A UN committee singles out Trump for alleged human rights violations while the White House initiates new tariff investigations targeting global trading partners.
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The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination accused President Trump and other U.S. leaders of using "racist hate speech" that has sparked "grave human rights violations," marking an unprecedented criticism of a sitting U.S. president by a UN body. The committee cited intensified immigration crackdowns near schools, hospitals and faith-based institutions as evidence of systematic violations.
The 18-member expert panel condemned what it called ICE and CBP's "systematic use of racial profiling" against people of Latino, African and Asian origin. The White House dismissed the criticism as "extreme bias," with spokesperson Olivia Wales saying the UN's stance proves "why no one takes them seriously."
Separately, the Trump administration launched a Section 301 trade investigation targeting over a dozen countries including China, the EU, Mexico, Japan and India for alleged excess manufacturing capacity. Trade official Jamieson Greer indicated the probes will likely result in new tariffs, with investigations expected to conclude before the current global 10% tariff expires in July.
The dual controversies highlight mounting international tensions as Trump's administration faces criticism over immigration enforcement while simultaneously escalating trade disputes. The UN report represents the most direct international condemnation of Trump's rhetoric, while the trade investigations signal renewed protectionist policies that could strain diplomatic relationships with key allies and trading partners.