Trump announces new tariffs on EU and Mexico, expands trade pressure globally
US President Donald Trump announced Saturday that a 30 percent tariff on imports from the European Union and Mexico will take effect on August 1.
The decision was disclosed in letters addressed to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, which Trump shared on his Truth Social platform, according to BBC.
Over the past week, the president has issued more than 20 similar letters to key US trading partners — including Canada, South Korea, Japan, and Brazil — outlining new tariff measures ranging from 20 to 50 percent.
US restarts military aid to Ukraine via NATO
US has resumed military supplies to Ukraine after a brief pause, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed, as Russia steps up attacks on Kyiv.
Zelensky had asked for more support, including ten Patriot missile systems, amid growing pressure from Russian strikes, according to Firstpost.
US President Trump said the US is now sending weapons through NATO, which will cover the full cost. “NATO’s paying 100 percent. They get the weapons and pass them to Ukraine,” he told NBC News.
Trump also said he’ll make a major statement on Russia Monday and criticized Russia's President Putin over the ongoing war. He expects the Senate to pass a tough sanctions bill, which he may choose to enforce, Firstpost reported.
Houthi attacks on Red Sea ships kill three, spark global alarm
Three sailors were killed and two injured after Yemen’s Houthi rebels attacked the Liberian-flagged cargo ship Eternity C in the Red Sea, the EU naval force confirmed Tuesday. The vessel remains adrift with the crew onboard, according to Associated Press.
The incident follows a separate Houthi assault on the Magic Seas, a Greek-owned bulk carrier, which was later sunk. Its 22-member crew, including 17 Filipinos, was rescued by a UAE vessel.
Though the Houthis haven’t claimed responsibility, the attacks were blamed on the group by the US, EU, and Yemen’s exiled government. The US condemned the strikes as a threat to global shipping and regional stability.
These are the first Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in 2025 and come amid rising Middle East tensions and ongoing Gaza ceasefire talks. The UN has urged the Houthis to halt attacks and comply with international resolutions, Associated Press reported.
Trump to expand tariff measures on more countries
US President Donald Trump will announce new tariffs on at least seven more countries Wednesday, with additional measures possible by noon.
This follows warnings to 14 nations on Tuesday, urging trade deals by August 1 or face higher US tariffs. Trump said countries that retaliate will face steeper penalties, according to Firstpost.
While not formal agreements, the letters highlight Trump’s assertive trade stance. Despite economic concerns, he says the tariffs will boost US manufacturing and fund recent tax cuts.
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump is personally determining tariff rates and trade plans, Firstpost reported.
