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available wherever you get your podcasts. Live from NPR News in Washington wherever you get your podcasts. Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Rahm. Mexico says the proposed new tariffs by President Trump are unfair. NPR's Ada Peralto reports from Mexico City. Mexico's economy minister, Marcelo Ebrard, was in Washington on Friday meeting with U.S. officials. Ebrard says they were already negotiating on economic issues as well as security and migration. Saturday President Trump said he intended to slap 30% tariffs on Mexican imports. Ebrard

called the move unfair and said they hope to reach an alternative understanding before August 1st when the tariffs are supposed to go into effect. Trump has threatened similar tariffs in the past, but every time he's walked away from them. Indeed, census data and Mexican government data shows the vast majority of Mexican imports to the U.S. continue to pay zero tariffs. Ada Peralta, in Peer News, Mexico City. Also today, Trump said he'll impose a 30 percent tariff on products made in the European Union

also on August 1. President Trump went to central Texas yesterday, where at least 120 people died in a devastating flood. More than 170 people are still missing more than a week later. Trump visited the hard-hit city of Kerrville, where he met with affected families and first responders. NPR's Elena Moore reports. During a roundtable with elected officials, Trump reflected on the massive loss felt by this community.

We pray for the families that are left behind. It's amazing the incredible spirit from those families. I don't know. I don't even know how they do it. More than 100 people have been reported dead, and many remain missing. Trump is standing by his administration's response, but lingering concerns remain over how well-equipped the area was. Plus, the future of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, is still unclear. Before the recent flooding, Trump said he wanted to dismantle it and shift responsibilities to the states.

He has not said whether those plans have changed. Alaina Moore, NPR News, Kerrville, Texas. Palestinian health officials say Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank have killed a Palestinian U.S. citizen. NPR's Hadil El-Shilchi reports. 21-year-old Saifullah Mislit was born in Florida and visiting family in the occupied West Bank. Israeli settlers beat him to death in the village of Sinjil, according to a municipality

official. A U.S. embassy spokesperson confirmed Mislett's death. The Israeli military said that a confrontation broke out between Palestinians and Israelis there and it was investigating reports of a Palestinian civilian killed. Israeli officials rarely prosecute offenders and when they do, a very small percentage end in conviction. In April, a 14-year-old Palestinian American was killed by Israeli forces in Tormous Aya. Family members said there has been no action taken by the U.S. government.

Hadeel Alshalchi, NPR News, Tel Aviv. This is NPR News in Washington. New Yorkers can catch a glimpse of Manhattan Henge this weekend. It's a solar phenomenon coined by astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and named after Stonehenge. As Harrison Malkin reports, it occurs when the sun aligns with the city grid and falls between buildings. On 14th Street at 9th, buses honked at people taking pictures and videos catching a glimpse, if only for a 9th Ave, buses honked at people taking pictures and videos catching a glimpse, if only for a minute or so, of a seemingly perfect sunset.

Lynn C., who lives in Washington Heights, called it a novelty. It was cool. It was really good tonight. Others went to street corners like 23rd, 42nd, and 57th Street. No, it was beautiful. That's Matea Pical, an acting student taking classes in the city for the summer. There will be another chance to see Manhattan Henge Saturday night at about 8pm Eastern. For NPR News, I'm Harrison Malkit in New York. The Wimbledon women's final closed today, with Poland's Iga Śriontek delivering a swift defeat to American player Amanda Anisimova.

NPR's Elena Wise reports. Śriontek took an early lead and did not relent. In less than an hour of play, the 24-year-old won her first Wimbledon 6-0 6-0. Both players had taken to London's famed grass courts hoping for a first-time win. But Anna Shvantech was plagued by unforced errors, and Shvantech made light work of the game. After her win, Shvantech praised her opponent for her performance over the two-week tournament and said she hoped to face off against her again in the future.

Szczfantec's win made her Poland's first Wimbledon singles champion. Alana Wise, NPR News. The men's singles tomorrow between Carlos Alcares and John Xenor. I'm Nora Rahm. NPR News in Washington.