Trump claims Coca-Cola will use real cane sugar in U.S. formula
U.S. President Donald Trump says Coca-Cola has agreed to use real cane sugar in the U.S., though the company has not confirmed the claim....
U.S. President Donald Trump has wasted no time in his second term, making sweeping changes across domestic and foreign policy in just four weeks. His administration has aggressively reshaped federal agencies, redefined trade policy, frozen foreign aid, and taken bold steps in global diplomacy.
Trump has implemented a massive overhaul of the federal workforce, cutting thousands of employees across key agencies. These include medical researchers, foreign service officers, FBI agents, economic analysts, and climate scientists.
📉 Mass Federal Firings – Thousands of employees dismissed across agencies, particularly in regulatory roles.
🏛️ Agency Restructuring – Moves to eliminate the Department of Education and merge the EPA with the Department of Energy face legal challenges.
🛑 Court Battles Begin – Federal judges temporarily block some of Trump's agency closures.
🔎 FBI Firings – Trump orders the dismissal of agents linked to January 6 investigations.
Donald Trump has signed multiple executive orders to restructure federal policy, roll back regulations, and reassert control over government spending.
⛔ Federal Hiring Freeze – Prevents new hires, aiming to reduce bureaucratic expansion.
🚫 Diversity Program Rollback – Eliminates federal DEI programs in all agencies.
🛂 Immigration Crackdown – Restores strict visa policies and fast-tracks deportations.
🛢️ Energy Independence Initiative – Ends climate restrictions on oil and gas drilling.
🏥 Transgender Sports Ban – Bars transgenders (Trans woman) from female sports leagues.
🇺🇸 Pardoning January 6 Rioters – Grants 1,500 full pardons to Capitol riot participants.
For years, USAID has funded hundreds of media outlets worldwide, using taxpayer money to shape narratives under the banner of “independent journalism.” Trump’s funding freeze on USAID has disrupted these efforts, as well as counter-narcotics and humanitarian operations.
📉 Foreign Aid Halted – USAID programs paused globally, affecting Africa, Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East.
📉 Foreign Aid Halted – USAID programs in Africa, Asia, and Latin America paused.
⚖️ Courts Reviewing Exemptions – Trump administration facing legal pushback on aid suspensions.
Trump has reignited the trade war, imposing 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum, with auto tariffs set for April. While aimed at boosting domestic industry, economists warn it could raise consumer prices.
🚘 Auto Tariffs Incoming – 25% duties set for April 2, targeting vehicle imports.
📈 Inflation Concerns – Prices rose 0.5% in January, partly due to higher production costs.
🏭 Manufacturing Slowdown – Industrial output fell 0.1%, with auto production down 5.2%.
⚖️ Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China – 25% on Mexican & Canadian imports, 10% additional on China.
🇲🇽 Mexico Deal Delays Tariffs – Mexico deploys 10,000 National Guard troops at the border to prevent fentanyl smuggling, leading to a one-month pause on new tariffs.
The U.S. administration has taken a new approach to foreign policy, favouring direct negotiations over traditional alliances and moving away from established diplomatic norms.
The U.S. and Russia met in Riyadh, excluding Ukraine Meanwhile, European leaders are discussing peacekeeping troops in Ukraine.
🇷🇺 U.S.-Russia Talks – Riyadh negotiations held without Ukraine’s direct participation.
⚠️ Ukraine’s Concern – Kyiv demands a role in talks, saying exclusion weakens its position.
🇪🇺 EU Peacekeeping Debate – European leaders consider troop deployment as security guarantees.
The U.S. president has put forward a controversial policy shift, proposing control over Gaza—a move that has drawn widespread international criticism.
🗺️ U.S. ‘Ownership’ of Gaza? – Trump floats idea of U.S. control, facing global condemnation.
🏡 Gaza Resettlement Plan – Suggests Palestinians be relocated to Egypt or Jordan.
⚔️ Iran Sanctions Tighten – His administration increases pressure on Tehran, supporting regional allies.
Trump has expanded tariffs on China while threatening to block Venezuelan oil exports that pass through Mexico.
🇨🇳 U.S.-China Trade War – New restrictions on semiconductor exports escalate tensions.
🇲🇽 Mexico Faces Pressure – Trump threatens to block Venezuelan oil shipments, impacting Mexican refining.
The U.S. president has challenged NATO’s funding structure, urging member states to raise their defense spending to 5% of GDP.
🛡️ NATO Contributions – Trump wants allies to pay more, says U.S. carries unfair burden.
Trump’s aggressive policy shifts have resulted in over 70 lawsuits from states, activists, and businesses. Courts have temporarily blocked parts of his executive orders and foreign aid freezes.
⚖️ 70+ Legal Challenges – Courts reviewing executive overreach, USAID cuts, and trade policies.
🛑 Congressional Resistance – Some Republicans push back on tariffs and agency dissolutions.
📜 Democratic Lawsuits – Opposition lawmakers file cases against mass firings and policy changes.
Trump has renewed his criticism of the WTO, accusing it of being biased against U.S. interests and failing to curb unfair trade practices by China and the EU. His administration has threatened to pull out of the organization if major reforms are not made.
⚖️ WTO Withdrawal Threat – Trump warns the U.S. could leave the WTO, claiming it favours competitors.
📉 Blocking WTO Judges – The U.S. continues to block judge appointments, crippling the WTO’s dispute system.
⚖️ Legal Battles – Over 70 lawsuits challenging Trump’s executive actions.
💰 USAID Freeze – Major aid programs, including media funding, halted.
🚘 Auto Tariffs – 25% duties on cars set for April 2.
🇺🇦 Ukraine Talks – U.S. met Russia without Kyiv; EU considers peacekeeping troops.
🛢️ Oil and Trade – Venezuelan oil exports under U.S. review, impacting Mexico.
📈 Inflation Rising – 0.5% increase in January, prompting economic concerns.
Trump’s second term has begun with rapid and decisive policy shifts, reshaping both domestic governance and foreign relations. His administration faces legal challenges, congressional scrutiny, and international reactions to his new direction. As the White House pushes forward with its agenda, the coming months will reveal how these policies evolve—and whether they will withstand legal and political resistance.
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China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations will send an upgraded ‘version 3.0’ free-trade agreement to their heads of government for approval in October, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Saturday after regional talks in Kuala Lumpur.
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North Korea has stopped foreign tourists from visiting its new Wonsan-Kalma resort just weeks after it welcomed the first Russian visitors.
U.S. President Donald Trump says Coca-Cola has agreed to use real cane sugar in the U.S., though the company has not confirmed the claim.
The U.S. ambassador to Türkiye says Israel and Syria have reached a ceasefire deal supported by Türkiye, Jordan, and regional actors after cross-border strikes this week heightened tensions.
The Trump administration has completed a controversial prisoner swap with Venezuela, returning around 250 deported Venezuelans in exchange for 10 American detainees.
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