Saturday, 5 April 2025

President Trump implemented sweeping tariffs including a baseline 10% tariff on most imports, with higher levies on 57 trading partners set to begin the following week. Global markets plunged for a second consecutive day, with the Federal Reserve chair warning of rising consumer prices and defying Trump's call for an interest rate cut.

More than 1,000 'Hands Off' protests occurred across the United States and in international cities including London, Berlin, and Paris, with tens of thousands rallying in Washington D.C. Congressional members including Jamie Raskin, Eric Swalwell, and Ilhan Omar were among the speakers.

Jaguar Land Rover paused shipments to the United States to assess the impact of Trump's 25% tariff on automotive imports. The carmaker cited the need to consider how to mitigate the increased costs.

Senator Ted Cruz warned that Trump's reciprocal tariffs could trigger a recession and result in a Republican 'bloodbath' in upcoming midterm elections. His comments reflected broader concerns among some Republicans about the economic impact of the tariff policy.

The Trump administration eliminated maternal and child health programs, with alarm expressed over impacts on 'the health of the nation's children' following federal workforce cuts directed by Health Secretary RFK Jr.

The Trump administration apologized to Ukrainian refugees after some resettled Ukrainians were reportedly told that Homeland Security would terminate their legal protections.

Trump administration officials moved to reverse bans on toxic 'forever chemicals' (PFAS), with the EPA seeking to change chemical risk evaluations that could expose the public to higher levels of pollutants.

Former President Barack Obama called on Americans to defend democratic values in response to the Trump administration's agenda during a speech at Hamilton College in New York.

The Trump administration revoked visas of South Sudanese citizens after the transitional government of South Sudan refused to accept its citizens for deportation in a timely manner, according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Trump Weakened U.S. cyberdefenses following the firing of National Security Agency head Tim Haugh, eroding the country's fortifications against cyberattacks, particularly those targeting elections.