The USA is battling wildfires. The Washburn fire in the state of California threatened the Mariposa Grove, which is home to giant sequoia trees, in the southernmost part of Yosemite National Park. Park officials stated that the fire continued in an area of 60 to 70 acres, and the flames were approaching near the grove. The grove is closed until the next announcement, while the firefighters continue their work from the air and land to extinguish the fire.

Mariposa Grove is home to more than 500 giant sequoia trees. The grove was established in 1857, however sequoias were in the area much earlier, and some are more than 2,000 years old.

Yosemite National Park is one of the most visited national parks in the country, attracting more than 3.3 million visitors in 2021.

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On Jul 14, 2025

EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic warned that a proposed 30% US tariff on European goods would effectively amount to a trade ban, severely disrupting transatlantic supply chains.

Speaking ahead of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels, Sefcovic expressed disappointment over a letter from US President Donald Trump that halted expected trade progress. “We were close to an agreement,” he said, but now “must prepare for all outcomes.”

The EU has delayed retaliatory measures on $72 billion worth of US goods until August 1, hoping for a negotiated resolution. Sefcovic emphasized that “no one wants a trade war,” while France urged faster preparation for countermeasures and Hungary blamed the EU Commission’s weak response to US pressure.

Danish and Lithuanian ministers echoed calls to avoid escalation but emphasized EU readiness to defend its interests.

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