1. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for more international investment in his country’s defense to counter escalating Russian attacks. Zelenskyy said Russia is intensifying its drone offensive “every single night,” mainly targeting Kyiv. He said more investment in interceptor drones and air defense systems is needed.
2. US President Donald Trump says he is going to impose a 35-percent tariff on goods from Canada. On social media on Thursday, Trump posted a letter addressed to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. It says the new rate will take effect on August 1.
3. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has indicated his country may retaliate against the 50-percent tariff that US President Donald Trump plans to impose on Brazilian imports starting on August 1.