesday opening night of 'Les Misérables' at the Kennedy Center, where he was recently installed as chairman, AP says in a report. Following this development, Trump has pledged to alter the performing arts venue's programming, which he has criticized as 'woke' and excessively focused on 'leftist ideology and political correctness.'

President Donald Trump stated he has not ruled out a potential reconciliation with Elon Musk, but emphasized that mending their relationship is not a top priority for him at this time, the New York Post said in a report. These comments were made during an interview with Miranda Devine for the ‘Pod Force One’ podcast.

President Donald Trump's political influence is a dominant factor in New Jersey's Democratic gubernatorial primaries, with candidates in what is described as a bitter race focusing on convincing voters of their resolve to most effectively oppose him, The Washington Post said in a report. The primaries, reportedly being decided on Tuesday, see Democratic contenders emphasizing their anti-Trump stance as a central element of their campaigns to appeal to the party's voters.

American voters are currently divided over President Donald Trump's past response to protests in Los Angeles, with some individuals describing his actions, often referred to as a 'crackdown,' as 'un-American,' while others viewed them as 'necessary,' BBC News said in a report. These differing viewpoints pertain to President Trump's approach during his first presidential term to events such as the 2020 nationwide protests, where his 'law and order' rhetoric was prominent.

Sergio Gor, head of the White House Office of Presidential Personnel, has emerged as a central and highly influential figure in President Donald Trump's initiative to aggressively reshape the federal government and appoint loyalists to key positions, The Hill said in a report. Although not widely known publicly, sources indicate Gor plays a vital role in these efforts from within the White House, focusing on staffing the administration.

A new survey indicates that a majority of voters support President Donald Trump's past 'most favored nation' drug pricing policy, with 85 percent of respondents favoring lawmakers and candidates perceived to combat high drug prices from pharmaceutical companies, The Hill said in a report. The survey, commissioned by the Pharmaceutical Reform Alliance and conducted by National Research Inc., highlighted strong voter backing for the policy concept, which aimed to tie Medicare drug prices to the lowest prices paid in other developed nations during his previous administration. This specific 'most favored nation' rule was finalized in late 2020 but was later blocked by courts and formally rescinded by the former Biden administration.

A travel ban initiated by President Donald Trump has become operational, impacting travel to and from unspecified regions or for certain groups of people, NPR says in a report. The report outlines the essential information travelers need to be aware of, including the scope of the ban, who is affected, and any procedures or exemptions that apply under the new directive.

Bryan Bedford, a commercial airline executive nominated by President Donald Trump to lead the Federal Aviation Administration (F.A.A.), is undergoing a Senate confirmation hearing, The New York Times said in a report. This scrutiny comes at a critical time for the agency, which is currently confronting significant challenges including critical staffing shortages and pressing questions regarding passenger safety. The confirmation process is key given these ongoing issues at the F.A.A.

The World Bank has sharply lowered its global growth forecasts due to President Donald Trump’s tariffs, which it noted were aimed at addressing trade imbalances, and ongoing global trade uncertainty, New York Post said in a report. The institution also agrees with Trump’s trade complaints and is urging other countries to lower their tariffs on US goods.

President Donald Trump has asserted that Iran is exhibiting a "much more aggressive" stance in ongoing nuclear talks, Fox News said in a report. This statement from President Trump, who is the current US President serving his second term, was reported as having been made approximately 14 hours prior to 2025-06-11.

Wall Street CEOs are reportedly navigating their response to President Donald Trump's tariff policies through a process likened to the five stages of grief—denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance, NPR says in a report. This reaction stems from trade measures, including significant tariffs on various imports initiated during President Trump's previous term starting in 2018, which have impacted businesses through increased costs and supply chain disruptions. The description of the article mentions President Trump speaking at a Rose Garden event, potentially providing current context for these ongoing CEO reactions.

Republicans have contested the findings of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), labeling the non-partisan agency 'irrelevant' following its critical analysis of a legislative proposal backed by President Donald Trump, which he termed his 'beautiful bill', Fox News said in a report. The specific nature of the bill was not detailed in the initial report, but the challenge from Republicans arises amidst ongoing budget discussions and reflects past criticisms from the party regarding the CBO's scoring methodologies for significant legislative items.

Senator John Kennedy derided Democrats who were distraught over the Trump administration’s federal intervention in the Los Angeles anti-ICE riots, telling them to ‘pop a Zoloft,’ the New York Post said in a report dated June 10, 2025. Kennedy's comments addressed Democratic reactions to the federal response concerning demonstrations targeting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Los Angeles.

