Trump signed a proclamation on Friday to increase US imports of beef from Argentina, a move that has sparked controversy and raised questions about its potential impact on consumer prices. Meanwhile, in other international developments, clashes erupted in Milan, Italy, during a protest against the upcoming Winter Olympics, and Storm Marta battered Portugal and Spain, causing further disruption after recent deadly floods. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also announced that the US has set a June deadline for a peace agreement with Russia.
According to The Guardian, the proclamation to hike low-tariff imports of Argentinian beef was met with immediate criticism from US cattle ranchers. Economists, however, have suggested that the change may have little effect on prices for consumers. A White House official had previously indicated in October that Trump would pursue this action.
In Milan, Italy, clashes occurred between protesters and police in the Corvetto neighborhood following a demonstration against the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games, as reported by Euronews. The demonstration, which involved thousands, was against the environmental impact of the Games and the presence of US agents in Italy. Protesters reportedly threw objects and firecrackers at police, who responded with water cannons and tear gas.
The Iberian peninsula faced another weather challenge as Storm Marta hit Portugal and Spain, just days after deadly floods, according to Euronews. Both countries issued warnings about potential fresh flooding. The storm led to the deployment of over 26,500 rescuers in Portugal, and three municipalities postponed Sunday's presidential vote.
In the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia, President Zelenskyy stated that the US has set a June deadline for a peace agreement, Euronews reported. These comments followed trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi, which did not produce a breakthrough. Russia continues to demand that Ukraine relinquish the Donbas region, a condition Kyiv has refused to accept. The Trump administration is expected to take further action if the June deadline is not met.
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