US President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/whos-the-democrat-trump-wants-to-face-in-third-term-showdown-spoiler-its-not-biden-8914183" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Donald Trump</a> welcomed El Salvador&rsquo;s President Nayib Bukele to the White House on Monday (14 April), calling him an &ldquo;incredible&rdquo; leader and praising his support for the US&rsquo;s deportation policies.
Bukele, who refers to himself as the &ldquo;world&rsquo;s coolest dictator,&rdquo; has played a key part in helping the Trump administration send deportees back to El Salvador. During their meeting, Bukele urged Trump to &ldquo;liberate&rdquo; the 350 million Americans who, he claimed, want to see crime come to an end.
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He also said that fewer people are crossing the US-Mexico border, saying it shows how Trump&rsquo;s policies are already having an effect.
<h2>&lsquo;One hell of a president&rsquo;</h2>
Speaking to reporters, Trump said he knew Bukele when he was younger and praised his leadership in El Salvador.
&ldquo;He&rsquo;s done incredible things,&rdquo; Trump said. &ldquo;The people of El Salvador have one hell of a president.&rdquo; Bukele responded by saying his government was &ldquo;very eager to help&rdquo; the US in fighting crime.
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Trump invited his Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, to speak about how the administration was dealing with immigration and border control. Noem credited Trump&rsquo;s leadership and said the goal was to remove &ldquo;criminals, murderers, rapists&rdquo; from the country.
She also thanked Bukele for cooperating on deportations, calling it &ldquo;wonderful to have a place to send the worst people.&rdquo;
&ldquo;This is a clear consequence for the worst of the worst, that you have somewhere to put them,&rdquo; Noem added, about those being sent to El Salvador.
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<h2>Broader discussions: From Biden to transgender athletes</h2>
The conversation between the two leaders also touched on other issues, including crime, immigration, the Biden administration, and transgender women in sports. Trump pointed to the women in the room and said he had always been &ldquo;advanced&rdquo; in giving women roles in his administration. Bukele said many of his cabinet members were women but clarified they weren&rsquo;t chosen through &ldquo;DEI hires,&rdquo; referring to diversity and inclusion policies.
<h2>Concerns over human rights brushed aside</h2>
In recent months, over 200 individuals accused of being Venezuelan gang members, including one mistakenly deported Maryland resident, have been sent to a maximum-security mega-prison in El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act.
When asked about potential human rights issues at the prison, Trump dismissed the concerns. &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t see it,&rdquo; he said.
&ldquo;(Bukele&rsquo;s) taking care of a lot of problems that we have that we really wouldn&rsquo;t be able to take care of, from a cost standpoint,&rdquo; he added.

World: Bukele, who refers to himself as the “world’s coolest dictator,” has played a key part in helping the Trump administration send deportees back to El Salvador.

US President Donald Trump welcomed El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele to the White House on Monday (14 April), calling him an “incredible” leader and praising his support for the US’s deportation policies. Bukele, who refers to himself as the “world’s coolest dictator,” has played a key part in helping the Trump administration send deportees back to El Salvador. During their meeting, Bukele urged Trump to “liberate” the 350 million Americans who, he claimed, want to see crime come to an end. Also read: ‘Heads shaved, stripped down...’: How horribly inmates are treated in El Salvador’s mega prison He also said that fewer people are crossing the US-Mexico border, saying it shows how Trump’s policies are already having an effect. ‘One hell of a president’ Speaking to reporters, Trump said he knew Bukele when he was younger and praised his leadership in El Salvador. “He’s done incredible things,” Trump said. “The people of El Salvador have one hell of a president.” Bukele responded by saying his government was “very eager to help” the US in fighting crime. Also read: ‘I just got here’: Trump insists Russia-Ukraine War ‘not his war,’ slams Zelensky, Biden for ‘absolutely horrible job’ Trump invited his Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, to speak about how the administration was dealing with immigration and border control. Noem credited Trump’s leadership and said the goal was to remove “criminals, murderers, rapists” from the country. She also thanked Bukele for cooperating on deportations, calling it “wonderful to have a place to send the worst people.” “This is a clear consequence for the worst of the worst, that you have somewhere to put them,” Noem added, about those being sent to El Salvador. Also read: Trump’s big tech war: What antitrust cases mean for Google, Meta, Apple and the Future of AI | Explained Broader discussions: From Biden to transgender athletes The conversation between the two leaders also touched on other issues, including crime, immigration, the Biden administration, and transgender women in sports. Trump pointed to the women in the room and said he had always been “advanced” in giving women roles in his administration. Bukele said many of his cabinet members were women but clarified they weren’t chosen through “DEI hires,” referring to diversity and inclusion policies. Concerns over human rights brushed aside In recent months, over 200 individuals accused of being Venezuelan gang members, including one mistakenly deported Maryland resident, have been sent to a maximum-security mega-prison in El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act. When asked about potential human rights issues at the prison, Trump dismissed the concerns. “I don’t see it,” he said. “(Bukele’s) taking care of a lot of problems that we have that we really wouldn’t be able to take care of, from a cost standpoint,” he added.

‘One hell of a president’: Trump praises ‘world’s coolest dictator’ Bukele as El Salvador jails US deportees in mega-prison

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EU foreign ministers are meeting in Luxembourg on Monday (April 14), with Ukraine topping the agenda, following a deadly Russian strike on the city of Sumy that left at least 34 people dead and more than 100 injured.
The attack, which took place on Palm Sunday, has drawn strong condemnation from European leaders, many of whom see it as a direct response to recent peace efforts. Russia has so far dismissed the proposed ceasefire, and EU leaders say this only proves why Ukraine must be fully supported.
&ldquo;It reminds us why we must keep maximum pressure on Russia,&rdquo; said EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas, warning against letting up as President Vladimir Putin continues to reject diplomatic overtures.
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Poland&rsquo;s foreign minister Radosław Sikorski called the strike a &ldquo;heinous&rdquo; act, describing it as &ldquo;Russia&rsquo;s mocking answer&rdquo; to President Trump&rsquo;s attempts at brokering peace. &ldquo;I hope the US administration realises that the leader of Russia is mocking their goodwill,&rdquo; Sikorski added.
<h2>'The Russian version of a ceasefire'</h2>
The airstrike on Sumy has rattled Europe, coming at a time when talks of peace are still on the table. German Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz accused Moscow of &ldquo;serious war crimes&rdquo; and &ldquo;perfidy&rdquo; in how the attack was carried out.
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French President Emmanuel Macron said Russia&rsquo;s actions show a &ldquo;blatant disregard for human lives, international law, and the diplomatic efforts of President Trump.&rdquo; Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk was even more scathing, saying the bombing was &ldquo;the Russian version of a ceasefire.&rdquo;
Despite widespread outrage in Europe, US President Donald Trump offered a much more subdued response.
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<h2>Trump: 'This is not my war'</h2>
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump described the Sumy attack as &ldquo;terrible,&rdquo; but suggested it may have been unintentional. &ldquo;I was told they made a mistake,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;But I think it&rsquo;s a horrible thing. I think the whole war&rsquo;s a horrible thing,&rdquo; he added.
Pressed to clarify if he believed the bombing was accidental, Trump said, &ldquo;They made a mistake, I believe it was, look, you gotta ask them.&rdquo; He then shifted blame, insisting, &ldquo;This is Biden&rsquo;s war. This is not my war.&rdquo;
Trump repeated his longstanding claim that the war would not have happened under his presidency. &ldquo;That war would have never taken place. But remember this: This is Biden&rsquo;s war,&rdquo; he said during a brief outburst that notably avoided mentioning either Putin or Russia by name.
<h2>Zelensky urges Trump to see the devastation</h2>
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, in an interview with CBS, warned that &ldquo;Russian narratives are prevailing in the US,&rdquo; and appeared to criticise US Vice President JD Vance for seemingly defending Moscow during a recent clash in the Oval Office.
Zelensky also made a direct appeal to Trump, asking him to witness the destruction before making any further decisions on peace talks. &ldquo;Before any kind of decisions, any kind of forms of negotiations, come to see people, civilians, warriors, hospitals, churches, children destroyed or dead,&rdquo; he pleaded.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: Poland’s foreign minister Radosław Sikorski called the strike a “heinous” act, describing it as “Russia’s mocking answer” to President Trump’s attempts at brokering peace.

EU foreign ministers are meeting in Luxembourg on Monday (April 14), with Ukraine topping the agenda, following a deadly Russian strike on the city of Sumy that left at least 34 people dead and more than 100 injured. The attack, which took place on Palm Sunday, has drawn strong condemnation from European leaders, many of whom see it as a direct response to recent peace efforts. Russia has so far dismissed the proposed ceasefire, and EU leaders say this only proves why Ukraine must be fully supported. “It reminds us why we must keep maximum pressure on Russia,” said EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas, warning against letting up as President Vladimir Putin continues to reject diplomatic overtures. Also read: Trump says Russian strike on Ukrainian city of Sumy, that killed at least 34, 'a horrible thing' Poland’s foreign minister Radosław Sikorski called the strike a “heinous” act, describing it as “Russia’s mocking answer” to President Trump’s attempts at brokering peace. “I hope the US administration realises that the leader of Russia is mocking their goodwill,” Sikorski added. 'The Russian version of a ceasefire' The airstrike on Sumy has rattled Europe, coming at a time when talks of peace are still on the table. German Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz accused Moscow of “serious war crimes” and “perfidy” in how the attack was carried out. Also read: 'Correct your mistakes': China demands US ‘completely cancel’ Trump’s reciprocal tariffs after electronics exemption French President Emmanuel Macron said Russia’s actions show a “blatant disregard for human lives, international law, and the diplomatic efforts of President Trump.” Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk was even more scathing, saying the bombing was “the Russian version of a ceasefire.” Despite widespread outrage in Europe, US President Donald Trump offered a much more subdued response. Also read: 'Getting rid of the president': US teen kills parents to fund Trump assassination plot and ‘bring in some chaos’ Trump: 'This is not my war' Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump described the Sumy attack as “terrible,” but suggested it may have been unintentional. “I was told they made a mistake,” he said. “But I think it’s a horrible thing. I think the whole war’s a horrible thing,” he added. Pressed to clarify if he believed the bombing was accidental, Trump said, “They made a mistake, I believe it was, look, you gotta ask them.” He then shifted blame, insisting, “This is Biden’s war. This is not my war.” Trump repeated his longstanding claim that the war would not have happened under his presidency. “That war would have never taken place. But remember this: This is Biden’s war,” he said during a brief outburst that notably avoided mentioning either Putin or Russia by name. Zelensky urges Trump to see the devastation Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, in an interview with CBS, warned that “Russian narratives are prevailing in the US,” and appeared to criticise US Vice President JD Vance for seemingly defending Moscow during a recent clash in the Oval Office. Zelensky also made a direct appeal to Trump, asking him to witness the destruction before making any further decisions on peace talks. “Before any kind of decisions, any kind of forms of negotiations, come to see people, civilians, warriors, hospitals, churches, children destroyed or dead,” he pleaded. Watch: Zelensky wants Trump to visit Ukraine (With inputs from agencies)

‘This is Biden’s war’: EU convenes emergency talks after Trump calls Russian strike on Ukraine a ‘mistake’

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick added to the uncertainty over President Donald Trump&rsquo;s tariff plans on Sunday, making it clear that the recent break for tech companies is only temporary.
Speaking on ABC&rsquo;s This Week, Lutnick said that electronics like smartphones and laptops, recently exempted from the administration&rsquo;s reciprocal tariffs on Chinese imports, will soon fall under a new round of levies, this time called "semiconductor tariffs."
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&ldquo;All those products are going to come under semiconductors,&rdquo; Lutnick said, adding they will face &ldquo;a special focus type of tariff&rdquo; aimed at reshoring production. &ldquo;We need to have semiconductors, we need to have chips, and we need to have flat panels&hellip; We can&rsquo;t be reliant on Southeast Asia for all of the things that operate for us,&rdquo; he added.
According to Lutnick, these new tariffs could be implemented &ldquo;probably a month or two&rdquo; from now. While tech companies were given a short-term break, the Commerce Secretary stressed that it&rsquo;s not a permanent deal.
On Friday night, US Customs and Border Protection issued a notice that several high-demand electronics, smartphones, computers, solar cells, flat-panel displays and semiconductor-based storage devices would not be subject to either the steep reciprocal tariffs on Chinese goods or the 10% baseline tariffs applied more broadly.
But on Sunday, Lutnick made clear that this was only a pause. He said the White House wants to use tariffs as a way to drive the semiconductor and pharmaceutical industries back to the US.
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&ldquo;We can&rsquo;t be beholden and rely upon foreign countries for fundamental things that we need,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;So this is not like a permanent sort of exemption&hellip; These are things that are national security that we need to be made in America.&rdquo;
<h2>Lutnick declined to defend VP Vance&rsquo;s &ldquo;peasants&rdquo; remark</h2>
The interview also touched on recent controversial comments from Vice President JD Vance, who last week referred to Chinese workers as &ldquo;peasants&rdquo; during a Fox &amp; Friends appearance.
&ldquo;We borrow money from Chinese peasants to buy the things those Chinese peasants manufacture,&rdquo; Vance said. His comment drew criticism from Chinese officials, who labelled the statement &ldquo;ignorant and impolite.&rdquo;
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When asked about the remark, Lutnick declined to defend or clarify Vance&rsquo;s words.
&ldquo;No, I&rsquo;m just going to step back and really just leave the vice president to let him defend himself,&rdquo; he told host Jonathan Karl. &ldquo;He knows what he meant," he added.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the White House wants to use tariffs as a way to drive the semiconductor and pharmaceutical industries back to the US.

