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Board of Peace The so-called Board of Peace is a new international body under Donald Trump. It was first mandated by the UN Security Council as part of the Gaza peace plan but has since widened its scope to "enduring peace" worldwide. Trump's 'Board of Peace' could pose threat to UN Jan D. Walter 19 hours ago19 hours ago The UN gave the US president a mandate to lead a "Board of Peace" to stabilize the Middle East. However, Donald Trump seems to be increasingly competing with the UN, while sidelining the Middle East conflict entirely. https://www.dw.com/en/trumps-board-of-peace-could-pose-threat-to-un/a-75580180 © 2026 Deutsche Welle Trump floats 200% tariff on French wine over perceived snub Richard Connor with AFP, Reuters 01/20/2026January 20, 2026 Donald Trump has warned of steep tariffs on French wine and champagne as he presses France's president Emmanuel Macron to join a US-led "Board of Peace." Paris has signaled that it does not plan to join the initiative. https://www.dw.com/en/trump-floats-200-tariff-on-french-wine-over-perceived-board-of-peace-snub/a-75574134 © 2026 Deutsche Welle Germany cautiously thankful for US 'Board of Peace' invite Jon Shelton with AFP, dpa 01/19/2026January 19, 2026 Germany has said peace in Gaza is a "core interest" but added Berlin sees the UN as the place to resolve conflict. The US plan received mixed reviews and will likely ruffle feathers with an invitation for Vladimir Putin. https://www.dw.com/en/germany-cautiously-thankful-for-us-board-of-peace-invite/a-75571485 © 2026 Deutsche Welle