US President Trump hinted that he may be open to negotiating the scope of tariffs imposed on Canada and Mexico if other countries offer significant value, but warned there's no room for negotiation otherwise. He previously imposed 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican trade, with temporary exemptions for autos and USMCA trade. Trump is expected to impose tariffs on European trade in a forthcoming "Liberation Day" tariff spree, following his 20% tariff on Chinese trade.
https://nypost.com/2025/03/30/us-news/trump-says-new-auto-tariffs-are-permanent-couldnt-care-less-about-price-hikes-on-foreign-made-cars/US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on oil from Russia, ranging from 25-50%, if a deal cannot be reached to stop the bloodshed in Ukraine. He plans to discuss this with Russian President Putin next week. This comes after he announced his willingness to lower tariffs for China in exchange for reaching a deal with ByteDance over the sale of TikTok.
https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/3976533-trump-says-he-is-angry-with-putin-threatens-tariffs-on-russian-oil.htmlUS President Donald Trump has warned that the US will impose major tariffs on Russian oil if Russia fails to meet its commitments in the Ukraine peace deal. The warning was made during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, where Trump expressed his anger over Russia's actions in Ukraine. The US has been imposing sanctions on Russia over its involvement in the conflict, and this latest threat suggests a significant escalation of tensions between the two nations.
https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/putin-knows-i-m-angry-donald-trump-warns-of-major-tariffs-on-oil-if-russia-fails-on-ukraine-peace-deal-11743345387115.htmlUS President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs of 25% to 50% on all Russian oil if Moscow blocks his efforts to end the war in Ukraine. The move could happen within a month if there is no ceasefire. Trump's anger towards Russia stems from Vladimir Putin's criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's leadership, which Trump has called "ridiculous". Trump had previously promised to end the war and has focused on the issue since taking office in January 2024.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40355480/trump-threatens-secondary-tariffs-on-russian-oil-if-unable-to-make-deal-on-ukraineUS President Donald Trump has stated that he "couldn't care less" if automakers raise prices due to his planned 25% tariffs on imported vehicles, which will impact a $240 billion trade route and affect half of the 16 million vehicles sold in the US last year. JPMorgan Chase & Co analysts predict an average price increase of 11%, adding thousands of dollars to vehicle costs for American buyers. Trump also discussed ongoing security concerns, including a potential leak over planned US military strikes in Yemen, and reiterated his interest in annexing Greenland, citing a "good possibility" it could happen without military force.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/money/2025/03/30/trump-says-couldnt-care-less-about-rising-car-prices-as-tariffs-loom/171363US President Donald Trump wrote a letter to Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei, warning of the consequences of a military confrontation if negotiations fail. The move is reminiscent of his previous attempt in 2019, which was met with mockery from Khamenei through Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Iran has been enriching uranium to near weapons-grade levels, sparking fears of a military conflict between Israel and the US, who have vowed not to let Iran acquire a nuclear weapon. The letter comes amid tensions following Trump's 2020 drone strike that killed Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, with Tehran denying any plot to assassinate Trump before his election in November.
https://thestar.com/news/world/middle-east/iran-has-rejected-direct-negotiations-with-the-us-in-response-to-trumps-letter/article_6f79a190-1857-5d89-8441-934d28b5d557.htmlUS President Trump wrote a letter to Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei, warning that military action would be "terrible" if negotiations fail. The move echoes his previous attempt in 2019, when he tried to send a letter through Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe but was mocked by Khamenei. Iran is enriching uranium at near weapons-grade levels of 60% purity, sparking fears of a military confrontation between the US and Iran.
https://krcgtv.com/news/nation-world/iran-has-rejected-direct-negotiations-with-the-us-in-response-to-trumps-letterThe American Automotive Policy Council, which represents US automakers such as Ford and General Motors, has emphasized the need for tariffs to be implemented in a way that protects consumer prices and maintains the competitiveness of the North American automotive industry.
https://deadline.com/2025/03/trump-couldnt-care-less-car-prices-go-up-tariffs-1236354065/The US has reaffirmed its strategic competition with China as a core agenda since Donald Trump's presidency, viewing China as the primary challenge to global dominance. A secret internal guidance memo emphasizes confrontational competition with China, according to Li Haidong, a professor at China Foreign Affairs University. The memo states that China is the main pacing threat, and denying a Chinese takeover of Taiwan while defending the US homeland are the top scenarios, with Russia's threat largely handled by European allies.
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