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick added to the uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s tariff plans on Sunday, making it clear that the recent break for tech companies is only temporary. Speaking on ABC’s This Week, Lutnick said that electronics like smartphones and laptops, recently exempted from the administration’s reciprocal tariffs on Chinese imports, will soon fall under a new round of levies, this time called "semiconductor tariffs." Also read: 'Correct your mistakes': China demands US ‘completely cancel’ Trump’s reciprocal tariffs after electronics exemption “All those products are going to come under semiconductors,” Lutnick said, adding they will face “a special focus type of tariff” aimed at reshoring production. “We need to have semiconductors, we need to have chips, and we need to have flat panels… We can’t be reliant on Southeast Asia for all of the things that operate for us,” he added. According to Lutnick, these new tariffs could be implemented “probably a month or two” from now. While tech companies were given a short-term break, the Commerce Secretary stressed that it’s not a permanent deal. On Friday night, US Customs and Border Protection issued a notice that several high-demand electronics, smartphones, computers, solar cells, flat-panel displays and semiconductor-based storage devices would not be subject to either the steep reciprocal tariffs on Chinese goods or the 10% baseline tariffs applied more broadly. But on Sunday, Lutnick made clear that this was only a pause. He said the White House wants to use tariffs as a way to drive the semiconductor and pharmaceutical industries back to the US. Also read: Capitol riot with money-back guarantee? Trump’s Jan. 6 ‘patriots’ may get refund for damage they caused “We can’t be beholden and rely upon foreign countries for fundamental things that we need,” he said. “So this is not like a permanent sort of exemption… These are things that are national security that we need to be made in America.” Lutnick declined to defend VP Vance’s “peasants” remark The interview also touched on recent controversial comments from Vice President JD Vance, who last week referred to Chinese workers as “peasants” during a Fox & Friends appearance. “We borrow money from Chinese peasants to buy the things those Chinese peasants manufacture,” Vance said. His comment drew criticism from Chinese officials, who labelled the statement “ignorant and impolite.” Also read: 'Getting rid of the president': US teen kills parents to fund Trump assassination plot and ‘bring in some chaos’ When asked about the remark, Lutnick declined to defend or clarify Vance’s words. “No, I’m just going to step back and really just leave the vice president to let him defend himself,” he told host Jonathan Karl. “He knows what he meant," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Tariffs paused, not canceled: Trump’s tech exemption is 'temporary'; new semiconductor tariffs coming 'in a month or two'

The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has indicated it may return fines to a number of January 6 rioters whose convictions were later overturned by presidential pardons, particularly if those pardons came while the cases were still under appeal.
In a court filing last week, Assistant US Attorney Adam Dreher said that although individuals granted a pardon after a conviction are generally not entitled to get their fines back, there could be exceptions. This may include those whose appeals were ongoing at the time they were pardoned.
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The case in question involves Stacy Wade Hager, who was convicted on four misdemeanour charges and ordered to pay $570. Some rioters facing felony charges have been required to pay as much as $2,000. However, Hager&rsquo;s conviction was still being appealed when former President Donald Trump issued a broad amnesty, effectively invalidating his conviction, according to Dreher.
As a result, &ldquo;the government agrees that Hager is entitled to reimbursement of those payments,&rdquo; Dreher wrote.
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While Dreher made clear this wouldn&rsquo;t apply to all those pardoned, the filing comes as Trump appears increasingly supportive of compensating convicted participants in the Capitol attack.
<h2>Trump: "They were patriots"</h2>
In a recent interview with Newsmax, Trump hinted at the idea of a compensation fund to support those who lost income or job opportunities due to legal proceedings following the events of 6 January 2021.
&ldquo;We have a lot of people, a lot of the people that are in government now talk about it because [we] really like that group of people,&rdquo; Trump said. &ldquo;They were patriots as far as I was concerned,&rdquo; he added.
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Around 1,600 people have faced charges over the riot, with approximately 900 convictions secured by August 2023. The violent breach of the Capitol led to millions of dollars in damages, broken windows, vandalised offices and stolen equipment among.
At least 174 police officers were injured during the chaos. Four officers who responded to the attack later died by suicide, Reuters reported.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: In a recent interview with Newsmax, Trump hinted at the idea of a compensation fund to support those who lost income or job opportunities due to legal proceedings following the events of 6 January 2021.

The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has indicated it may return fines to a number of January 6 rioters whose convictions were later overturned by presidential pardons, particularly if those pardons came while the cases were still under appeal. In a court filing last week, Assistant US Attorney Adam Dreher said that although individuals granted a pardon after a conviction are generally not entitled to get their fines back, there could be exceptions. This may include those whose appeals were ongoing at the time they were pardoned. Also read: 'These are terrorists': Trump defends Musk, says Tesla attacks worse than Jan. 6 Capitol riot The case in question involves Stacy Wade Hager, who was convicted on four misdemeanour charges and ordered to pay $570. Some rioters facing felony charges have been required to pay as much as $2,000. However, Hager’s conviction was still being appealed when former President Donald Trump issued a broad amnesty, effectively invalidating his conviction, according to Dreher. As a result, “the government agrees that Hager is entitled to reimbursement of those payments,” Dreher wrote. Watch: Protest against Trump, thousands flock to California capitol While Dreher made clear this wouldn’t apply to all those pardoned, the filing comes as Trump appears increasingly supportive of compensating convicted participants in the Capitol attack. Trump: "They were patriots" In a recent interview with Newsmax, Trump hinted at the idea of a compensation fund to support those who lost income or job opportunities due to legal proceedings following the events of 6 January 2021. “We have a lot of people, a lot of the people that are in government now talk about it because [we] really like that group of people,” Trump said. “They were patriots as far as I was concerned,” he added. Also read: 'We were wrong that day': Convicted US Capitol rioter refuses Trump's pardon Around 1,600 people have faced charges over the riot, with approximately 900 convictions secured by August 2023. The violent breach of the Capitol led to millions of dollars in damages, broken windows, vandalised offices and stolen equipment among. At least 174 police officers were injured during the chaos. Four officers who responded to the attack later died by suicide, Reuters reported. Also read: Another convicted US Capitol rioter rejects Trump's pardon. Here's why (With inputs from agencies)

Capitol riot with money-back guarantee? Trump’s Jan. 6 ‘patriots’ may get refund for damage they caused

US President Donald Trump, who has often been accused of a lack of openness about his health, is in &ldquo;excellent health&rdquo;, according to the White House doctor&rsquo;s report released on Sunday (Apr 13).
The Republican, 78, underwent his first annual medical assessment since returning to the presidency at Walter Reed Medical Center. He had repeatedly boasted about his own health since the beginning of his second term, while he mocked the former president Joe Biden, 82, for being mentally unfit for the office.
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<h2>&lsquo;Fully fit to execute the duties&rsquo;</h2>
According to the physician&rsquo;s letter shared by the White House, &ldquo;President Trump remains in excellent health, exhibiting robust cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and general physical function.&rdquo;
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It added, &ldquo;His active lifestyle continues to contribute significantly to his well-being. President Trump's days include participation in multiple meetings, public appearances, press availability, and frequent victories in golf events.&rdquo;
&ldquo;President Trump exhibits excellent cognitive and physical health and is fully fit to execute the duties of the Commander-in-Chief and Head of State,&rdquo; the letter said.
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The medical examination report only noted a few abnormalities, including minor sun damage to Trump&rsquo;s skin and scarring on his right ear from a gunshot wound after he was shot at in an assassination bid last year in July.
Earlier, the president told reporters on Friday (Apr 11) that he felt &ldquo;in very good shape&rdquo; after his examination at the Walter Reed military hospital in the Washington suburbs.
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The White House had said that presidential physician Sean Barbabella would give a readout of the physical and that &ldquo;of course&rdquo; the full report would be provided.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | Trending | The Republican, 78, underwent his first annual medical assessment since returning to the presidency at Walter Reed Medical Center. He had repeatedly boasted about his own health since the beginning of his second term.

US President Donald Trump, who has often been accused of a lack of openness about his health, is in “excellent health”, according to the White House doctor’s report released on Sunday (Apr 13). The Republican, 78, underwent his first annual medical assessment since returning to the presidency at Walter Reed Medical Center. He had repeatedly boasted about his own health since the beginning of his second term, while he mocked the former president Joe Biden, 82, for being mentally unfit for the office. Also read | Trump in, Obama out: Donald Trump's 'fight! fight! fight!' portrait replaces Barack Obama's in White House ‘Fully fit to execute the duties’ According to the physician’s letter shared by the White House, “President Trump remains in excellent health, exhibiting robust cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and general physical function.” Also read | Trump orders removal of White House 'witness tree': 200-year-old magnolia, planted by Andrew Jackson, cut down It added, “His active lifestyle continues to contribute significantly to his well-being. President Trump's days include participation in multiple meetings, public appearances, press availability, and frequent victories in golf events.” “President Trump exhibits excellent cognitive and physical health and is fully fit to execute the duties of the Commander-in-Chief and Head of State,” the letter said. Also read | 'Getting rid of the president': US teen kills parents to fund Trump assassination plot and ‘bring in some chaos’ The medical examination report only noted a few abnormalities, including minor sun damage to Trump’s skin and scarring on his right ear from a gunshot wound after he was shot at in an assassination bid last year in July. Earlier, the president told reporters on Friday (Apr 11) that he felt “in very good shape” after his examination at the Walter Reed military hospital in the Washington suburbs. Also read | 'Peak of not giving f**k anymore': What ‘mad king’ Trump did as global economy tanked - Golf, galas and $1M dinners The White House had said that presidential physician Sean Barbabella would give a readout of the physical and that “of course” the full report would be provided. (With inputs from agencies)

What did Trump’s medical examination reveal? White House makes US president’s health report public

In a low blow, DOGE and US President Donald Trump's immigration department have made the US Social Security Administration (SSA) falsely mark over 6,000 living immigrants as deceased. 
The move, which has prompted legal action and internal clashes, was reportedly part of a broader effort under the Trump administration to push undocumented migrants out of the country, as per a report by The Washington Post.
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According to internal sources and documents seen by The Washington Post, the decision led to the forced removal of Greg Pearre, a senior executive at the SSA&rsquo;s Maryland headquarters. Pearre had strongly opposed the plan, warning it was illegal, inhumane, and likely to affect innocent people. He had argued with Scott Coulter, the recently appointed chief information officer by Elon Musk, who backed the strategy.
Two days after the migrants were added to the Death Master File, a government record used by employers, banks and landlords, Pearre was dragged out of his office by security. The document includes names and Social Security numbers of deceased individuals, and being added to it effectively blocks a person from working or accessing key services.
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<h2>Experts warn the move is illegal</h2>
Legal and immigration experts have raised alarm over the legality of this action. Labelling someone as dead strips them of the privacy and rights afforded to living individuals. Experts say this also amounts to falsifying federal records.
&ldquo;Social Security itself has acknowledged that an incorrect death declaration is a &lsquo;devastating&rsquo; blow,&rdquo; the report said. Individuals wrongly declared dead are suddenly cut off from work, benefits, and access to essential services.
&ldquo;You literally become financially paralysed,&rdquo; one expert noted.
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The White House defended the action, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt saying, &ldquo;The Trump Administration is protecting lawful American citizens and their hard-earned Social Security benefits, and ensuring illegal immigrants will no longer receive such economic entitlements.&rdquo; She added, &ldquo;Anyone who disagrees with the common sense policies of this Administration can find a new job.&rdquo;
<h2>Warnings were ignored</h2>
Concerns within the SSA were raised in February when staff discovered that anyone with access to the database could mark someone as dead without needing a death certificate or medical proof. They warned this flaw left the system open to abuse and feared it could be used to target certain groups.
Despite internal discussions about requiring proof before marking someone deceased, no changes were made.
Soon after, 6,100 names, mostly Hispanic individuals, ranging in age from teenagers to people in their 80s, were added to the database. Among those affected were people with valid Social Security numbers who had lost legal status due to changes in immigration policy.
A White House official later claimed these individuals had ties to terrorism or criminal records.
Unions and advocacy groups have responded with legal action. In a court filing on Friday, they accused the SSA of violating a temporary restraining order. The order barred Elon Musk&rsquo;s DOGE Service from using any system that included personally identifiable information.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: Legal and immigration experts have raised alarm over the legality of this action. Labelling someone as dead strips them of the privacy and rights afforded to living individuals.

In a low blow, DOGE and US President Donald Trump's immigration department have made the US Social Security Administration (SSA) falsely mark over 6,000 living immigrants as deceased. The move, which has prompted legal action and internal clashes, was reportedly part of a broader effort under the Trump administration to push undocumented migrants out of the country, as per a report by The Washington Post. Also read: ‘No small talk, no noise’: Leaked memo reveals Elon Musk’s in-flight rules, says he’s ‘not interested in conserving fuel’ According to internal sources and documents seen by The Washington Post, the decision led to the forced removal of Greg Pearre, a senior executive at the SSA’s Maryland headquarters. Pearre had strongly opposed the plan, warning it was illegal, inhumane, and likely to affect innocent people. He had argued with Scott Coulter, the recently appointed chief information officer by Elon Musk, who backed the strategy. Two days after the migrants were added to the Death Master File, a government record used by employers, banks and landlords, Pearre was dragged out of his office by security. The document includes names and Social Security numbers of deceased individuals, and being added to it effectively blocks a person from working or accessing key services. Watch: Tesla smashed in London protest against Elon Musk and Trump ties Experts warn the move is illegal Legal and immigration experts have raised alarm over the legality of this action. Labelling someone as dead strips them of the privacy and rights afforded to living individuals. Experts say this also amounts to falsifying federal records. “Social Security itself has acknowledged that an incorrect death declaration is a ‘devastating’ blow,” the report said. Individuals wrongly declared dead are suddenly cut off from work, benefits, and access to essential services. “You literally become financially paralysed,” one expert noted. Also read: 'Getting rid of the president': US teen kills parents to fund Trump assassination plot and ‘bring in some chaos’ The White House defended the action, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt saying, “The Trump Administration is protecting lawful American citizens and their hard-earned Social Security benefits, and ensuring illegal immigrants will no longer receive such economic entitlements.” She added, “Anyone who disagrees with the common sense policies of this Administration can find a new job.” Warnings were ignored Concerns within the SSA were raised in February when staff discovered that anyone with access to the database could mark someone as dead without needing a death certificate or medical proof. They warned this flaw left the system open to abuse and feared it could be used to target certain groups. Despite internal discussions about requiring proof before marking someone deceased, no changes were made. Soon after, 6,100 names, mostly Hispanic individuals, ranging in age from teenagers to people in their 80s, were added to the database. Among those affected were people with valid Social Security numbers who had lost legal status due to changes in immigration policy. A White House official later claimed these individuals had ties to terrorism or criminal records. Unions and advocacy groups have responded with legal action. In a court filing on Friday, they accused the SSA of violating a temporary restraining order. The order barred Elon Musk’s DOGE Service from using any system that included personally identifiable information. Also read: 'Correct your mistakes': China demands US ‘completely cancel’ Trump’s reciprocal tariffs after electronics exemption (With inputs from agencies)

'Devastating, illegal’: Elon Musk's DOGE falsely lists 6100 migrants as dead in Social Security ‘death file’

China on Sunday (April 13) called on the United States to fully withdraw its reciprocal tariffs, following a recent move by Washington to lift import duties on certain consumer electronics such as smartphones and laptops.
In a statement released on Sunday, China&rsquo;s commerce ministry said, &ldquo;We urge the US to... take a big step to correct its mistakes, completely cancel the wrong practice of 'reciprocal tariffs' and return to the right path of mutual respect.&rdquo;
The ministry described the partial exemption as only a &ldquo;small step,&rdquo; saying the decision to lift tariffs on some tech products did not go far enough in fixing what it called Washington&rsquo;s &ldquo;wrongdoing&rdquo;.
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Quoting a Chinese proverb, the ministry added, &ldquo;The bell on a tiger's neck can only be untied by the person who tied it,&rdquo; calling on the United States to take full responsibility and cancel the levies altogether.
<h2>US eases tariffs on tech products</h2>
On Saturday, the administration of President Donald Trump announced that smartphones, laptops and other electronics would be excluded from previously imposed tariffs. The decision offers major relief to tech companies such as Apple and Dell that depend heavily on imported components.
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The exemptions cover 20 product categories under the broad 8471 tariff code, which includes computers, laptops, disc drives, semiconductors, memory chips and flat panel displays. These changes apply retroactively from 5 April at 12:01 a.m. EDT.
The notice, issued by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency, did not give a reason for the decision. However, it also lifts the 10% &ldquo;baseline&rdquo; tariffs that affected electronics from countries other than China, such as semiconductors from Taiwan and Apple&rsquo;s iPhones made in India.
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<h2>China says it&rsquo;s reviewing impact</h2>
Responding to the exemptions, a spokesperson from China&rsquo;s commerce ministry said, &ldquo;China is now evaluating the impact.&rdquo; The country criticised the original 145% tariffs introduced during Trump&rsquo;s earlier trade clampdown, urging the U.S. to reverse course completely.
When asked on Saturday about the tariff rollbacks and future semiconductor policy, Trump said, &ldquo;I&rsquo;ll give you that answer on Monday. We&rsquo;ll be very specific on Monday... we&rsquo;re taking in a lot of money, as a country, we&rsquo;re taking in a lot of money.&rdquo;
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: In a statement released on Sunday, China’s commerce ministry said, “We urge the US to... take a big step to correct its mistakes, completely cancel the wrong practice of 'reciprocal tariffs' and return to the right path of mutual respect.”