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has expressed regret over some of his previous social media posts attacking President Donald Trump, stating that some of them "went too far," Al Jazeera says in a report. This statement indicates a change from Musk's earlier public criticisms of Trump, which were made both before and shortly after his acquisition of Twitter, now known as X. Despite being reinstated on X, President Trump primarily uses his own platform, Truth Social, for online communication.

Kristi Noem justified President Donald Trump's response concerning an LA riot situation, stating the Trump administration aimed to prevent a recurrence of events similar to the 2020 riots in Minneapolis, Fox News said in a report. As part of her justification for President Trump's actions, Noem criticized Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for his handling of the 2020 unrest in Minneapolis, accusing him of letting his 'city burn,' and asserted the Trump administration sought to avoid such outcomes.

The White House, under President Donald Trump, has ordered immigration agents to significantly increase enforcement activities, a directive leading to clashes over local Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids in a city with a large immigrant population, BBC says in a report. This escalation, reportedly part of a 'mass deportation drive' initiated by the Trump administration, is causing significant friction as federal immigration actions collide with local realities and potentially sanctuary city policies.

Republicans in the North Carolina legislature gave final approval on Tuesday to two pieces of legislation aimed at facilitating the state's participation in current President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown and toughening existing requirements for sheriffs to assist federal agents seeking criminal defendants, AP reports. These legislative actions by the GOP-controlled General Assembly are expected to create an early potential conflict with the state's new Democratic Governor, Josh Stein, over the immigration measures.

President Donald Trump is demanding funding cuts for public broadcasting, including NPR and PBS, as part of a broader package of budget reductions; the U.S. House of Representatives is anticipated to consider these proposed cuts as soon as Tuesday, The Washington Post said in a report. These demands come amidst increasingly polarized views on public broadcasting, particularly within the Republican party, and align with President Trump's consistent calls throughout his presidency and since to eliminate federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Southeast Asia's solar industry, particularly in Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Malaysia, is reportedly confronted by the prospect of serious disruption due to potential new US tariffs under President Donald Trump, which are casting uncertainty over the green energy sector in the region, Al Jazeera says in a report. This situation follows the expiration of a tariff waiver in June 2024 (a past event under former President Joe Biden) and ongoing US concerns regarding alleged circumvention of duties by Chinese solar manufacturers through these Southeast Asian countries.

President Donald Trump's effort to overturn his criminal conviction related to a hush money case is set for a hearing in a federal appeals court on Wednesday, AP says in a report. A three-judge panel of the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will hear arguments regarding Trump's long-standing attempt to move the New York case from state to federal court. Trump's objective in seeking this transfer is to subsequently try to have last year's verdict thrown out, potentially citing presidential immunity grounds. The Republican is asking the appeals court to intervene in the matter.

A public dispute has erupted between President Donald Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom regarding immigration enforcement protests in Los Angeles, AP said in a report. The conflict escalated after President Trump called up 2,000 National Guard troops to respond to the situation on Sunday. In reaction, Governor Newsom, a vocal Democratic critic of the Republican president, announced his intention to sue the administration, a promise the state has since acted upon.

Democratic Member of Congress Mikie Sherrill is set to run against Republican Jack Ciattarelli for New Jersey governor in the November 2025 election, The Washington Post said in a report. Ciattarelli has the backing of current U.S. President Donald Trump, and this contest is viewed as a test of President Trump's influence within the Republican party. Ciattarelli previously ran for governor in 2021, losing by a narrow margin. Sherrill's gubernatorial candidacy will create an open seat in New Jersey's 11th congressional district.

President Donald Trump made a pledge on Sunday that he would not send military forces to address protests in New York City on the condition that the New York City Police Department (NYPD) successfully keeps demonstrators in line, the New York Post said in a report. This commitment was reportedly made when NYC Deputy Mayor of Public Safety Kaz Daughtry and NYPD Chief of Department John Chell met with President Trump at his New Jersey golf club.

President Donald Trump, speaking on Miranda Devine’s podcast, advocated for a minimum one-year prison sentence for individuals in Los Angeles who burned American flags during riots, New York Post said in a report. He further suggested that California Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom's response to the "bedlam" was so inadequate that Newsom could "in theory" face criminal charges.

