1981 US Rates Hit 16%, Outpacing Global Peers
Trump tells CNBC that the US had interest rates much lower than other countries when he was younger. The US had interest rates as high as 16% in 1981 -- far higher than major trade partners like West Germany and Japan -- in order to tame inflation.
US Delegation Presses Cuba to Liberalize Economy, Warns Security Risks
A senior US State Department delegation in #Cuba urged officials to open up the state-controlled economy. US officials said Trump is committed to pursuing a diplomatic solution if possible, but won’t let Cuba to become a major national security threat. https://t.co/dPTEegzzDc
Trump Says Iran Ceasefire Ends Wednesday, Not Tuesday
IMPORANT: Trump tells @business's @jeffmason1 that the Iran ceasefire expires "Wednesday evening Washington time.” That's a day LATER than the deadline many had assumed (Tuesday evening) since the ceasefire was originally announced as lasting "two weeks..."
US Trade Rep Greer Arrives in Mexico for USMCA Review
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has landed in Mexico City for meetings tomorrow related to the USMCA review. He was received at the airport by Economy Minister @m_ebrard and undersecretary @LuisRosendo_ (Video from Mexico's economy ministry) https://t.co/iweEQKUuJO
Trump’s Iran Talks Timeline Unrealistic for Weekend Islamabad Meeting
On the possibility of more talks with Iran in #Pakistan: Trump keeps referring to possible negotiations this weekend. But if negotiators are traveling from Washington, they'd need to have already left, or leave early tomorrow, in order to get to Islamabad...
IMF Resumes Talks, Opening Funding Path for Venezuela
#Venezuela: The IMF will resume formal contact, potentially paving the way for the acting administration of Delcy Rodriguez to regain access to the lender’s financing @jdorosario @europressos https://t.co/AtCHswbuUA
Pakistan Flips From US‑mediated Foe to Iran Broker
The 180-degree swing for #Pakistan from being the mediated (by the US in Pakistan's war with India) last May, to being the mediator between the US and Iran today, is a pretty breathtaking turn of events when you think about...
Venezuela Releases 50 Political Prisoners, Signaling US Cooperation
#Venezuela: State Dept. Western Hemisphere official Michael Kozak told lawmakers today that President Delcy Rodriguez's government is releasing another 50 political prisoners in the latest sign of cooperation with the US.
Pakistan Emerges as US‑Iran Diplomatic Bridge
To the surprise of many, #Pakistan has emerged as the favored interlocutor between the US and Iran. Field Marshal Asim Munir went to Tehran on Wednesday and is expected to head to Washington next, Al Jazeera reported Thursday. @DanStrumpf Tooba Khan https://t.co/jHiiqWzoQT
US and Iran Discuss Two‑Week Ceasefire Extension
SCOOP: The US and #Iran are considering a two-week EXTENSION to their ceasefire, which currently ends next Tuesday. From @S_Elwardany and me https://t.co/xF6M4XuyKh
Pakistan Delegation Visits Tehran, Mediates Iran‑US Talks
NEW: A government delegation from #Pakistan will visit Tehran on Wednesday as Islamabad continues to mediate the exchange of messages between #Iran and the US, Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei tells reporters. Pakistan continuing to play a key role.
US Offer Exceeds JCPOA, Iran Counter May Shorten Deal
Just to be clear: the 20 years of no enrichment the US is reportedly offering #Iran is only about 1/3 longer than the 15 years in the JCPOA that Trump called "the worst deal is history." With Iran reportedly counter-offering 5...
Trump’s Iran Stance Ignores Need for Mutual Win
The KEY quote from Trump's interview with the NY Post. Re: #Iran: “I don’t want them [Iran] to feel like they have a win.” Problem with that approach is that for a negotiation to reach a deal, generally both sides need to...
Iran Mulls Temporary Hormuz Shipping Pause to Preserve Peace Talks
SCOOP: #Iran is considering a short-term pause to shipments through the Strait of Hormuz to avoid testing a US blockade and scuppering a fresh round of peace talks, a source familiar with Tehran’s deliberations tells @BenBartenstein. https://t.co/KRuCWsRnFA
Chevron to Secure New Western Venezuelan Oil Fields
#Venezuela: Chevron is set to expand its oil footprint in Venezuela. The government in Caracas will award the company additional oil fields in Western Venezuela as soon as Monday, sources tell @zerpius @CrowleyKev and me ahead of an expected announcement https://t.co/L9MMsDKfTs
Bloomberg TV Recaps 24 Hours Amid US‑Iran Talks
Sunday morning @BloombergTV from in front of the Faisal Mosque in Islamabad, recapping the frenzied pace of the past 24 hours and US-Iran negotiations. With @C_Martlew producing https://t.co/FHWJoS3hh9
BloombergTV Recap of US‑Iran Islamabad Talks Tomorrow
I'll be on @BloombergTV's "This Weekend" to recap #IslamabadTalks between the US and Iran with @davidgura @EenaRuffini @LisaMateoTV at 7am in New York. Join us! W/ @C_Martlew https://t.co/zEnp0mor2f
US VP: No US‑Iran Deal, Iran Rejects Terms
🚨🚨 Vice President Vance tells us in Islamabad that the US and Iran have NOT come to an agreement after negotiations yesterday and overnight. Iran did NOT accept the US terms, and the US needs to see that Iran commits to...
