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From August 1, the US maintains a 10% universal tariff but introduces a 15% minimum tariff for countries with a trade deficit. Trump fragmented negotiations, successfully reaching agreements with Europe while continuing pressure on China.
Oil prices barely changed as fears of tariffs' impact on demand balanced the threat of supply disruption from Russia. Brent and WTI futures rose slightly, but are expected to increase by 4.9% and 6.4% respectively by the end of the week.
Tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump cost Apple $800 million in the June quarter. The company's projected costs for the September quarter are $1.1 billion.
US President Donald Trump has maintained a basic tariff rate of 10% for countries with a positive trade balance. For 40 countries with a trade deficit with the US, a minimum tariff of 15% has been set, and for Canada, the tariff has increased to 35%.
The enterprise produces communication equipment for the Russian army and is under sanctions from the EU, USA, Canada and other countries.
A forest fire in British Columbia has led to the evacuation of 400 households. The fire covered 27 hectares, human activity is suspected.
Canada plans to recognize the state of Palestine in September 2025 at a UN meeting. This decision is driven by the spread of famine in Gaza and assurances from the Palestinian Authority regarding reforms.
France and 14 other states signed a joint statement calling on the world to recognize the Palestinian state. This happened after a conference in New York aimed at reviving the two-state solution.
Ukrainian aviation today is fighting not only in the air but also for its existence as an industry.
The UN conference in New York concluded with a call from 17 countries for an end to Hamas's rule in the Gaza Strip. The signatories condemned the attacks by Hamas and Israel, demanding the withdrawal of Israeli troops and a halt to settlement construction.
Due to a powerful earthquake off the coast of Russia and a tsunami warning, 4,000 workers of the Fukushima-1 NPP have been evacuated. No damage was found at the facility, but this is a reminder of the 2011 tragedy.
An 8. 8 magnitude earthquake occurred in Kamchatka, causing partial flooding of the Severo-Kurilsk port. Tsunami warnings have been issued for the USA, Japan, Canada, and South America, where waves up to 1.4 meters high are expected.
The US has issued the highest level tsunami warning for the northern coast of California after a powerful earthquake near Kamchatka. Waves up to 1.4 meters are expected, and residents are urged to evacuate immediately.
An earthquake occurred in Guatemala on July 29. Its magnitude, according to various sources, ranged from 5.7 to 6, and there are currently no reports of casualties.
An earthquake of magnitude 8. 8 occurred in Kamchatka, causing a tsunami threat. It was felt in Japan, the USA, Canada, and South America, and the port of Severo-Kurilsk was partially flooded.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney discussed strengthening air defense, increasing funding for joint drone production, and tightening sanctions against Russia. The parties also discussed the results of the meeting in Istanbul and the draft law on anti-corruption bodies.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France would recognize a Palestinian state in September, becoming the first Western member of the UN Security Council to do so. This move came after Great Britain and Canada refused to join the initiative due to their unwillingness to anger the United States.
US President Donald Trump said the US may not reach a trade deal with Canada, suggesting the imposition of tariffs. This comes ahead of August 1, when Washington threatens to impose a 35% tariff on Canadian goods.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk held a conversation with Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson. The strengthening of sanctions pressure on the Russian Federation and inter-parliamentary cooperation were discussed.
Law enforcement agencies of Ukraine, France, and Europol exposed the developer of one of the world's most famous hacking platforms in Kyiv. This platform, which operated for over 10 years, had over 50,000 registered users, including well-known hacking groups.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko will hold a meeting with G7 ambassadors in August to discuss the Special Tribunal on the crime of aggression against Ukraine. The Verkhovna Rada must adopt changes regarding in absentia proceedings and war crimes to harmonize legislation with the EU.
A number of countries issued a joint statement, calling on Israel to cease hostilities in the Gaza Strip due to the suffering of the civilian population. The Israeli Prime Minister's advisor called this statement a "delusion" that sends Hamas a "wrong and dangerous signal" because it does not pressure the group.
Canada will provide an additional 20 million Canadian dollars to support the maintenance of Leopard 2 tanks for Ukraine. The funds will be directed to the tank maintenance and repair center in Poland.
At the 29th meeting in the "Ramstein" format, partners announced key decisions regarding strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities. The USA is initiating a new mechanism jointly with NATO for European countries to purchase American weapons, and the Netherlands is allocating 125 million euros for the maintenance of F-16 aircraft.
On July 21, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed new ambassadors to a number of countries and international organizations. Among the appointments are ambassadors to Kenya, Kuwait, Spain, Oman, Canada, Mexico, Cyprus, Malaysia, Belgium, Japan, Angola, Estonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, UAE, Algeria, and South Africa.
Hackers are exploiting a serious vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint server software for a global attack on government agencies and businesses. Tens of thousands of servers are at risk, and Microsoft has released a patch for only one version, leaving others vulnerable.
The Trump administration is reviewing the schedule for transferring Patriot air defense systems so that Germany can promptly transfer two complexes to Ukraine. The US will accelerate arms supplies to allies who transfer their stocks to Ukraine.
Law enforcement agencies from over ten European countries, Canada, and the USA conducted a joint operation "Eastwood" against the NoName057(16) network. As a result, over a hundred computer systems were destroyed and seven arrest warrants were issued, including for six Russian citizens.
Canada will restrict duty-free imports of cheap foreign steel to help producers affected by US tariffs. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the prioritization of Canadian steel in large projects and investments in production.
The Ukrainian national volleyball team defeated the Netherlands with a score of 3:2, securing its place in the Nations League for the next season. This victory also allowed the team to continue fighting for a spot in the playoffs.