Donald Trump reportedly expressed anger towards Vladimir Putin after comments were made about Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky. The US administration has been pushing for a quick resolution to the over three-year-old conflict, but talks with both sides have yielded no breakthroughs. Putin rejected a proposed 30-day ceasefire and suggested removing Zelensky from office as part of the peace process, hardening Moscow's negotiating stance.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1296805-trump-says-very-angry-pissed-off-with-putinUS President Donald Trump has designated April 2 as "Liberation Day" in the US, citing his tariffs as a means to achieve national redemption. This move is seen as a sign of his obsession with tariffs, which he has been focused on since the 1980s. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum views tariffs as crucial for defending jobs in her country, while Chinese officials argue that Trump's tariffs would harm the global trading system and not address economic challenges.
https://apnews.com/article/trump-new-tariffs-liberation-day-import-taxes-118d73f50e5133ef3d9598aed6661a6cFinnish President Alexander Stubb met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida for an unofficial trip that included a round of golf and discussions on Ukraine and icebreaker ships. The two leaders had breakfast, lunch, and played golf together, touching on relations between Finland and the US, as well as current foreign policy issues including Ukraine.
https://www.politico.eu/article/trump-finlands-stubb-boost-ties-over-golf/US President Trump's new tariffs on imported cars and parts could generate $100 billion in revenue for the US government. However, these tariffs may increase costs for US-based auto manufacturers that rely heavily on international supply chains, particularly those with operations in Canada and Mexico, such as Ford, Stellantis, and General Motors. The tariffs could also impact trade between the US and its neighbors, with Canada and Mexico combined accounting for more than half of US auto imports and exports.
https://www.scrippsnews.com/politics/couldnt-care-less-trump-not-concerned-if-car-prices-rise-due-to-tariffsUS President Donald Trump swiftly responded to a request for assistance from Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlaing after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck the country, claiming at least 1,000 lives and injuring 2,300 others. The US is forming a team in Myanmar amid Western sanctions and increasing dependence on China and Russia. However, a former USAID official, Sarah Charles, described the system as "in disarray" due to lack of personnel and resources, hindering search and rescue operations and aid delivery.
https://en.tempo.co/read/1992060/trump-promises-to-help-myanmar-deal-with-earthquake-aftermathDonald Trump expressed frustration with Vladimir Putin over his comments questioning Volodymyr Zelensky's legitimacy, calling for new leadership in Ukraine. Putin believes Ukraine needs competent leaders to sign a peace deal, but Trump is concerned about the situation and has threatened secondary sanctions on Russia if no deal is made. The US president had previously met with Zelensky and Vice President J.D. Vance, where he demanded that Zelensky thank the US for military aid and leadership in peace talks with Russia.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14552685/Zelensky-Trump-Russia-peace-Putin-Moscow-Kremlin.htmlUS President Donald Trump has written a letter to Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei, urging negotiations over Iran's nuclear program. The move comes amid concerns that Iran is enriching uranium at near weapons-grade levels of 60% purity. Trump's letter follows his previous attempts to engage with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Israeli Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, which were met with skepticism. Tensions between the US and Iran have been heightened since a Baghdad drone strike killed Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani in January 2020, with Tehran denying allegations it plotted to assassinate Trump before his election.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/iran-has-rejected-direct-negotiations-with-the-us-in-response-to-trumps-letter/article69393417.eceUS President Donald Trump has proposed new nuclear talks with Iran, following a warning that "bad things are going to happen" if Tehran refuses to negotiate. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar supports a military option to stop Iran's nuclear program, while analysts believe Iran may be weeks away from producing a deliverable nuclear weapon. Trump had previously withdrawn the US from an agreement to ease sanctions on Iran in exchange for curbs on its nuclear program. In response to his letter to Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has delivered a counter-letter through Oman, which has served as an intermediary in past talks.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/trump-says-there-will-be-bombing-if-iran-fails-to-make-peace-deal/article69394096.eceUS President Trump has written a letter to Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei, urging him to negotiate and warning that a military confrontation would be "terrible". The move comes amid tensions over Iran's nuclear program, which has accelerated its production of near weapons-grade uranium. Trump's letter follows his previous attempts to engage with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, which led to face-to-face meetings but no deals. The US and Israel have warned that Iran will never acquire a nuclear weapon, while Tehran maintains its program is for peaceful purposes.
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