Overview

• President Trump has confirmed that the 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and parts, set to take effect on April 3, will be permanent, citing decades of perceived unfair trade practices against the U.S.
• Trump stated he 'couldn’t care less' if foreign automakers raise prices, arguing the tariffs will encourage consumers to buy American-made cars and bolster domestic manufacturing.
• International leaders, including Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney, have criticized the tariffs as unjustified and hinted at potential retaliatory measures.
• The Signal group chat leak, involving senior officials discussing military strikes on Yemen’s Houthi rebels, has sparked bipartisan security concerns, but Trump dismissed the issue as 'fake news' and defended the officials involved.
• Trump reiterated his interest in annexing Greenland, stating that 'everything is on the table,' including military options, as Vice President JD Vance’s recent visit to the territory underscores U.S. strategic intent.