China on Sunday (April 13) called on the United States to fully withdraw its reciprocal tariffs, following a recent move by Washington to lift import duties on certain consumer electronics such as smartphones and laptops. In a statement released on Sunday, China’s commerce ministry said, “We urge the US to... take a big step to correct its mistakes, completely cancel the wrong practice of 'reciprocal tariffs' and return to the right path of mutual respect.” The ministry described the partial exemption as only a “small step,” saying the decision to lift tariffs on some tech products did not go far enough in fixing what it called Washington’s “wrongdoing”. Also read: China to WTO head: 'US tariffs will inflict serious harm on developing countries' Quoting a Chinese proverb, the ministry added, “The bell on a tiger's neck can only be untied by the person who tied it,” calling on the United States to take full responsibility and cancel the levies altogether. US eases tariffs on tech products On Saturday, the administration of President Donald Trump announced that smartphones, laptops and other electronics would be excluded from previously imposed tariffs. The decision offers major relief to tech companies such as Apple and Dell that depend heavily on imported components. Also read: Explained: Why UK is rushing to save its last steel plant and what Trump, China and India's Tata Steel have to do with it? The exemptions cover 20 product categories under the broad 8471 tariff code, which includes computers, laptops, disc drives, semiconductors, memory chips and flat panel displays. These changes apply retroactively from 5 April at 12:01 a.m. EDT. The notice, issued by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency, did not give a reason for the decision. However, it also lifts the 10% “baseline” tariffs that affected electronics from countries other than China, such as semiconductors from Taiwan and Apple’s iPhones made in India. Watch: China watches on as ASEAN nations eye US deal China says it’s reviewing impact Responding to the exemptions, a spokesperson from China’s commerce ministry said, “China is now evaluating the impact.” The country criticised the original 145% tariffs introduced during Trump’s earlier trade clampdown, urging the U.S. to reverse course completely. When asked on Saturday about the tariff rollbacks and future semiconductor policy, Trump said, “I’ll give you that answer on Monday. We’ll be very specific on Monday... we’re taking in a lot of money, as a country, we’re taking in a lot of money.” Also read: ZERO tariff on electronics? Trump exempts phones, computers and chips from reciprocal tariffs (With inputs from agencies)

'Correct your mistakes': China demands US ‘completely cancel’ Trump’s reciprocal tariffs after electronics exemption

Donald Trump's administration is subjecting federal employees &mdash; including senior Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials &mdash; to polygraph tests amid a sweeping probe into leaks of sensitive Department of Homeland Security (DHS) plans, suggest reports.
<h2>Administrative leave</h2>
According to a CNN investigation, around 50 employees of FEMA, America's backbone for disaster response, have been subjected to polygraph tests. At least one FEMA official has already been placed on administrative leave and escorted off the premises, reported Mirror citing insiders.
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"We are agnostic about your standing, tenure, political appointment, or status as a career civil servant," said DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin in an email to staff.&nbsp;
"We will track down leakers and prosecute them to the fullest extent of the law," added McLaughlin.
While the Department claims that the crackdown is essential to protecting national security, whistleblower advocates are raising red flags. They warn that the tests&mdash;especially if used to punish disclosures of unclassified information&mdash;could be unlawful and chilling.
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But the polygraphs are just the tip of the iceberg. According to reports, behind closed doors, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has pledged to "eliminate FEMA" ahead of the hurricane season.
Noem, FEMA's Acting Administrator Cameron Hamilton, and Trump ally Corey Lewandowski reportedly met last month to discuss FEMA's very survival. According to Mirror US, they weighed whether to kill the executive order that created the FEMA Review Council &mdash; a step that could fast-track dismantling the agency altogether.
<iframe width="600" height="auto" style="width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4/3;" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" class="external-video publive-iframes-block" src="https://cdn.thepublive.com/wion/static/kaltura_player/wion_video_player_iframe.html?thumbnail=wion/media/post_attachments/screenshot/1204_ARJUN_INDIA_9PM/00000002.jpg&amp;videourl=https://vodakm.zeenews.com/vod/WION/1204_ARJUN_INDIA_9PM.mp4/index.m3u8&amp;duration=180&amp;tags=india, usa, trade, tariffs, trump, world news, wion" title="Trump's trade war: India seeks US trade deal to avoid tariffs" id="PL_iframe_block-m9f34994-x4mzyaaa-ov4zc3ou"></iframe>Adding to the anxiety, a recent internal email &mdash; dubbed the "Hiring Update" &mdash; announced that Secretary Noem's office will now decide whether FEMA employees can continue beyond their current 2- to 4-year term appointments.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

Discover how the Trump administration's decision to polygraph FEMA officials is causing internal unrest amid a probe into DHS leaks, just as hurricane season approaches.

Donald Trump's administration is subjecting federal employees — including senior Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials — to polygraph tests amid a sweeping probe into leaks of sensitive Department of Homeland Security (DHS) plans, suggest reports. Administrative leave According to a CNN investigation, around 50 employees of FEMA, America's backbone for disaster response, have been subjected to polygraph tests. At least one FEMA official has already been placed on administrative leave and escorted off the premises, reported Mirror citing insiders. Also read | 'Under attack': Trump grants US military control over land at US-Mexico border, asks to take 'direct role' "We are agnostic about your standing, tenure, political appointment, or status as a career civil servant," said DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin in an email to staff. "We will track down leakers and prosecute them to the fullest extent of the law," added McLaughlin. While the Department claims that the crackdown is essential to protecting national security, whistleblower advocates are raising red flags. They warn that the tests—especially if used to punish disclosures of unclassified information—could be unlawful and chilling. Also read | ‘Colonial shakedown’: Trump wants control of Ukraine pipeline carrying Russian gas as 'payback' for military aid But the polygraphs are just the tip of the iceberg. According to reports, behind closed doors, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has pledged to "eliminate FEMA" ahead of the hurricane season. Noem, FEMA's Acting Administrator Cameron Hamilton, and Trump ally Corey Lewandowski reportedly met last month to discuss FEMA's very survival. According to Mirror US, they weighed whether to kill the executive order that created the FEMA Review Council — a step that could fast-track dismantling the agency altogether. Adding to the anxiety, a recent internal email — dubbed the "Hiring Update" — announced that Secretary Noem's office will now decide whether FEMA employees can continue beyond their current 2- to 4-year term appointments. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump admin forcing FEMA officials to take polygraph tests amid DHS leak probe: Report

As global financial markets spiralled, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/deep-state-is-real-us-health-chief-rfk-jr-pushes-conspiracy-claims-says-media-thinks-trump-is-paranoid-8955037" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Donald Trump</a> retreated, not to the White House, but to his Florida golf course, before finally bowing to pressure and softening his tough trade tariffs.
Between those events, Trump had kept a low profile, spending his time golfing, dining with donors, and brushing off the economic unrest. &ldquo;This is a great time to get rich,&rdquo; he reportedly said, even as the US economy faced serious trouble.
<h2>April 'Liberation Day'</h2>
Trump declared 2 April as &ldquo;liberation day&rdquo;, standing in the White House Rose Garden and announcing wide-reaching tariffs on dozens of countries. 
According to The Washington Post, Trump made his final decision on the tariffs just hours before the announcement. &ldquo;He&rsquo;s at the peak of just not giving a fuck any more,&rdquo; said someone close to his inner circle. &ldquo;Bad news stories? Doesn&rsquo;t give a fuck. He&rsquo;s going to do what he&rsquo;s going to do. He&rsquo;s going to do what he promised to do on the campaign trail.&rdquo;
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<h2>Off to Florida as markets crash</h2>
The next day, as markets bled trillions of dollars, Trump boarded Air Force One to Miami and headed straight to a Saudi-backed LIV Golf event at his Doral resort, chauffeured by his son Eric in a golf cart.
He spent Friday at Mar-a-Lago, wearing his red &ldquo;Make America Great Again&rdquo; cap, before heading to his golf club. Online, he defended his approach. &ldquo;TO THE MANY INVESTORS COMING INTO THE UNITED STATES AND INVESTING MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF MONEY, MY POLICIES WILL NEVER CHANGE,&rdquo; he wrote on Truth Social.
Back in Washington, the bodies of four US soldiers killed in a training exercise in Lithuania were returned to American soil. Trump stayed in Florida, sending Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth to Dover Air Force Base in his place. That evening, Trump attended a candlelit dinner for Maga Inc., reportedly charging $1 million per plate.
On Saturday, Trump played another round of golf, this time at his family&rsquo;s Jupiter course. An official White House note followed, &ldquo;The president won his second-round matchup of the senior club championship today in Jupiter, Fla., and advances to the championship round on Sunday.&rdquo;
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As Sunday arrived, while members of his cabinet scrambled to manage the growing fallout on TV, Trump played through, ignoring the turmoil. His aides gave mixed messages, some said the tariffs were non-negotiable, and others hinted at flexibility.
<h2>A lavish dinner and a last-minute U-turn</h2>
Back in Washington, Trump faced increasing criticism, including from his own Republican allies and major business leaders, urging him to change course before the economy collapsed further. But his first public appearance was celebratory: welcoming the LA Dodgers to the White House and receiving a &ldquo;Trump 47&rdquo; jersey.
At a black-tie dinner that evening, Trump was defiant. &ldquo;I know what the hell I&rsquo;m doing,&rdquo; he told donors. He insisted the tariffs were working. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m telling you, these countries are calling us up, kissing my ass. They are. They are dying to make a deal.&rdquo;
But the next day, Trump stepped back. On Truth Social, he announced a 90-day pause on some tariffs, giving space for negotiations while still pushing ahead with others targeting China.
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<h2>'A mad king'</h2>
&ldquo;He&rsquo;s certainly living up to the caricature of being a mad king,&rdquo; Democratic strategist Kurt Bardella told The Guardian.
&ldquo;When you&rsquo;re addressing a ballroom in a tuxed
o, telling people to take the painful medicine, or on your umpteenth golf vacation while economic chaos is rippling throughout this country and others, at best you&rsquo;re completely out of touch," he added.
&ldquo;At worst, you&rsquo;re a sociopathic narcissist who doesn&rsquo;t give a crap about anyone suffering. Ultimately, there will be a political price to pay for that,&rdquo; Bardella said.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Trump declared 2 April as “liberation day”, standing in the White House Rose Garden and announcing wide-reaching tariffs on dozens of countries.

As global financial markets spiralled, Donald Trump retreated, not to the White House, but to his Florida golf course, before finally bowing to pressure and softening his tough trade tariffs. Between those events, Trump had kept a low profile, spending his time golfing, dining with donors, and brushing off the economic unrest. “This is a great time to get rich,” he reportedly said, even as the US economy faced serious trouble. April 'Liberation Day' Trump declared 2 April as “liberation day”, standing in the White House Rose Garden and announcing wide-reaching tariffs on dozens of countries. According to The Washington Post, Trump made his final decision on the tariffs just hours before the announcement. “He’s at the peak of just not giving a fuck any more,” said someone close to his inner circle. “Bad news stories? Doesn’t give a fuck. He’s going to do what he’s going to do. He’s going to do what he promised to do on the campaign trail.” Also read: Donald Trump's tariff crusade isn't new: Meet his idol who did it first and regretted it Off to Florida as markets crash The next day, as markets bled trillions of dollars, Trump boarded Air Force One to Miami and headed straight to a Saudi-backed LIV Golf event at his Doral resort, chauffeured by his son Eric in a golf cart. He spent Friday at Mar-a-Lago, wearing his red “Make America Great Again” cap, before heading to his golf club. Online, he defended his approach. “TO THE MANY INVESTORS COMING INTO THE UNITED STATES AND INVESTING MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF MONEY, MY POLICIES WILL NEVER CHANGE,” he wrote on Truth Social. Back in Washington, the bodies of four US soldiers killed in a training exercise in Lithuania were returned to American soil. Trump stayed in Florida, sending Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth to Dover Air Force Base in his place. That evening, Trump attended a candlelit dinner for Maga Inc., reportedly charging $1 million per plate. On Saturday, Trump played another round of golf, this time at his family’s Jupiter course. An official White House note followed, “The president won his second-round matchup of the senior club championship today in Jupiter, Fla., and advances to the championship round on Sunday.” Also read: ZERO tariff on electronics? Trump exempts phones, computers and chips from reciprocal tariffs As Sunday arrived, while members of his cabinet scrambled to manage the growing fallout on TV, Trump played through, ignoring the turmoil. His aides gave mixed messages, some said the tariffs were non-negotiable, and others hinted at flexibility. A lavish dinner and a last-minute U-turn Back in Washington, Trump faced increasing criticism, including from his own Republican allies and major business leaders, urging him to change course before the economy collapsed further. But his first public appearance was celebratory: welcoming the LA Dodgers to the White House and receiving a “Trump 47” jersey. At a black-tie dinner that evening, Trump was defiant. “I know what the hell I’m doing,” he told donors. He insisted the tariffs were working. “I’m telling you, these countries are calling us up, kissing my ass. They are. They are dying to make a deal.” But the next day, Trump stepped back. On Truth Social, he announced a 90-day pause on some tariffs, giving space for negotiations while still pushing ahead with others targeting China. Watch: Trump to declare martial law? What is Insurrection Act of 1807 and rumours circulating about it 'A mad king' “He’s certainly living up to the caricature of being a mad king,” Democratic strategist Kurt Bardella told The Guardian. “When you’re addressing a ballroom in a tuxed o, telling people to take the painful medicine, or on your umpteenth golf vacation while economic chaos is rippling throughout this country and others, at best you’re completely out of touch," he added. “At worst, you’re a sociopathic narcissist who doesn’t give a crap about anyone suffering. Ultimately, there will be a political price to pay for that,” Bardella said. (With inputs from agencies)

