US Weekly Headlines: Policy Change for Pentagon Officials, Government Shutdown Continues
Key developments this week in Washington include a prolonged government shutdown, new tariffs imposed by Trump, and ceased aid to Colombia, alongside policy changes for Pentagon officials to eliminate miscommunication with Congress.
Trump Imposes Tariffs and Ceases Aid to Colombia
The US will eliminate assistance to Colombia and enact tariffs on its exports, after President Donald Trump criticized Colombia's leader Gustavo Petro for not stopping drug production, according to the Associated Press.
Trump referred to Petro as "an illegal drug leader" who is "low-rated and very unpopular."
Trump also stated that Colombia has "no fight against the drugs" and is "a drug manufacturing machine" with "a lunatic" for a president, announcing new tariffs starting in October.
- Government shutdown continues
- New tariffs imposed on Colombia
- Aid to Colombia ceased
Author's summary: Trump imposes tariffs and cuts aid to Colombia.