Group 1 - Former President Biden claims that European leaders and U.S. officials have been in contact with him since Trump's presidency, expressing concerns over his achievements being rapidly altered [1] - Biden attributes the strengthening of NATO to his leadership, noting that Finland and Sweden joined NATO during his term, and emphasizes the significant U.S. defense aid to Ukraine [2][3] - Biden mentions his ongoing political discussions with both Democratic and Republican colleagues, indicating a desire to remain involved in political matters [3] Group 2 - White House spokesperson Anna Kelly asserts that no one is seeking Biden's advice due to his disastrous foreign policy, contrasting it with Trump's achievements in NATO defense spending and Iran's nuclear capabilities [3][4] - Kelly highlights Trump's successes, including the passage of the "Big and Beautiful" bill, historical stock market highs, and enhanced border security [4] - Former White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney comments on Biden's speaking engagement, speculating on his potential earnings from the event [4]

Group 1 - Market sentiment has eased, with oil and gold prices retreating while European stocks and cryptocurrencies have risen, following Trump's announcement to decide on military action against Iran within two weeks, alleviating concerns over escalating Middle East conflicts [1] - The Pentagon has suggested that the powerful 30,000-pound bunker buster may not be sufficient to destroy Iran's key nuclear facility buried in the Fordow mountain, indicating that a nuclear bomb might be necessary for such an operation [2] - U.S. intelligence officials have warned that even if various facilities are bombed, Iran could still possess the capability to produce nuclear weapons if it decides to do so [3] Group 2 - Intelligence officials cautioned that U.S. involvement in a conflict with Israel could provoke Iran to pursue nuclear weapons, despite Iran's long-standing commitment to peaceful nuclear development under the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) [4] - Trump's decision-making timeframe reflects concerns about Iran potentially becoming a failed state similar to Libya after regime change, which could complicate negotiations with Iran and other nations [5] - The chaotic aftermath of Libya's regime change in 2011 serves as a warning for leaders regarding U.S. intervention, with ongoing instability and humanitarian crises persisting in the region [6]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses a significant diplomatic crisis faced by President Trump due to Israel's attack on Iran, highlighting failures in his global initiatives to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict and establish peace in Gaza [1] Group 1: Diplomatic Challenges - The attack by Israel on Iran marks the first major diplomatic crisis of Trump's second term [1] - Trump's primary task is to protect Israel from potential retaliatory strikes by Iran using missiles and drones [1] Group 2: Previous Administration's Challenges - The Biden administration encountered similar challenges after Iran's first direct attack on Israel last year [1] - With the assistance of several allies, the U.S. nearly succeeded in repelling a bombing campaign [1]

Group 1 - The U.S. stock index futures are maintaining gains of less than 0.1% in early Asia trading on Tuesday [1] - The U.S. Court of Appeals is set to rule on whether to extend the enforcement period regarding the legal dispute over most of President Trump's global tariffs [1] - The U.S. Department of Justice requested the Court of Appeals to extend the previously granted short-term stay on the lower court's ruling from May 28, which deemed most of Trump's tariffs illegal [1]

Core Viewpoint - The newly elected South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio have agreed to strengthen bilateral relations, emphasizing the importance of cooperation among South Korea, Japan, and the United States in addressing geopolitical crises [1]. Group 1 - President Lee Jae-myung's foreign policy is centered on pragmatism, aiming to enhance security cooperation among South Korea, Japan, and the United States [1]. - Both leaders reaffirmed the significance of the South Korea-Japan relationship and agreed to meet in person to further develop bilateral ties [1].

Group 1 - The U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick defended the White House's tariff policy, stating that the recent ceasefire between India and Pakistan was achieved only after President Trump promised to open trade access to both countries [1] - The court ruling declared that the majority of Trump's global tariff policy was "illegal," but Lutnick emphasized that tariffs are an important diplomatic tool, and limiting their use could jeopardize the India-Pakistan ceasefire agreement [1][2] - The ceasefire was reportedly reached after Trump's intervention, which provided trade benefits to avoid a full-scale war, leading to disputes over the role of the U.S. in the negotiations [1] Group 2 - Despite the ceasefire, tensions remain high, with incidents such as a bus explosion in Pakistan resulting in casualties, and accusations from both sides regarding cross-border attacks [2] - Lutnick warned that rejecting the President's emergency powers could undermine national security and disrupt economic actions related to foreign policy [2] - The U.S. Department of Justice has appealed the court's ruling regarding tariffs imposed on major trading partners and fentanyl-related tariffs [2] Group 3 - The U.K. Secretary of State for Business, Kwasi Kwarteng, aims to expedite the trade agreement process with the U.S., with discussions scheduled at the OECD meeting in Paris [3] - A U.K. government spokesperson highlighted that the U.K. is the first country to reach a trade agreement with the U.S., which is intended to protect key industries and jobs [3] - The U.K. is working to ensure that businesses can benefit from the agreement as soon as possible, with plans to confirm the next steps at an appropriate time [3]

