Mexico has hit back with tariffs of their own after Trump hit the country with a 25 percent levy on imports into the US today.

President Claudia Sheinbaum isn’t backing down to Donald Trump as the US and Mexico continue to clash over trading goods.

This comes after Trump signed off on an order to ‘hold China, Mexico and Canada accountable for their promises to halt the flood of poisonous drugs into the US’ by placing 25 percent tariffs on goods imported from Canada and Mexico, and 10 percent on China, which has since been doubled to 20 percent after China retaliated with their own tariffs.

On Tuesday (March 4), Sheinbaum announced that her country will respond to this move with its own retaliatory tariffs on US goods.

However, Sheinbaum did not yet reveal what those goods would be. She explained that this announcement will come on Sunday (March 9) at a public event in Mexico City’s central plaza.

Donald Trump has engaged with a trade war with the America’s neighbors(Carl Court – Pool/Getty Images)

This has given people hope that there is still a route of de-escalation possible.

Speaking on the trade war between the two nations, she said: “There is no motive or reason, nor justification that supports this decision that will affect our people and our nations.”

She continued: “It’s inconceivable that they don’t think about the damage this is going to cause to United States citizens and businesses with the increase in prices for things produced in our country.

“Also the damage it will cause by stopping job creation in both countries. No one wins with this decision.”

Sheinbaum has also addressed the ‘fact sheet’ that was published by the White House on March 3 where it claimed that Mexican drug traffickers persist because of ‘an intolerable relationship with the government Mexico’.

The Mexican president is prepared to hit back against the US imposed tariffs(Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images)

Sheinbaum dismissed it and called it ‘offensive, defamatory and without support’.

She also argued that her administration has had many success in its war against the cartels highlighting that they have seized over a ton of fentanyl and have successfully been able to dismantle 329 methamphetamine labs.

The Mexican president also reiterated that the government was cooperating with the US government to combat the cartels and as recent as last week had sent 29 alleged drug cartel criminals requested by the country.

She added: “We collaborate to avoid illegal drug trafficking to the United States, but as we have said on multiple occasions, that country’s government must take responsibility too for the crisis of opioid consumption that has caused so many deaths in the United States.”

Melania Trump has made a rare appearance to urge lawmakers to crack down on so-called ‘revenge porn’ by making it a federal crime.

First Lady Melania Trump appeared before Capitol Hill on Monday (March 3) to push for a bipartisan bill that would tackle non-consensual pornography being shared online as well as AI-generated intimate images.

The 54-year-old former model said artificial intelligence is being used nefariously to create ‘deepfake’ porn images of victims without their consent and create a ‘toxic’ space online for young people to navigate.

The proposed Take It Down bill would make it a crime to post and create such images and would apply pressure to technology companies to remove the content within 48 hours, the BBC reports.

In her first public appearance in the new Trump administration, the first lady told the panel: “It’s heartbreaking to witness some teens, especially girls, grappling with the overwhelming challenges posed by malicious online content, like deepfakes.”

The bill had already passed the Senate with bipartisan support, being brought by Republican Ted Cruz (Texas) and supported by Democrat Amy Klobuchar (Minnesota).

However, it still needs to pass through the House of Representatives before being written into law.

Melania continued: “In an era where digital interaction are integral to daily life, it is imperative that we safeguard children from mean-spirited and hurtful online behaviour.”

Trump with Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) at the roundtable event (Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images)

If passed, websites and social media platforms that feature user-generated content will have to implement a ‘notice and takedown process’, the NY Post reports, of two days once being flagged by a victim.

Meanwhile, perpetrators who share explicit images without consent, whether authentic or with AI, could face up to three years behind bars if the material involves a minor or two years if the victim is over 18.

“By advocating this bill, Congress can take an important step towards ensuring accountability and fostering responsibly online behavior,” Melania said.

“The Take It Down Act represents our first step towards justice, healing and unity.”

The mom-of-one also took aim at Democrats for what she described as failing to lend their public support towards the Act.

“I was heartened to learn that Senator Cruz and Senator Klobuchar united to prioritize this fundamental matter,” she continued. “I must admit, however, I expected to see more Democrat[ic] leaders with us here today to address this serious issue.

“Surely as adults, we can prioritize American children ahead of partisan politics.”

The panel also heard from survivors, Francesca Mani and Elliston Berry (left to right) (Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images)

Senator Cruz, who is a father to two daughters, also said at the roundtable: “If you’re a victim of revenge porn or AI-generated explicit imagery, your life changes forever.

“Disturbingly, many of these victims are teenagers at American high schools.”

Ro Khanna, Democrat (California), added: “I represent Silicon Valley. America should lead in making sure that technology protects kids and protects people. And I think this bill, as you’ve crafted it, Senator Cruz, balances the free-speech concerns with the protections.”

The panel also heard testimonies from victims of deepfake pornography, which spans from school children to adults.

Last year, fans rallied around pop star, Taylor Swift, who was one of many famous women to become a victim of AI fake nudes.

According to Politico, House Energy and Commerce Chair Brett Guthrie has vowed the panel will schedule a hearing on the bill in the next few weeks.