US-China trade talks have concluded, and a plan has been formulated that requires the approval of US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, BBC says in a report. The US Commerce Secretary stated that the prospective deal is expected to lead to the resolution of some existing trade restrictions. These discussions occur after a period of trade friction that included US tariffs on Chinese goods, which began in 2018, and retaliatory tariffs from China.

US Education Secretary Linda McMahon stated on Tuesday that the Trump administration is weighing the possibility of withholding federal education funding from California schools, Bloomberg said in a report. This consideration stems from allegations that California's policies concerning transgender athletes are in violation of federal law.

French President Emmanuel Macron announced his intention to visit Greenland on Sunday, a move he stated is aimed at countering perceived "predation" concerning the territory, Bloomberg said in a report. This planned visit follows U.S. President Donald Trump's previously expressed interest in August 2019 in the United States acquiring the self-ruling territory of Denmark.

A provision within President Donald Trump's proposed tax legislation, which has passed the House, could lead to increased taxes for foreign companies and potentially deter investment from abroad, AP says in a report. This measure, identified as Section 899, would empower the federal government to tax foreign-parented companies and investors from countries deemed to impose 'unfair foreign taxes' on U.S. corporations. Concerns exist that this could cause international companies to reconsider expanding their operations into the United States, contrasting with President Trump's statements about attracting significant foreign investment.

Senate Republicans, led by Majority Leader John Thune, expect to deliver on several tax exemption promises made by President Donald Trump during his campaign, Bloomberg said in a report. The proposed tax breaks include exempting tips received by workers, overtime pay, Social Security benefits, and interest paid on auto loans from federal taxation. These measures align with President Trump's previously stated goals of reducing tax burdens on various groups of Americans.

A federal appeals court has determined that President Donald Trump can continue to enforce his global tariffs for now, Bloomberg said in a report. This ruling represents a significant development and a win for President Trump concerning one of his signature economic policies.

President Donald Trump announced that U.S. Army bases currently honoring American heroes will revert to their former names honoring Confederate figures, according to a report in The New York Times. This decision would overturn the renaming of nine Army bases, which was completed between 2023 and 2024 following recommendations from a congressionally mandated Naming Commission established in 2021. During his previous term (2020-2021), Trump had publicly opposed the initial efforts to rename these military installations from their Confederate-linked names.

President Donald Trump's proposed legislation, dubbed the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," is currently under consideration in Congress and aims to allocate billions of dollars towards the administration's deportation initiatives, AP said in a report. Republican leaders are reportedly leveraging recent events in Los Angeles, where protests have erupted against immigration raids at locations such as Home Depot, to argue for the swift approval of the extensive, over 1,000-page bill. They assert that the legislation provides "much-needed reinforcements," including resources for an additional 10,000 personnel.

President Donald Trump has, in recent days, deployed thousands of National Guard troops and 700 active-duty Marines for immigration enforcement actions, a development that aligns with his past statements on the matter, AP said in a report. During his 2024 campaign, Trump stated he 'would have no problem using the military' for immigration enforcement. The article also notes a 2025 statement where Trump said, 'If there’s an insurrection, I would certainly invoke it,' contrasting with a 2020 remark where he stated 'there’s no reason to ever' make an insurrection determination. The current troop deployment, which may involve supporting immigration enforcement operations like securing perimeters, has drawn objections from Democratic and local leaders.

President Donald Trump's administration is reportedly planning a substantial increase in transfers to the Guantánamo Bay detention facility, with an aim to send thousands of foreign nationals there, a group that could include citizens from allied nations like Britain and France, The Washington Post said in a report. A notable element of this plan is the reported intention not to provide prior notification to the home governments of these individuals.

President Donald Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem detailed proposed changes to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), indicating they intend to eliminate the agency “as it exists today” and also distribute less money to states affected by disasters, The Hill said in a report. Their plans suggest a desire to "wean off of FEMA," implying a shift towards greater state responsibility in disaster response and recovery.

President Donald Trump referred to protesters in Los Angeles as "animals" and "a foreign enemy" in a speech at Fort Bragg on Tuesday, AP said in a report. During the speech, which marked the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, Trump also defended deploying the military against demonstrators opposing his immigration enforcement raids, denounced these demonstrators, and repeated false statements about the 2020 election.

President Donald Trump has countered California Governor Gavin Newsom's recent assertions regarding a lack of communication during the 2020 Los Angeles riots by presenting a call log screenshot, Fox News said in a report. Newsom had claimed that Trump, currently serving his second term as US President, did not make contact, even via voicemail, during the civil unrest of that year. In response, President Trump provided Fox News with the screenshot as purported evidence of an outgoing call to Newsom at the time of the historical crisis.

