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How Hollywood’s most powerful unions influenced Trump’s movie tariff plan
Donald Trump’s move against “foreign” movies was inspired by an ageing actor and two of Hollywood’s most powerful unions, but Penny Wong plans to push back.
- Karl Quinn and Olivia Ireland
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- Opinion
- Trade wars
Home of global capital? Investors run from Trump’s America
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Donald Trump’s policies will secure America’s position as the home of global capital. The rest of the world doesn’t buy it.
- Stephen Bartholomeusz
Flying blind: Inside the 90-second blackout that sparked chaos at a major US airport
When the computer screens shut off without warning, the air traffic control room to this New York airport erupted in panic. First came curses, then tears.
- Allyson Versprille and Siddharth Philip
The day Carney came to town and trampled Trump’s ‘artistic’ vision
“I’m a very artistic person,” Donald Trump told Canada’s new PM as the president outlined why he believes Canada should join the United States.
- Michael Koziol
Trump sours on trade deals, says he’ll set a price to ‘shop’ in the US
The American president likened the US to a “super luxury store” – and said that if you want to buy, you’ll have to pay.
- Michael Koziol
- Analysis
- Israeli-Palestinian conflict
‘He kind of got bored’: How Trump’s hopes of Gaza peace faded away
After an early diplomatic effort to free hostages and reach a long-term settlement, the US president and his top officials now seem distracted as Israel plans a major escalation.
- Michael Crowley
Met Gala 2025 as it happened: Kardashians, Sydney Sweeney and more hit NYC; Rihanna reveals pregnancy
The biggest fancy-dress party of the year is back. Follow our live coverage as celebrities and designers deliver their boldest looks.
- Damien Woolnough, Nell Geraets, Lauren Ironmonger and Hannah Kennelly
- Opinion
- Trump's White House
The art of the steal: How Trump is turning markets into a casino
Having now crossed his second term’s first 100 days, it’s clear the US president is running America like a business. Unfortunately for us, it’s one of his businesses.
- William Bennett
Alcatraz was America’s most notorious prison. Trump wants to reopen it
The island fortress off San Francisco – mythologised as “inescapable” – has been closed for more than 60 years. It was shut down for good reason.
- Ed White, Jill Colvin and Michael R. Sisak
Welcome to Starbase: The world’s richest person is making his own city
Elon Musk may have his sights set on Mars, but for the time being the billionaire is building an empire closer to home.
- James Warrington
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