'Peak of not giving f**k anymore': What ‘mad king’ Trump did as global economy tanked - Golf, galas and $1M dinners

A new bill aimed at securing the future of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/uk-government-aims-to-take-control-of-british-steel-with-emergency-law-8954909" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">British Steel&rsquo;s</a> Scunthorpe plant has passed its first stage in Parliament and is now heading to the House of Lords for further debate.
On Saturday, MPs returned from Easter recess to debate the Steel Industry (Special Measures) Bill. The legislation would give Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds the authority to keep the vital steelworks operating while the government searches for a partner to help invest in the site.
<h2>UK&rsquo;s only source of virgin steel?</h2>
The Scunthorpe plant is home to Britain&rsquo;s last remaining blast furnaces capable of producing virgin steel, an essential material used in major infrastructure projects such as buildings and railway lines. Around 2,700 people work at the site, making up about 75% of British Steel&rsquo;s entire workforce.
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This urgent move follows a standoff with the plant&rsquo;s Chinese owner, Jingye, who threatened to shut down operations. The company argued that keeping the furnaces open was costing hundreds of thousands of pounds a day and was no longer &ldquo;financially sustainable&rdquo;.
They also resisted a government proposal to supply the plant with the raw materials needed to continue production, putting jobs and national infrastructure at risk.
<h2>Political pressure and the Trump factor</h2>
The intervention comes at a time when ministers are already facing growing calls to protect the UK steel industry, especially after US President Donald Trump imposed a 25% tariff on imported steel.
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer criticised Trump&rsquo;s trade policies, calling them the &ldquo;end of the globalisation era&rdquo;, and has vowed to show the benefits of &ldquo;active government&rdquo;. Taking control of the Scunthorpe site is expected to be seen as a step in that direction.
Given that the plant is owned by a Chinese company, the decision to step in may also win favour with the White House. Trump's America First policy has warned against close economic ties with China, especially in sensitive sectors.
&ldquo;There&rsquo;s no doubt that taking British Steel back into British hands from Chinese ownership will be received favorably by the Trump administration,&rdquo; said Sophia Gaston, UK Foreign Policy Lead at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute. &ldquo;Not least of all because the UK makes several steel components for the US defence industry.&rdquo;
<h2>British Steel's connection with India</h2>
British Steel was created in 2016 when Tata Steel sold its struggling long products division in Scunthorpe to private equity firm Greybull Capital for just &pound;1. The business was renamed and later fell into financial trouble, leading the government&rsquo;s insolvency service to step in during 2019.
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It was then acquired by Chinese steelmaker Jingye in 2020, which has operated the site ever since.
The Scunthorpe facility remains a key part of the UK&rsquo;s industrial base, with its virgin steel considered more reliable and of higher quality than recycled steel, which is produced elsewhere in the country.
The next steps for the bill will be closely watched as the future of thousands of workers hangs in the balance.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: The legislation would give Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds the authority to keep the vital steelworks operating while the government searches for a partner to help invest in the site.

A new bill aimed at securing the future of British Steel’s Scunthorpe plant has passed its first stage in Parliament and is now heading to the House of Lords for further debate. On Saturday, MPs returned from Easter recess to debate the Steel Industry (Special Measures) Bill. The legislation would give Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds the authority to keep the vital steelworks operating while the government searches for a partner to help invest in the site. UK’s only source of virgin steel? The Scunthorpe plant is home to Britain’s last remaining blast furnaces capable of producing virgin steel, an essential material used in major infrastructure projects such as buildings and railway lines. Around 2,700 people work at the site, making up about 75% of British Steel’s entire workforce. Watch: UK Government aims to take control of British Steel with emergency law This urgent move follows a standoff with the plant’s Chinese owner, Jingye, who threatened to shut down operations. The company argued that keeping the furnaces open was costing hundreds of thousands of pounds a day and was no longer “financially sustainable”. They also resisted a government proposal to supply the plant with the raw materials needed to continue production, putting jobs and national infrastructure at risk. Political pressure and the Trump factor The intervention comes at a time when ministers are already facing growing calls to protect the UK steel industry, especially after US President Donald Trump imposed a 25% tariff on imported steel. Also read: Nippon steel confirms ongoing US steel acquisition talks with Washington Prime Minister Keir Starmer criticised Trump’s trade policies, calling them the “end of the globalisation era”, and has vowed to show the benefits of “active government”. Taking control of the Scunthorpe site is expected to be seen as a step in that direction. Given that the plant is owned by a Chinese company, the decision to step in may also win favour with the White House. Trump's America First policy has warned against close economic ties with China, especially in sensitive sectors. “There’s no doubt that taking British Steel back into British hands from Chinese ownership will be received favorably by the Trump administration,” said Sophia Gaston, UK Foreign Policy Lead at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute. “Not least of all because the UK makes several steel components for the US defence industry.” British Steel's connection with India British Steel was created in 2016 when Tata Steel sold its struggling long products division in Scunthorpe to private equity firm Greybull Capital for just £1. The business was renamed and later fell into financial trouble, leading the government’s insolvency service to step in during 2019. Also read: Canada launches WTO complaint on US steel, aluminium tariffs It was then acquired by Chinese steelmaker Jingye in 2020, which has operated the site ever since. The Scunthorpe facility remains a key part of the UK’s industrial base, with its virgin steel considered more reliable and of higher quality than recycled steel, which is produced elsewhere in the country. The next steps for the bill will be closely watched as the future of thousands of workers hangs in the balance. (With inputs from agencies)

Explained: Why UK is rushing to save its last steel plant and what Trump, China and India's Tata Steel have to do with it?

Donald Trump's second term in the White House has become troubling for many reasons. Multiple nations are already struggling and its not been even 100 days yet since <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-in-obama-out-donald-trumps-fight-fight-fight-portrait-replaces-barack-obamas-in-white-house-8953302">Trump</a> came back in power. During his inauguration ceremony in January, Trump vowed to deliver the &ldquo;most extraordinary first 100 days of any presidency in American history&rdquo;. Well, it surely seems extraordinary.&nbsp;
Sweeping tariffs imposition, establishment of DOGE and choosing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-makes-surprise-appearance-on-trump-zelensky-phone-call-reports-774746">Elon Musk</a>&nbsp;to lead it, gutting programs like USAID, declaring a national emergency on the southern border, attempt to put an end to birthright citizenship, attempt to deport US students, and ending diversity programs in the federal government - these are just a few among the wildest moves of Trump in the White House recently.&nbsp;
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Let's not forget the repeated claims by him that the 2020 US presidential election was somehow "rigged" and that he was "snatched of" the presidency by Joe Biden.&nbsp;
And also, let's give ourselves a recap of how his first presidency ended. He ran for re-election in 2020, lost it, claimed the election fraud and that the election was "stolen" - without any evidence. The day of the election result, Trump gave a speech in Washington telling his supporters to "fight like hell" that allegedly provoked the Capitol Riot.
So if, by any chance, you think that Trump would leave the office at the end of his second term voluntarily like a normal president, then you need to rethink. He himself has claimed multiple times of running for the third term - something that US constitution does not allow.&nbsp;
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If Trump's presidency would continue being heavy on Americans, there are pretty chances there would be an end to this drama. And here's how it could happen: &nbsp;
<h2>What's the normal way to remove a president?&nbsp;</h2>
The very normal way to remove a US president from the office, especially when they are serving the second term, is quite simple - waiting for four years to let the presidency end.&nbsp;
The election cycle starts around half way through the presidency and the process finally initiates in the last year. So it's pretty straight- if you don't like a president, choose another one!&nbsp;
But is it a normal presidency? Huhh.&nbsp;
<h2>What if...?</h2>
What if Donald Trump denies leaving the office? What if he tries some sort of way to stay? AND, god forbid, what if this proved to be much more abnormal presidency than we could imagine?&nbsp;
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<h2>The impeachment&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>
The first and quite known way to force a president to leave the office in mid-term is impeachment. The House of Representatives brings impeachment charges and if representatives accepts them with majority vote, the president gets impeached. There would be a need for a two-thirds majority in a Senate vote to convict. &nbsp;
<h2>Taking help of constitution</h2>
The second legal way to remove a president is through the constitution. As per the American constitution, the president can resign and invoke the section 1 of the 25th Amendment which transfers power to the Vice President.&nbsp;
But, will it be that easy when we're talking about getting rid of Trump? No. Here's why:&nbsp;
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<h2>President or not, Trump still rules&nbsp;</h2>
Even if Trump gets removed from the office and hands power to JD Vance, he will still be ruling the White House. Either officially or as an "advisor" of Vance, there are good chances he will still be running things and making decisions.&nbsp;
Now, what if JD Vance also gets removed from the White House? Well, then you get the Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson. And Johnson is no different than Vance when it comes to being "loyal" to Trump.&nbsp;
So if after all this, and keeping the past in mind, there are pretty high chances Trump's removal from the Oval Office might end up setting the American politics in chaos.&nbsp;
But, that's what we can think of now as per the recent decisions of Trump. We don't know yet what else to come in the future. Because remember, it's Trump we're talking about.&nbsp;

Opinions & Blogs | World | During his inauguration ceremony in January, Trump has vowed to deliver the “most extraordinary first 100 days of any presidency in American history”. Well, it surely seems extraordinary.

Donald Trump's second term in the White House has become troubling for many reasons. Multiple nations are already struggling and its not been even 100 days yet since Trump came back in power. During his inauguration ceremony in January, Trump vowed to deliver the “most extraordinary first 100 days of any presidency in American history”. Well, it surely seems extraordinary. Sweeping tariffs imposition, establishment of DOGE and choosing Elon Musk to lead it, gutting programs like USAID, declaring a national emergency on the southern border, attempt to put an end to birthright citizenship, attempt to deport US students, and ending diversity programs in the federal government - these are just a few among the wildest moves of Trump in the White House recently. Also read: Who is Shawn Monper aka Mr Satan? Butler man arrested for threatening to assassinate Trump Let's not forget the repeated claims by him that the 2020 US presidential election was somehow "rigged" and that he was "snatched of" the presidency by Joe Biden. And also, let's give ourselves a recap of how his first presidency ended. He ran for re-election in 2020, lost it, claimed the election fraud and that the election was "stolen" - without any evidence. The day of the election result, Trump gave a speech in Washington telling his supporters to "fight like hell" that allegedly provoked the Capitol Riot. So if, by any chance, you think that Trump would leave the office at the end of his second term voluntarily like a normal president, then you need to rethink. He himself has claimed multiple times of running for the third term - something that US constitution does not allow. Also read: Trump assassination attempt: Man identified as 'Mr Satan' charged with threatening to assassinate US president If Trump's presidency would continue being heavy on Americans, there are pretty chances there would be an end to this drama. And here's how it could happen: What's the normal way to remove a president? The very normal way to remove a US president from the office, especially when they are serving the second term, is quite simple - waiting for four years to let the presidency end. The election cycle starts around half way through the presidency and the process finally initiates in the last year. So it's pretty straight- if you don't like a president, choose another one! But is it a normal presidency? Huhh. What if...? What if Donald Trump denies leaving the office? What if he tries some sort of way to stay? AND, god forbid, what if this proved to be much more abnormal presidency than we could imagine? Also read: Donald Trump undergoes both cardio and cognitive tests at first annual medical checkup: 'In very good shape' The impeachment The first and quite known way to force a president to leave the office in mid-term is impeachment. The House of Representatives brings impeachment charges and if representatives accepts them with majority vote, the president gets impeached. There would be a need for a two-thirds majority in a Senate vote to convict. Taking help of constitution The second legal way to remove a president is through the constitution. As per the American constitution, the president can resign and invoke the section 1 of the 25th Amendment which transfers power to the Vice President. But, will it be that easy when we're talking about getting rid of Trump? No. Here's why: Also read: Trump in, Obama out: Donald Trump's 'fight! fight! fight!' portrait replaces Barack Obama's in White House President or not, Trump still rules Even if Trump gets removed from the office and hands power to JD Vance, he will still be ruling the White House. Either officially or as an "advisor" of Vance, there are good chances he will still be running things and making decisions. Now, what if JD Vance also gets removed from the White House? Well, then you get the Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson. And Johnson is no different than Vance when it comes to being "loyal" to Trump. So if after all this, and keeping the past in mind, there are pretty high chances Trump's removal from the Oval Office might end up setting the American politics in chaos. But, that's what we can think of now as per the recent decisions of Trump. We don't know yet what else to come in the future. Because remember, it's Trump we're talking about.

Can Americans remove Donald Trump from office if he keeps getting wilder?

The United States' Department of Justice on Friday (Apr 11) announced the arrest of a Butler, Pennsylvania man for threatening to assassinate US President Donald Trump and other government officials.&nbsp;
The man, posting under the alias "Mr Satan," has been identified as Shawn Monper, a resident of Butler Township.
Here's everything we know about Trump's wannabe assassinator.
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<h2>Who is Shawn Monper?</h2>
Shawn Mopner is a 32-year-old resident of Butler, Pennsylvania, the same town where Trump narrowly survived an assassination attempt during an open-air campaign rally on July 13, 2025.&nbsp;
On July 13, 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks fired eight rounds from an AR-15&ndash;style rifle from the roof of a nearby building. Trump narrowly survived the attempt on his life, with one of the bullets grazing his ear. One audience member, Corey Comperatore, was killed in the attack, and two others were critically injured.
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The FBI began investigating Monper after receiving an emergency tip about threatening comments and videos posted on YouTube by a user who called himself "Mr Satan". The threats included one where he explicitly said he was "going to assassinate" Trump. Officials traced the internet activity to Monper's residence.
<h2>A licence to kill?</h2>
An investigation found that the 32-year-old had acquired a firearms' licence shortly after Trump became the US president.&nbsp;
Mopner also bragged that he had started creating his personal arsenal. On February 17, he claimed to have "bought several guns and been stocking up on ammo since Trump got in office" while making references to what he referred to as an "American Revolution 2.0."
"Nah, we just need to start killing people, Trump, Elon (Musk), all the heads of agencies Trump appointed, and anyone who stands in the way," he wrote.
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"Remember, we are the majority, MAGA is a minority of the country, and by the time its time to make the move, they will be weakened, many will be crushed by these policies, and they will want revenge too. American Revolution 2.0".
On March 4, Monper posted a video during Trump's address to Congress, in which he claimed he was "going to assassinate him (Trump) myself".&nbsp;
A detention hearing for Monper, aka Mr Satan, is scheduled for April 14, reports AFP.
(With inputs from agencies)

Trending | World | Discover the shocking arrest of Butler's Shawn Monper, aka Mr Satan, for threatening to assassinate Donald Trump and other officials.

