US Weekly Headlines: Policy Change for Pentagon Officials, Government Shutdown Continues
Key developments this week as Washington scrambles during the prolonged government shutdown, with Trump imposing new tariffs and ceasing aid to Colombia, and policy changes for Pentagon officials aiming 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 stated that Colombia's leader, Gustavo Petro, "does nothing to stop" drug production, according to the Associated Press.
Trump referred to Petro as "an illegal drug leader" who is "low-rated and very unpopular."
Later, Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that Colombia has "no fight against the drugs," and "they are a drug manufacturing machine" with "a lunatic" for a president. Trump announced he would impose new tariffs starting in October.
- Government shutdown continues
- New tariffs imposed on Colombia
- Aid to Colombia ceased
Author's summary: Trump imposes tariffs and ceases aid to Colombia.
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