**US President Trump Causes Stir Among Allies**
This week, US President Donald Trump continued to make headlines with his actions on the global stage. He had a tense meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office, which led to a pause in military aid and intelligence sharing between the two countries.
**US Relations with Ukraine Tense**
The Trump administration announced that it would be pausing its practice of providing Kyiv with military aid. This move could have significant effects on Ukraine’s ability to fight the war against Russia. The US also paused its intelligence sharing with Ukraine, which may hinder the country’s planning and defense operations.
**Tariffs Imposed on Canada and Mexico**
President Trump imposed tariffs on goods imported from Canada and Mexico, but later exempted some goods from these cost hikes. He described his relationship with Mexican President Sheinbaum as “very good” and said the postponement of some tariffs was an accommodation to him. However, tensions remained high between the US and Canada, with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau calling the tariffs “dumb”.
**Direct Talks with Hamas**
The White House confirmed that it had held direct talks with Hamas over the release of hostages in Gaza. This move was seen as a departure from the longstanding American policy against contacting entities listed as terrorist organizations.
**Longest Presidential Speech to Congress**
President Trump delivered his first address to a joint session of Congress, which was the longest presidential speech on record. He outlined his vision for his second term and goaded Democrats during the rowdy primetime address.
These actions have caused tensions among US allies and raised questions about President Trump’s approach to foreign policy and domestic affairs.
