Today's Trump news

date
22/07/2026
1. Trump said on July 21st that the United States will soon launch a fierce attack on Iran's Natanz underground nuclear facility, with reports showing that Iran may transfer related nuclear equipment to the site. 2. Trump acknowledged U.S. intervention in Chinese affairs during a White House press conference on July 21st, and stated that "China is different now than before." 3. Trump approved a landmark nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia, approving a civil nuclear cooperation agreement between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia. 4. Trump is set to impose new tariffs on dozens of countries as early as this week. 5. Trump has revived a controversial tariff law from the 1930s called the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act. 6. Trump stated that the tariff rate on generic drugs in the United States will take effect on August 1, 2026, with a 100% tariff on generic drugs imposed two years later, and further increased to 200% to encourage the return of generic drug production to the United States. 7. The Trump administration is considering banning the import of military-grade drones. 8. Trump met with Lebanese President Aoun on July 21st local time, stating that the U.S. will provide assistance to Lebanon, has formulated specific plans for taking over villages in southern Lebanon, and can coordinate multiple parties for assistance, and is willing to engage in dialogue with Hezbollah at Lebanon's request. The Israeli army has started a trial withdrawal from southern Lebanon, and the Lebanese army has stationed troops in relevant villages. 9. Trump said on July 21st that the U.S. will take action if Houthi forces block the Red Sea, while also discussing the situation in Lebanon and expressing willingness to engage in dialogue with Hezbollah. 10. Trump directed government departments to allow all U.S. airlines to fly directly to Lebanon. 11. Trump announced on July 21st that the U.S. has reached a trade agreement with Jordan, which will remove U.S. export barriers and expand market space for key industries, building on the existing U.S.-Jordan Free Trade Agreement to enhance bilateral economic cooperation. 12. Trump had a conversation with Canadian Prime Minister Carney on Tuesday morning and agreed to strengthen dialogue with him in the coming weeks. 13. Trump nominated Adam Candeub as head of the antitrust division of the Department of Justice. 14. Trump will attend a repatriation ceremony for fallen U.S. soldiers on Wednesday morning at 11am Eastern Time. 15. Trump plans to visit Michigan next week to campaign for the party's primary election. 16. Trump thanked Republican members of the House of Representatives for supporting the "Save America Act." 17. Trump will deliver a eulogy at Lindsay Graham's funeral on July 28th.