US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the deployment of an anti-ship missile system during the Balikatan exercises in April as part of the US's commitment to reinforce the Philippines' deterrence shield.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/03/31/opinion/editorial/deterrence-is-an-inherent-right-for-philippines/2082854The US military involvement in Ukraine's conflict has been more extensive than previously thought. In 2022, the US Navy authorized targeting data for strikes by naval drones against Russian warships, while the CIA was allowed to support Ukrainian operations in Crimean waters. In January 2024, American and Ukrainian officers planned a joint campaign with coalition-supplied missiles and drones to attack 100 Russian military facilities in Crimea. The US also expanded its intelligence sharing with Ukraine to include Russian territory near Kharkiv in the spring of that year.
https://www.fakti.bg/en/world/960560-the-united-states-has-been-much-more-actively-involved-in-the-war-in-ukraine-than-previously-thoughtUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has stated that the US will maintain a strong military presence in the Indo-Pacific region, including across the Taiwan Strait, to counter what he described as "aggressive and coercive" Chinese actions.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/03/31/world/asia-oceania/us-to-ensure-deterrence-across-taiwan-strait/2082760US Vice President JD Vance has called on Greenland to sever ties with Denmark and partner with the US, accusing Copenhagen of under-investing in the island's people and security. During a brief visit to the US Pituffik Space Base in northern Greenland, Vance claimed the US is the only nation that will respect Greenland's sovereignty and security. However, Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen described the visit as reflecting "a lack of respect for the Greenlandic people." Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen rejected the accusations, stating her country has significantly boosted Arctic defense spending, including new surveillance systems and ships.
https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/us-vp-urges-greenland-to-cut-ties-with-denmark-citing-security-concerns-207472Donald Trump expressed frustration with Vladimir Putin, stating he's "pissed off" over Putin questioning Ukraine's legitimacy and demanding new leadership. Putin visited Murmansk, Russia, where he claimed Ukraine needs a change in leadership to accelerate a peace deal, citing the country's current leader, Volodymyr Zelensky, as lacking legitimacy due to his prolonged term in office. Trump assured that their relationship remains "good" despite the disagreement, and plans to speak with Putin again this week.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14552285/trump-emotional-outburst-putin-ukraine-war-turn.htmlUS Trade Ministers met ahead of President Trump's announcement on "liberation day", where he plans to impose more tariffs on cars and auto parts. The move is expected to affect Asian automakers, particularly South Korea and Japan, which are major exporters to the US. Seoul and Tokyo have been at odds over territorial disputes and Fukushima nuclear waste release, hindering trilateral trade talks since 2012.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1296748-south-korea-china-japan-agree-to-promote-regional-trade-as-trump-tariffs-loomUS President Trump has promised tariffs tailored to each trading partner, starting April 2, in response to unfair practices. However, he also indicated flexibility in his approach, which has led to some relief for markets. Meanwhile, tensions between countries are escalating, with Chinese official Wang Liping warning of the spread of unilateralism and protectionism. Japanese trade official Yasuji Komiyama emphasized the need for all three countries - which account for 20% of the world's population, 24% of global economy, and 19% of global merchandise trade - to work together to safeguard the multilateral trading system.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/597791-china-south-korea-and-japan-agree-to-strengthen-free-tradeUS President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 25-50 point tariff on all oil imported from Russia if a deal isn't made with Russia over Ukraine's ongoing conflict. Trump stated that anyone buying oil from Russia would not be able to sell their product in the US, despite maintaining a "very good relationship" with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The US has been pushing for a comprehensive ceasefire deal between Russia and Ukraine, but Russia has rejected a 30-day halt in fighting and imposed conditions on a partial Black Sea ceasefire.
https://www.boston25news.com/news/2-killed-dozens/AQDEMPVPYRGVJFJSAL6R3CEDOU/US President Donald Trump has expressed frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the ongoing Ukraine war, threatening secondary tariffs on Russian oil if he believes Russia is stalling a peace deal. Trump called Putin "very angry" and "pissed off" after Putin condemned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's credibility and demanded a transitional government in Kyiv ahead of elections. The US had sought a 30-day ceasefire to negotiate a lasting peace agreement, but Russia has accused Ukraine of violating the agreement, while also demanding sanctions be loosened on one of its largest state-owned banks before agreeing to further ceasefires.
https://www.smh.com.au/world/north-america/trump-pissed-off-with-putin-threatens-secondary-tariffs-on-russian-oil-20250331-p5lnq2.html