The amendment exempts imports valued at less than $800 from Canada and Mexico.
President Donald Trump’s efforts to reshape the federal government to his liking suffered a loss in court when a federal judge blocked his administration from firing the head of a federal watchdog agency without cause, likely triggering a lengthy appeal that could end at the Supreme Court.
U.S. District Justice Amy Berman Jackson determined the move was unlawful and issued a permanent injunction that reinstated special counsel Hampton Dellinger to his position.
Meanwhile, the Social Security Administration said it will cut 7,000 jobs and six of its 10 regional centers as part of the president’s downsizing of the federal workforce.
And Trump’s physician announced the president will have his annual physical next month, days after reporters raised questions about a bruise they saw on the back of his hand.
Trump reiterated his plans to issue tariffs on European countries over what he claimed were unfair economic practices against the U.S.
When asked about possible sanctions against the U.K., Trump said, "well I have to take a look. I mean, we're going to have a good discussion today and we have some very talented people on the other side."
Trump was asked about tracking the number of veterans who have been fired from federal agencies, and said he is watching it carefully
"We hope it's going to be a smaller number as possible. But we are having great success in slimming down our government," he said.
Trump sidestepped making any agreement on providing a “backstop” to any European peacekeeping force in Ukraine -- as Britain's Keir Starmer has called for publicly. As he took questions in the Oval Office, Trump said first they have to focus on securing an agreement to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The controversial influencers landed in Florida earlier Thursday, after court restrictions prohibiting them from leaving Romania while awaiting trial on allegations of human trafficking, sexual abuse and money laundering were lifted. Their departure follows reports that Trump administration officials had lobbied Romania to lift a travel ban on them.
"I know nothing about that," Trump said after being asked if his administration was involved in their release. He added: "We'll check it out and let you know."
