In 2024, the U.S. recorded a trade deficit of $236 billion with the EU—a 13% increase from the previous year

Trump revealed the decision in letters addressed to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.

While Trump has often criticized U.S. military spending on Ukraine and has at times spoken positively of Russia, his administration now appears to be recalibrating its approach

President Trump signed an executive order earlier this week delaying implementation until August 1. This allows additional time for negotiations, though the administration has been clear: retaliatory actions from other countries will result in tariffs being doubled.

This latest round of letters comes just two days after Trump disclosed a similar notice sent to 14 other nations. These included Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Kazakhstan, South Africa, Laos, Myanmar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Tunisia, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Serbia, Cambodia, and Thailand

The recording has not been independently verified, and its authenticity remains in question. The White House has declined to comment on the matter

After her expected approval by members of the Senate committee, a full vote by the plenum will take place

In a move heavy with political and diplomatic weight, Netanyahu presented President Trump with a letter formally nominating him for the Nobel Peace Prize.

"Greece’s concerns over Turkey's initiatives are unfounded" said the Turkish President emphasizing these steps contribute to NATO’s security

With this legislative milestone, Trump solidifies his influence over the GOP and delivers on a key policy promise, further energizing his agenda heading into the latter half of his presidency

A prior ceasefire ended on March 18 when Israeli strikes killed more than 400 Palestinians.

In a lighter moment that quickly gained attention online, Putin abruptly left a Russian conference to take Trump's call, joking that he didn’t want to keep the U.S. president waiting, as it might be misinterpreted

Despite the renewed diplomatic efforts, fighting on the ground has not eased. At least 139 Palestinians have been killed in the past 24 hours, according to Gaza health authorities

Her appointment is seen as strategically significant, especially as U.S.–Greece relations evolve amid shifting geopolitical dynamics in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar urged not to miss the opportunity for hostage release, emphasizing that a large majority in government and public opinion supports the plan

“I hope, for the good of the Middle East, that Hamas accepts this deal,” Trump added, emphasizing the gravity of the moment by typing the final five words in all caps: “IT WILL ONLY GET WORSE.”

The feud is already having tangible effects. Earlier public clashes between the two led to a $150 billion drop in Tesla’s market value before a partial recovery, when Musk softened his rhetoric

Trump, who has made hardline immigration policy a cornerstone of his political agenda for over a decade, has pledged to deport up to one million people annually

Some Republicans worry that the public rift could undermine their efforts to retain control of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections