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The Trump administration is considering a 10% tariff on all imports from the EU. European leaders are already discussing retaliatory measures to possible US trade restrictions.

The Philippines and the United States conducted joint air patrols over the South China Sea with FA-50 fighters and B1-B bombers. Chinese warships were spotted in the Philippine maritime zone.

The US Senate confirmed Chris Wright as Secretary of Energy by 59 votes to 38. The appointment was controversial due to his ties to the oil sector and contributions to Trump's campaign.

The Trump administration is planning to sign a decree to withdraw the United States from the UN Human Rights Council and to stop funding humanitarian aid in Gaza. The document also provides for a review of international organizations for anti-American views.

Canada and the US agreed to a 30-day suspension of US tariffs on Canadian imports. Trudeau also announced that border controls between the two countries would be tightened.

Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala announces the EU's readiness for active negotiations with the US on tariffs. Trump announces the imminent introduction of duties on European products due to the $300 billion trade deficit.

Donald Trump officially signs a decree appointing retired General Keith Kellogg as US Special Representative to Ukraine and the terrorist state.

The Trump administration temporarily suspended the supply of American weapons to Ukraine due to internal debates. Deliveries were quickly resumed after the White House revised its position.

U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with the president of Panama after Trump's statements about his intention to regain control of the canal. The main topic was China's growing influence in the region.

US President Donald Trump plans to hold talks with China on customs tariffs in the next 24 hours. The main reason for discussing the tariff plan is the problem of fentanyl entering the United States.

US President Donald Trump announced his desire to conclude an agreement with Ukraine to exchange military aid for rare earth resources. He also noted “significant progress” in the peaceful settlement, without providing details.

Keith Kellogg plans to meet with President Zelensky in Kyiv after February 11. After that, he will travel to Europe to attend the Munich Security Conference.

The US suspends a new 25% tariff on Mexican goods for a month. In exchange, Mexico will send 10,000 troops to the northern border to fight drug trafficking.

The Hungarian prime minister announced his intention to maintain all business relations with Russia, despite the EU's opposition. Orban claims that Russian energy is vital for Hungary's economy.

A defamation lawsuit between actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni is about to begin in a US federal court. The parties will argue about the disclosure of documents and the possibility of interrogating Lively by Baldoni's lawyer.

The media revealed internal disagreements within the Biden administration over the supply of weapons to Ukraine. By November, only half of the promised US military aid for 2024 had been delivered.

Mark Rutte called Trump's interest in Greenland logical and called for a stronger NATO presence in the far north. Denmark once again reminded that Greenland is not for sale, and most locals are against joining the United States.

Tedros Ghebreyesus called on WHO member states to put pressure on Washington to reverse the decision to leave the organization. The United States plans to officially leave the WHO on January 22, 2026.

At a meeting in Brussels, EU leaders discussed a possible response to Trump's new tariffs on European goods. European leaders declared unity in opposing US trade restrictions.

Russia is considering Saudi Arabia and the UAE as possible locations for a summit between Trump and Putin. Both countries are not members of the International Criminal Court.

Polish President Duda said that his country should participate in negotiations on Ukraine if they are initiated by Trump. He also expressed concern about a possible increase in crime after the war.

WTI and Brent oil prices rose after Trump imposed new trade duties on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China. Canadian energy products will be subject to a 10% duty, and Mexican energy products - 25%.

The cryptocurrency market plummeted after Trump imposed new trade duties on China, Canada, and Mexico. Bitcoin dropped to $91,695, and Ether lost 22.7% of its value due to the outflow of investors from risky assets.

The US Center for Disease Control has ordered the withdrawal of all scientific papers for review in accordance with Trump's decree to recognize only two articles. Experts and editors of scientific journals criticize this decision as unconstitutional.

The NBU has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 72 UAH/USD, which strengthened the hryvnia by 10 kopecks. The euro is set at 43.32 UAH/euro, and the dollar is trading at 41.65-41.69 UAH on the interbank market.

US President Donald Trump has announced that he will soon impose tariffs on European goods due to the trade imbalance. The EU is accused of unfair trade policy and refusal to accept American products.

The President of Panama announced the suspension of participation in the One Belt, One Road project after talks with the US Secretary of State. The country is also considering an early withdrawal from the Chinese initiative.

Trump announced a planned conversation with Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau before the introduction of new tariffs. The US president also criticized the EU's trade policy, although his statements are contradicted by the facts.

Donald Trump said that it is advisable to impose tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China, despite the possible economic consequences for the United States. The president urged these countries to move production to America to avoid 25% tariffs.

The European Commission will discuss a response to Trump's announcement of tariffs on EU goods. The US has already imposed additional duties on goods from Canada, Mexico and China.