Trump’s tariffs could impact US weapons production: Report

President Donald Trump's tariffs could threaten weapons manufacturing and hinder the country's

ability to sustain international alliances. According to a new report from Politico

Trump's global tariff plan, which includes 20% on imports from the European Union to 10% on the UK

and Australian goods, is on track to complicate global supply chains, raise the price of weapons

and interfere with international efforts to resist China, including joint ventures with other countries

Multiple diplomats, lawmakers, and defense industry ysts say America's approach to work alone, combined with wider threats

may lead to partners looking elsewhere for collaboration, with one NATO country diplomat adding

We have requirements, and we're going to do what makes sense for us

We're really looking at what we need to develop at home. Trump says his tariff plan is necessary to protect American industries, jobs, and property from unfair trade practices, particularly from China

The White House said in its executive order this week announcing the tariffs, the U.S. would need to manufacture parts, quote

without undue reliance on imports for key inputs. In an interview with Politico former Pentagon acquisition official Bill Greenwald talked about the repercussions of this saying There going to be shortages of supplies tit for tats and our allies and other partners are going to retaliate Some potentially vital supplies are either going

to cost a whole heck of a lot more than what they did, or they're just not going to be available

The concern over the impact tariffs could have on weapon production comes as President Trump

suggests Iran may agree to direct talks with the United States, despite the intensifying tensions

and back and forth threats between the two countries. I think it's better if we have direct

talks. I think it goes faster and you understand the other side a lot better than if you go through

intermediaries. The Trump administration has been building up sanctions against Iran, aiming to end

the country's oil exports, particularly to China. Meanwhile, Russia warned Thursday against attacks

on Iran's nuclear infrastructure after President Trump threatened to bomb the country if its

government doesn't reach a deal. Russia's foreign ministry spokesperson said external threats to bomb

Iran's nuclear energy infrastructure would inevitably lead to far-reaching and irreversible consequences. Earlier this month, President Trump sent a letter to Iran's leader urging Tehran to

negotiate over its nuclear program. Iran's foreign minister called the letter a threat

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