The United States' Department of Justice on Friday (Apr 11) announced the arrest of a Butler, Pennsylvania man for threatening to assassinate US President Donald Trump and other government officials. The man, posting under the alias "Mr Satan," has been identified as Shawn Monper, a resident of Butler Township. Here's everything we know about Trump's wannabe assassinator. Also read | Trump assassination attempt: Man identified as 'Mr Satan' charged with threatening to assassinate US president Who is Shawn Monper? Shawn Mopner is a 32-year-old resident of Butler, Pennsylvania, the same town where Trump narrowly survived an assassination attempt during an open-air campaign rally on July 13, 2025. On July 13, 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks fired eight rounds from an AR-15–style rifle from the roof of a nearby building. Trump narrowly survived the attempt on his life, with one of the bullets grazing his ear. One audience member, Corey Comperatore, was killed in the attack, and two others were critically injured. Also read | Trump in, Obama out: Donald Trump's 'fight! fight! fight!' portrait replaces Barack Obama's in White House The FBI began investigating Monper after receiving an emergency tip about threatening comments and videos posted on YouTube by a user who called himself "Mr Satan". The threats included one where he explicitly said he was "going to assassinate" Trump. Officials traced the internet activity to Monper's residence. A licence to kill? An investigation found that the 32-year-old had acquired a firearms' licence shortly after Trump became the US president. Mopner also bragged that he had started creating his personal arsenal. On February 17, he claimed to have "bought several guns and been stocking up on ammo since Trump got in office" while making references to what he referred to as an "American Revolution 2.0." "Nah, we just need to start killing people, Trump, Elon (Musk), all the heads of agencies Trump appointed, and anyone who stands in the way," he wrote. Also read | Putin-Trump call ‘possible’, says Kremlin after Russian leader’s talks with US envoy Witkoff on Ukraine "Remember, we are the majority, MAGA is a minority of the country, and by the time its time to make the move, they will be weakened, many will be crushed by these policies, and they will want revenge too. American Revolution 2.0". On March 4, Monper posted a video during Trump's address to Congress, in which he claimed he was "going to assassinate him (Trump) myself". A detention hearing for Monper, aka Mr Satan, is scheduled for April 14, reports AFP. (With inputs from agencies)

Who is Shawn Monper aka Mr Satan? Butler man arrested for threatening to assassinate Trump

Chinese are mocking Donald Trump's tariff war with memes on American re-industrialisation as the president tries to bring jobs to the country. The AI-generated videos combine the obesity crisis in the country with factory jobs that Trump thinks will return to the US because of the high tariffs he has imposed on countries across the world.
The video showing obese white men and women working in sweatshop factories, stitching clothes and underwear on sewing machines, went viral on social media. American men can also be seen assembling mobile phones in factories. The AI-generated video ends with the tagline &ldquo;Make America Great Again" and mocks the idea of American reindustrialisation.
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The videos making fun of the obesity crisis in America now have an added twist to them. In the new videos, obese white men can be seen making products for Apple, Nike and Tesla. The video shows them making sneakers while bags of chips and coke lie on the table. The man then whips out a burger and takes a bite.
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The next clip shows the man working on a Tesla car. Notably, Tesla has manufacturing facilities in China, Germany, the Netherlands and Canada, apart from factories in the US. The video goes on to show obese men assembling iPhones as "Apple Made in USA" is seen on the wall.
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You then see the men and women assembling AI chips that Nvidia manufactures. Even though the tech giant is based in California, the company makes its graphics processing units (GPUs) and other chips in Taiwan. The video again plays on the fast food fad in America and shows a bucket of chicken and milkshake sitting on the table of the factory worker.
<h2>Video hints at downfall of Nike, Adidas, Tesla and Nvidia&nbsp;</h2>
The video ends with four signages - Nike, Adidas, Tesla and Nvidia - posted in the desert with the tagline reading - Make America Rich Again, as all the boards tumble to the ground, hinting at the downfall of the big business empires set up in the United States but dependent on other countries for their needs.
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The US-China trade war has escalated to a level where things are getting worse. China slapped fresh tariffs of 125 per cent on the US on Friday (Apr 11) as President Xi Jinping said his nation is "not afraid". Trump earlier paused retaliatory tariffs for all countries for 90 days but hiked them for China, raising them to 145 per cent.&nbsp;

Chinese memes on American re-industrialisation mock America's obesity crisis and show them working in factories, gorging on fast food. World Trending

Chinese are mocking Donald Trump's tariff war with memes on American re-industrialisation as the president tries to bring jobs to the country. The AI-generated videos combine the obesity crisis in the country with factory jobs that Trump thinks will return to the US because of the high tariffs he has imposed on countries across the world. The video showing obese white men and women working in sweatshop factories, stitching clothes and underwear on sewing machines, went viral on social media. American men can also be seen assembling mobile phones in factories. The AI-generated video ends with the tagline “Make America Great Again" and mocks the idea of American reindustrialisation. Also Read: China hits back with 125 per cent tariff at US, says will ignore further retaliation from Trump admin The videos making fun of the obesity crisis in America now have an added twist to them. In the new videos, obese white men can be seen making products for Apple, Nike and Tesla. The video shows them making sneakers while bags of chips and coke lie on the table. The man then whips out a burger and takes a bite. The Chinese made another American re-industrialisation meme 😂pic.twitter.com/IJoMZmAxHA — ADAM (@AdameMedia) April 10, 2025 The next clip shows the man working on a Tesla car. Notably, Tesla has manufacturing facilities in China, Germany, the Netherlands and Canada, apart from factories in the US. The video goes on to show obese men assembling iPhones as "Apple Made in USA" is seen on the wall. Also Read: Elon Musk's Tesla freezes orders in China: DOGE chief is feeling the pinch of 'boss' Trump's tariff war You then see the men and women assembling AI chips that Nvidia manufactures. Even though the tech giant is based in California, the company makes its graphics processing units (GPUs) and other chips in Taiwan. The video again plays on the fast food fad in America and shows a bucket of chicken and milkshake sitting on the table of the factory worker. Video hints at downfall of Nike, Adidas, Tesla and Nvidia The video ends with four signages - Nike, Adidas, Tesla and Nvidia - posted in the desert with the tagline reading - Make America Rich Again, as all the boards tumble to the ground, hinting at the downfall of the big business empires set up in the United States but dependent on other countries for their needs. The US-China trade war has escalated to a level where things are getting worse. China slapped fresh tariffs of 125 per cent on the US on Friday (Apr 11) as President Xi Jinping said his nation is "not afraid". Trump earlier paused retaliatory tariffs for all countries for 90 days but hiked them for China, raising them to 145 per cent.

Chinese AI video shows Americans toiling and gorging on fast food; hints at downfall of Tesla, Apple and others

A Pennsylvania man who posted online threats under the alias 'Mr Satan' has been charged with threatening to assassinate US President Donald Trump and other government officials, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Friday (Apr 11).
<h2>Trump wannabe assassinator arrested</h2>
The man, posting under the alias "Mr Satan," has been identified as 32-year-old Shawn Monper, a resident of Butler Township.
Monper is from Butler, Pennsylvania, the same town where Trump narrowly survived an assassination attempt during a campaign rally on July 13, when a gunman&rsquo;s bullet grazed the-then Republican presidential candidate's ear.
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Monper was arrested and charged with "making threats to assault and murder" Trump, as well as officials with federal agencies, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
A detention hearing for Monper, aka Mr Satan is scheduled for April 14, reports AFP.
<h2>Chilling threats against Trump, Musk and more</h2>
The FBI began investigating Monper after receiving an emergency tip about threatening comments and videos posted on YouTube by a user who called himself "Mr Satan". The threats, included one where he explicitly said he was "going to assassinate him (Trump) myself". Officials traced the internet activity to Monper's residence.
According to the DOJ, Monper's online activity included multiple posts advocating violence. On February 17, he wrote: "Nah, we just need to start killing people, Trump, Elon (Musk), all the heads of agencies Trump appointed, and anyone who stands in the way."
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He also claimed to have "bought several guns and been stocking up on ammo since Trump got in office" and referred to an "American Revolution 2.0."
"Remember, we are the majority, MAGA is a minority of the country, and by the time its time to make the move, they will be weakened, many will be crushed by these policies, and they will want revenge too. American Revolution 2.0," he said.
On March 4, Monper posted a video during Trump's address to Congress, repeating his intent to carry out an assassination, prosecutors said.
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Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a statement that the threats were taken seriously: "Rest assured that whenever and wherever threats of assassination or mass violence occur, this Department of Justice will find, arrest, and prosecute the suspect to the fullest extent of the law and seek the maximum appropriate punishment."
(With inputs from agencies)

Trending | World news | A Pennsylvania man known online as Mr Satan, has been charged with threatening to assassinate US President Donald Trump by the DOJ.

A Pennsylvania man who posted online threats under the alias 'Mr Satan' has been charged with threatening to assassinate US President Donald Trump and other government officials, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Friday (Apr 11). Trump wannabe assassinator arrested The man, posting under the alias "Mr Satan," has been identified as 32-year-old Shawn Monper, a resident of Butler Township. Monper is from Butler, Pennsylvania, the same town where Trump narrowly survived an assassination attempt during a campaign rally on July 13, when a gunman’s bullet grazed the-then Republican presidential candidate's ear. Also read | Donald Trump undergoes both cardio and cognitive tests at first annual medical checkup: 'In very good shape' Monper was arrested and charged with "making threats to assault and murder" Trump, as well as officials with federal agencies, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). A detention hearing for Monper, aka Mr Satan is scheduled for April 14, reports AFP. Chilling threats against Trump, Musk and more The FBI began investigating Monper after receiving an emergency tip about threatening comments and videos posted on YouTube by a user who called himself "Mr Satan". The threats, included one where he explicitly said he was "going to assassinate him (Trump) myself". Officials traced the internet activity to Monper's residence. According to the DOJ, Monper's online activity included multiple posts advocating violence. On February 17, he wrote: "Nah, we just need to start killing people, Trump, Elon (Musk), all the heads of agencies Trump appointed, and anyone who stands in the way." Also read | Putin-Trump call ‘possible’, says Kremlin after Russian leader’s talks with US envoy Witkoff on Ukraine He also claimed to have "bought several guns and been stocking up on ammo since Trump got in office" and referred to an "American Revolution 2.0." "Remember, we are the majority, MAGA is a minority of the country, and by the time its time to make the move, they will be weakened, many will be crushed by these policies, and they will want revenge too. American Revolution 2.0," he said. On March 4, Monper posted a video during Trump's address to Congress, repeating his intent to carry out an assassination, prosecutors said. Also read | 'Open to a deal': Trump 'optimistic' about striking a deal with China amid tariff row Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a statement that the threats were taken seriously: "Rest assured that whenever and wherever threats of assassination or mass violence occur, this Department of Justice will find, arrest, and prosecute the suspect to the fullest extent of the law and seek the maximum appropriate punishment." (With inputs from agencies)

Trump assassination attempt: Man identified as 'Mr Satan' charged with threatening to assassinate US president

