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Published: 25 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Former US President Donald Trump has repeatedly turned to tariffs as a core tool of his trade policy, aiming to reshape America’s economic relationships with key trading partners. Tariffs — taxes levied on imported goods — have figured prominently in his approach both during his 2017–2021 presidency and in his renewed political rhetoric since announcing a bid...

Published: 25 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online US President Donald Trump delivered the longest State of the Union address in American history on 24 February 2026, using the extended primetime platform before both houses of Congress to praise his administration’s economic record and issue a stark warning to Iran over its nuclear ambitions and regional behaviour. Trump’s marathon speech, which ran for 1 hour and...

Published: 24 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Abigail Spanberger, the newly inaugurated governor of Virginia, has been selected to deliver the Democratic Party’s response to President Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address, a high-profile platform intended to counter the president’s message to the nation. Spanberger’s nomination reflects her rising national profile and the Democratic leadership’s emphasis on practical issues like affordability and economic...

Published: 24 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. After more than two decades of uncertainty, a North Carolina family has finally received long-awaited news. A missing woman, Michelle Hundley Smith, who vanished unexpectedly from her home in Eden, North Carolina, on 9 December 2001, has been located alive and in good health. Her daughter, Amanda Smith, described feeling a mix of emotions, saying she was simultaneously...

Published: 24 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online US President Donald Trump has implemented a new global import tariff at a rate of 10%, after the Supreme Court blocked many of his sweeping import taxes last week. Hours after the court’s ruling, Trump signed an executive order to impose the levy, which came into effect on 24 February, aiming to address what he described as “fundamental...

Published: 24 February 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online U.S. President **Donald Trump’s deliberations over whether to order airstrikes against Iran are reportedly being shaped heavily by guidance from his close envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, according to multiple sources familiar with internal discussions. In negotiations in Geneva this week, Kushner and Witkoff — not traditional national security officials — are leading talks with Iranian counterparts...

Published: 24 February 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online Global trade experienced fresh turmoil this week as U.S. President Donald Trump’s scramble to salvage his embattled tariff policy sparked widespread economic confusion and diplomatic strain. The upheaval follows a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down much of Trump’s sweeping global tariffs imposed under emergency powers, a decision that authorities and businesses around the world say has...

Published: February 24, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online The United States has ordered a partial evacuation of its embassy in Beirut, Lebanon, as tensions with Iran and its regional allies continue to rise, marking a significant diplomatic and security adjustment amid fears of broader conflict in the Middle East. The move reflects Washington’s growing concerns about the risk of escalation linked to unresolved disputes over Tehran’s...

Published: February 24, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online State of the Union address 2026: President Donald Trump is set to deliver his first formal State of the Union speech of his second term on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at the United States Capitol before a joint session of Congress. The address carries heightened significance as the nation faces political, economic, and foreign policy challenges, and with...

Published: February 24, 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online As the Russia‑Ukraine war moves into its fifth year since the full‑scale invasion began in February 2022, Ukraine’s leadership is reaffirming its commitment to achieving peace while continuing to defend its territory. The conflict has become protracted, with frontlines shifting slowly and intense diplomacy taking place against persistent hostilities. The United Nations reports that millions remain displaced...