Secretary of State Marco Rubio is currently in Saudi Arabia to discuss President Donald Trump’s displacement and redevelopment plans for the Gaza Strip and to meet with Russian counterparts about ending the war in Ukraine. This visit follows a stop in Israel, where Rubio’s team pushed for negotiations for a second phase of the Gaza ceasefire. Saudi Arabia and the UAE are positioning themselves as brokers between the US and Russia, with Gulf Arab states expected to play a role in financing Gaza’s redevelopment. The Arab states reject plans that displace Palestinians but are exploring alternative options. Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince has condemned the war in Gaza as a genocide, reflecting regional sentiment about the conflict.
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What legal tests are Donald Trump’s tariffs facing? | Trade War News
The legal battle over President Trump's tariff powers is intensifying as small businesses challenge his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, arguing that the law does not explicitly permit tariffs and that trade deficits do not constitute an "unusual and extraordinary threat." The case, VOS Selections v Trump, will be heard by the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, potentially setting precedents for Trump's tariffs, including those imposed on Brazil based...
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