Trump threatens Russia with massive tariffs

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump said Monday he would punish Russia with tariffs if there isn’t a deal to end the war in Ukraine within 50 days, the latest example of his growing frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Trump's tariff letters cause a stir among world leaders

Ninety trade deals in 90 days didn’t happen early in President Donald Trump’s second term. “Liberation Day” panicked the financial markets in April. And bespoke trade agreements with dozens of countries, he has said, takes too much time. “There’s 200 countries,” the president acknowledged. “You can’t talk to all of them.”

Editorials from Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, The Guardian, and others

Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad:

What Trump's weapons plan for Ukraine means

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump has endorsed a plan to have European allies buy billions of dollars’ worth of U.S. military equipment that can be transferred to Ukraine as Kyiv looks for way to better defend itself against intensified Russian attacks.

Senate will test popularity of DOGE spending cuts

WASHINGTON (AP) – Senate Republicans will test the popularity of Department of Government Efficiency spending cuts this week by aiming to pass President Donald Trump’s request to claw back $9.4 billion in public media and foreign aid spending.

Australian and Chinese leaders seek to boost trade

BEIJING (AP) – The leaders of Australia and China sought to deepen trade ties despite their differences over regional security and human rights at talks Tuesday in the Chinese capital.

Cambodia will start military conscription next year

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) – Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Manet said Monday that his country will implement military conscription starting next year, in an announcement that coincides with persistent border tensions with Thailand.

Israel strikes military tanks in southern Syria

BUSRA AL-HARIR, Syria (AP) – Israel’s army said Monday it has struck military tanks in southern Syria, where government forces and Bedouin tribes clashed with Druze militias.