US President Donald Trump is set to engage in discussions with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican officials regarding the tariffs he has imposed on both neighboring countries, as well as China. These high-stakes talks come as concerns grow over the economic impact of the trade measures and potential retaliatory actions.
At the same time, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has traveled to Panama, urging its government to limit China’s influence over the Panama Canal. He warned that failure to comply could lead to potential action from Washington, though no specific measures have been outlined.
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In a separate development, Elon Musk, who leads the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has sparked controversy by calling for the dismantling of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). His remarks follow reports that two top security officials at USAID were placed on leave after refusing to grant Musk’s representatives access to classified materials.
Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in Washington, D.C., for discussions with President Trump and other US officials on the second phase of the ceasefire agreement with Hamas in Gaza. The talks are expected to focus on the implementation and long-term stability of the truce as negotiations continue between the parties involved.
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