In Chicago’s Federal Plaza, over 250 people gathered for an “emergency protest” against the arrest and potential deportation of activist Mahmoud Khalil, who led Columbia University’s pro-Palestinian encampment. Demonstrators demanded Khalil’s release, linking his detention to a crackdown on student activism by the Trump administration. ICE officers arrested Khalil on Saturday, accusing him of ties to Hamas, and he is set to appear in immigration court in Louisiana on March 21.
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EU retaliates against Trump’s trade moves and hits beef, whiskey, motorcycles with targeted tariffs – Chicago Tribune
The European Union retaliated against the U.S. by imposing new duties on industrial and farm products in response to the increased tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 25% by the Trump administration. The EU measures target goods worth $28 billion, including textiles, home appliances, and agricultural products, with a focus on products made in Republican-held states. EU officials emphasized the negative impact of tariffs on both economies and urged for negotiated outcomes to avoid...
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