Trump administration briefing: Vance defends US position on Ukraine; tariffs hit Canada, Mexico and China
Briefly

Following rising tensions between the US and Ukraine, Donald Trump has paused military aid to Ukraine, blocking billions in critical shipments. This decision coincides with a clash between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, where Trump insisted that Ukraine should negotiate peace with Russia. Vance suggested that establishing economic interests could provide a stronger security guarantee than traditional military support. This shift in strategy reflects growing friction in the US-Ukraine relations as concerns about a potential ceasefire continue to unfold.
Vance emphasized in a Fox News interview that providing economic interest in Ukraine is a more effective security guarantee than military assistance from countries without recent combat experience.
Trump's administration has suspended military aid to Ukraine, blocking critical shipments, while insisting that Kyiv should prioritize negotiations for peace with Russia.
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