Global markets reacted sharply and swiftly after President Donald Trump revealed his much-anticipated tariff plans, causing U.S. stock indexes to plummet and companies reliant on global supply chains to see significant stock declines. Trump’s announcement of a 10% tariff on all trading partners, along with reciprocal tariffs exceeding 20%, caught many investors off guard and led to widespread sell-offs, with tech giants like Apple and Amazon dropping significantly. The market turmoil also impacted automakers like General Motors and Ford, with Goldman Sachs estimating potential price hikes of up to $15,000 on foreign-made cars under Trump’s tariffs.
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Trooper who once protected NJ Gov. Phil Murphy suspected in murder-suicide, prosecutor says
A New Jersey State Police sergeant, Ricardo Jorge Santos, is suspected of murdering his ex-girlfriend Lauren Semanchik and her boyfriend Tyler Webb in a targeted attack before dying by suicide. Following a 911 call reporting gunshots, police found the victims in Semanchik's home, and surveillance footage revealed Santos had followed her there prior to the incident. Want More Context? 🔎
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