The White House has stated that President Donald Trump’s top economic adviser Gary Cohn is resigning.

It is the latest in a series of high-profile departures from Trump’s team.

There has been speculation that Gary Cohn, a supporter of free trade, was angered by Trump’s plans to impose tariffs on aluminium and steel imports.

In a statement released by the White House, Gary Cohn stated that it had been “an honour to serve my country”.

The 57-year-old former president of the Goldman Sachs bank had helped Trump push through his sweeping tax reforms late last year (2017).

• Activist Bruno Divakara arrested for publishing Natasha’s content
• Sri Lankan Govt’s proposed ‘Broadcast Act’ gets stiff reception
• Sri Lanka trying new ways to suppress media?
• Natasha is not the first ICCPR arrest on threat to religious and national harmony; desist with efforts to restrict fundamental rights. – CPA
• China reiterates steadfast support for Sri Lanka