Trump 2nd term updates: Trump excludes low-value shipments from looming tariffs

United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer said his country will be a leading country in stepping up to support Ukraine post-war. Sitting beside him, Trump was asked if the U.S. would back up Britain if their peacekeeping forces in Ukraine were attacked by Russia after the war.

"You know, I've always found about the British, they don't need much help. They can take care of themselves very well," Trump said.

Asked repeatedly about the U.S. role in Ukraine's security after the war, Trump sidestepped on any guarantees but said the U.S. will be "working" there.

"We are a backstop because we'll be over there. We'll be working in the country," he said, appearing to be referencing potential economic development that will result from a U.S. deal for access to Ukraine's mineral resources.

Economic studies have shown that consumers pay the brunt of tariffs hit on foreign products and services.

However, when Trump was asked about this, he denied that Americans will pay for the tariffs.

"No, I think they're paid for by the country," he said claiming that China paid for previous tariffs.

Trump on his previous comments calling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a dictator: "Did I say that? I can't believe I said that."

Trump called the Zelenskyy a "dictator without elections" in a social media post last week. He's since declined to apply the same term to Russian President Vladimir Putin.