President Donald Trump - The Standard

Topic : President Donald Trump

The US tariffs dilemma: What can African countries learn from peers in the Global South

Relations between Pretoria and Washington rapidly deteriorated as soon as Trump assumed office.

By Gideon Chitanga May. 22, 2025

The US tariffs dilemma: What can African countries learn from peers in the Global South

ZHL seeks to grow local, regional capital

In his second tenure in office, US President Donald Trump has paused aid as part of his inward-looking approach under the Make America Great Again campaign.

By Tatira Zwinoira May. 19, 2025

ZHL seeks to grow local, regional capital

SADC region set for high-level dialogue on trade justice amidst US tariff shockwaves

Organisers of the dialogue say these tariff measures are not just technical trade issues but about justice, sovereignty, and dignity.

By Moses Magadza May. 15, 2025

SADC region set for high-level dialogue on trade justice amidst US tariff shockwaves

The US.-China trade war: Market chaos, supply chain risks

China retaliated with 125% tariffs on American goods, effectively freezing bilateral trade.

By Isaac Jonas Apr. 20, 2025

The US.-China trade war: Market chaos, supply chain risks

Zim turns to airtime tax to fund health…amid US foreign aid suspension

In a statement on the “Impact of US funding cuts on HIV programmes in Zimbabwe”, UNAids confirmed that the government was engaging other partners to

By Sydney Kawadza Mar. 19, 2025

Zim turns to airtime tax to fund health…amid US foreign aid suspension

Mexico won't have to pay tariffs on USMCA goods until April 2, Trump says

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said Mexico won't be required to pay tariffs on any goods that fall under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement on trade until April 2.

By Reuters Mar. 6, 2025

Mexico won't have to pay tariffs on USMCA goods until April 2, Trump says

‘Disruptive, unfair and cruel’: Jobs lost and treatment stopped as USAid freeze hits HIV care in Zim

Population Solutions for Health clinics, such as this one, providing free testing, voluntary male circumcision, ART and PrEP, relied on USAid.

By The Guardian Feb. 17, 2025

‘Disruptive, unfair and cruel’: Jobs lost and treatment stopped as USAid freeze hits HIV care in Zim

Human rights implications of Trump’s sanctions on South Africa

By Everson Mushava Feb. 12, 2025

Trump launches trade war with tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, in a post on X, said she was instructing her Economy minister to implement retaliatory tariffs but gave no details.

By Reuters Feb. 3, 2025