The US suspends tariffs on a number of food products
US President Donald Trump has suspended tariffs on more than 200 products including coffee, beef and bananas amid growing concerns over high food prices. The announced exemptions represent a policy reversal by Trump, who has long maintained that import tariffs would not fuel inflation. That Democrat recently won a series of victories in state and municipal elections where voters’ concerns about the cost of living were a key issue. Trump said on Friday that further easing may not be necessary. Prices of coffee and other foods will fall as a result of the recent exemptions. Trump also promised $2,000 payments to low- and middle-income Americans, which would be financed through tariff revenues.
Read more about the withdrawal of US tariffs on a number of foods here.
The Justice Department wants to investigate Bill Clinton in the Epstein affair
After the new publication of Epstein’s emails about Donald Trump’s alleged knowledge, the US President accused the Democratic Party of “fraud”. They want to divert attention from their politics and the “embarrassment” surrounding the government shutdown, the partial shutdown of government affairs, Trump wrote on social media. The budget dispute has caused many problems until the transition budget was passed in Congress United States of America led. He criticized the investigation carried out against him and demanded that former US President Bill Clinton and other figures be investigated. The US Department of Justice and the FBI should investigate Epstein’s ties to Clinton and “many other people and institutions,” Trump wrote. The Justice Department said it would comply with Trump’s request.
You can find out more about the latest developments in the Epstein case here.
Trump calms down after suspension of ceasefire in Thailand
Donald Trump intervened in the new conflict between Thailand and Cambodia. Trump said he had spoken by telephone with the heads of government of both countries and assumed the situation “would be fine.” Thailand suspended a US-brokered ceasefire this week.
The BBC must pay up to five billion US dollars
US President Donald Trump wants to sue public broadcaster the BBC for up to five billion US dollars over a controversial documentary. “We’re going to sue them for $1 billion to $5 billion, probably sometime next week.” BBC President Samir Shah apologized for the documentary about Trump in a personal letter and acknowledged a “misjudgment” by the British broadcaster. Excerpts from Trump’s speech on the day of the storming of the Capitol in Washington in 2021 were edited to give the impression of the president’s “direct call” for violence. republic created, he said.
Read more about Donald Trump’s threat to sue the BBC here.
Trump draws support from MAGA politician Greene
Donald Trump withdrew his support from Republican lawmakers and longtime supporter Marjorie Taylor Greene. Trump justified the action because Greene had repeatedly criticized his policies. However, Greene herself linked the move to her efforts to force the government to release the case files of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Trump is trying to intimidate other Republicans ahead of a crucial vote on the release of the documents next week, Greene wrote on Platform X.
Read more about Trump’s conflict with Marjorie Taylor Greene here.
The US is considering selling fighter jets to Saudi Arabia
Donald Trump is considering selling F-35 stealth fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. “They want to buy a lot of jets,” Trump told reporters. He is checking the appropriate requests. This step comes ahead of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s planned visit to the White House next week. Economic and defense agreements are expected to be signed at the meeting.
The US wants to test its nuclear weapons again
According to President Donald Trump, the US will again carry out nuclear weapons tests. “We will conduct nuclear tests, just like other countries do,” Trump said on Friday. He left it open whether the plan also included detonating nuclear warheads. Last month, Trump ordered the testing process to resume after 33 years.
A chronicle of the US government’s progress under Donald Trump’s leadership since taking office can be seen here.