US, Iran, Pakistan Hold Most Intense Talks
Update from Islamabad: Trilateral talks among the US, Iran and Pakistan are ongoing as of 11pm local time. These are the most intensive discussions between a vice president and an Iranian government since the fall of the Shah in 1979. #IranWar
Reporting From Pakistan on Talks to End Iran War
Headed to #Pakistan to cover talks aimed at ending the #IranWar. Big weekend ahead in Islamabad... https://t.co/ug3lPWfzBx
US Mulls Lifting Venezuela Central Bank Sanctions, Boosting Economy
SCOOP: The US is considering lifting sanctions on #Venezuela’s central bank to facilitate the flow of billions of dollars into the country’s battered economy, sources familiar with the matter tell Andreina Itriago, @zerpius and me. https://t.co/DlIY8v24CH
Iran's Ceasefire Already Breached in Multiple Ways, Says Speaker
It's been 20 hours since the announcement of the Iran ceasefire, and Iran's parliament speaker just said it has been violated in at least 3 different ways. The “workable basis on which to negotiate” has been openly and clearly violated even...
Trump Delays Iran Attack as Ceasefire Nears
President Donald Trump postponed by two weeks his threat to attack civilian infrastructure across #Iran, as negotiators inched closer to a ceasefire deal that will see Tehran reopen the Strait of Hormuz. https://t.co/jaoOe5416G
Trump Admin Warned of $200 Oil, Brent Hits $144
Two weeks ago, we scooped that the Trump administration was modeling the impact of oil prices reaching as high as $200 a barrel due to the #IranWar. Dated Brent oil just hit a record about $144...
Trump Admin Stalls $5.9B Citgo Takeover over Risk
EXCLUSIVE: A $5.9 billion deal for control of #Venezuela’s Citgo by a group affiliated with hedge fund Elliott has gotten bogged down amid Trump administration concerns over the price and political risk. @jendlouhyhc @NicolleYapur @GaripPatricia https://t.co/hnSAqgLCpt
China, Russia Veto UN Resolution on Hormuz Security
🚨🚨 China and Russia have VETOED a UN Security Council resolution to encourage countries to coordinate defensive efforts on reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Rubio: Iran's Hormuz Attacks Threaten Global Commerce
Rubio this morning on the impact of the Iran war: "The whole world’s been impacted unfortunately because Iran is violating every law known by striking commercial vessels in the Straits of Hormuz, and it’s a big problem for the world."
Hungary Still Relies on Russian Oil, Unlike Europe
Hungary imports about 90% of its oil from Russia. I can think of at least ONE reason why other European nations no longer do the same...
US Blames China for Harassing Panama‑Flagged Ships
The US accused China of harassing and detaining #Panama-flagged ships after the Central American nation struck down contracts with a Hong Kong conglomerate operating ports on both sides of the Panama Canal. https://t.co/l49JKUezz4
Rubio Blocks Trump's NATO Exit Threat over Hormuz
Trump’s threat to exit #NATO as retaliation for the bloc’s failure to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz faces a MAJOR obstacle — one that comes from his very own Secretary of State, Marco Rubio. From @KateSullivanDC and me https://t.co/A3wZZ1pmDM
Trump Set to Break Precedent, Attend SCOTUS Arguments
Trump will attend Supreme Court oral arguments for the birthright citizenship case at 10am ET on Wednesday, according to the White House official schedule. SCOTUS and the Historical Society say there's no official record of any sitting president ever attending oral...
Trump’s Frustration Grows as Iran War Drags On
Trump’s public comments about the #Iranwar reflect a growing frustration he has communicated privately to those around him, sources tell @KateSullivanDC @catherine_lucey @jendlouhyhc and me. War is now in its second month, without a clean exit strategy. https://t.co/wCtjseDCjP
Rubio Urges NATO Reassessment After Iran War Disappointment
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US may need to reassess its relationship with NATO after the #Iranwar is finished, calling the military alliance’s alleged lack of support during the Middle East conflict “very disappointing.” https://t.co/stc5XJGSss
Trump’s Oil Permit Proves US Controls Cuba’s Supply
Trump allowing the Russian oil tanker to reach #Cuba does NOT disprove the US quarantine. It PROVES it. The only oil that will reach Cuba is the oil that the US allows. As I scooped a month ago: the plan is to...
