China imposed tariffs on US coal, LNG, oil, and vehicles in response to Trump's tariffs on Chinese goods, escalating the trade war. Tensions with Canada and Mexico initially eased, but a political crisis erupted in Canada, forcing Prime Minister Trudeau's resignation and early elections. Trump's tariff strategy remains aggressive, with potential economic impacts.
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Donald Trump's proposal to move Palestinians out of Gaza and have the US take control has sparked major concerns in Jordan, which sees it as an existential threat. Jordanian officials and analysts warn that such a move would destabilize the country, alter its demographics, and undermine its sovereignty. King Abdullah II has firmly rejected the plan ahead of his upcoming meeting with Trump. Despite Jordan’s reliance on US aid, lawmakers insist they will not compromise their national identity or... Expand
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During a press briefing, President Trump snubbed CNN journalist Kaitlan Collins as she inquired about a sensitive Signal chat incident involving a planned military strike on Yemen’s rebels. Trump defended National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and brushed off the mishap as a glitch, despite security concerns.