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Starting September 29, the United States will restrict imports from Canada of dairy products, most alcohol and motorcycles. The decision was made in response to Ottawa's retaliatory tariffs.
According to the expert, it was important for Washington to receive positive signals from both sides, and in his assessment, this became the main result of the visits.
U. S. envoys will arrive in Moscow on September 5 with a proposal to end the war. The Kremlin considers the prospects for an agreement extremely low.
Trump's special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner may visit Kyiv and Moscow in the coming days. However, there is currently no official confirmation of this.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg opposed a national AI regulator in a private conversation with Donald Trump. The US has not yet made a final decision.
On the sidelines of the G20, Scott Bessent urged Anton Siluanov to end the war. European officials refused to be photographed with the Russian delegation.
The Russian finance minister took part in the G20 talks by decision of the Trump administration. Europeans boycotted the group photo.
Trump will meet with oil refiners to increase oil-refining capacity. Gasoline prices in the U.S. have risen to $4.08 per liter.
Elon Musk has allegedly agreed to Ukraine's use of Starlink-equipped drones against targets in Russia. The final decision must be made by the White House.
Trump claimed the destruction of an energy hub on Kharg Island. Reuters found that the published video of the explosions was most likely created by AI.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said that Canadians would continue to call Lake Ontario by its traditional name. Trump signed an executive order renaming it.
Donald Trump placed himself in the “Greatest” category, and Biden, Obama, and Carter in the “Failures” category. He did not mention some of the presidents.
Ben Moss will replace Will Scharf in the position on September 2. The rotation is taking place ahead of the U.S. midterm congressional elections.
The Prime Minister of Qatar held talks with Iran’s leadership in Tehran on reducing tensions and restoring dialogue with Washington. The White House denied that direct talks had taken place.
Trump said that the US is not seeking negotiations with Iran and is focused on economic pressure. Washington threatens punishment for Tehran's partners.
Donald Trump announced the immediate renaming of Lake Ontario to Lake America. It borders Canada and the state of New York.
Donald Trump bought $15,001–$50,000 worth of SpaceX stock in June. It was one of more than 1,000 transactions made by the president that month.
In June, Trump carried out more than 1,000 transactions worth up to $263. 1 million. The deals included shares of Palantir, Berkshire Hathaway, and Meta.
Ukraine seeks permission to use Musk's Starlink to strike Russian missile launchers. Trump did not appear to support the plan.
Trump said that the most devastating economic operation against Iran was being prepared. He threatened countries that would help Tehran with consequences.
Trump seeks to resume dialogue with Kim Jong Un and may meet with him in China in November. There is no official planning yet.
U. S. President Donald Trump publicly criticized CNN correspondent Kristen Holmes, calling her a "fake journalist" and urging her to shut up.
U. S. President Donald Trump showed an AI-generated video in which he walks with George Washington in a nonexistent ballroom. The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow construction of this $400 million ballroom.
The Trump–Putin summit in August 2025 did not lead to a ceasefire or a peace agreement. A year later, the fighting continues, and Ukraine is once again submitting proposals to the United States.
Ukraine handed the Trump administration a document stating that Russia's advance has slowed to 100 sq. km per month. Kyiv believes that Moscow will not achieve its goals in Donetsk region by force by 2027.
President Zelenskyy has still not found a candidate for the position of Ukraine's ambassador to the United States due to the difficulty of working with the Trump administration. Potential candidates, including Deputy Prime Minister Svyrydenko, are declining the position.
The White House published a report stating that China and other countries use third countries to circumvent U. S. tariffs, resulting in annual losses to the budget of $19–26 billion. Trade adviser Peter Navarro said that China launders its exports through more than 40 countries.
Israel warned the US about possible Iranian attempts to assassinate Trump, but US intelligence did not confirm the threats. The warnings concerned attacks during Air Force One flights and public events.
U. S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing tariffs on drones and their components. For aircraft weighing more than 25 kg and models with thermal imaging cameras, the tariff will be 100%; for smaller ones, 25%.
CIA analysts did not consider Israel's intelligence about a threat to assassinate Trump convincing, prompting a secret departure from Turkey. The White House confirmed that measures had been taken to ensure the president's safety.