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World Briefing Plus: Trump's Turbulent Week - Tariffs, Threats and Global Fallout

From Canada to Russia, Trump wields tariffs and bluster while Gaza faces historic suffering and Ukraine’s leadership stumbles on corruption reform.

In this week’s World Briefing Plus, I break down a series of developments dominated by Donald Trump’s latest moves—from firing a top U.S. economic official to threatening tariffs on Canada for recognizing Palestine and lashing out at Russia. I also examine the deepening humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza and how Israel’s actions risk long-term isolation. Finally, I assess the political fallout in Ukraine after President Zelensky’s attempt to gut anti-corruption bodies—a decision that could permanently damage his popularity amid fresh revelations of graft.

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