Israel tried to avoid the tariffs by announcing that it would lift all tariffs on US products. But Trump announced a 17 per cent tariff on Isreal.If Netanyahu meets Trump in the White House on Monday, he will be the first foreign leader to visit Trump in person to negotiate on tariffs.

The IRS has begun significant job cuts, starting with the Office of Civil Rights and Compliance. Around 20,000 employees could be affected as part of the Trump administration’s efforts to reduce the federal workforce and improve efficiency. Some staff have been offered buyouts under a ‘deferred resignation program’.

A tsunami warning was issued for Papua New Guinea after a 6.9-magnitude earthquake hit off New Britain Island. The quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers. Waves between one and three meters were expected, with potential for smaller waves in the Solomon Islands.