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UNITED NATIONS – President Donald Trump will address a gathering of world leaders on Tuesday, Sept. 22, kickstarting a whirlwind week of diplomacy that will begin in New York with negotiations to end wars in Iran and Ukraine before Trump returns to Washington to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping for a much-anticipated state visit.
\n\nTrump’s appearance at the United Nations comes as U.S. allies are increasingly united in their conviction that the United States can’t be counted on as a reliable partner. In his speech, Trump is expected to say that NATO countries refused to support his war against Iran, and may blame Ukraine for the record-high diesel prices in the United States.
\n\nBut there are also some indications that Trump may choose to play nice instead.
\n\nAfter his address, Trump will sign an agreement with the leaders of Denmark and Greenland to expand the U.S. military presence on the island. Trump had rattled European leaders earlier this year with his threats to acquire Greenland by force, saying that control of the island was a matter of national security for the United States.
\n\nTrump met on Sept. 20 with French President Emmanuel Macron and has more meetings on the schedule…
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