Trump's praise of Europe and Ukraine's ability to beat Russia on their own should fool nobody, he has walked away, writes @MarcChampion1 (via @opinion) https://t.co/duKkUHXIke ...

Welcome to Meet the Press Now. I'm Kristen Welker in New York and we begin with breaking news after a deadly shooting at an ICE facility reigniting concerns about political violence and inflamed rhetoric in this country just two weeks after the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Now, according to authorities, three people were shot early this morning at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office in Dallas in what officials are calling an act of targeted violence.The Department of Homeland Security says ...

European leaders are worried that in Alaska, Donald Trump will strike a grubby deal and declare diplomatic victory. That could leave Ukraine and its allies in an impossible position https://t.co/fbYwhev4Mc ...

Tariffs and Trade Negotiations - The US administration is considering new tariffs, potentially effective August 1st, which could be modified based on the relationship with each country, seen as a negotiation tactic [1][2][3] - The administration's approach to tariffs differs from previous administrations, involving setting initial terms rather than traditional negotiations [4][5] - The concept of trade imbalances is questioned, with examples like a $2 billion trade deficit with Switzerland due to consumer preferences [6][7] - Proposed tariff rates, such as 25% for South Korea and Japan, lack a clear basis and are aimed at closing trade deficits rather than reflecting reciprocal tariffs [9][10] - Imposing high tariffs may reduce duties collected as countries decrease exports to the US, potentially not creating long-term wealth [13][14] Policy Uncertainty and Impact - The August 1st tariff deadline is uncertain, with conflicting statements from the administration [15][16] - Frequent changes in policy make it difficult for businesses to plan and operate effectively [17][18][31][32] Geopolitical Considerations - The US administration is sending more weapons to Ukraine, expressing dissatisfaction with Vladimir Putin [27][28] - Continued funding from the US and the European Union is seen as crucial for a potential peace effort in Ukraine [29][30] - The administration's fluctuating stance on supporting Ukraine creates planning challenges for Ukraine and its European allies [31][32]