1. Trump Says He Will Use Iranian Money to Buy US Agricultural Products
—At a White House event, Trump told American farmers that "a new market is about to open for the US, and that's Iran." According to him, the US will soon use thawing Iranian assets to buy wheat, soybeans, and corn from American farmers.
2. Trump to Attend Event at Mount Rushmore Next Friday
—Trump will attend a fireworks display in South Dakota next Friday. The event, held at the historic Mount Rushmore landmark, celebrates the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.
3. Trump Requests New Aid for Farmers
—Trump prepared a surprise for farmers invited to dinner at the White House on Thursday: he requested $11.1 billion in aid from Congress. This would be the second bailout for the struggling agricultural sector this year.
4. Trump Plans to Nominate New Head of Antitrust Division
—Trump plans to nominate Adam Candeub, General Counsel of the Federal Communications Commission, to head the Antitrust Division of the US Department of Justice. 5. Speaks with Canadian Prime Minister – Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he spoke with Trump on Wednesday. Topics discussed included NATO and Iran, but the USMCA was not discussed.