Trump Says Oil to Cuba Okay, Despite Recent Tariff Threats
Trump just said that he has "no problem" if a country wants to send oil to #Cuba right now. May come as a BIG surprise to Mexico and a few other countries -- which were threated with tariffs just TWO months...
US Clears Russian Oil for Cuba After Embassy Fuel Deal
Yes, US does PLAN to allow Cuba to receive this approaching Russian oil tanker. But it comes AFTER Cuban regime allowed for import of fuel for the US embassy, sources tell me. Important (until now unreported) action showing Havana playing ball, a...
Discussing Iran War and Rubio’s G7 Visit on Bloomberg
About to be on @BloombergTV's "Bloomberg This Weekend" with @davidgura @EenaRuffini @LisaMateoTV to talk about the #IranWar and Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to France for the #G7
Trump Says No Immediate Iran Ground Invasion Despite Troop Buildup
EXCLUSIVE: The Trump administration is signaling to allies that it has no immediate plans for a ground invasion of Iran, even as it deploys thousands of troops to the Middle East, people familiar with the matter said. @nwadhams https://t.co/YZRj1gwl2H
Rubio Says No Ground Troops Needed, but Preserves Trump’s Options
NEW: Secretary of State Marco Rubio tells me at the airport before leaving France that the US does NOT need to deploy ground troops to accomplish its objectives in the #IranWar. But part of the cabinet's job is to always give...
Rubio Joins G7 as Iran War Dominates Talks
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived at the #G7 meeting in Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay, France. Conversations at the meeting are expected to focus largely on the #IranWar, which reaches the one month mark tomorrow. https://t.co/XYVufGPTus
Rubio: Hormuz Could Reopen Tomorrow if Iran Stops Threats
I asked Sec. Rubio planeside if the Strait of Hormuz can be reopened without US boots on the ground. He said it's a Dept. of War question, but "It can be open tomorrow if #Iran stops threatening global shipping, which is...
Marco Rubio Arrives in France for G7 Foreign Ministers Meeting
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has landed in France for a #G7 foreign ministers' meeting https://t.co/18CTA1igot
Weaponizing Hormuz Is Global Economic Terrorism, Says ADNOC CEO
“Weaponizing the Strait of Hormuz is not an act of aggression against one nation. It is economic terrorism against every nation, every family that depends on affordable energy and food.” Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. CEO Sultan Al Jaber says in speech at @MiddleEastInst...
US Examines $200 Oil Price Shock Impact on Economy
US officials are examining what a potential spike in oil prices as high as $200 a barrel would mean for the economy, sources tell @hlowenkron @SalehaMohsin and me, a sign of studying possible fallout from extreme scenarios for the #Iran...
Japan's Oil Imports Mostly Middle East, Review Ordered
"Takaichi Orders Review of Entire Supply Chain for Oil Products" I suspect the review will find that about 90-95% of #Japan’s oil imports come from Middle Eastern countries... https://t.co/hjPmFeOPov
Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Pentagon Reporter Access Restrictions
NEW: A federal judge agreed Friday to block the Trump administration from enforcing a policy limiting news reporters’ access to the Pentagon, ruling that key portions of the new rules are unlawful. https://t.co/WfwHis0y2q
Delcy Rodríguez Dismisses Defense Chief in Major Military Shake‑up
#Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez ousted defense chief Vladimir Padrino López in a SWEEPING shake-up of the armed forces. https://t.co/Fo5Ft4JE8x
UN Warns Military Action Won’t Curb Iran’s Nuclear Program
The United Nations nuclear watchdog urged the US and #Iran to resume negotiations, saying concern over Tehran’s nuclear program can’t be solved by military action alone. @virtualnomad https://t.co/PKWhMPuQaw
Trump Admin to Loosen Venezuela Oil Sanctions Amid Price Surge
SCOOP: The Trump administration intends to take additional steps to ease sanctions on #Venezuela’s oil sector in an effort to increase crude production as the #Iran war sends prices surging, sources tell me @GaripPatricia @peterbmillard @zerpius. https://t.co/aefUIb9tHJ
NYT Validates Our Cuba Scoop After Two Weeks
The New York Times tonight has confirmed our #Cuba scoop from 2.5 weeks ago. https://t.co/BCGfevw3iB