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I think we’re going to recommend that Fema go away and we pay directly – we pay a percentage to the state,
Trump said, while he toured Asheville, North Carolina, which was devastated by the remnants of Hurricane Helene last year
It’s a very common thing to do,
Trump claimed to reporters on Air Force One traveling to Florida, although he added.jpg)
They will seek to diversify their partnerships because, for weaker countries, dealing with Washington is very challenging and the best way to increase your leverage when negotiating with Trump and expand your room for manoeuvre is to have alternatives to the US. It’s to not be in a situation where you are so dependent that you have nowhere to run,
Stuenkel said
It’s impossible for people to accept this,
Palestinian Nafiz Halawa told Al Jazeera from Nuseirat in central GazaLeaders across Latin America will look at these moments and will, I think, be increasingly aware of the risk of being too dependent on the US,
Stuenkel told Al JazeeraI would love for you to take on more ‘cause I am looking at the whole Gaza Strip right now, and it’s a mess. It’s a real mess.”
Trump saidI would like Egypt to take people,
Trump saidTemporary residents, people who come in here, whether legally or illegally, and don’t plan to stay, their children shouldn’t become American citizens,
he said
To 'punish' Colombia, Trump is about to make every American pay even more for coffee. Remember: *WE* pay the tariffs, not Colombia. Trump is all about making inflation WORSE for working class Americans, not better. He's lining the pockets of himself and the billionaire class."
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a New York Democrat, wrote on X
Colombia and all nations should be on notice – Congress is fully prepared to pass sanctions and other measures against those that do not fully cooperate or follow through on requirements to accept their citizens who are illegally in the United States. President Trump is putting America first, just like he said he would. And Congress will implement policies that reinforce his agenda."
House Speaker Mike Johnson said on X.jpg)
Today's events make clear to the world that America is respected again,
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement on Sunday announcingThese measures are just the beginning,
Trump wrote
President Trump has made it clear that under his administration, America will no longer be lied to nor taken advantage of. It is the responsibility of each nation to take back their citizens who are illegally present in the United States in a serious and expeditious manner."
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrote on X on SundayTrump: I am imposing 25% tariffs on Colombia after they refused to accept our repatriation flights. Petro: Here is my plane."
Collin Rugg, co-owner of Trending Politics, a conservative commentary site, wrote on X on SundayThe Left shrieked and said it wasn't properly diplomatic and would create a major problem,
Political commentator Joey Mannarino wrote on X on Sunday ... referring to Trump's retaliatory measures on Colombia
Maybe one day, over a glass of whiskey, which I accept, despite my gastritis, we can talk frankly about this, but it's difficult because you consider me an inferior race and I'm not, nor is any Colombian."
Petro subsequently wrote to Trump on XFROM TODAY ON, COLOMBIA IS OPEN TO THE ENTIRE WORLD, WITH OPEN ARMS, WE ARE BUILDERS OF FREEDOM, LIFE AND HUMANITY. I am informed that you impose a 50% tariff on the fruits of our human labor to enter the United States, and I do the same. Let our people plant corn that was discovered in Colombia and feed the world."
The Colombian president addedColombian President Petro had authorized flights and provided all needed authorizations and then canceled his authorization when the planes were in the air. As demonstrated by today's actions, we are unwavering in our commitment to end illegal immigration and bolster America's border security."
He addedIn one week, the 25% tariffs will be raised to 50%,
he addedThis measure reflects the Government's commitment to ensuring dignified conditions. Under no circumstances will Colombians, as patriots and rights-bearing individuals, be banished from Colombian territory."
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