Summary
President Donald Trump met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House. They discussed Trump's efforts on a Middle East ceasefire, new U.S. sanctions on Russian oil companies, and the situation in Ukraine. Trump also talked about trade tensions with China and plans for building a new ballroom at the White House.
Key Facts
- President Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte talked about a ceasefire in the Middle East.
- The U.S. government announced new sanctions on Russia’s largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized Russia for not ending its war and supported the sanctions.
- Trump decided against giving Ukraine Tomahawk missiles due to the long training time required.
- Trump plans to discuss the Russia-Ukraine conflict with China's President Xi Jinping.
- Trump proposed high tariffs on China in response to their restrictions on exporting rare earth elements.
- A new $300 million ballroom is planned for the White House, involving some demolition of older structures.
