In Brief
Economics & Trade: Trading tensions between the U.S. and Switzerland escalate with tariffs hitting key Swiss industries.
Diplomacy & Security: European allies unite with Ukraine prior to the critical U.S.–Russia summit.
Domestic Politics: Federal oversight of policing in D.C. raises concerns; BLS is appointing new leadership.
Visual Storytelling: A photo can convey the emotional terrain words cannot—from extreme violence to cultural celebration.
1. U.S. Tariffs on Swiss Goods Rivaling 40%
The United States has imposed a 39% tariff on most Swiss exports, covering some significant sectors such as watches, machinery, and chocolate, but mostly exempting gold and pharmaceuticals. This tariff rate has spurred debate in Switzerland regarding its economic independence from the United States as well as potential alignment with the European Union. Financial Times
2. Europe Aligns Strategy Stations Ahead of Trump–Putin Summit
European leaders gathered via virtual call recently with President Zelenskyy and U.S. officials to define a combined position ahead of the Trump–Putin summit. Only a few issues are on the docket, and European leaders hope to discuss Ukraine’s territorial security and the potential for negotiations. The Guardian
3. Trump Takes Over D.C. Police and Names Next BLS Chief
President Trump announced a federal takeover of the Metropolitan Police in Washington D.C. and deployed 800 National Guard troops, a move that has drawn rebuke from local officials and taken place during historically lower crime rates. His other main announcement came when he nominated E.J. Antoni, chief economist at the Heritage Foundation, to be the next commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Guardian
4. The World in Pictures
Global Photo Highlights features moments frozen in time, from the sunset in Paris to military exercises in Ukraine, funerals in Gaza, wildfires in Europe, World Elephant Day artwork in India—creating a vivid world snapshot of today’s events. .Deccan Herald
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