The President's Daily Brief December 3rd, 2024: Putin Strikes Back in Syria & Trump’s 100% Tariff Threat
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Dec 3, 2024 Tensions soar as Russian airstrikes intensify in Syria, pushing back rebel forces and reshaping the geopolitical landscape. A looming trade war brews as President-elect Trump threatens harsh tariffs on BRICS nations aiming to move away from the U.S. dollar. Controversy unfolds over conflicting statements from Trump and Mexico’s President regarding migration discussions. Amid these discussions, a tragic update surfaces from Israel about an American presumed dead, resonating deeply with ongoing regional conflicts.
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Syrian Conflict Update
- Syrian government forces, backed by Russia, are intensifying efforts against rebel advances in the south.
- Russia's involvement in Syria poses a dilemma for the West, as a rebel victory could lead to hardline Islamist rule.
Trump's Tariff Threat to BRICS
- President-elect Trump threatened BRICS nations with 100% tariffs if they abandon the US dollar.
- Russia and China rebuked, claiming this would accelerate the move away from the dollar.
Conflicting Accounts on US-Mexico Border Talks
- Trump and Mexican President Sheinbaum gave conflicting accounts of a call about border control.
- Sheinbaum clarified Mexico's focus on managing, not closing, its borders, despite Trump's claims of a deal.