Zelenskyy Says Russia Must Take First Step to End War; Trump Rallies in Michigan to Mark 100 Days | NTD Good Morning (April 30)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says it’s Russia’s responsibility to make the first move toward peace, starting with an immediate cease-fire. The United States is growing impatient, warning it may step back if real proposals don’t come soon. Meanwhile, Russia says it’s ready to talk, but claims Ukraine hasn’t responded. It’s still unclear whether Kyiv will agree to a Russian proposal of a three-day cease-fire in May.
U.S. President Donald Trump has now passed the 100-day mark in his second term in office. He held a rally in Warren, Michigan, on Tuesday to celebrate the occasion. He also signed an executive order on his way to the rally to give some tariff relief to automakers. The order means auto companies would not have to pay extra steel and aluminum tariffs if they are already paying the 25 percent tariffs on auto parts. The White House is planning to lower the tariffs over time to allow a gradual transition for auto companies to bring production lines back to the United States.
Trump could soon meet with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to discuss trade. He has announced more than 20 new fighter jets for a Michigan Air National Guard Base, and the commencement of construction of the “Golden Dome” missile defense system. Meanwhile, Trump is facing a lawsuit from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting over the firing of board members.
