The Philippines has been slapped with a 20-percent tariff on exports to the United States, higher than the 17-percent duty previously announced in April. Government officials expressed concern over the move,

The Philippine government was taken aback by US President Donald Trump’s decision to slap a higher 20% tariff rate on the country’s goods exported to America despite earlier efforts to haggle for lower duties for products imported from Manila.

Previously, United States Attorney General Pam Bondi claimed to have a "client list" of Epstein's on her desk, ready for review. However, earlier this week, the Department of Justice released a memo stating there is no evidence of a client list or Epstein blackmailing powerful figures, Axios reported.

The move marks a renewed push by Trump to intensify trade pressure on U.S. allies after a pause in his tariff escalation.

When President Donald Trump decided last month to send the California National Guard to Los Angeles over the objections of Gov. Gavin Newsom, many political and legal watchers were certain that courts would view the move as illegal,

President Donald Trump and his advisers promised a lightning round of global trade negotiations with dozens of countries back in April.

The percentage of people who view the United States favorably has declined compared to one year ago, according to Pew Research.

Trump avoided his standard form letter with Brazil, specifically tying his tariffs to the trial of Bolsonaro, who is charged with trying to overturn his 2022 election loss. Trump has described Bolsonaro as a friend and hosted the former Brazilian president at his Mar-a-Lago resort when both were in power in 2020.