Trump-Watch: Zinserhöhung und russischer Hochzeitssponsor – die Trump-News der Woche

In the week of Trump news, the US Federal Reserve, led by Kevin Warsh, raised interest rates despite President Trump's recent calls for lower rates. However, it's possible that both Trump and Warsh are playing their respective roles to foster better cooperation in the future. Oil prices have surged above $100 per barrel, and rather than blaming Iran, Trump attributes the high diesel prices to Ukraine. The Kremlin welcomed Trump's initiative.

Meanwhile, Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev's generous donations are causing controversy at Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding. In the House of Representatives, Speaker Mike Johnson sent members out of session a day early to delay a discussion on impeachment proceedings against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

This Trump news roundup was recorded on Thursday at 11 AM. Our main focus for Saturday delves into why Donald Trump is taking a softer approach towards China, which initially appeared to be a shift from his past behavior. If you're interested in this topic, we recommend reading our exclusive article on the F35 - a US aircraft that divides the German arms industry.

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