President Donald Trump has authorized the deployment of troops to Los Angeles amid recent widespread civil unrest in U.S. cities, The New York Times said in a report. This action by President Trump, who has consistently emphasized a 'law and order' stance, comes shortly before a planned military parade in Washington D.C. The parade itself has been a topic of public discussion regarding its expense and purpose.

A provision within a House-passed tax bill linked to President Donald Trump could discourage international companies from expanding into the United States, AP says in a report. This legislative section, identified as Section 899, would authorize the federal government to levy taxes on foreign-parented companies and investors from countries assessed as imposing “unfair foreign taxes” on U.S. companies. The article notes that while President Trump, who is currently serving his second term, often states he is attracting significant foreign investment, this particular provision could potentially lead to companies avoiding investment in the U.S.

President Donald Trump issued a Presidential Permit on June 9, 2025, authorizing Green Corridors, LLC, to construct, maintain, and operate a new commercial elevated guideway border crossing, according to a report in Whitehouse Official Website. This infrastructure project is designated for a location near Laredo, Texas, at the international boundary between the United States and Mexico, and is intended to facilitate commercial traffic.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is reportedly being considered as a potential successor to Jerome Powell for the role of Federal Reserve Chair, according to a report in Bloomberg. This development sees a growing number of advisers, both within and outside the current Trump administration, reportedly advocating for Bessent's appointment to lead the U.S. central bank under President Donald Trump, who is currently serving his second term.

President Donald Trump's proposed 'Patriotic' hiring plan is drawing scrutiny from experts who caution it could lead to a politicized federal workforce by applying loyalty considerations, typically for political appointees, to career civil service roles, according to a report in The New York Times. This approach is viewed as a substantial deviation from the merit-based system designed for a non-partisan government, with some analysts warning it could echo a "spoils system." The plan's 'Patriotic' framing is interpreted by some critics as prioritizing political allegiance over impartial expertise, prompting concerns about impacts on governmental effectiveness and the professional civil service, historically protected by measures like the Pendleton Act against political interference.

Plans for a Trump-branded hotel complex in Belgrade, Serbia, backed by Jared Kushner, son-in-law of current U.S. President Donald Trump, have been disrupted by a group of preservationists, The New York Times said in a report. This opposition has reportedly led to resignations within Serbia and the filing of a criminal charge related to the project. The development is described as a "Trump Family Project," and the involvement of Kushner, a former Senior Advisor in a previous Trump administration, continues to draw scrutiny to the business dealings of the President's family.

Seven hundred Marines deployed to Los Angeles on orders from President Donald Trump have not yet been called to respond to the city's immigration protests and are there only to protect federal officials and property, the Marine Corps commandant stated Tuesday, AP said in a report. This deployment occurred amid widespread immigration protests across the U.S., with California reportedly pushing back against sending troops, and the Los Angeles response becoming a subject of discussion on Capitol Hill. The article also notes that protests remained peaceful on Monday and characterizes guard deployment generally as a nearly unprecedented escalation.

Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday questioned President Donald Trump's decision to utilize the National Guard for protests in Los Angeles, highlighting what she described as his refusal of congressional pleas for such assistance during the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, The Hill said in a report. Pelosi noted that bipartisan requests were made for the Guard's deployment on January 6.

California Governor Gavin Newsom claimed that President Donald Trump’s deployment of troops to Los Angeles, occurring amidst ongoing protests against the administration’s immigration raids, is a warning to other states, according to a report in The Hill. Newsom expressed this view when questioned by “Pod Save America” host Tommy Vietor about the message such federal actions convey to people in other states.

An immigrant man in Wisconsin, Morales Reyes, who was falsely accused of threatening to assassinate President Donald Trump, is eligible for release from prison on bond following an immigration judge's determination on Tuesday, AP says in a report. The accusation against Reyes reportedly stemmed from a social media post by Governor Kristi Noem, which included his photo and an excerpt of a letter he allegedly wrote; however, Wisconsin authorities later determined the claims related to him were unfounded.

Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia emphasized having a 'good dialogue' with President Donald Trump regarding gun reform, and also discussed trade with China with the President, CBS News said in a report. Manchin, a Democrat, conveyed the positive nature of his conversation with President Trump on these key policy issues during an appearance with Margaret Brennan.