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Ukrainian Strike Targets Key Russian Missile Facility in Deep-Range Operation

    An employee controls an unmanned ground vehicle during an exhibition of Ukrainian drone makers, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in an undisclosed location Ukraine says it carried out a long‑range strike against a major Russian ballistic missile production site, marking one of Kyiv’s deepest attacks inside Russian territory since the full‑scale invasion began. According to Ukrainian security officials, the operation targeted a facility involved in manufacturing components for Russia’s Iskander missile systems—munitions frequently used against Ukrainian cities. While Moscow has not confirmed the strike, Russian regional authorities reported explosions and a subsequent fire at an industrial site. Kyiv has increasingly relied on domestically produced long‑range drones and missiles as Western military aid faces delays, and Ukrainian officials framed the attack as part of a broader effort to degrade Russia’s ability to wage war. The strike underscores Ukraine’s evolving stra...

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Trump Eases Auto Tariffs to Support U.S. Manufacturing

President Donald Trump has taken a significant step to alleviate concerns in the automotive industry by signing executive orders to relax his 25% tariffs on automobiles and auto parts. This move comes after warnings from automakers and analysts that the tariffs could raise prices, reduce sales, and make U.S. production less competitive globally.

The revised policy introduces temporary rebates for vehicles assembled in the U.S. with foreign parts, aiming to ease the financial burden on manufacturers. Trump described the changes as a "bridge" to encourage automakers to shift more production to the United States. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized that the goal is to create more domestic manufacturing jobs and strengthen the U.S. auto industry.

Automakers like General Motors and Ford have expressed gratitude for the relief measures, highlighting their commitment to investing in American manufacturing. Industry leaders also noted that the adjustments would provide time to reconfigure supply chains and ramp up domestic production.

This policy shift underscores the administration's focus on balancing trade policies with the need to support domestic industries and jobs.

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