Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott accused President Trump of promoting "racist viewpoints" after Trump suggested expanding his crime crackdown to other major US cities with Black mayors, while Scott noted that these cities have seen historic lows in violent crime.

The White House said last week it was preparing an executive order to "clarify misinformation" regarding tariffs on gold bars.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said he would not impose tariffs on gold, a move welcomed by global bullion markets and which ended days of speculation that the yellow metal could be caught up in the ongoing global trade spat.