Hungarian PM discusses global changes with NATO’s secretary general following Trump’s rise to power

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has stated that together with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte he discussed the shifts in the global arena brought about by the rise to power of US President Donald Trump.

“The day started with the NATO Secretary General in Brussels. There's something to discuss: President Trump was only imprisoned 14 days ago, but he's already turned the world upside down. Our goal is for Hungary to become the winner of changes!” Caliber.Az reports via Orban’s message on Facebook.

US President Donald Trump is set to discuss newly imposed tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on February 3.

Trump justified the tariffs by claiming that Canada and Mexico "owe the United States a lot of money" and expressed confidence that they would comply.

“And I’m sure they will pay,” he stated.

On January 21, Trump announced that starting February 1, the US could introduce a 25 per cent tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada. He framed the move as both a protective measure for American businesses and an incentive for Canada and Mexico to intensify efforts against fentanyl trafficking.

He later issued an order for the tariffs to be officially implemented on February 4.

In addition to North American tariffs, Trump also confirmed plans to impose additional trade duties on the EU, though he did not specify a timeline.

Trump argued that European nations have been taking advantage of the US and declared that Washington is determined to respond with stricter trade policies. “This will definitely happen, and very soon,” he warned.

By Naila Huseynova