Latest in Trump administration briefing: Vance defends US position on Ukraine; tariffs hit Canada, Mexico and China
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US will not give Ukraine security guarantees ‘beyond very much’, Trump says
US president’s comments come as countries prepare to sign deal on critical mineralsFinancial Times - 6d -
Starmer to warn Trump that peace in Ukraine needs US military cover
UK prime minister heads for Washington as president reiterates need for Europe to provide the security for KyivFinancial Times - 6d -
Fact-checking Trump's claims on amount of US aid to Ukraine
President Donald Trump, as he navigates the Russia-Ukraine war, is making false claims about the amount of aid the U.S. has given to support Ukraine.ABC News - 6d -
Keir Starmer to press Donald Trump on US military back-up to Ukraine
Also in today’s newsletter, what lawyers are saying about the US president’s ‘gold card’ visa schemeFinancial Times - 5d -
US suspends all military aid to Ukraine in wake of Trump-Zelenskyy row
Decision affects ammunition, vehicles and other equipment including weapons in transit. The Trump administration has suspended delivery of all US military aid to Ukraine, blocking billions in ...The Guardian - 20h -
What military aid was the US giving Ukraine and why has Trump paused it?
The US has provided $65.9bn in military support to Kyiv since Russia’s February 2022 invasion. The US has provided $65.9bn in military support to Ukraine since Russia’s 2022 invasion but further ...The Guardian - 9h -
Friday Briefing: Trump Met With Britain’s Leader
Plus, remembering Gene Hackman.The New York Times - 5d -
Ukraine war briefing: European allies rush to showcase extra support for Kyiv
Baltic and Nordic countries to equip and train Ukrainian brigade; Rheinmetall car part factories to make weapons and ammunition. What we know on day 1,098 Continue reading...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
Canada slaps 25% retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods
Canada is responding to President Trump's tariffs with retaliatory 25% tariffs on U.S. goods. CBS News national correspondent Lana Zak has more on the impact of the tariffs between the U.S. and ...CBS News - 6h -
China tariffs set to take effect in March
Additional tariffs on China are expected to take place in March as President Trump insists on businesses making products in the U.S. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.CBS News - 5d -
Mexico ramps up troop levels at US-Mexico border
Mexico boosted troop levels at the border after President Trump threatened a tariff on all Mexican goods coming into the U.S. NBC News' Gabe Gutierrez got exclusive access, and takes a look at ...NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Vance on Trump declining to endorse him: ‘It’s too early’
Vice President Vance argued that it's too early for President Trump to name his successor, after Trump declined to endorse his No. 2 as the Republican nominee in 2028. Vance, in an interview with ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
Zelenskyy's meeting with Trump and Vance unravels into an extraordinary clash
Trump later said the Ukrainian president had “disrespected” the U.S., while Zelenskyy said he didn’t think he owed his American counterpart an apology.NBC News - 3d -
Breaking down the backlash to the Trump, Vance clash with Zelenskyy
Former Trump administration officials and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are reacting to the tense moments at the White House between President Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian ...CBS News - 1d -
Here's how tariffs will hit the U.S. housing market
Tariffs could increase builder costs anywhere from $7,500 to $10,000 per home, according to the chief economist of the National Association of Home Builders.CNBC - 3h -
Vance on US not pressuring Russia: ‘I don’t think that’s right’
Vice President Vance pushed back at a question Tuesday that suggested the U.S. wasn't putting pressure on Russia to end the war with Ukraine, days after he and President Trump sharply criticized ...The Hill - 6h -
What to know about Trump's new tariffs, pause on Ukraine aid before congressional address
President Trump will address a joint session of Congress Tuesday night after his long-anticipated tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China went into effect Tuesday morning. Mr. Trump has also put a ...CBS News - 10h -
Trump vows to slap 25% tariffs on EU and claims bloc was ‘formed to screw US’
EU said it will reply ‘firmly and immediately’ to ‘unjustified’ trade barriers, signaling it’s ready to retaliate against levies. Donald Trump has threatened to slap 25% tariffs on the European ...The Guardian - 6d -
Trump praises Starmer’s ‘hard’ lobbying as he again suggests UK will be exempt from US tariffs – live
Trump calls Starmer meeting ‘tremendously productive’ and says ‘we have a very good chance at arriving at a very good deal’. Trump-Starmer visit: the key takeaways European Commission ...The Guardian - 5d -
Tariffs can help US workers. But Trump’s doing them all wrong | Dustin Guastella
Trump’s levies won’t bring factories home. But combined with infrastructure investment, protectionism can be a progressive boon. In the run-up to the 2024 election, a lot of people were ringing ...The Guardian - 9h -
Trump defends Musk’s ‘genius’ email to federal workers
President Trump on Monday defended tech billionaire Elon Musk after pushback over his email demanding federal workers list five accomplishments from the past week and in doing so, raising the of ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Trump defends Musk at first Cabinet meeting
Elon Musk, who leads President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency, took center stage at the administration’s first cabinet meeting. Musk called his email directive to federal workers to ...NBC News - 5d -
Mexico to reform constitution in wake of US terrorism designations
Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum says she will propose reforms to the country’s constitution to protect Mexico’s sovereignty after U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration designated six ...ABC News - Feb. 20 -
Europeans rally around Zelenskyy but will struggle to formulate a plan to defend Ukraine
The showdown in the Oval Office has exposed the huge rift between the US and EuropeFinancial Times - 3d -
Europe Faces a Huge Bill to Defend Ukraine. Investors Are Thrilled.
