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1. Claiming the stock market is stronger because of tariffs – Trump: "Thanks to tariffs, the stock market is stronger than ever." 2. Indicating a meeting with the Brazilian president – Trump said he would meet with Brazilian President Lula da Silva and possibly reduce tariffs. Brazilian President Lula also expressed his desire to meet with Trump. 3. Condemning Canada for "cheating" on tariffs – Trump: "Canada cheated on tariffs by imposing tariffs of up to 400% on our farmers. Now, they and other countries can no longer take advantage of the United States." 4. Sending an aircraft carrier strike group to the Caribbean – Pentagon chief spokesman Sean Parnel stated that the Secretary of War has directed the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group and its carrier air wing to the Caribbean. This carrier deployment is the strongest signal yet that the Trump administration plans to expand its airstrikes. 5. Nominating Selig as CFTC Chairman – According to an administration official, Trump has selected Michael Selig to serve as Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Selig is currently the chief legal counsel for the SEC's cryptocurrency working group and previously served as an assistant to SEC Chairman Paul Atkins. 6. Plans to invite Sanae Takaichi to travel on the presidential plane -- According to foreign media reports, a White House official revealed on the 24th that Trump will visit Japan starting on the 27th. After meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on the 28th, the two will travel together aboard Marine One helicopter from a U.S. military helicopter airport in Tokyo to Yokosuka Naval Base. 7. Announcement of "Asia Trip" Schedule -- White House Press Secretary Levitt announced that Trump will depart for Malaysia on the evening of the 24th local time, followed by visits to Japan and South Korea. Trump stated that he will establish a good relationship with the new Japanese Prime Minister and that an agreement with South Korea is very close. He does not plan to meet with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney during his Asia trip. 8. Action against South American countries regarding drug issues -- According to CNN, Trump is considering targeting cocaine production facilities in Venezuela. In addition, the U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control announced sanctions against Colombian President Gustavo Petro and Interior Minister Armando Benedetti for drug trafficking. 9. Plans for a new, next-generation "Golden Fleet" – According to U.S. media reports, the White House and senior Navy officials are in preliminary discussions about replacing the current warship fleet with a new "Golden Fleet," a plan Trump has personally participated in. The new fleet will include several large warships equipped with more powerful long-range missiles, as well as smaller vessels such as frigates. The next generation of warships may be capable of carrying hypersonic missiles.