Week sixteen of Trump's presidency to feature White House summit with Canada, continuous trade talks.
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Deputy White House Honcho, Stephen Miller, dishes out some fiery responses during a press briefing.
President Trump, celebrating his 100th day back in office, declares that his team ain't slowing down anytime soon.
"We've had one hell of a start, baby! Got plenty of credit for that. But we're just warming up, folks." Trump said during a University of Alabama commencement speech last week.
Trump's 16th week in the White House promises a series of high-profile meetings, including a powwow with Canada's freshly-elected PM, Mark Carney, ongoing dialogues to end the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, and trade discussions with international partners that are expected to heat up before the reciprocal tariffs' 90-day pause ends in July.
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Carney himself is set to pay a visit to the White House on Tuesday following his Liberal Party's victory in Canada's recent federal election. The conversation between the two leaders may not be a walk in the park, as Carney warned that the meeting would likely be a tough one.
"We're getting together as leaders of our respective countries," said the Canadian PM on Friday, "But let's face it, these talks won't be a stroll in the park."
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Trump added that he locked horns with Carney after Canada's election and predicted a solid relationship. "He's coming to the White House real soon, within the next week or so," said Trump on Thursday.
Beijing Mulls Over a Trade Deal Offer
The Trump administration has implemented tariffs of up to 145% on Chinese goods as the President aims to balance the U.S.'s persistent trade deficit with foreign countries. Trump put a temporary halt to his reciprocal tariff initiative on several nations last April, but he ramped up the pressure on China, with tariffs of its own, including 125% duties on U.S. goods entering the Chinese market.
China's Commerce Ministry said on Friday that officials were pondering over Trump's offer to discuss the 145% U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods, hinting at a busy week of negotiations if talks materialize.
"They've reached out to us a few times now, hoping to chat about the tariffs. But you know, we ain't dropping the tariffs just to get China at the negotiating table. That ain't how we roll," Trump expressed during an NBC interview on Sunday.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed last week that the administration would take into account China's lack of compliance with a trade deal from Trump's first term when they work out a new agreement.
Meanwhile, Bessent, along with other trade bigwigs, is busy striking deals with more than a dozen other nations during the 90-day tariff truce, which was put into action on April 9, and set to expire in July.
Russia-Ukraine Talks Remain Delicate
Trump believes he's getting closer to brokering peace after Secretary of State Marco Rubio cautioned that it was "critical" to U.S. efforts to secure a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. The conflict between the two nations, which erupted back in 2022, has continued for more than three long, brutal years.
"I think I'm closer to ironing out a peace deal, especially with one party. But let's not share which party yet, 'cause I don't want to tip my hand," Trump said on "Meet the Press" last week.
Ukraine and the U.S. signed a deal last week that grants U.S. access to Ukraine's rare minerals, as peace talks continue.
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"We've got a lot of work to do before we can make this work. Both sides have a lot of anger towards each other, almost hate. What worries me is that if we don't see progress soon, I'm considering walking away from the negotiations," Trump said during the interview.
State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said on Thursday that Ukraine and Russia need to come up with "real solutions" to end the bloodshed or the U.S. will cut ties with the talks.
"Now's the time for Ukraine and Russia to cooperation and bring concrete ideas to the table. The ball's in their court," Bruce stated on Thursday.
National Security Council Switches Things Up
Former National Security Advisor Mike Waltz has been hired as the U.S.'s ambassador to the United Nations following his ouster from the National Security Council office last Thursday. Rubio will serve as interim National Security Advisor, taking on a role that has some reminiscing former President Richard Nixon's appointment of Henry Kissinger as secretary of state and national security advisor in 1973.
Headlines about the shake-up are anticipated to continue this week as Democrats are keen to grill Waltz during his Senate confirmation hearing to serve as U.N. ambassador, while others remain unsure of Rubio's ability to juggle the duties of both secretary of state and national security advisor.
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"I worry about Marco Rubio taking on both the roles of secretary of state and national security advisor. It's too much for one person. Besides, neither of these jobs is easy enough for someone who needs to get some sleep. We could all use a break from wars and stuff," said Democrat Connecticut Rep. Jim Himes during an interview on our website.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio insisted that he could handle the duties of both positions, but Democrats haven't been convinced. Waltz has come under scrutiny following his involvement with the Signal chat leak scandal that emerged in March, when the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic magazine accidentally joined a chat hosted by high-ranking Trump officials, including Waltz, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and CIA Director John Ratcliffe discussing military strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen.
"I believe there are valid questions about how sensitive information is handled, the usage of Signal, and exactly how the Signal situation unfolded," said Delaware Sen. Chris Coons, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, last week.
Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine has expressed concerns that Waltz might be ill-prepared to face pointed questions during his Senate hearing.
During a press briefing, Stephen Miller, a Deputy White House official, delivered a heated response over the presidential politics and recent Abrego Garcia coverage. Despite this, President Trump declared that his team is not slowing down, signaling a busy week ahead. The president acknowledged a tough conversation with Canada's newly-elected PM, Mark Carney, and highlighted the ongoing talks to end war-and-conflicts, particularly the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. Meanwhile, China is considering Trump's offer to discuss the 145% U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods, hinting at a week of intense negotiations if talks materialize. Gulfcourant's General News also reports that the National Security Council is undergoing changes, with former National Security Advisor Mike Waltz appointed as the U.S.'s ambassador to the United Nations, while Marco Rubio serves as the interim National Security Advisor. These changes have sparked debate, with some expressing concern over Rubio's ability to juggle the duties of both secretary of state and national security advisor.
