A sweeping new travel ban on citizens from a dozen nations was announced by the White House on Wednesday, reviving a defining effort from the first Trump administration to crack down on entries from specific countries.

Trump framed the new restrictions, which primarily target African and Asian countries, as necessary to fortify national security and combat terrorism.

President Trump on Wednesday signed a travel ban on 12 countries, primarily in Africa and the Middle East, reviving an effort from his first term to prevent large numbers of immigrants and visitors from entering the United States.

President Donald Trump has announced that a new round of trade talks between the United States and China which will take place in London, on Monday.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will represent the U.S. side in negotiations.

President Donald Trump announced Friday that U.S. officials will meet with their Chinese counterparts in London on Monday to discuss trade. The United States and China have been at a trade impasse since signing a 90-day tariff ceasefire in May.