President Donald Trump has expressed support for Elon Musk, stating that the Tesla CEO has been “treated very unfairly”. Trump’s statement comes at a time when Musk’s popularity is declining according to a recent CNN/SSRS poll. While Trump praised Musk as a “GREAT PATRIOT”, the poll shows that Musk’s favorability ratings are 18 points lower than his unfavorable ratings.
In other news, Trump’s increased tariffs on U.S. steel and aluminum imports have gone into effect, prompting retaliation from Europe. The European Commission has announced counter-tariffs on American goods worth $28 billion, with countries like Canada, Brazil, Mexico, and South Korea being the most affected by the levies.
During a meeting with Ireland’s Taoiseach, Trump praised the Irish for attracting U.S. pharmaceutical companies through what he called “proper taxation”, leading to a trade deficit with Ireland. Meanwhile, the case of detained student protester Mahmoud Khalil has concluded, with the judge allowing privileged calls and blocking deportation proceedings for now.
As Trump’s tariffs take effect, he continues to engage in international diplomacy with Ireland and face challenges on both the domestic and global trade fronts. The Independent provides in-depth coverage of these issues, backed by reader support and donations to keep journalists on the ground reporting on critical events.
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