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Zelensky Faces Stark Choices as Trump Pushes Peace Framework

Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll sit before closed-door talks with Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak (not pictured). As pressure mounts in the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia, U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified efforts to secure a peace deal , urging Kyiv to accept a revised framework before the American Thanksgiving holiday. The proposal, reportedly a 28-point plan , has drawn sharp criticism for heavily favoring Moscow’s interests, including demands that Ukraine cede territory, limit its military, and abandon aspirations to join NATO. In recent days, Trump warned that Ukraine risks losing access to U.S. intelligence and weapons if it fails to agree to the plan by November 27. His administration has framed the deadline as a necessary step to end the nearly four-year war, but many in Kyiv view it as coercive. Ukrainian President V...

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Tariff Tipping Point: Trump Unleashes Reciprocal Tariffs

 

In a dramatic escalation of trade tensions, President Donald Trump declared today that reciprocal tariffs are set to take effect. Speaking in an emphatic post on his social media platform, Trump proclaimed, "Today is the big one: reciprocal tariffs!" The announcement signals that the administration will match any tariffs imposed on U.S. imports by other nations—a move aimed at leveling the playing field for American manufacturers.

While details remain sparse, the president hinted that the new policy will target countries that levy higher duties on U.S. goods, a tactic intended to protect domestic industries and generate additional government revenue. Economists, however, warn that such measures may ultimately burden American consumers with higher prices and disrupt global supply chains.

Market watchers are already anticipating swift retaliatory responses from key trading partners such as China, Canada, and Mexico. As the global trade landscape braces for further volatility, investors and businesses alike are keeping a close eye on the unfolding tariff war, which could signal a new chapter in U.S. trade policy.

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