President Donald Trump has dismissed the European Union’s proposal to ban certain U.S. agricultural imports due to pesticide regulations. The EU’s draft policy would prohibit imports of crops treated with pesticides that are banned in Europe, potentially affecting American soybean, corn, and wheat exports. Trump responded by saying, “Let them do it. They’re just hurting themselves if they do that.”
President Donald Trump has unveiled a new trade strategy centered on implementing "reciprocal tariffs" to address perceived imbalances in international commerce. This policy aims to equalize tariffs by imposing duties on imports equivalent to those levied by other countries on U.S. exports. The administration contends that this approach will create a level playing field for American businesses and rectify longstanding disparities in global trade practices.
President Donald Trump announced plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss ending the ongoing war in Ukraine. This development follows a recent phone call between the two leaders, during which they agreed to move forward with immediate negotiations. Trump stated that he is committed to securing a resolution "sooner rather than later," emphasizing the need for diplomacy after nearly three years of conflict.
The Trump administration is carrying out one of the largest workforce reductions in U.S. history, targeting over 200,000 probationary employees across multiple government agencies.
French President Emmanuel Macron has convened an emergency meeting of European leaders to address the implications of President Donald Trump’s policies.