The campaign comes as the Slovenian native usually avoids the spotlight, but occasionally speaks out on issues close to her heart.

During her husband’s last term, she spoke to members of Congress about the country’s foster-care system and other online schemes to protect youngsters, such as the ‘Be Best’ initiative which seeks to combat cyberbullying.

Graphic floats mockingly depicting US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk have sparked a massive debate online as people discuss the satirical move.

As Germany begins to celebrate carnival season, people around the world were brought to the attention of a few particular floats in Cologne and Düsseldorf this week.

It is safe to say none of the floats painted Donald Trump, Elon Musk or Vladimir Putin in the most flattering light.

The floats were designed to be satirical and showed caricature versions of the individuals while also making rather bold statements.

One float showed Musk wearing a diaper with the logo of the German far-right political group Alternative for Germany (AfD) as he fled from a person trying to put him in a straight jacket.

It is pretty clear what the artists responsible for the float was getting at (Hesham Elsherif/Getty Images)

He is also seen shouting into a megaphone with the Twitter logo on it that is spewing out poo all the while, waving an American flag cut out in the Nazi symbol.

Most have concluded the message isn’t intended to be subtle.

Trump and Putin are also depicted in a float, referencing the ongoing tension between Trump and Ukraine. Putin and Trump are shown shaking bloodied hands with a small Volodymyr Zelenskyy being squeezed in the middle.

The float also read ‘Hitler-Stalin Pact 2.0’, in reference to the non-aggression treaty signed between the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany in 1939.

Many have taken to social media to comment on the flurry of floats, especially the one of Musk, and things have certainly started to heat up.

Some have praised the boldness of the display with one user writing: “Elon Musk performed a “roman” salute, called Hitler a communist, and endorsed a far-right party in Germany—yet his fanboys are outraged because a Düsseldorf carnival float depicted him next to a swastika? The irony is almost painful.”

Furious debates erupted online over the floats (Hesham Elsherif/Getty Images)

Another said: “Those Düsseldorf floats roasting Trump, Putin, and Musk are pure gold! Germany’s carnival satire nails the absurdity of these leaders. Cheers to calling out their chaos with creativity!”

However, others dismissed the move as out of touch and ridiculous.

One person not amused said: “It’s wild how quickly things escalate. Art and satire have always pushed boundaries, but this level of political commentary seems pretty intense.

“Everyone’s got their own views, but it’s important to keep conversations respectful and grounded in facts.”

With another adding: “Imagine how obsessed and threatened they must be by Elon? This whole thing and he lives in another country.”

A mic was able to capture the final moments of the spat between Trump and Zelenskyy as they butted heads in the White House.

Despite a goal of peace talks to end the Ukraine and Russian war, Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy got rather heated in front of the cameras.

Zelenskyy headed to the White House last week on February 28 and sat down with Trump and Vice President JD Vance to discuss the conflict.

However, Trump reportedly asked the Ukrainian president to leave after they had an animated argument in front of the press in the Oval Office.

Vance argued that Zelenskyy was being disrespectful and should be thanking Trump and the US for its contributions to their war effort.

Zelenskyy retorted by asking “Have you ever been to Ukraine? Seen what problems we have? Come once.”

Trump and Zelenskyy’s argument has made headlines worldwide (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

The Ukrainian president then reflected on how ‘during the war, everyone has problems’ and just because they don’t ‘feel it now’ doesn’t mean they won’t in ‘the future’.

Trump then butts in, arguing he’s ‘trying to solve a problem’ and saying Zelenskyy is in ‘no position’ to tell them ‘what [they’re] going to feel’.

A hot mic reportedly caught President Trump’s orders to his staff before kicking Zelenskyy out.

Trump instructed his aides to take the Ukrainian delegation to the Roosevelt room down the hall and it was here that Zelenskyy and his team were reportedly told Trump wanted them to leave.

Speaking to an aide as press left the room, Trump said: “You’re right, maybe we should [inaudible]. Let’s have a little something…

“Would you bring them to the Roosevelt Room?”

This car crash meeting is already having an impact, as Donald Trump has paused all military aid to Ukraine.

Trump has called for all financial aid to Ukraine to stop (SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)

A White House official said: “The president has been clear that he is focused on peace. We need our partners to be committed to that goal as well.

“We are pausing and reviewing our aid to ensure that it is contributing to a solution.”

Zelenskyy has also issued a statement insisting that he is committed towards peace rather than an endless war.

In a statement he said: ”Ukraine is ready to come to the negotiating table as soon as possible to bring lasting peace closer. Nobody wants peace more than Ukrainians. My team and I stand ready to work under President Trump’s strong leadership to get a peace that lasts.”

Relationship experts have issued a warning over yet another worrying dating trend that appears to be on the rise.

From spotting red flag behaviors to learning the definitions of these emerging new trends (hello, micromancing and throning…), us singletons certainly have a lot on our plates.

But this particular practice, dubbed floodlighting, could ruin a potentially good thing before it’s already begun. And dating is already tough enough, right?

