In an excerpt from a CNBC interview, Donald Trump discusses his approach to trade, particularly concerning China and Canada. He highlights the trade deficit with China and their alleged role in the fentanyl crisis, stating a desire for reciprocal tariffs and suggesting potential flexibility on exemptions. Trump also accuses Canada of unfair trade practices with high tariffs on US dairy and implies their dependence on the United States, even jokingly suggesting it could become a US state. Overall, Trump signals a tough stance on trade, advocating for fairness and reciprocity while hinting at possible adjustments.

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A CNN news segment discusses the Trump administration's proposal for a nationwide missile defence system, dubbed the "Golden Dome", similar in concept to Israel's Iron Dome but on a vastly larger scale. Military analyst Cedric Leighton highlights the geographic challenges of such a system for the United States compared to the much smaller Israel, noting the focus would likely be on protecting key infrastructure and populated areas from threats potentially originating from nations like Russia or China with advanced missile capabilities. The conversation also touches upon the development of new US military technology, specifically Boeing's contract for the F-47 fighter jet designed to penetrate enemy air defences, and how this relates to the evolving capabilities of potential adversaries. Leighton assesses the current state of the US Air Force as capable but acknowledges the need for advancements to maintain an advantage in light of other countries developing their own advanced aircraft.

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The Trump administration initiated a process to end temporary legal status for over 530,000 individuals who had arrived from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela through Biden-era parole programmes. This decision aims to fulfil a directive from Trump's first day in office to terminate such parole programmes, which the current administration argues do not serve a significant public benefit or align with US foreign policy goals. The Department of Homeland Security intends to remove those who entered under these programmes and do not depart by the termination date. These parole programmes, established by the Biden administration, allowed eligible individuals from these four nations to reside and work in the US for up to two years, subject to applications, background checks, and financial sponsorship. A senior DHS official criticised these programmes as "disastrous", while legal challenges have already been filed against this move to end them.

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