1. Proposed Sanctions on All Countries Trading with Russia, Imposing Up to 500% Tariffs – Trump voiced strong support for a bill sanctioning trade with Russia, advocating tariffs as high as 500% on imports from nations engaging in trade with Russia. The primary targets include major consumers of Russian energy like India, with Iran also potentially facing sanctions for the first time.
2. Trump’s Top Trade Negotiator Warns EU Tariffs Remain Too High – U.S. officials expressed growing frustration over the EU’s slow progress in reducing tariffs and regulatory barriers. Chief Trade Negotiator Greer stated that despite a July agreement, EU tariffs on U.S. exports remain excessive. Greer is set to visit Europe next week for further trade talks.
3. Unexpected Negotiation Signals Sent to Venezuela as Advanced Carrier Approaches – On November 16, as the U.S. Navy’s most advanced carrier strike group moved near Venezuela, Trump unexpectedly signaled openness to talks. He mentioned potential dialogue with Venezuelan President Maduro to "see how things develop," adding that Venezuela "also wants to talk."
4. Reversal in Stance: Supports Vote to Release Epstein Files – On Sunday, Trump urged House Republicans to vote for the release of Justice Department documents related to Epstein, reversing his previous stance of months. The House will vote this week on whether to demand the disclosure of investigative files.
5. Falling Out with a Key Ally – Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, a prominent figure in Trump’s "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) movement, has recently clashed with him. Trump has publicly criticized her, while Greene accused him on social media of incitement, claiming his rhetoric has put her at risk of physical threats.
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