Overview

• The United States and Panama have signed an agreement allowing U.S. military personnel to conduct training, exercises, and equipment storage near the Panama Canal for three years, without establishing permanent bases.
• The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran man, was a grave error and ordered measures to facilitate his return.
• President Trump has threatened Mexico with sanctions and tariffs over a dispute regarding a 1944 water treaty, citing unmet water obligations to Texas.
• Global financial markets have experienced significant declines, with major U.S. indices falling sharply due to concerns over U.S. tariff policies.
• President Trump acknowledged transitional challenges from tariff policies but maintained that the U.S. economy remains in strong condition.