Iran&rsquo;s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei faced rare pressure from his own top officials to allow talks with the United States over the country&rsquo;s nuclear programme, according to a report by The New York Times on Friday.
This push came ahead of the scheduled discussions between US and Iranian representatives in Oman on Saturday.
The report, based on accounts from two senior Iranian officials, reveals that Khamenei was recently confronted by the heads of Iran&rsquo;s judiciary and parliament. In what was described as a rare united move, they pressed him to approve negotiations with Washington, warning that failure to do so could trigger military attacks from the US and Israel.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/is-iran-preparing-for-war-with-the-us-supreme-leader-khamenei-donald-trump-8936718" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Is Iran preparing for war with the US? Khamenei's mouthpiece calls for &lsquo;bullets in Trump&rsquo;s skull&rsquo; as radar systems go live</a>
<h2>A dire warning to Iran&rsquo;s leader</h2>
The senior officials reportedly told Khamenei that avoiding talks, or if the negotiations failed, would almost certainly lead to strikes on Iran&rsquo;s main nuclear sites, Natanz and Fordow.
&ldquo;The message to Mr. Khamenei was blunt: Allow Tehran to negotiate with Washington, even directly if necessary, because otherwise the Islamic Republic&rsquo;s rule could be toppled,&rdquo; the report stated. They warned that if Iran were dragged into a war while already suffering economically, it would face severe unrest at home, posing a serious risk to the survival of the regime.
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Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, a former commander of the Revolutionary Guards and now head of parliament, is said to have cautioned that a war combined with a collapsing economy could spiral beyond control. President Masoud Pezeshkian also told Khamenei the government could no longer manage the crisis, pointing to worsening power cuts, closed schools, and a severe water shortage in Yazd.
<h2>Talks approved, with Khanemei's conditions</h2>
Khamenei, after rejecting talks for years, has now agreed to negotiations but imposed strict conditions. According to three Iranian sources cited by the Times, he is willing to accept tougher inspections and reduce uranium enrichment. However, he made it clear Iran&rsquo;s missile programme is non-negotiable, calling it a matter of national defence, a stance labelled a &ldquo;deal breaker&rdquo;.
Interestingly, Iran may be open to discussing its influence across the region and its ties to groups such as Hamas, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/will-hezbollah-give-up-its-arms-8952454">Hezbollah</a> and the Houthis.
<h2>US-Iran talks: Direct or indirect?</h2>
While <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/tehran-intends-to-assess-us-intent-trump-warns-of-military-action-if-talks-fail-8952623">Iran</a> has described the upcoming meeting in Oman as &ldquo;indirect,&rdquo; US President Donald Trump has referred to it as &ldquo;direct&rdquo;. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will lead the delegation, while Trump&rsquo;s envoy Steve Witkoff, will represent the United States. Oman&rsquo;s Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi is set to act as a mediator.
Khamenei&rsquo;s adviser, Ali Shamkhani, posted on X that Araghchi was going to Oman &ldquo;with full authority for indirect negotiations with America.&rdquo; He added that Iran wanted a &ldquo;real, just deal&mdash;away from media show and rhetoric,&rdquo; and said the key proposals were ready. If Washington showed real commitment, a deal could be reached, he suggested.
The Iranian foreign ministry echoed this sentiment, saying the US should value Tehran&rsquo;s decision to engage, despite what it called America&rsquo;s ongoing &ldquo;confrontational hoopla.&rdquo;
President Trump, meanwhile, warned again that military action was &ldquo;absolutely&rdquo; on the table if the talks fail. During his first term, Trump pulled the US out of the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and six world powers and reimposed harsh sanctions. In response, Iran abandoned parts of its commitments under that agreement, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: In what was described as a rare united move, Iranian officials pressed Khamenei to approve negotiations with Washington, warning that failure to do so could trigger military attacks from the US and Israel.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei faced rare pressure from his own top officials to allow talks with the United States over the country’s nuclear programme, according to a report by The New York Times on Friday. This push came ahead of the scheduled discussions between US and Iranian representatives in Oman on Saturday. The report, based on accounts from two senior Iranian officials, reveals that Khamenei was recently confronted by the heads of Iran’s judiciary and parliament. In what was described as a rare united move, they pressed him to approve negotiations with Washington, warning that failure to do so could trigger military attacks from the US and Israel. Also read: Is Iran preparing for war with the US? Khamenei's mouthpiece calls for ‘bullets in Trump’s skull’ as radar systems go live A dire warning to Iran’s leader The senior officials reportedly told Khamenei that avoiding talks, or if the negotiations failed, would almost certainly lead to strikes on Iran’s main nuclear sites, Natanz and Fordow. “The message to Mr. Khamenei was blunt: Allow Tehran to negotiate with Washington, even directly if necessary, because otherwise the Islamic Republic’s rule could be toppled,” the report stated. They warned that if Iran were dragged into a war while already suffering economically, it would face severe unrest at home, posing a serious risk to the survival of the regime. Watch: Why isn't Iran allowed nuclear weapons? Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, a former commander of the Revolutionary Guards and now head of parliament, is said to have cautioned that a war combined with a collapsing economy could spiral beyond control. President Masoud Pezeshkian also told Khamenei the government could no longer manage the crisis, pointing to worsening power cuts, closed schools, and a severe water shortage in Yazd. Talks approved, with Khanemei's conditions Khamenei, after rejecting talks for years, has now agreed to negotiations but imposed strict conditions. According to three Iranian sources cited by the Times, he is willing to accept tougher inspections and reduce uranium enrichment. However, he made it clear Iran’s missile programme is non-negotiable, calling it a matter of national defence, a stance labelled a “deal breaker”. Interestingly, Iran may be open to discussing its influence across the region and its ties to groups such as Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis. US-Iran talks: Direct or indirect? While Iran has described the upcoming meeting in Oman as “indirect,” US President Donald Trump has referred to it as “direct”. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will lead the delegation, while Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff, will represent the United States. Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi is set to act as a mediator. Khamenei’s adviser, Ali Shamkhani, posted on X that Araghchi was going to Oman “with full authority for indirect negotiations with America.” He added that Iran wanted a “real, just deal—away from media show and rhetoric,” and said the key proposals were ready. If Washington showed real commitment, a deal could be reached, he suggested. The Iranian foreign ministry echoed this sentiment, saying the US should value Tehran’s decision to engage, despite what it called America’s ongoing “confrontational hoopla.” President Trump, meanwhile, warned again that military action was “absolutely” on the table if the talks fail. During his first term, Trump pulled the US out of the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and six world powers and reimposed harsh sanctions. In response, Iran abandoned parts of its commitments under that agreement, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Talk to US or risk regime collapse’: Top Iranian officials pressured Khamenei to allow US-Iran nuclear talks

Elon Musk attended Donald Trump&rsquo;s cabinet meeting on April 10 and was pictured with his notepad on which &lsquo;Top Secret&rsquo; was written by hand in blue ink. The image caught the fancy of netizens and social media was soon on a roll. It all started when images of Musk at the televised cabinet meeting were shared on social media, and he was spotted with a name card, a notepad, a pen, and an empty glass in front of him. Musk&rsquo;s notepad with &lsquo;Top Secret&rsquo; handwritten on it, two exclamation marks, and underlined twice, ignited curiosity and became a topic of discussion for social media users who shared their views and speculations.
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Elon Musk at the Cabinet Room table with a pad in front of him that said &ldquo;Top Secret&rdquo;. On the way out I asked <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@elonmusk</a> what his top secret information was and if he had a sketch for a new car under there. <a href="https://t.co/crFijkzJMN">pic.twitter.com/crFijkzJMN</a>
&mdash; Edward Lawrence (@EdwardLawrence) <a href="https://twitter.com/EdwardLawrence/status/1910396373804978441?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 10, 2025</a></blockquote>
Netizens conjectured on what could have been in the notepad with one social media user writing, &ldquo;The most Top Secret stuff is written in ball point pen.&rdquo;&nbsp;
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&ldquo;Big boy with his big boy documents,&rdquo; wrote the fourth user. Another user wrote, &ldquo;Boys will be boys,&rdquo; as some speculated that the notepad could have details about President Trump&rsquo;s tariff plan as they referred to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt&rsquo;s recent remark about the public spat between DOGE chief Elon Musk and Donald Trump&rsquo;s top trade adviser Peter Navarro.
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Karoline Leavitt said, &ldquo;Look, these are obviously two individuals who have very different views on trade and on tariffs.&rdquo;&nbsp;
"Boys will be boys, and we will let their public sparring continue, and you guys should all be very grateful that we have the most transparent administration in history,&rdquo; she added.
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In the cabinet meeting on Thursday, Musk announced that he expects to save $150 billion in FY2026 because of the work done by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Earlier, he had claimed that the department&rsquo;s efforts would result in savings of $1 trillion.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Musk’s notepad with ‘Top Secret’ handwritten on it, two exclamation marks, and underlined twice, ignited curiosity and became a topic of discussion for social media users who shared their views and speculations.

Elon Musk attended Donald Trump’s cabinet meeting on April 10 and was pictured with his notepad on which ‘Top Secret’ was written by hand in blue ink. The image caught the fancy of netizens and social media was soon on a roll. It all started when images of Musk at the televised cabinet meeting were shared on social media, and he was spotted with a name card, a notepad, a pen, and an empty glass in front of him. Musk’s notepad with ‘Top Secret’ handwritten on it, two exclamation marks, and underlined twice, ignited curiosity and became a topic of discussion for social media users who shared their views and speculations. Elon Musk at the Cabinet Room table with a pad in front of him that said “Top Secret”. On the way out I asked @elonmusk what his top secret information was and if he had a sketch for a new car under there. pic.twitter.com/crFijkzJMN — Edward Lawrence (@EdwardLawrence) April 10, 2025 Netizens conjectured on what could have been in the notepad with one social media user writing, “The most Top Secret stuff is written in ball point pen.” Also Read | Trump, 78, to undergo checkup, says ‘never felt better’; will his reports be made public? Another said, “He 100% wrote it himself with that pen.” A third user remarked, “Underlined twice, two exclamation points. The most top secret.” “Big boy with his big boy documents,” wrote the fourth user. Another user wrote, “Boys will be boys,” as some speculated that the notepad could have details about President Trump’s tariff plan as they referred to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s recent remark about the public spat between DOGE chief Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s top trade adviser Peter Navarro. Also Read | Sam Altman shares his AI-generated cricketer avatar in India jersey; internet sees biz strategy, roasts him Karoline Leavitt said, “Look, these are obviously two individuals who have very different views on trade and on tariffs.” "Boys will be boys, and we will let their public sparring continue, and you guys should all be very grateful that we have the most transparent administration in history,” she added. Also Read | ‘Blame China, not Trump’: Piyush Goyal says Beijing’s malpractices created global trade imbalance In the cabinet meeting on Thursday, Musk announced that he expects to save $150 billion in FY2026 because of the work done by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Earlier, he had claimed that the department’s efforts would result in savings of $1 trillion. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Boys will be boys’: Elon Musk ridiculed for ‘Top Secret’ notepad in Trump Cabinet meet

&ldquo;Tariff,&rdquo; Donald Trump has said many times, &ldquo;is the most beautiful word in the dictionary.&rdquo; On April 02, the day marked as 'Liberation Day' in the US president's calendar, he shook the world economy by announcing his ambitious 'reciprocal tariffs'. 
Today, Donald Trump's name has become synonymous with the word tariff. But he is not the one who invented this strategy,&nbsp;long before him, another Republican president made tariffs central to his politics.
His name? William McKinley, a Republican from Ohio, served as President from March 1897&nbsp;until his assassination&nbsp;in September 1901. Trump has called McKinley his inspiration. 
In fact, when Trump returned to office in January, one of his first moves was to bring back the name &ldquo;Mt. McKinley&rdquo; for North America&rsquo;s highest peak.
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<h2>So who was William McKinley, and how has he influenced Trump&rsquo;s approach to trade?</h2>
Back in his early political days, McKinley strongly supported protectionism. He believed high tariffs were key to helping the American economy grow after the Civil War. In 1890, while leading the House Ways and Means Committee, McKinley pushed for a tariff bill that raised import taxes to nearly 50%. &ldquo;This bill is an American bill. It is made for the American people and American interests,&rdquo; he said.
At that time, Congress was in charge of trade decisions. Presidents didn&rsquo;t have the power to negotiate trade deals until the 1930s. When Republicans won the White House and both chambers of Congress in 1888, McKinley finally had the chance to act. He drafted a bill that raised or kept high import taxes on goods like wool, cotton, pottery, metal, and steel.
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Democrats opposed the move, saying it would raise costs for average Americans and lead to retaliation from other countries. The McKinley Tariff Act became law on October 1, 1890, and was signed by President Benjamin Harrison.
But there was a political price. McKinley lost his seat in the following election, and many Republicans were voted out. At the time, many blamed voter anger over the high tariffs for the losses.
Years later, when McKinley became president, he spoke more about balance and cooperation. In his first speech as president, he talked about &ldquo;reciprocity,&rdquo; opening new markets for American exports by giving some benefits to foreign goods in return.
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However, a few months later, he backed the Dingley Act, which once again pushed tariffs even higher, at times over 52%. This law did give him some limited power to make trade deals. 
In 1898, his team reached an agreement with France, they cut taxes on US goods like pork and building materials, and in return, the US reduced tariffs on French products such as wine and artwork.
By his second term, McKinley&rsquo;s views were starting to shift. On September 5th, 1901, the day before he was shot, he gave a speech in Buffalo. He said, &ldquo;Commercial wars are unprofitable. A policy of goodwill and friendly trade relations will prevent reprisals. Reciprocity treaties are in harmony with the spirit of the times, measures of retaliation are not.&rdquo;
Trump also says he supports reciprocity. Some in his administration claim his aim is not to keep tariffs high forever. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent once said that Trump&rsquo;s method is to &ldquo;escalate to de-escalate.&rdquo;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-serious-about-running-a-third-term-what-methods-is-he-hinting-at-8917191" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Donald Trump serious about running a third term. What 'methods' is he hinting at?</a>
But Trump&rsquo;s recent moves suggest he&rsquo;s not softening anytime soon.
McKinley eventually changed his thinking about trade. Trump still seems firm in his belief that tariffs are the answer. Whether he will later shift his position, like McKinley did, is still unclear. His idol had second thoughts, time will tell if Trump ever does too.

World: Today, Donald Trump's name has become synonymous with the word tariff. But he is not the one who invented this strategy, long before him, another Republican president made tariffs central to his politics.

“Tariff,” Donald Trump has said many times, “is the most beautiful word in the dictionary.” On April 02, the day marked as 'Liberation Day' in the US president's calendar, he shook the world economy by announcing his ambitious 'reciprocal tariffs'. Today, Donald Trump's name has become synonymous with the word tariff. But he is not the one who invented this strategy, long before him, another Republican president made tariffs central to his politics. His name? William McKinley, a Republican from Ohio, served as President from March 1897 until his assassination in September 1901. Trump has called McKinley his inspiration. In fact, when Trump returned to office in January, one of his first moves was to bring back the name “Mt. McKinley” for North America’s highest peak. Also read: It takes two to tango: China wants India to 'dance' amid Trump tariff war, but should they address trade deficit first? See data So who was William McKinley, and how has he influenced Trump’s approach to trade? Back in his early political days, McKinley strongly supported protectionism. He believed high tariffs were key to helping the American economy grow after the Civil War. In 1890, while leading the House Ways and Means Committee, McKinley pushed for a tariff bill that raised import taxes to nearly 50%. “This bill is an American bill. It is made for the American people and American interests,” he said. At that time, Congress was in charge of trade decisions. Presidents didn’t have the power to negotiate trade deals until the 1930s. When Republicans won the White House and both chambers of Congress in 1888, McKinley finally had the chance to act. He drafted a bill that raised or kept high import taxes on goods like wool, cotton, pottery, metal, and steel. Also read: Stock markets tumble, oil prices plunge as Trump's trade war escalates Democrats opposed the move, saying it would raise costs for average Americans and lead to retaliation from other countries. The McKinley Tariff Act became law on October 1, 1890, and was signed by President Benjamin Harrison. But there was a political price. McKinley lost his seat in the following election, and many Republicans were voted out. At the time, many blamed voter anger over the high tariffs for the losses. Years later, when McKinley became president, he spoke more about balance and cooperation. In his first speech as president, he talked about “reciprocity,” opening new markets for American exports by giving some benefits to foreign goods in return. Also read: Trump’s reciprocal tariffs hit ‘tariff king’ India: Could they cost PM Modi his next term? However, a few months later, he backed the Dingley Act, which once again pushed tariffs even higher, at times over 52%. This law did give him some limited power to make trade deals. In 1898, his team reached an agreement with France, they cut taxes on US goods like pork and building materials, and in return, the US reduced tariffs on French products such as wine and artwork. By his second term, McKinley’s views were starting to shift. On September 5th, 1901, the day before he was shot, he gave a speech in Buffalo. He said, “Commercial wars are unprofitable. A policy of goodwill and friendly trade relations will prevent reprisals. Reciprocity treaties are in harmony with the spirit of the times, measures of retaliation are not.” Trump also says he supports reciprocity. Some in his administration claim his aim is not to keep tariffs high forever. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent once said that Trump’s method is to “escalate to de-escalate.” Also read: Donald Trump serious about running a third term. What 'methods' is he hinting at? But Trump’s recent moves suggest he’s not softening anytime soon. McKinley eventually changed his thinking about trade. Trump still seems firm in his belief that tariffs are the answer. Whether he will later shift his position, like McKinley did, is still unclear. His idol had second thoughts, time will tell if Trump ever does too.

