?? ?? Five news stories to start your day: 1) ???? Trump halts military aid to Ukraine - The US president has?suspended all security assistance to Ukraine, days after Friday’s?disastrous meeting with Zelensky. 2) ?? Canada and China retaliate as US tariffs hit - New US tariffs kicked in today (Tuesday), including?25% on Canada and Mexico and another 20% on China. China is responding with additional 10-15% tariffs on US agriculture, while Canada has slapped 25% tariffs on an initial $30B worth of US goods. 3) ?? TSMC announces $100B investment in US - Taiwan’s TSMC is pledging to invest?$100B in US manufacturing?over the next few years. 4) ???? Austria gets a new leader - After months of deadlock, Christian Stocker, leader of the Conservative People’s Party, has emerged as PM to govern alongside his centre-left and liberal coalition partners. 5) ?? Arab states to present Gaza plan - Several Arab states led by Egypt will present their?proposal for Gaza’s post-war future?today (Tuesday).
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1 周Great selection of stories—definitely a lot of food for thought here. Each one touches on major shifts in geopolitics, economics, and global strategy. It’s fascinating to see how these developments will shape the next few months, from trade wars to leadership changes and long-term investments. Thanks for sharing—always good to stay ahead of the curve! Thanks International Intrigue