Here's what Trump has said today, June 12, 2025:

🇺🇸 Trade & Tariffs

He told reporters that while the 90‑day pause on sweeping tariffs ends on July 8, he's open to extending the deadline for countries negotiating in "good faith." But he stressed he doesn't believe an extension will be necessary, saying trade deals are "rocking" with around 15 countries, including South Korea, Japan, and the EU .

🌍 China

Trump endorsed a tentative London-backed trade deal, proposing total tariffs on Chinese goods would reach 55 %, combining existing and new levies tied to rare-earth minerals and fentanyl. The deal also includes eased Chinese export restrictions and improved student visa access .

🌀 FEMA

He revealed plans to begin phasing out FEMA "after the 2025 hurricane season," shifting disaster response responsibility to states and transferring federal funds directly from the presidential office .

🧨 Middle East & Iran

Trump stated that U.S. personnel are being repositioned from the "potentially dangerous" Middle East as nuclear negotiations with Iran stall . He also reiterated firm opposition to Iran obtaining nuclear weapons and announced a partial evacuation of the U.S. embassy in Iraq .

🪖 Immigration & Protests

Amid LA protests sparked by ICE raids, Trump defended his decision to deploy National Guard and Marines. Speaking at Fort Bragg, he vowed to “liberate Los Angeles” from “Third World lawlessness,” pledging support for law and order and indicating readiness to use “heavy force” against any protesters at the upcoming Washington military parade .