President Trump asserted that tariffs and new trade agreements have generated "trillions of dollars" for the US economy, with foreign nations contributing unprecedented amounts to the treasury. He highlighted secured market access for American agricultural exports and historic trade deals with various countries, including the UK, China, and the EU. Trump maintains these efforts are significantly boosting the US treasury.
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Assam's cabinet has approved a new SOP requiring special branch clearance for inter-religious land transactions, citing concerns about national security and demographic shifts. This measure aims to prevent fraudulent land transfers that could incite communal tension and ensure constitutional principles are upheld. The policy also targets NGOs from outside Assam seeking land, reflecting anxieties over changing demographics and land encroachments.
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