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 seeking 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
The government shutdown continues, with Washington scrambling to find a solution.
Author's summary: Trump imposes tariffs on Colombia and ceases aid.
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