## Trump adds Europe to the list of US trade partners he’s threatening with tariffs

Authored by apnews.com

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Friday added the 27 countries that make up the European Union to the list of trade partners he’s threatening with tariffs — unless the group takes steps to import more U.S. goods.

In 2023, the United States’ trade imbalance with the EU on goods was $209 billion, according to the Census Bureau.

There were $576 billion in imports from Europe and $367 billion in exports from the United States.

Trump’s transition team did not respond to questions seeking greater clarity on the message, which for all its bluntness was unclear on next steps.

When Trump threatened Canada and Mexico with 25% tariffs in November, the leaders of both countries spoke with him to try and resolve any tensions.

Gill noted that the EU is already “committed to phasing out energy imports from Russia and diversifying our sources of supply.

“What we really need to chalk all of this up to is Trump laying the groundwork for future negotiations,” Lincicome said. »

### American Airlines resumes flights after nationwide 'technical issue'

Authored by abcnews.go.com

A "technical issue" briefly disrupted American Airlines flights nationwide early on Tuesday, the airline said, at the start of a busy Christmas Eve for travelers around the country.

An hour later, American said flights were again beginning to board and the FAA lifted the nationwide ground stop.

The airline flagged "a technical issue with all American Airlines flights," in a post to X early on Tuesday. »

### Seattle's minimum wage, one of the highest in US, goes up again in January

Authored by kuow.org

Seattle's minimum wage, one of the highest in US, goes up again in January.

Damon Kauhola, a part-time barback in Seattle, said the pay bump will provide a layer of financial security.

“When I go grocery shopping or something, I won’t have to necessarily zero in on the cash register hoping that that payment goes through,” Kauhola said. »

### Trump is teasing US expansion into Panama, Greenland and Canada

Authored by cnn.com

With Trump, the differences between serious policy proposals and rhetorical flourishes intended to stoke media attention or energize his base are not always clear.

Trump on Sunday evening called ownership of Greenland an “absolute necessity” for “purposes of National Security and Freedom throughout the World.”

“President Trump Is Securing The Border,” his transition team wrote in a recent release, “And He Hasn’t Even Taken Office Yet. »

### Scientists Are Crafting Fake Whale Poop and Dumping It in the Ocean

Authored by smithsonianmag.com

The intensive hunting not only devastated ocean ecosystems, but it also dismantled a key mechanism for moving nutrients through marine food webs.

As research over the past several decades has shown, whales play a critical role in bolstering ocean ecosystems.

Many whale species feed in the depths of the ocean where prey is plentiful, but where the water pressure is immense. »

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