Tuesday, 4 March 2025

The US suspended all military aid to Ukraine after a contentious meeting between Trump and President Zelenskyy, affecting ammunition, vehicles, and other equipment in transit. European allies were not notified of the decision in advance, prompting concerns about US reliability as a partner.

Trump's 25% tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China came into effect, prompting retaliatory measures and causing markets to tumble globally. Canada's Prime Minister Trudeau condemned the tariffs as 'dumb' and warned of the 'complete collapse' of the Canadian economy.

US retailers warned consumers to brace for higher prices due to Trump's tariffs, with prices described as 'highly likely' to rise almost immediately following the 25% duty on exports from Mexico and Canada. The Canadian dollar and Mexican peso hit their lowest levels in a month.

Trump threatened to pull federal funds for schools allowing 'illegal protests' and promised to imprison 'agitators,' a day after the administration called for a review at Columbia University. The announcement came amid broader pressure on educational institutions.

Trump's attorneys argued his New York hush money appeal should be moved into federal court. The legal maneuver represents an ongoing effort to shift the high-profile case from state jurisdiction.

A top FBI official in New York was forced out after resisting Trump's purge of agents. James Dennehy, who vowed to 'dig in,' said he was told to leave or be fired but was not given a reason.

Trump is set to lay out his second-term vision in an address to Congress at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, his first speech to a joint session since reclaiming office. The guest list was carefully curated to underscore the administration's hard line on transgender and immigration issues.

A Hong Kong firm agreed to sell its stake in Panama ports to BlackRock in a nearly $23 billion deal amid Trump administration pressure to curb perceived Chinese influence over the strategic waterway.

Trump's rollback of AI guardrails implemented by Joe Biden has left US workers 'at real risk,' according to labor experts. The measures repealed protections that had been put in place to safeguard employees from downgraded jobs due to AI deployment.

The White House installed Trump loyalist Peter Marocco as head of the Inter-American Foundation after firing the agency's president and CEO as part of a push to reduce foreign aid. The move exemplifies broader efforts to consolidate control over independent agencies.