Donald Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Wednesday, as negotiations intensified over Iran's nuclear program, according to BBC World. The meeting occurred amidst rising tensions in the Middle East, with Netanyahu expected to press Trump for a deal that would not only halt Iran's uranium enrichment but also address its ballistic missile program and support for proxy groups.
Meanwhile, Ford announced that it incurred an extra $900 million in tariff costs last year, due to a last-minute change to the Trump administration's tariff relief program, as reported by BBC Business. The carmaker's chief executive, Jim Farley, stated that Ford spent double what it had expected on tariffs. The scheme was designed to help car firms offset US President Donald Trump's levies on imported parts.
In other news, Apple and Google agreed to make changes to their app stores in the UK following intervention from the UK markets regulator, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), according to BBC Technology. The tech giants committed to not giving preferential treatment to their own apps and would be transparent about how others are approved for sale. The CMA's head, Sarah Cardell, said the proposed commitments "will boost the UK's app economy."
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley was on course for a third consecutive term in office, as voters headed to the polls on Wednesday, according to The Guardian. Mottley, a strong advocate for climate action, is the country's first female leader since its independence in 1966.
Finally, Al Jazeera reported that the United States and Honduras were experiencing smooth relations, following the election of a new right-wing president, Nasry Asfura, to the delight of Donald Trump. Trump even took credit for Asfura's victory, having threatened to cut off US aid to Honduras.
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