Switzerland is among 15 nations selected by the U.S. for privileged tariff negotiations following widespread trade disruptions. Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter expressed satisfaction with recent talks in Washington, highlighting the U.S.'s desire for a swift resolution. The U.S. has been Switzerland's top export market since 2021, with bilateral trade reaching $185.9 billion in 2023.
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UN Secretary-General António Guterres, during his visit to Bangladesh, urged global support for Rohingya refugees amidst dwindling aid. He praised Bangladesh's hospitality and warned of a humanitarian disaster without immediate assistance. Guterres called for the Rohingya's safe return to Myanmar, emphasizing international responsibility in providing financial aid and political support.
Mike Pence criticized Trump's new tariffs, calling them a massive peacetime tax hike and claiming they could cost American families over $3,500 annually. He argued that these tariffs are the highest since the 1800s and could harm the economy. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick dismissed Pence's criticism, emphasizing the America First policy behind the tariffs.
Attorney General Pam Bondi warned Rep. Jasmine Crockett against her "non-violent call" to take down Elon Musk, potentially affecting Tesla. ​Pam Bondi said Crockett should need to tread very carefully as she is an elected public official. “She is an elected public official, so she needs to tread very carefully because nothing will happen to Elon Musk," Pam Bondi said.
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s new autism study has sparked controversy, alarming the medical community due to his history of promoting debunked vaccine-autism links. Experts and autism organsations fear the study is biased and could undermine public health by discouraging vaccination, citing genetic factors as the primary cause of autism.
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