Donald Trump Speaks at West Point Graduation, Escalates Trade Threats, and Pushes Environmental Rollbacks

 In the past 24 hours, former U.S. President Donald Trump addressed graduates at West Point, threatened new tariffs on the EU and Apple, and proposed loosening regulations on greenhouse gas emissions.

Donald Trump Speaks at West Point Graduation, Escalates Trade Threats, and Pushes Environmental Rollbacks

🇺🇸 Trump Addresses West Point Graduates

On May 24, 2025, former President Donald Trump delivered a keynote address at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York.

In his speech, Trump praised the graduating cadets for choosing military service over civilian careers, calling them "graduates of the golden era of the American military."

He criticized previous military leadership and pledged to eliminate programs he labeled divisive and politically driven.

💼 Tariff Threats Against the EU and Apple

In a separate development, Trump escalated trade tensions by threatening a 50% tariff on goods imported from the European Union and a 25% tariff on iPhones, unless Apple shifts production back to the U.S.

The announcement rattled financial markets, with the Nasdaq experiencing significant losses.
📎 Source: Yahoo Finance

The European Union responded firmly. EU Commissioner for Trade Maroš Šefčovič stated that any trade agreement with the U.S. must be based on mutual respect, not threats.

🌱 Push to Roll Back Greenhouse Gas Limits

The Trump campaign is also drafting a proposal to eliminate federal limits on greenhouse gas emissions from coal- and gas-fired power plants—reversing environmental policies introduced under President Biden.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) confirmed the initiative, citing a 2022 Supreme Court ruling that limited its authority to mandate a nationwide transition to renewable energy.