Donald Trump's tariff crusade isn't new: Meet his idol who did it first and regretted it

US President Donald Trump took what critics saying a "U-turn" as he announced that all the countries in his list will get a 90-day pause on tariffs except China. In fact, he announced a further 125 per cent raise on tariffs on China. As comments raised that the US president unexpectedly took a flip, the White House indicated that the 90-day pause was always the part of Trump's plan.&nbsp;
The last two days were crucial as Trump administration did multiple wild things that people are not able to process at once. Let's have a look at them:&nbsp;
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<h2>'A great time to buy'&nbsp;</h2>
Trump administration insisted repeatedly that it's not even considering a pause on tariffs - and then - paused it for 90 days.&nbsp;
Just three hours before the announcement, Trump posted on his Truth Social account, "THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO BUY!!! DJT." After this, the stock market significantly rebounded.&nbsp;
When Trump was asked about the pause on tariffs, he said in the Oval Office, "For a period of time, I would say this morning, over the last few days I was thinking about it. I've been dealing with Scott (Bessent), with Howard (Lutnick, Secretary of Commerce) with some other people that are very professional. And I think it probably came together early this morning. Fairly early this morning."
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THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO BUY!!! DJT Donald Trump Truth Social 04/09/25 09:37 AM
&mdash; Donald J. Trump Posts From His Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) <a href="https://twitter.com/TrumpDailyPosts/status/1909964046272516358?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2025</a></blockquote>
The "GREAT TIME TO BUY" post was published at 9.37am Washington DC time. The announcement came around 1.18pm.
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"We just wrote it up," Trump added. "We didn't have the use of...we didn't have access to lawyers or anything. We just wrote it up from our hearts, right? It was written from the heart."
<h2>'This was his strategy all along'</h2>
After Trump announced the pause, US treasury secretary Scott Bessent claimed to reporters that "this was his (Trump) strategy all along".&nbsp;
But on the other hand, other sources, cited by The Mirror, claimed Trump's 90-day pause was a response against the market turmoil which had the potential to plunge the US - and the rest of the world - in a generational financial crisis.&nbsp;
<h2>'It's not a negotiation until it is'</h2>
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/will-trump-stop-here-us-raises-tariffs-on-china-to-145-targets-fentanyl-related-imports-8948640">Will Trump stop here? US raises tariffs on China to 145%, targets fentanyl-related imports</a>
Trump was asked in the White House if pausing the tariffs was a part of the plan - and that too to make other countries beg for the deal - then why he continued telling his team that its not.&nbsp;
Guess what Trump's reply was.
"A lot of times it's not a negotiation until it is," the US president said.&nbsp;
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Trump on why he announced a tariffs pause: "I thought people were jumping a bit out of line. They were getting a little bit yipee." <a href="https://t.co/qAILvNB96I">pic.twitter.com/qAILvNB96I</a>
&mdash; Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) <a href="https://twitter.com/atrupar/status/1910047080543928365?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2025</a></blockquote>
<h2>No pause for tariffs on medicines and steel</h2>
Even though Trump pulled back from the reciprocal tariffs for other countries except China, the other tariffs imposed are still going ahead.&nbsp;
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Specifically the tariff on steel and, presumably, aluminium, cars and car parts will continue.&nbsp;
<h2>'Biggest increase in the history of the stock market'</h2>
Trump came and justified his pause on tariffs saying his U-turn was "the biggest increase in the history of the stock market."&nbsp;
"If you keep going," he added, "you're gonna be back to where it was four weeks ago."
<h2>Executive order to bring back proper showers</h2>
Yes, you read it right! Trump signed an executive order loosening rules that limit water flow for showerheads.
&ldquo;I like to take a nice shower, take care of my beautiful hair," Trump said Wednesday (April 9) as he signed an executive order at the White House. &ldquo;I have to stand in the shower for 15 minutes until it gets wet. Comes out drip, drip, drip. It's ridiculous."
"What you do is you end up washing your hands five times longer, so it&rsquo;s the same water,'' he added. "And we&rsquo;re going to open it up so that people can live.&rdquo;
(With inputs from agencies)
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WORLD | As comments raised that the US president unexpectedly took a flip, the White House indicated that the 90-day pause was always the part of Trump's plan.

US President Donald Trump took what critics saying a "U-turn" as he announced that all the countries in his list will get a 90-day pause on tariffs except China. In fact, he announced a further 125 per cent raise on tariffs on China. As comments raised that the US president unexpectedly took a flip, the White House indicated that the 90-day pause was always the part of Trump's plan. The last two days were crucial as Trump administration did multiple wild things that people are not able to process at once. Let's have a look at them: Also read: Trump misusing Biden-era software? DHS scour social media histories of foreign students to revoke visas 'A great time to buy' Trump administration insisted repeatedly that it's not even considering a pause on tariffs - and then - paused it for 90 days. Just three hours before the announcement, Trump posted on his Truth Social account, "THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO BUY!!! DJT." After this, the stock market significantly rebounded. When Trump was asked about the pause on tariffs, he said in the Oval Office, "For a period of time, I would say this morning, over the last few days I was thinking about it. I've been dealing with Scott (Bessent), with Howard (Lutnick, Secretary of Commerce) with some other people that are very professional. And I think it probably came together early this morning. Fairly early this morning." THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO BUY!!! DJT Donald Trump Truth Social 04/09/25 09:37 AM — Donald J. Trump Posts From His Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) April 9, 2025 The "GREAT TIME TO BUY" post was published at 9.37am Washington DC time. The announcement came around 1.18pm. Also read: ‘In the end, it’s going to be beautiful’: Trump warns of ‘transition cost’ of his tariffs amid plunging global markets "We just wrote it up," Trump added. "We didn't have the use of...we didn't have access to lawyers or anything. We just wrote it up from our hearts, right? It was written from the heart." 'This was his strategy all along' After Trump announced the pause, US treasury secretary Scott Bessent claimed to reporters that "this was his (Trump) strategy all along". But on the other hand, other sources, cited by The Mirror, claimed Trump's 90-day pause was a response against the market turmoil which had the potential to plunge the US - and the rest of the world - in a generational financial crisis. 'It's not a negotiation until it is' Also read: Will Trump stop here? US raises tariffs on China to 145%, targets fentanyl-related imports Trump was asked in the White House if pausing the tariffs was a part of the plan - and that too to make other countries beg for the deal - then why he continued telling his team that its not. Guess what Trump's reply was. "A lot of times it's not a negotiation until it is," the US president said. Trump on why he announced a tariffs pause: "I thought people were jumping a bit out of line. They were getting a little bit yipee." pic.twitter.com/qAILvNB96I — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) April 9, 2025 No pause for tariffs on medicines and steel Even though Trump pulled back from the reciprocal tariffs for other countries except China, the other tariffs imposed are still going ahead. Also read: China targets Hollywood: Beijing restricts import of US movies amid raging tariff war - Will Trump feel the pinch? Specifically the tariff on steel and, presumably, aluminium, cars and car parts will continue. 'Biggest increase in the history of the stock market' Trump came and justified his pause on tariffs saying his U-turn was "the biggest increase in the history of the stock market." "If you keep going," he added, "you're gonna be back to where it was four weeks ago." Executive order to bring back proper showers Yes, you read it right! Trump signed an executive order loosening rules that limit water flow for showerheads. “I like to take a nice shower, take care of my beautiful hair," Trump said Wednesday (April 9) as he signed an executive order at the White House. “I have to stand in the shower for 15 minutes until it gets wet. Comes out drip, drip, drip. It's ridiculous." "What you do is you end up washing your hands five times longer, so it’s the same water,'' he added. "And we’re going to open it up so that people can live.” (With inputs from agencies)

'Biggest U-turn in history'? Here are all the wild things Trump administration did in last 2 days

The mind behind the sweeping &ldquo;reciprocal tariffs&rdquo; announced by US President Donald Trump that sent shockwaves across the world is his key economic advisor, Stephen Miran.&nbsp;
On Wednesday (Apr 10), the US president announced a &ldquo;90-day pause&rdquo; and a &ldquo;substantially lowered reciprocal tariff&rdquo; for over 75 nations that have sought negotiations with the Trump administration following the reciprocal tariffs imposed on April 2.
However, as tensions escalate between China and the US, Trump raised tariffs on China to 125 per cent &ldquo;starting immediately&rdquo; after Beijing refused to back down against his threats and &ldquo;blackmail&rdquo;.
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<h2>Who is Stephen Miran?</h2>
Stephen Miran, an economist with a PhD from Harvard University, was appointed as the head of the Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) by Trump last year in December. He has emerged as one of the most vocal backers of Trump&rsquo;s tariff policies that triggered a trade war globally.
&ldquo;The President has promised to rebuild our broken industrial base and pursue trade terms that put American workers and businesses first&hellip; Our military and financial dominance cannot be taken for granted, and the Trump Administration is determined to preserve them,&rdquo; he said, according to a statement on the White House website on April 7, the day the US president announced raising tariffs on China to a whopping 104 per cent.
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The US president&rsquo;s key economic advisor earned his undergraduate degree in economics, philosophy, and mathematics at Boston University in 2005. In 2010, he completed his PhD in economics from Harvard University.
At Harvard, Miran was mentored by distinguished economist Martin Feldstein, who served as the chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers under former president Ronald Reagan in the early 1980s.
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He worked as a senior strategist at Hudson Bay Capital, a global investment firm, before joining the Trump administration.&nbsp;
<h2>Miran&rsquo;s opinion on tariffs</h2>
In November 2024, he wrote a 41-page &ldquo;User's Guide to Restructuring the Global Trading System&rdquo;, which detailed a framework to adjust financial systems and global trading to benefit the US.&nbsp;
His work argued that tariffs could be used as a strategic leverage to secure market access for US exports from other countries, a strategy evident in Trump&rsquo;s recent moves.
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&ldquo;Tariffs deserve some extra attention. Most economists and some investors dismiss tariffs as counterproductive at best and devastatingly harmful at worst. They&rsquo;re wrong,&rdquo; Miran said in a statement. He added that Trump&rsquo;s reciprocal tariffs target &ldquo;unfair trade practices&rdquo; like currency manipulation and dumping, instead of just generating revenue. He also noted that revenue generated from tariffs can help lower taxes and boost US competitiveness.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | At Harvard, Miran was mentored by distinguished economist Martin Feldstein, who served as the chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers under former president Ronald Reagan in the early 1980s.

The mind behind the sweeping “reciprocal tariffs” announced by US President Donald Trump that sent shockwaves across the world is his key economic advisor, Stephen Miran. On Wednesday (Apr 10), the US president announced a “90-day pause” and a “substantially lowered reciprocal tariff” for over 75 nations that have sought negotiations with the Trump administration following the reciprocal tariffs imposed on April 2. However, as tensions escalate between China and the US, Trump raised tariffs on China to 125 per cent “starting immediately” after Beijing refused to back down against his threats and “blackmail”. Also read | Europe halts countermeasures plans against US for 90 days after Trump's tariff U-turn Who is Stephen Miran? Stephen Miran, an economist with a PhD from Harvard University, was appointed as the head of the Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) by Trump last year in December. He has emerged as one of the most vocal backers of Trump’s tariff policies that triggered a trade war globally. “The President has promised to rebuild our broken industrial base and pursue trade terms that put American workers and businesses first… Our military and financial dominance cannot be taken for granted, and the Trump Administration is determined to preserve them,” he said, according to a statement on the White House website on April 7, the day the US president announced raising tariffs on China to a whopping 104 per cent. Also read | 'WTF! Who’s in charge?': US trade representative unaware of Trump's '90-day tariff pause'; irked Democrats react The US president’s key economic advisor earned his undergraduate degree in economics, philosophy, and mathematics at Boston University in 2005. In 2010, he completed his PhD in economics from Harvard University. At Harvard, Miran was mentored by distinguished economist Martin Feldstein, who served as the chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers under former president Ronald Reagan in the early 1980s. Also read | ‘Threats, blackmail not right way to deal’: Beijing open for talks with US amid Trump tariff war He worked as a senior strategist at Hudson Bay Capital, a global investment firm, before joining the Trump administration. Miran’s opinion on tariffs In November 2024, he wrote a 41-page “User's Guide to Restructuring the Global Trading System”, which detailed a framework to adjust financial systems and global trading to benefit the US. His work argued that tariffs could be used as a strategic leverage to secure market access for US exports from other countries, a strategy evident in Trump’s recent moves. Also read | VW quarterly profits plummet on US tariffs, EU carbon rules, and restructuring costs “Tariffs deserve some extra attention. Most economists and some investors dismiss tariffs as counterproductive at best and devastatingly harmful at worst. They’re wrong,” Miran said in a statement. He added that Trump’s reciprocal tariffs target “unfair trade practices” like currency manipulation and dumping, instead of just generating revenue. He also noted that revenue generated from tariffs can help lower taxes and boost US competitiveness. (With inputs from agencies)

Who is Stephen Miran, Trump’s key economic advisor behind US tariff policies?

Chinese Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yongqian said on Thursday (Apr 10) that Beijing&rsquo;s door remains open for the talks, but threats and coercion are not the right way to deal with China.
&ldquo;China's position is clear and consistent. If the US wants to talk, our door remains open, but dialogue must be conducted on the basis of mutual respect and equality,&rdquo; he said during a regular press briefing.
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The spokesperson added, &ldquo;If the US wants to fight, our response will continue to the end. Pressure, threats, and coercion are not the right way to deal with China.&rdquo;
This comes amid the trade war waged by US President Donald Trump as the tension between the nations escalates.
Meanwhile, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said, &ldquo;The US cause doesn't win the support of the people and will end in failure.&rdquo;&nbsp;
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&ldquo;China will not sit back and let the legitimate rights and interests of the Chinese people be deprived,&rdquo; Lin added.
<h2>US-China trade war</h2>
On Wednesday (Apr 9), Trump raised tariffs on China to 125 per cent &ldquo;starting immediately&rdquo; after Beijing refused to back down against his threats and &ldquo;blackmail&rdquo;.&nbsp;
China had raised its retaliatory levies to 84 per cent after the US imposed a 104 per cent tariff on Chinese goods on Tuesday (Apr 8).
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On the other hand, the US president has announced a &ldquo;90-day pause&rdquo; and a &ldquo;substantially lowered reciprocal tariff&rdquo; for over 75 nations that have sought negotiations with the Trump administration following the reciprocal tariffs imposed on April 2.
<h2>China to &lsquo;moderatey reduce&rsquo; US film imports</h2>
China's Film Administration said on Thursday (Apr 10) that it would &ldquo;moderately reduce&rdquo; the number of US films it imported into the country.
&ldquo;The wrong action of the US government's indiscriminate tariffs on China is bound to further reduce the favourable impression of domestic audiences on American films,&rdquo; a statement from the film administration said.
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&ldquo;We will follow the law of the market, respect the choice of the audience, and moderately reduce the number of US films imported,&rdquo; the statement added.

