U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened a 50% tariff on EU goods starting June 1

1.)U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened a 50% tariff on EU goods starting June 1, accusing the bloc of exploiting the U.S. on trade. He posted the warning on social media, calling EU negotiations “difficult” and “going nowhere.” The announcement triggered a sharp selloff in European stock markets and a rise in gold prices. A call between EU and U.S. trade officials is planned, but sources say Washington may reject the latest EU concessions. Watch

2.) President Donald Trump reportedly rejected European leaders’ push for an “unconditional” ceasefire in Ukraine during recent diplomatic exchanges. Following a call with Vladimir Putin, Trump contacted leaders in France, Germany, the UK, Italy, and Ukraine, expressing resistance to the term "unconditional" in peace efforts. Despite initial EU insistence, the language was later dropped. The move comes as Ukraine and Russia engage in direct peace talks for the first time since 2022, with Moscow demanding firm guarantees before agreeing to any truce. Watch