Brian Osgood

Associate Producer at Al Jazeera English

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US, China to cut tariffs in trade war de-escalation, agree to 90-day pause

2 days ago | aljazeera.com | Brian Osgood

The United States and China announce agreement to drastically reduce tit-for-tat tariffs for 90 days, de-escalating a trade war that has roiled financial markets and raised fears of a global economic downturn. The United States and China announce agreement to drastically reduce tit-for-tat tariffs for 90 days, de-escalating a trade war that has roiled financial markets and raised fears of a global economic downturn.
Carney rebukes Trump's push to make Canada 51st state

1 week ago | aljazeera.com | Brian Osgood

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney tells Donald Trump that Canada will never become part of the United States during a meeting at White House. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney tells Donald Trump that Canada will never become part of the United States during a meeting at White House. The US Federal Reserve begins a two-day discussion over interest rates, with policymakers widely expected to pause again and wait for clarity on the economic impact of Trump's tariff rollout.
Trump's shadow looms as Canadians set to vote in high-stakes election

2 weeks ago | aljazeera.com | Brian Osgood
Trump updates: US president arrives in Rome ahead of pope’s funeral | Donald Trump News | Al Jazeera

2 weeks ago | aljazeera.com | Brian Osgood

These were the updates from Donald Trump’s 96th day of his second term as president on Friday, April 25, 2025.
Treasury chief Bessent says US 'not yet' talking to China on tariffs

3 weeks ago | aljazeera.com | Brian Osgood

By Brian Osgood Despite uncertainty, markets rally after Treasury Secretary says there could be 'de-escalation' with China. United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says there needs to be a rebalancing of trade relations with China before "deescalation" and a "big deal" between the two largest economies. Beijing says using "pressure" to demand changes on trade will not work and that the talks need to proceed on the basis of equality and respect.
How the 'war on terror' paved the way for student deportations in the US

1 month ago | aljazeera.com | Brian Osgood

When Asad Dandia received a message from a young man named Shamiur Rahman in March 2012, he had no reason to suspect that he was under the watchful eye of state surveillance. Rahman simply seemed interested in deepening his relationship with Islam and getting involved in charity work. As a Muslim community organiser in New York City, Dandia was happy to help.
Trump updates: US president announces 25-percent auto tariffs | Donald Trump News | Al Jazeera

1 month ago | aljazeera.com | Ali Harb |Brian Osgood

These are the updates for Wednesday, March 26, 2025, as Trump signs an executive order designed to bolster US carmakers.
How Trump's attacks on the Houthis split his Republican base

1 month ago | aljazeera.com | Brian Osgood

Divisions on the right between those who believe in a global system backed by US military power and others who see that system as a drain on US resources are not new. That schism has persisted for decades. The latter group, which has often included ultra-nativist and racist figures, was pushed further to the fringes after the attacks on the US on September 11, 2001.
Putin says any deal must lead to ‘long-term peace’

2 months ago | defenddemocracy.press | Brian Osgood

Russia ‘studying’ US ceasefire proposal agreed to by UkraineBy Brian Osgood13 Mar 2025At a meeting with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in Moscow, Russia’s Vladimir Putin said he agrees with US proposals to stop the fighting in Ukraine, but any ceasefire would have to deal with the root causes of the conflict. US negotiators are in Russia to present their plan for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, as Washington pushes Moscow for an “unconditional” pause to the three-year conflict.
Trump mass layoffs cause uncertainty among federal firefighting workforce

2 months ago | aljazeera.com | Brian Osgood

Many of Trump's efforts to reshape the federal government have been challenged in court, often by employee unions or Democrat-led states that argue such decisions fall to Congress. Some have faced temporary restraining orders or legal setbacks, while others have won short-term victories. Nearly all the cases are still navigating their way through the federal court system.