Core Viewpoint - Deutsche Bank warns that the United States' dual deficit status makes it highly reliant on foreign capital inflows, and Trump's confrontational policies are undermining international investor confidence, posing a direct threat to the stability of the dollar and the U.S. Treasury market [1][3]. Group 1: Economic and Market Implications - The core challenge facing the dollar and U.S. Treasury market is the need for continuous foreign capital inflows to sustain the dual deficit status [1]. - A cooling interest from foreign investors in U.S. Treasuries and the dollar could lead to increased exchange rate volatility and significant fluctuations in bond yields [1]. - The recent downgrade of the U.S. sovereign credit rating, weak performance in the 20-year Treasury auction, and growing concerns over rising U.S. fiscal spending have all impacted the Treasury market [1]. Group 2: Investor Sentiment and Policy Impact - Trump's tariff policies and aggressive diplomatic stance are quietly eroding foreign investors' trust in the U.S. market [3]. - Saravelos highlights that Trump's unpredictable style complicates foreign investors' ability to forecast U.S. policies, diminishing their willingness to hold dollars and Treasuries [3]. - If confrontational diplomatic and economic policies persist, the outlook for the dollar and Treasuries will become increasingly pessimistic, necessitating a more moderate approach from the U.S. government to maintain market stability [3].

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. Secretary of State Rubio emphasizes that the achievements of U.S. foreign policy are attributed to the President rather than any individual judge [1] Group 1 - The statement reflects a clear delineation of responsibility in U.S. foreign policy, asserting that the President is the primary actor in shaping diplomatic outcomes [1]

Group 1 - The core point of the article is the approval of a coalition government agreement between the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Social Democratic Party (SPD) in Germany, with Friedrich Merz set to become the new Chancellor if the SPD membership approves the agreement [1] - The CDU will manage foreign and economic affairs, while the SPD will oversee finance and defense, with the CDU holding 10 out of 17 cabinet positions [1] - The new Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul, is a conservative and experienced in defense and foreign policy, marking a shift from the previous foreign minister's approach [2][3] Group 2 - Wadephul emphasizes the need for Germany to enhance its ability to respond to global crises and plans to implement a coherent foreign and security policy [3] - The new government aims to break down departmental silos and establish a National Security Council to coordinate efforts across various government levels [3] - Merz has called for the cancellation of all tariffs by the U.S. and mutual recognition of technical standards to reduce bureaucratic barriers in trade [4]

总体而言，约4/10的美国人支持特朗普。在共和党人中，这一数字大约是前者两倍。大约1/3的美国成 年人对副总统万斯评价积极，其中绝大部分是共和党人。 4月30是美国总统特朗普第二个任期执政满百日之际，各媒体和机构已提前进行民意调查。结果发现， 他的支持率跌入谷底，选民对他处理经济的处理方式感到不满。 美联社-NORC公共事务研究中心的联合调查发现，许多美国人不认可特朗普迅速制定、推动议程的激 进方式，甚至连共和党人内部也不认为他把注意力用在了正确的地方。 此外，约4/10的美国人表示第二任期的特朗普是"可怕"的总统，约1/10的人表示他"糟糕"。相比之下， 约1/3的受访者说他表现"很好"，而不到2/10的人说"一般"。 自3月以来，特朗普在女性（下降36%）和拉美裔（28%）中的支持率显著下降。党派阵营对特朗普的 看法仍呈现两极分化，86%的共和党人表示认可，93%的民主党人不认可。但在政治独立人士中，特朗 普的支持率降至31%。 特朗普试图解决的所有重大问题几乎都陷入了困境，公众对他处理这些问题的能力的信心也在下降。由 于关税计划的推出导致了股市的剧烈波动和对物价上涨的担忧，自3月初以来，特朗普在经济问题 ...