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Trump administration imposed 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports effective March 12, covering a wide range of goods including household items. The tariffs apply globally with no exemptions granted to any countries, sparking immediate international retaliation.
The European Union announced €26 billion in countermeasures against US tariffs, targeting American goods including bourbon whiskey, jeans, and Harley-Davidson motorcycles, set to take effect April 1, 2025.
The Department of Education announced layoffs of more than 1,300 employees, reducing the agency by approximately half. Education Secretary Linda McMahon described the cuts as a 'significant step towards restoring greatness.'
Ukraine agreed to a 30-day ceasefire proposal with the United States, with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy committing to negotiations. The agreement places the onus on Russia to reciprocate, as a US envoy prepares to visit Moscow.
Trump hinted at potential financial repercussions against Russia if it rejects Ukraine's ceasefire proposal, following statements from Ukrainian President Zelenskyy that 'strong steps' were under consideration.
Trump's Justice Department issued a subpoena demanding a Manhattan hotel housing migrants provide 'a list of full names of aliens currently residing' at the facility, raising concerns about federal targeting of migrant shelters.
Trump used the term 'Palestinian' as a derogatory reference when criticizing Senator Chuck Schumer, stating 'He's not Jewish any more. He's a Palestinian,' drawing widespread condemnation.
Trump administration officials announced moves to dismantle climate protections, with the EPA targeting 'almost every major pollution rule' and considering eliminating key greenhouse gas findings, according to environmental advocates.
The National Endowment for the Humanities announced that its chair, Shelly C. Lowe, a scholar and the first Native American to lead the agency, departed at Trump's direction.
A DOGE official involved in implementing Trump and Elon Musk's administration layoffs was filmed creating fashion influencer videos from their office, raising questions about personnel management during mass firings.