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1. Trump announces tariffs against European nations unless U.S. can purchase Greenland

   

2. Nuclear fusion seems hot right now — but how close is fusion power?

   

   Recent nuclear fusion news from Canada and China has created a buzz. Meanwhile, new fusion startups have been popping up around the world, and have drawn billions in private investment. But how close are we to having fusion power plants?

3. Close to 1,500 troops on standby to deploy to Minnesota, US media say

   

   President Donald Trump threatened on Thursday to use the Insurrection Act to deploy ⁠military forces if officials in the state do not stop protesters from targeting immigration officials after a surge in ‍Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.

4. European Union, South America's Mercosur bloc sign landmark free-trade agreement

   

   The European Union and the Mercosur bloc of South American countries formally signed a long-sought landmark free trade agreement on Saturday, capping more than a quarter-century of torturous negotiations to strengthen commercial ties in the face of rising protectionism and trade tensions around the world.

5. Countries have gotten results after enriching the Trumps. Could Canada do the same?

   

   Countries that have relied on traditional diplomacy to deal with the Trump administration have had less success than countries that have found ways to directly enrich the Trump family and those close to them.