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According to Jinse Finance, citing The Wall Street Journal, a senior U.S. official and a Ukrainian official revealed that Trump indicated he is open to easing restrictions on Ukraine’s use of U.S.-made long-range weapons to strike targets inside Russia, but did not commit to any specific actions during the meeting. Previously, it was reported that Zelensky requested Trump to provide more long-range missiles and sought permission to use such weapons to strike targets within Russian sovereign territory. Trump responded that he was not opposed to the idea, but both officials stated that Trump did not commit to overturning the previous U.S. prohibition on such Ukrainian strikes. If Trump’s statement signals a policy shift, Ukraine could potentially target more and deeper locations within Russia. Senior U.S. and European officials also stated that Ukrainian officials will travel to Washington next week to hold talks with U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.

According to a report by Jinse Finance, citing CCTV News, the White House stated on September 26 local time that the latest tariff measures on pharmaceuticals do not apply to countries that have already reached trade agreements with the United States. According to Reuters, White House officials said that for trade partners such as the European Union and Japan, the United States will continue to abide by the 15% tariff cap stipulated in the agreements. On September 25, U.S. President Trump announced on his social media platform "Truth Social" that starting October 1, the United States will implement a new round of high tariffs on various imported products. The measures include: a 50% tariff on kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, and related building materials; a 30% tariff on imported furniture; and a 100% tariff on patented and branded pharmaceuticals.