CRITICISM OF A PUT, CONDEMNING RUSSIA'S ONGOING ASSAULT ON UKRAINE. LET'S BRING IN GREG SULLIVAN. WHAT CAN WE EXPECT PRESIDENT TRUMP TO SAY AND HOW COULD THIS SHOULD U.S. POLICY GOING FORWARD.GREG: THIS COULD BE A NUMBER OF THINGS. IN RECENT WEEKS, WE HAVE HEARD A SHIFT IN TONE FROM PRESIDENT TRUMP ON RUSSIA. HE HAS SEEMINGLY GROW INCREASINGLY FRUSTRATED WITH RUSSIA OVER THE INTRANSIGENCE AND TALKS AND THE CONTINUED BOMBARDMENT OF UKRAINIAN CITIES WITH DRONES AND MISSILES.SO, WHAT WE COULD HEAR FROM TRUMP W ...

Trade & Tariffs - The U S is considering tariffs on goods from various countries, including Vietnam (20%), Canada (35%), and Brazil, with numbers constantly changing and remaining under negotiation [2][3][4] - Concerns exist that President Trump might double the baseline universal tariff to 20% [5] - China opposes unilateral tariffs and accuses the U S of undermining the free-trade system [9][10] - Vietnam was surprised by the U S's announcement of a 20% tariff on its goods [1][43] - The EU is potentially willing to accept a 10%-15% tariff to avoid retaliation and maintain current import levels to the U S [19][20][32] - The U S is considering 50% tariffs on copper imports, potentially benefiting countries with long-term contracts if consumers pay the tariffs [52][53][56][58] Economic Impact & Market Trends - Tariffs are unlikely to bring manufacturing output or employment back to the U S and could harm the U S economy [6][8] - The U S economy is expected to slow down by about 1 percentage point, but a recession is not the base case unless additional shocks occur [34] - Emerging market currencies are experiencing a losing streak due to President Trump's tariffs [35] - Goldman Sachs suggests markets are complacent and see tariff deadlines being pushed back, with the range of tariffs shrinking to around 10% [36][37][39] Geopolitics & International Relations - China is seeking to strengthen ties with ASEAN countries, potentially vying for influence in Southeast Asia [11][12] - The U S is considering potential sanctions on Russia, possibly including secondary sanctions for buying oil and LNG [14][15] - Britain and France have agreed to exchange migrants as part of a plan to deter illegal crossings, requiring EU sign-off [78][79] Technology & AI - Tesla is expanding its robotaxi service into California and Arizona, with potential launches in the San Francisco Bay Area within a month or two [85] - Apple is planning a pipeline of new products for release in the first half of 2026, including a new iPhone [86] - SAP's recent growth has been powered by a pivot to the cloud and artificial intelligence [88] - SAP's CEO suggests Europe needs to focus on competitiveness and opportunities in AI before regulation, as there aren't many AI use cases in Europe [91][92]

.@SteveForbesCEO lays out a tough set of proposals President Trump should immediately employ against Russia—including hardline sanctions, sending Ukraine major weapons, and freezing Russian assets—to finally end the invasion of Ukraine. #WhatsAhead https://t.co/rfzBAvDTNH ...

Geopolitical Analysis - The analysis suggests that Putin's objectives remain unchanged, focusing on subjugating Ukraine rather than seeking peace [1][2] - The report emphasizes the need for a strong and unified Western stance to deter Putin, asserting that he will not win the war [4][5] - Sanctions against Russia are acknowledged to have some impact on the Russian economy, but are not seen as sufficient to alter Putin's battlefield approach [6] Military Aid and Strategy - The United States has not directly provided F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, but has authorized allies to do so, raising the possibility of the U S considering providing its own F-16s [7][8] - The analysis points out that the US has primarily supplied Ukraine with older military equipment, minimizing the impact on its own core fighting capabilities [10][11] - Ukraine is portrayed as fighting a legitimate war, selectively targeting military installations, while Russia is accused of indiscriminate attacks on civilians, constituting war crimes [11][12][13] Defense Industrial Base - Concerns are raised about the capacity of the US defense industrial base to sustain the level of support needed by Ukraine without depleting its own resources [9]

Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he expects a vote as soon as this month to place severe new sanctions on Russia https://t.co/UZZcner1ND ...

The US applied more pressure on Iran with sanctions targeting companies that help the country sell oil through a “shadow banking” network for the benefit of its most powerful paramilitary force https://t.co/JovzlbVkmh ...

Geopolitical Stance - The industry observes a shift in Trump's disposition towards Putin, expressing dissatisfaction with the ongoing situation [1][2] - The industry notes Trump's disappointment with Russia's lack of concessions in negotiations regarding the conflict [1] - The industry acknowledges Trump's administration is considering imposing new sanctions on Russia [4] - The industry recognizes Trump's consideration of providing additional Patriot missile systems to Ukraine [3] Sanctions and Diplomacy - The industry is aware of the Senate's approval of stringent sanctions against Russia [4] - The industry is monitoring Trump's previous hesitations regarding sanctions, pending Russia's engagement in peace talks [5] - The industry acknowledges Trump's potential shift towards imposing sanctions due to Russia's unwillingness to compromise [5] Russian Perspective - The industry is cognizant of Russian officials' awareness of Trump's fluctuating stance on Ukraine and Russia [6] - The industry anticipates cautious observation and measured responses from Russia regarding Trump's actions [6]

The US slapped sanctions on individuals and companies linked to a scheme that involves recruiting North Koreans to pose as American tech workers and help fund Kim Jong Un’s regime https://t.co/WIkGmaTncf ...

🚨 NEW: The U.S. has sanctioned North Korean IT worker Song Kum Hyok for using fake identities to infiltrate Western firms, allegedly aiding cyber espionage and crypto thefts.Read the full story from @nikhileshdehttps://t.co/jF085JILR5 ...

Russia capitalized on its friendly ties with Beijing to skirt Western sanctions and acquire the know-how and capability to build drones to attack Ukraine https://t.co/87IeoJ9HGV ...