CNN 5 Things Tariff deal warning, strong tornado threat, female artist record sale & more
May 16, 2025
President Trump has issued a tariff ultimatum to 150 countries, raising global trade tensions. A prisoner swap has occurred between Ukraine and Russia, but a ceasefire remains elusive. The eastern U.S. braces for severe tornado threats, raising safety concerns. A veteran air traffic controller sheds light on recent outages at Newark airport. Meanwhile, a female artist has shattered sales records, sparking important conversations about gender in the art world.
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Trump's Tariff Deal Pressure
- President Trump has warned 150 countries to make trade deals soon or face tariffs up to 50%.
- Despite tough talks, some agreements with the UK and China have lowered certain barriers.
Stalled Ukraine-Russia Negotiations
- Ukraine and Russia agreed to a large-scale prisoner swap but no ceasefire.
- Russia demanded Ukraine cede land, while talks lacked high-level Russian officials, limiting progress.
Eastern US Tornado Threat
- A severe storm system threatens over 35 million in the eastern US with tornadoes, hail, and damaging winds.
- The threat spans northeastern Texas to New York, lasting through afternoon and evening hours.