That Noisy Trump
Day 174

Saturday, 12 July 2025

10 events· 3 tariff actions

Key Events (10)

1
Economy

Trump announces 30% tariffs on goods from Mexico and the EU, effective August 1, continuing a pattern of sudden tariff announcements that have confounded international trading partners attempting negotiations.

2
Economy

Trump maintains a 10% tariff on UK goods, according to British ambassador Lord Mandelson, who believes the universal levy is unlikely to change despite some scope for sector-specific negotiations.

3
Foreign Policy

Trump considers approving new funding for Ukraine, with sources indicating a potential shift in his stance toward continued military support for Kyiv.

4
Foreign Policy

Trump and GOP amplify threats of sanctions against Putin as the Ukraine conflict continues, signaling a potential hardening of the administration's stance toward Russia.

5
Legal

Trump authorizes ICE agents to protect themselves using 'whatever means necessary' following clashes with protesters during California raids and a shooting incident at a Texas detention center.

6
Domestic

Trump tours Texas disaster zone and praises disaster response efforts while the future of FEMA remains unclear, with the administration previously suggesting the agency should be phased out.

7
Legal

Columbia University and Trump near a potential deal regarding federal research funding, with the university possibly paying millions in return for the White House restoring over $400 million in canceled federal research funds.

8
Social

Trump threatens to strip Rosie O'Donnell of U.S. citizenship, claiming she 'is not in the best interests of our Great Country,' escalating his personal conflict with the actress.

9
Legal

The Trump administration continues firing Department of Justice employees who worked for Special Counsel Jack Smith, expanding beyond prosecutors to include support staff members.

10
Other

A federal appeals court ruling blocking the release of Jeffrey Epstein files sparks controversy, with FBI Director Kash Patel denying rumors he is quitting over the decision while conspiracy theories circulate.

Tariff Actions (3)

Mexico30%

Trump announces 30% tariffs on goods from Mexico, effective August 1, 2025.

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European Union30%

Trump announces 30% tariffs on goods from the EU, effective August 1, 2025.

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United Kingdom10%

Trump maintains 10% tariff on most UK goods, described as unlikely to change by British ambassador Lord Mandelson.

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Day 174 — Saturday, 12 July 2025 | That Noisy Trump