Cic news january 2018
Here are some of the top news stories from January 2018, as reported by CNN:
January 1, 2018
- The world welcomes the new year, with celebrations taking place around the globe.
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average closes at a record high of 24,719.22.
January 2, 2018
- The Trump administration announces plans to impose tariffs on imported solar panels and washing machines.
- The US government reports that the economy added 252,000 jobs in December, beating expectations.
January 3, 2018
- The US and China agree to a 90-day trade truce, with the US delaying plans to impose tariffs on Chinese goods.
- The US Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the sixth time in 2017, citing a strong economy.
January 4, 2018
- The US government announces plans to send 3,000 additional troops to Afghanistan, citing a growing threat from the Taliban.
- The US and South Korea begin joint military exercises, despite North Korea's warnings of a "nuclear war".
January 5, 2018
- The US government reports that the unemployment rate fell to 4.1% in December, the lowest level since 2000.
- The Trump administration announces plans to cut funding for the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
January 8, 2018
- The US government announces plans to impose sanctions on Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro and other top officials.
- The US and Canada agree to a new trade deal, replacing the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
January 10, 2018
- The US government reports that the economy grew at a 3.2% annual rate in the fourth quarter of 2017.
- The Trump administration announces plans to cut funding for the State Department and the US Agency for International Development.
January 12, 2018
- The US government announces plans to impose tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, citing national security concerns.
- The US and European Union agree to a new trade deal, replacing the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP).
January 15, 2018
- The US government reports that the unemployment rate fell to 4.0% in December, the lowest level since 2000.
- The Trump administration announces plans to cut funding for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
January 17, 2018
- The US government announces plans to impose sanctions on Russia over its alleged interference in the 2016 presidential election.
- The US and South Korea agree to a new trade deal, replacing the Korea-US Free Trade Agreement (KORUS).
January 22, 2018
- The US government reports that the economy added 200,000 jobs in January, beating expectations.
- The Trump administration announces plans to cut funding for the National Institutes of Health.
January 25, 2018
- The US government announces plans to impose tariffs on imported goods from China, citing unfair trade practices.
- The US and Canada agree to a new trade deal, replacing the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
January 31, 2018
- The US government reports that the unemployment rate fell to 4.1% in January, the lowest level since 2000.
- The Trump administration announces plans to cut funding for the Department of Education.
These are just some of the top news stories from January 2018. If you're looking for more information on a specific topic, feel free to ask!