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Kremlin Strikes Optimistic Tone as Officials Praise Trump’s Approach

  Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev attends an interview with Reuters, TASS and WarGonzo in the Moscow region, Russia January 29, 2026. Dmitry Medvedev's Secretariat. Russian officials have adopted a noticeably warmer tone toward U.S. President Donald Trump, offering public praise that signals a potential shift in the diplomatic atmosphere between Washington and Moscow. Recent comments from senior Russian figures highlight what they describe as Trump’s decisiveness and willingness to pursue negotiated solutions to global conflicts. Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, characterized Trump as an “effective leader” whose unconventional style reflects a pragmatic focus on results. He suggested that Trump’s stated interest in ending the war in Ukraine could open the door to renewed dialogue. President Vladimir Putin echoed this sentiment, calling Trump a resilient and courageous figure, particularly in light of recent threats to...
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Trump’s Trade Twist: New Reciprocal Tariffs Aim to Level the Global Playing Field

President Donald Trump has signed a memorandum outlining a plan to impose reciprocal tariffs on all nations that levy duties on U.S. imports. The new policy is designed to “charge them exactly what they charge us” in an effort to create a fairer trading environment for American industries and workers.

Under this initiative, U.S. trade officials will study tariff and non-tariff barriers country by country before recommending specific rates. The implementation of these tariffs is expected to roll out gradually over the coming weeks or months, rather than taking effect immediately. Trump defended the move as a necessary step to end what he calls an “unfair system” that has long disadvantaged the United States in global trade battles.

Critics, however, warn that the new measures could increase costs for consumers and disrupt supply chains, potentially adding to inflationary pressures. Some analysts believe that by encouraging other countries to lower their own duties in a reciprocal fashion, the overall impact on global trade might be less severe than expected. Regardless, this latest action marks another bold escalation in Trump’s long-running trade war strategy, with key partners such as Canada, Mexico, and China poised to feel its effects.


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