The World in Brief from The Economist

Donald Trump said that a “massive Armada” is heading to Iran. He wrote on his Truth Social platform that the fleet was ready to use “violence, if necessary”.

Donald Trump said his administration would “de-escalate a little bit” its immigration crackdown in Minnesota. Also, the price of gold rose above $5,300 per troy ounce, a record high, after Mr Trump said the dollar was “doing great” after its value slid significantly.

A federal judge in Minnesota ordered Todd Lyons, the acting head of America’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement, to appear in court on Friday, warning that he may be held in contempt.

A federal judge in Minnesota ordered Todd Lyons, the acting head of America’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement, to appear in court on Friday, warning that he may be held in contempt.

Donald Trump looked set to remove Gregory Bovino from Minneapolis amid outrage at anti-immigration operations. Also, India and the European Union said they had signed the “mother of all trade deals”.

Donald Trump, facing growing opposition to his immigration crackdown in Minnesota, appointed Tom Homan, his border czar, to manage the operations.

Donald Trump, facing growing opposition to his immigration crackdown in Minnesota, appointed Tom Homan, his border czar, to manage the operations.

Donald Trump again defended the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minneapolis. Also, the price of gold shows no sign of slowing as investors dump bonds and currencies in the face of Mr Trump’s erratic attitude towards international trade.