The White House said on Sunday that it reached a trade deal with China as the two countries negotiated for a second day in Switzerland. China has yet to comment on Sunday's talks.
"We’re confident that the deal we struck with our Chinese partners will help us to work toward resolving that national emergency,” U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told reporters in Geneva. But Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said "substantial progress" had been made but stopped short of touting a full deal.
On Thursday, President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with the United Kingdom -- the first in what the White House said it hopes will be a flurry of agreements while the reciprocal tariff pause is in effect. With UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on speaker phone in the Oval Office, the leaders conceded that they are still working out the details of the agreement.
Trump teases 'big' announcement to come before his Middle East trip
President Trump, in the Oval Office, teased a big announcement to come before he departs for the Middle East next week, possibly as early as Thursday or Friday.
Trump will be traveling to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar on Monday.
"I think before then, we're going to have a very, very big announcement to make, like as big as it gets. And I won't tell you on what, but it's going to and it's very positive," Trump said.
May 06, 2025, 12:12 PM EDT
Trump says he and Carney have 'tough points' to go over
As Trump welcomed Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in the Oval Office, he congratulated Carney for his recent election win.
"I think I was probably the greatest thing to happen to him, but I can't take full credit," Trump joked, adding the U.S. was watching the Canadian election "with interest."
Trump said he and Carney had "tough points to go over and that's fine" -- likely referring to trade. He said they will also discuss the Russia-Ukraine war.
May 06, 2025, 12:04 PM EDT
Those without a REAL ID will be able to fly but have longer screenings, Noem testifies
Americans who do not have a REAL ID, they will be able to fly after Wednesday's deadline, Noem told the House panel on Tuesday.
A 2005 law required states to comply with federal standards for driver's licenses -- and the deadline for implementation has been pushed off by three prior administrations.
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem takes her seat to testify before the House Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee hearing on oversight of the Department of Homeland Security, on Capitol Hill in Washington, May 6, 2025.
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Noem said that for those who do have a REAL ID, it will be travel as usual. However, for those who don't, it might mean extra screening time.
"If it's not compliant, they may be diverted to a different line [and] have an extra step, but ... will be allowed to fly. We recognize this is a security issue," she testified. "We intend to follow the law so we will make sure that it is as seamless as possible for the travelers need to get to stay on the intended itinerary."
Passports will also be recognized and will not require people to be additionally screened, Noem testified.
-ABC News' Luke Barr
May 06, 2025, 11:58 AM EDT
Trump and Carney shake hands outside the White House
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived at the White House for high-stakes talks with President Trump on trade.
Trump and Carney shook hands before heading inside. Trump did not respond to a shouted question on trade. The two leaders will soon hold a bilateral meeting in the Oval Office.