Europeans would need to ramp up military spending quickly, a notion that has set off a market rally, led by defense stocks.The New York Times - 1d -
US star John Legend defends playing Rwanda concert during war
'We shouldn't punish people when we disagree with their leaders', he told the BBC.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
Administration channels Neville Chamberlain with actions on Ukraine
The Biden administration is reportedly seeking a peace deal in Ukraine that gives Russia control over certain territories, despite warnings from allies and critics that this would be appeasement ...The Hill - 3d -
US-China trade rule change hangs in the balance
Questions are swirling about the status of a trade rule that President Trump canceled and then reinstated earlier this month after it proved unworkable, leading to logistical confusion, an outcry ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
Thursday Briefing: Trump and Zelensky Feud Over Peace Talks
Plus, Cambodia’s returned treasures.The New York Times - Feb. 19 -
US bond yield slide hits dollar
Treasury yields have declined amid signs US economic growth is slowingFinancial Times - Feb. 25 -
Taiwan holds its breath as Trump turns on Ukraine and upends US foreign policy
The mood in Taipei is one of wariness as the new US president takes a blowtorch to diplomatic norms and assurances. It’s a bustling morning at the Dongmen wet market, in inner-city Taipei. Mr Yu is ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Martin Rowson on Britain desperately clinging to the US while Trump abandons Ukraine – cartoon
Continue reading...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Trump's abrupt change of US policy on Ukraine raises questions about Taiwan support
U.S. President Donald Trump’s abrupt reversal of three years of American policy toward Ukraine has raised concerns China might become emboldened to push its territorial claim on Taiwan, though ...ABC News - Feb. 24 -
Trump says Putin will have to make concessions, US won't make guarantees to Ukraine
Trump said he will be signing the mineral deal with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy at the White House on Friday.ABC News - 5d -
Trump 2nd term live updates: US, Ukraine could agree to mineral deal soon
The United States and Ukraine could sign the minerals deal as soon as Tuesday, according to two sources briefed on the discussions.ABC News - 37m -
Canada-U.S. Relations Continue to Reach Lows Over Tariffs and Annexation Threats
President Trump said he would impose potentially devastating tariffs on Tuesday, inspiring patriotism in Canada.The New York Times - 3d -
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv’s troops regain village near Pokrovsk where ISW says Russians falter
Moscow claims recapture of some Russian territory held by Ukrainian troops in Kursk; ‘security guarantees’ hole in US-Ukraine mineral deal. What we know on day 1,100. Ukrainian troops on Wednesday ...The Guardian - 5d -
Hasbro says it's taking steps to offset China tariff effects
Toy and gaming giant Hasbro is shifting manufacturing away from China as it eyes the effects of U.S. tariffs.CNBC - Feb. 20 -
Copper smelting industry reels from threat of tariffs and China rivals
Fees charged to transform ore have fallen to all-time lows as Glencore halts operations at Philippines plantFinancial Times - 18h -
Vance is overwhelming favorite to be Trump's successor in CPAC straw poll
Vice President Vance emerged as the clear favorite to be President Trump's successor in the MAGA movement in a new straw poll conducted at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on ...The Hill - Feb. 22