Trump's Team Eyes Argentina Trade Deal; Europe Seeks Ukraine Peace; Trump Adds Crypto to Reserves

Former State Department official Mauricio Claver-Carone indicated Trump's team seeks a "fair and equitable" trade agreement with Argentina, prioritizing investment promotion over traditional free trade deals. This follows Argentine President Milei's openness to leaving Mercosur for a US trade deal. Meanwhile, British PM Starmer and French President Macron are mediating between Kyiv and Washington, proposing a post-truce settlement for Ukraine. They aim to present a European plan to Trump, emphasizing Europe's role in resolving the crisis. Separately, Trump announced the inclusion of Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, Solana, and Cardano in a new US strategic reserve of digital assets, causing an immediate price surge. This move signals a shift in regulatory stance towards the cryptocurrency sector.