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International Business Times
International Business Times
Marvie Basilan

Tariffs, Elon Musk, Ukraine: Key Takeaways From Donald Trump's First Congress Address

U.S. President Donald Trump said his tariffs will push through as they will help make America great again. (Credit: AFP)

KEY POINTS

  • Trump reiterated that his tariffs will push through even as some countries have said they will definitely retaliate
  • Trump also announced reciprocal tariffs, including on India, China, the European Union, and Brazil
  • He once again called for Greenland and the Panama Canal to be placed under US control
  • He praised Elon Musk's 'hard work' and claimed that 'everybody' in Congress appreciates the Tesla CEO's efforts
  • Ukraine and Zelensky were briefly mentioned following last week's Oval Office drama

U.S. President Donald Trump delivered his first address to Congress Tuesday with much drama as Democrats rallied in protest by refusing to clap or stand up and Democratic Rep. Al Green being removed from the chamber when he disrupted the president's historically long speech.

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