Worse still, floodlighting could be damaging for both parties – the floodlighter and the floodlightee, if you will – leaving both feeling down and deflated.

Jessica and Louella Alderson, co-founders of the dating app So Synced, explained to Glamour exactly what floodlighting is, how to spot the signs and its emotional impacts.

What is floodlighting?

‘Floodlight’ intensity can be a cause for concern (Matthias Kulka/Getty Images)

Jessica explains that floodlighting is ‘about using vulnerability as a high-intensity spotlight.’

Dating, essentially, is about getting to know someone and sure, over time, this requires you to get vulnerable. Yet some people – perhaps without even meaning to – go all in.

From the off they’re spilling the nitty gritty details of their difficult childhood, their traumatic dating history and every job they’ve ever quit.

Jessica explains floodlighters might unleash this torrent of personal information ‘to test the waters, speed up intimacy, or see if the other person can ‘handle’ these parts of them.’

I’m feeling overwhelmed just thinking about it…

The signs of floodlighting

Signs of floodlighting can be spotted from the first date (Prostock-Studio/Getty Images)

There are a number of floodlighting ‘red flags’ to be aware of – aside from the obvious ‘flooding’ of information.

If you’re on the receiving end, then you might notice your date analyzing your every reaction – and this is worth paying attention to.

“By sharing personal information, the person doing the floodlighting may be testing your boundaries – likely on a subconscious level – and seeing how much you are willing to accept or handle,” Jessica explains. “If you can see that someone is carefully watching your reactions to their disclosures, it could be a sign of floodlighting.”

The conversation feeling unbalanced – e.g, them oversharing and you not being able to get a word in – and feeling overwhelmed by detail might also be warning signs. Feeling as if the relationship is moving too fast too soon can be another red flag.

Risks of floodlighting

Floodlighting can cause overwhelming feelings and anxiety for both parties (LaylaBird/Getty Images)

As mentioned before, floodlighting can be damaging for the mental health of parties on either side of the coin.

Jessica warns forming such a quick, intense emotional connection runs the risk of creating a ‘false sense of intimacy’ that may simply not be sustainable long-term.

And when this intensity fades, it can trigger a whole load of disappointment and anxiety.

What’s more, floodlighters could be putting themselves at risk of ‘being exploited or taken advantage of’ by someone who may not have their ‘best interests at heart.’

On the flip side, the floodlightee might end up feeling overwhelmed and suffocated. “It can be emotionally taxing to handle such intense disclosures and feelings in a short amount of time,” Jessica adds.

Floodlighting might also lay the foundation for an unhealthy relationship dynamic, where one person is seen as the ’emotional caretaker’ and the other as the ‘vulnerable, fragile one.’

Jessica explains that floodlighting usually stems from a place of insecurity and the fear of ‘not being enough.’

“It can be a way of preempting rejection by showing your most vulnerable self and hoping the other person will accept it. It’s like showing all your cards in a poker game in the hope that full disclosure will prevent any surprise judgments in the future,” she says.

Patrick Wilson has addressed long-held rumors about a film he shot back in 2006 with Kate Winslet where the pair got a little steamy.

Actor Patrick Wilson is well aware that in Hollywood things have changed significantly over the last 20 years.

Kate Winslet and Wilson starred together in the 2006 film Little Children, where they played two bored parents who eventually act on their mutual attraction after pairing their kids together in a string of play dates.

Fans of the film tend to fondly remember the moment the two get together as it is a rather steamy affair.

Speaking on the It Happened in Hollywood podcast, Wilson broke down the scene and admitted he felt like a bit of a ‘dinosaur’ being a part of it since the industry has moved on to include intimacy coordinators.

He said: “[Kate] was so cool and gracious and just a gamer – just like, ‘Let’s go for it.’

“There was never one awkward or weird moment. Never one. I loved it.”

Wilson also clarified that no body doubles were used to shoot the scene, so it really was him and Winslet butt-a** naked although they did use modesty coverings which were kept out of shot.

Wilson broke down how he and Winslet shot their sex scene (New Line Cinema)

Admitting this, he had to address rumors that Winslet ended up with bruises thanks to the *vigorous* performance from the two actors.

He said: “I’m sure there were lots of bruises. Put it this way: I haven’t done a scene like that since post-#MeToo and intimacy coordinators.

“I do feel a little bit like a dinosaur when it comes to [having appeared in] those kind of love scenes.”

Around the time of the film’s release, Winslet also said she enjoyed filming the scenes and explained how the pair got the best out of each other for the performance.

Speaking on the intimate scene she said herself and Winston rehearsed the scene just the two of them fully clothed to get a feel for what would work on camera.

At the time Winslet also spoke fondly of shooting the scene (New Line Cinema)

She said: “We rehearsed the scene fully clothed, without anyone in the room; just us and Todd, and we just got a general shape of the scene so we knew what to expect.

“We did look out for each other and we laughed a hell of a lot. It sounds ridiculous but at a certain point you forget that you’re naked with a relative stranger. … My hips and backside really hurt the next day.”