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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin tried to reassure allies that the U.S. is not sidelining Ukraine but stressed that any enduring peace agreement must include strong security guarantees from European partners. Meanwhile, Zelensky publicly dismissed trust in Moscow’s peace overtures, warning that Russian troop increases reflect ongoing preparations, not negotiations.
Trump’s Trade Policy Overhaul: Reciprocal Tariffs and Economic Borders
In a significant shift, President Trump announced plans to implement sweeping reciprocal tariffs on trade partners. This newly signed executive order aims to address what he characterizes as long-standing unfair trade imbalances. The policy will respond to foreign tariffs, taxes, government subsidies, and currency practices that disadvantage U.S. exporters.