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Bessent stated the desire of nearly 70 countries to help restore world trade. The United States also plans to negotiate with Japan to implement the President's vision for a new era of trade.
Donald Trump stated that the EU has created artificial barriers for American goods and is using the US in military terms. He stressed the need to rebuild relations between the parties.
Victor Ponta said he would stop exporting Ukrainian grain through Romanian ports to protect local farmers. He also plans to increase defense spending and support Moldova in the event of aggression.
Russia benefited from buying up gold before the war, which allowed it to compensate for a third of its frozen reserves. The value of gold reserves increased by 72%, or $96 billion, since 2022.
Ursula von der Leyen stated that the EU aims to expand business with other countries due to US tariffs. A working group is also being created to monitor dumping in EU markets.
Huawei has fired two employees and suspended a third for their involvement in a corruption scandal. They are suspected of bribing European politicians to lobby for the company's interests.
Expert talks between Russia, China and Iran on Iran's nuclear program will take place in Moscow. The trilateral meeting will discuss aspects related to the nuclear issue.
Ursula von der Leyen stated that the EU has proposed zero tariffs on industrial goods to the United States and is ready for countermeasures. Vietnam also wants to reduce tariffs for the United States to zero.
Robert Habeck said Elon Musk's comments on zero tariffs are a sign of fear. He called on Musk to demand that Trump end the trade war.
The HACC confiscated over 550,000 tons of bauxite and alumina worth UAH 2 billion, which belonged to sanctioned oligarch Deripaska, in favor of Ukraine. The raw materials were used to manufacture weapons.
The State Tax Service of Ukraine and Finland have signed a memorandum of understanding on technical assistance. The aim of the project is to increase trust in the Ukrainian tax service.
The German Ministry of Internal Affairs supported the idea of preparing young people for crisis situations and advises Germans to stock up on food, water and essential items.
US stock index futures and Asian stocks fell sharply after Trump announced he would maintain large-scale tariffs. The fall occurred amid fears of a global economic recession.
The Finnish Minister of Defense called on NATO to have a clear action plan in case of the withdrawal of US troops from Europe, in order to avoid a window of opportunity for Russian aggression. He emphasized coordination with EU initiatives.
European countries may review the status of Ukrainian refugees after the end of the war. There is no clear plan of action regarding their stay in the EU after the end of the conflict.
Bulgarian police are suspected of involvement in cigarette smuggling worth over 6 million euros. Politician Delyan Payevski may also be involved in the scandal.
The head of the Central Bank of Greece, Yannis Stournaras, said that the trade war will have an impact on Europe's economic growth. Tariffs may lead to a decrease in inflation below the ECB's targets.
EU finance ministers will discuss the creation of a joint EDM fund to purchase defense equipment. The fund will be able to include countries such as Great Britain, Ukraine and Norway.
Finland is strengthening security in the Baltic Sea due to an increase in suspicious incidents related to Russian sabotage. Since 2023, 11 underwater cables have been damaged.
Howard Lutnick stated that there will be no postponement of President Trump's customs tariffs. The US has a deficit, so the whole world is robbing them.
The US President stated that countries must pay to convince him to lower tariffs. The EU is preparing countermeasures on imports from the US worth up to $28 billion.
The foreign ministers of the G7 countries expressed concern about China's provocative actions around Taiwan. They called for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
EU countries are planning to agree on countermeasures against tariffs imposed by Trump, amounting to up to $28 billion. This could lead to a global trade war and recession.
The White House said that the US did not include Russia in the list of countries with new tariffs due to negotiations with Moscow and Kyiv. Trump decided not to mix these issues.
Thousands of people in 40 cities in Spain took to the streets to protest, demanding a 50% reduction in rent, an end to evictions and greater control over the real estate market. More than 15,000 protesters gathered in Madrid.
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna called for a tough stance on Viktor Orbán. He proposed applying Article 7 of the EU Treaty to "block" the Hungarian Prime Minister.
According to Alex Younger, Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping are dividing the world, and Britain should rearm. The US is undermining trust by appointing inexperienced leaders to intelligence.
According to Andriy Kovalenko, Russia is trying to destroy the EU in order to attract countries to its zone of influence. Italy, with its pro-Russian sentiments, may fall under the influence of the Russian Federation, which will be worse than under Mussolini.
Jaguar Land Rover suspends all deliveries to the USA due to new tariffs. The USA is the second largest export market for the British automotive industry.
If Hungary blocks sanctions against the Russian Federation, the EU may return 240 billion euros of frozen assets to Putin. Estonia calls for the confiscation of these funds.