Us world news
Here are some of the latest US world news stories:
Politics
- The US and China have reached a trade deal, with the US agreeing to reduce tariffs on Chinese goods and China agreeing to increase its purchases of US agricultural products. (Source: CNN)
- The US Senate has voted to acquit President Donald Trump on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, ending his impeachment trial. (Source: The New York Times)
- The US and Iran have agreed to a prisoner swap, with the US releasing seven Iranian prisoners and Iran releasing a US permanent resident who was being held on espionage charges. (Source: The Washington Post)
Economy
- The US economy has added 225,000 jobs in January, beating expectations and showing a strong start to the year. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
- The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third time in 2019, citing a slowdown in global economic growth. (Source: Bloomberg)
- The US-China trade deal has been hailed as a major win for American farmers, with China agreeing to increase its purchases of US agricultural products by $12.5 billion. (Source: Reuters)
International Relations
- The US has withdrawn from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF) with Russia, citing Russia's violation of the treaty. (Source: The Guardian)
- The US has imposed sanctions on Turkey over its purchase of a Russian missile defense system, citing national security concerns. (Source: The Hill)
- The US and North Korea have held talks in Stockholm, Sweden, with the US seeking to revive denuclearization talks and North Korea demanding sanctions relief. (Source: The Associated Press)
Health
- The US has reported its first case of the Wuhan coronavirus, with a patient in Washington state being diagnosed with the illness. (Source: The New York Times)
- The US has launched a new effort to combat the opioid epidemic, with the Department of Justice announcing a crackdown on drug traffickers and distributors. (Source: CNN)
- The US has approved a new treatment for a rare genetic disorder, with the FDA approving a gene therapy for spinal muscular atrophy. (Source: The Washington Post)
Environment
- The US has announced a new plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposing a rule to limit emissions from power plants. (Source: The New York Times)
- The US has launched a new effort to combat climate change, with the Department of Defense announcing a plan to reduce its carbon footprint. (Source: The Hill)
- The US has reported a record number of wildfires in 2019, with the National Interagency Coordination Center reporting over 58,000 wildfires across the country. (Source: The Associated Press)
These are just a few of the latest US world news stories. If you're looking for more information on a specific topic, feel free to ask!