President Donald Trump reaffirmed his commitment to escalating tariff plans, stating he will not change his mind about imposing reciprocal tariffs on countries with trade barriers, set to take effect on April 2. Despite ongoing stock market sell-offs and criticism from analysts, Trump continued to target countries like Canada and the European Union with new tariff threats in response to retaliatory measures, causing further market instability. However, some countermeasures, such as Ontario’s decision to pause its tariffs on U.S. electricity exports, led Trump to back off from certain threats.
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DOJ’s new take on civil rights and students meet in secret to stage a protest at Columbia: Morning Rundown
President Donald Trump is reshaping the DOJ's Civil Rights Division, led by Harmeet Dhillon, which has resulted in significant staff turnover and a shift in focus towards conservative priorities, according to current and former employees. Meanwhile, Columbia University students plan to stage tent encampments in protest of the Gaza conflict, with organized strategies to navigate potential police responses. Additionally, Russia has launched a severe attack on Ukraine, coinciding with Trump's claims of having brokered peace...
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