World | The spokesperson added, “If the US wants to fight, our response will continue to the end. Pressure, threats, and coercion are not the right way to deal with China.”

Chinese Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yongqian said on Thursday (Apr 10) that Beijing’s door remains open for the talks, but threats and coercion are not the right way to deal with China. “China's position is clear and consistent. If the US wants to talk, our door remains open, but dialogue must be conducted on the basis of mutual respect and equality,” he said during a regular press briefing. Also read | China and EU explore closer trade ties amid US tariff pressure The spokesperson added, “If the US wants to fight, our response will continue to the end. Pressure, threats, and coercion are not the right way to deal with China.” This comes amid the trade war waged by US President Donald Trump as the tension between the nations escalates. Meanwhile, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said, “The US cause doesn't win the support of the people and will end in failure.” Also read | China shares old video of Mao Zedong amid tariff war with US, says "Chinese not afraid of provocations" “China will not sit back and let the legitimate rights and interests of the Chinese people be deprived,” Lin added. US-China trade war On Wednesday (Apr 9), Trump raised tariffs on China to 125 per cent “starting immediately” after Beijing refused to back down against his threats and “blackmail”. China had raised its retaliatory levies to 84 per cent after the US imposed a 104 per cent tariff on Chinese goods on Tuesday (Apr 8). Also read | US-China falling apart? Beijing issues travel warning for citizens going to US as 'ties deteriorate' amid Trump's tariff war On the other hand, the US president has announced a “90-day pause” and a “substantially lowered reciprocal tariff” for over 75 nations that have sought negotiations with the Trump administration following the reciprocal tariffs imposed on April 2. China to ‘moderatey reduce’ US film imports China's Film Administration said on Thursday (Apr 10) that it would “moderately reduce” the number of US films it imported into the country. “The wrong action of the US government's indiscriminate tariffs on China is bound to further reduce the favourable impression of domestic audiences on American films,” a statement from the film administration said. Also read | China vows to ‘fight’ against Trump’s tariff. Beijing’s plan to ban Hollywood movies could cost US millions “We will follow the law of the market, respect the choice of the audience, and moderately reduce the number of US films imported,” the statement added.

‘Threats, blackmail not right way to deal’: Beijing open for talks with US amid Trump tariff war

President Donald Trump wants to make "America&rsquo;s Showers Great Again". He signed an executive order on Wednesday targeting water pressure regulations implemented by former Presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama. Trump had earlier relaxed showerhead water flow standards during his first term.&nbsp;
The order scraps &ldquo;multi-thousand-word regulations defining the word &lsquo;showerhead&rsquo;&rdquo;. The regulation was implemented under Obama's administration which Trump softened after he came to power in 2016. However, after Joe Biden took over as president, he re-imposed the showerhead regulation.
Trump called the Obama-era federal rule on showerheads "overly complicated&rdquo; and ordered Energy Secretary Chris Wright to immediately pull it back.
&ldquo;Overregulation chokes the American economy and stifles personal freedom. A small but meaningful example is the Obama-Biden war on showers,&rdquo; Trump wrote in the executive order.
&ldquo;To the extent any definition is necessary for this common piece of hardware, the Oxford English Dictionary defines &lsquo;showerhead&rsquo; in one short sentence,&rdquo; Trump added.
The showerhead rule applied to how much water should flow out of a shower in the American household. After Trump signed the order, the showerhead water flow standards returned to the 2.5-gallons-per-minute rule.
&ldquo;President Trump is restoring sanity to at least one small part of the federal regulations,&rdquo; the White House said in a statement.&nbsp;
&nbsp;&ldquo;No longer will showerheads be weak and worthless.&rdquo;&nbsp;
The White House argued that the Obama-Biden regulation "made life worse for everyday Americans". Notably, under the regulation, several multi-nozzle showers became "illegal" in the country. The initial regulation was part of efforts to save water.
The White House noted that Trump is ending "Biden&rsquo;s dumb war on things that work."

Donald Trump called the Obama-era federal rule on showerheads "overly complicated”. Showerhead water flow standards return to the 2.5-gallons-per-minute rule. World

President Donald Trump wants to make "America’s Showers Great Again". He signed an executive order on Wednesday targeting water pressure regulations implemented by former Presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama. Trump had earlier relaxed showerhead water flow standards during his first term. The order scraps “multi-thousand-word regulations defining the word ‘showerhead’”. The regulation was implemented under Obama's administration which Trump softened after he came to power in 2016. However, after Joe Biden took over as president, he re-imposed the showerhead regulation. Trump called the Obama-era federal rule on showerheads "overly complicated” and ordered Energy Secretary Chris Wright to immediately pull it back. “Overregulation chokes the American economy and stifles personal freedom. A small but meaningful example is the Obama-Biden war on showers,” Trump wrote in the executive order. “To the extent any definition is necessary for this common piece of hardware, the Oxford English Dictionary defines ‘showerhead’ in one short sentence,” Trump added. The showerhead rule applied to how much water should flow out of a shower in the American household. After Trump signed the order, the showerhead water flow standards returned to the 2.5-gallons-per-minute rule. “President Trump is restoring sanity to at least one small part of the federal regulations,” the White House said in a statement. “No longer will showerheads be weak and worthless.” The White House argued that the Obama-Biden regulation "made life worse for everyday Americans". Notably, under the regulation, several multi-nozzle showers became "illegal" in the country. The initial regulation was part of efforts to save water. The White House noted that Trump is ending "Biden’s dumb war on things that work."

Trump is making 'America’s Showers Great Again'. What's the fuss?

Amid the ongoing tariff war between China and the US, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said that China "is not afraid of provocations, and it won't back down." Ning wrote this on X while sharing a video of former Chinese leader Mao Zedong from 1953 during its war with the US.
In the video posted on X, Zedong said, "As to how long this war will last, we are not the ones who can decide," he says. "It used to depend on President Truman, and it will depend on President Eisenhower, or whoever becomes the next US president. It's up to them." "No matter how long this war is going to last, we will never yield. We'll fight until we completely triumph," he added.
Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-reveals-why-he-put-a-90-day-pause-on-tariffs-people-were-getting-yippie-markets-rebound-8945632" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Trump REVEALS why he put a 90-day pause on tariffs: 'People were getting yippie'</a>
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We are Chinese. We are not afraid of provocations. We don&rsquo;t back down. 🇨🇳 <a href="https://t.co/vPgifasYmI">pic.twitter.com/vPgifasYmI</a>
&mdash; Mao Ning 毛宁 (@SpoxCHN_MaoNing) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpoxCHN_MaoNing/status/1910148704105058692?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 10, 2025</a></blockquote>
Mao Ning also shared a video of Ronald Reagan showing a radio address of Reagan in 1987 in which he cited the adverse effects of the reckless imposition of tariffs.
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More from Ronald Reagan on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/tariffs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#tariffs</a>. A lesson some still ignore at their own peril. <a href="https://t.co/FjknmlnzJn">pic.twitter.com/FjknmlnzJn</a>
&mdash; Mao Ning 毛宁 (@SpoxCHN_MaoNing) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpoxCHN_MaoNing/status/1910211617201213447?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 10, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h2>Donald Trump's tariff war with China</h2>
China had a pre-existing 67 per cent tariff on US goods, while the US charged 10 per cent. However, on 'Liberation Day', US President Donald trump announced &lsquo;reciprocal tariffs&rsquo; and imposed 104 per cent tariffs on Chinese goods, China hit back with 84 per cent tariff as a retaliatory measure in place of 34 per cent that it had already announced.
On Apr 9, Trump paused tariffs for all countries for 90 days but increased China's tariff to 125%.
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Previously, in February, US announced 10 per cent tariffs on China. Beijing retaliated with a 15 per cent tariff on US coal and liquefied natural gas products, and a 10 per cent tariff on crude oil, agricultural machinery, and large-displacement cars.
The US raised tariffs by another 10 per cent, bringing levies against Chinese imports to 20 per cent. China retaliated by imposing a 15 per cent tariff on US chicken, wheat, corn, and cotton, and a 10 per cent tariff on sorghum, soybeans, pork, beef, aquatic products, fruits, vegetables, and dairy products.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World | Amid the ongoing tariff war between China and the US, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said that China "is not afraid of provocations."

Amid the ongoing tariff war between China and the US, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said that China "is not afraid of provocations, and it won't back down." Ning wrote this on X while sharing a video of former Chinese leader Mao Zedong from 1953 during its war with the US. In the video posted on X, Zedong said, "As to how long this war will last, we are not the ones who can decide," he says. "It used to depend on President Truman, and it will depend on President Eisenhower, or whoever becomes the next US president. It's up to them." "No matter how long this war is going to last, we will never yield. We'll fight until we completely triumph," he added. Read More | Trump REVEALS why he put a 90-day pause on tariffs: 'People were getting yippie' We are Chinese. We are not afraid of provocations. We don’t back down. 🇨🇳 pic.twitter.com/vPgifasYmI — Mao Ning 毛宁 (@SpoxCHN_MaoNing) April 10, 2025 Mao Ning also shared a video of Ronald Reagan showing a radio address of Reagan in 1987 in which he cited the adverse effects of the reckless imposition of tariffs. More from Ronald Reagan on #tariffs. A lesson some still ignore at their own peril. pic.twitter.com/FjknmlnzJn — Mao Ning 毛宁 (@SpoxCHN_MaoNing) April 10, 2025 Watch | Pentagon flags "China threat" at Panama Canal, Beijing fires back Donald Trump's tariff war with China China had a pre-existing 67 per cent tariff on US goods, while the US charged 10 per cent. However, on 'Liberation Day', US President Donald trump announced ‘reciprocal tariffs’ and imposed 104 per cent tariffs on Chinese goods, China hit back with 84 per cent tariff as a retaliatory measure in place of 34 per cent that it had already announced. On Apr 9, Trump paused tariffs for all countries for 90 days but increased China's tariff to 125%. Watch | US President Trump announces 125% Chinese goods, 90-day pause for others Previously, in February, US announced 10 per cent tariffs on China. Beijing retaliated with a 15 per cent tariff on US coal and liquefied natural gas products, and a 10 per cent tariff on crude oil, agricultural machinery, and large-displacement cars. The US raised tariffs by another 10 per cent, bringing levies against Chinese imports to 20 per cent. China retaliated by imposing a 15 per cent tariff on US chicken, wheat, corn, and cotton, and a 10 per cent tariff on sorghum, soybeans, pork, beef, aquatic products, fruits, vegetables, and dairy products. Read More | Amid tariff war, post on zodiac of Donald Trump-Xi Jinping viral: '...until the end of time' (With inputs from agencies)

China shares old video of Mao Zedong amid tariff war with US, says "Chinese not afraid of provocations"

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Apr 8) hit pause on his sweeping global tariffs. Speaking at a White House event, the US president revealed that he has announced the 90-day pause because people were "getting a little yippie" &mdash; his term for spooked investors and nervous markets.
<h2>A U-turn?</h2>
The surprise 90-day pause came after a week of financial chaos, where Trump's tough new tariffs sent global markets tumbling. Speaking at a White House event honouring car racing champions, he admitted he was watching the collapse in real time.
"I thought that people were jumping a little bit out of line," he said.
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"They were getting yippie, you know, getting a little bit yippie, a little bit afraid," added Trump.
Trump's use of 'yippie' seems to be a reference to golfers getting the "yips" &mdash; a sudden loss of control under pressure. But he insisted the bond market now looks "beautiful."
"The bond market is very tricky. I was watching it. But if you look at it now, it's beautiful. The bond market right now is beautiful. But yeah, I saw last night where people were getting a little queasy," he said.
<h2>A strategic pause?</h2>
Trump labelled the pause a "transition to greatness." He hinted that he might consider exempting some US companies from tariffs during the 90-day window, but said that the decisions would be made "instinctively".
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<h2>China remains on the chopping block</h2>
Meanwhile, Trump did not spare China&mdash;it was slapped with a 125 per cent tariff after it retaliated against US tariffs.&nbsp;
On truth Social, Trump wrote that he has raised China's tariffs "Based on the lack of respect that China has shown to the World&rsquo;s Markets"
"I am hereby raising the Tariff charged to China by the United States of America to 125%, effective immediately. At some point, hopefully in the near future, China will realise that the days of ripping off the USA, and other Countries, is no longer sustainable or acceptable," he added.
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Meanwhile, other countries that held back were told not to worry. Speaking to the press, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the 90-day pause would give the Trump administration time to make individual, specific deals with various nations.
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Bessent also insisted this was all part of Trump's master plan: "This was his strategy all along&hellip; And you might even say that he goaded China into a bad position. They responded. They have shown themselves to the world to be the bad actor."
<h2>Markets Bounce Back</h2>
The markets surged after the announcement, with Nasdaq up nearly 9 per cent, the S&amp;P 500 climbing 8 per cent, and the Dow Jones up 6 per cent.
(With inputs from agencies)

Trending | World | Discover why President Trump paused global tariffs for days, aiming to calm spooked investors and stabilize anxious markets amid financial turmoil.

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Apr 8) hit pause on his sweeping global tariffs. Speaking at a White House event, the US president revealed that he has announced the 90-day pause because people were "getting a little yippie" — his term for spooked investors and nervous markets. A U-turn? The surprise 90-day pause came after a week of financial chaos, where Trump's tough new tariffs sent global markets tumbling. Speaking at a White House event honouring car racing champions, he admitted he was watching the collapse in real time. "I thought that people were jumping a little bit out of line," he said. Also read | Trump says military action against Iran 'absolutely' possible "They were getting yippie, you know, getting a little bit yippie, a little bit afraid," added Trump. Trump's use of 'yippie' seems to be a reference to golfers getting the "yips" — a sudden loss of control under pressure. But he insisted the bond market now looks "beautiful." "The bond market is very tricky. I was watching it. But if you look at it now, it's beautiful. The bond market right now is beautiful. But yeah, I saw last night where people were getting a little queasy," he said. A strategic pause? Trump labelled the pause a "transition to greatness." He hinted that he might consider exempting some US companies from tariffs during the 90-day window, but said that the decisions would be made "instinctively". Also read | 'Ripping off US unacceptable': Trump hikes China tariffs to 125%, gives '90-day PAUSE' on tariffs for countries seeking talks China remains on the chopping block Meanwhile, Trump did not spare China—it was slapped with a 125 per cent tariff after it retaliated against US tariffs. On truth Social, Trump wrote that he has raised China's tariffs "Based on the lack of respect that China has shown to the World’s Markets" "I am hereby raising the Tariff charged to China by the United States of America to 125%, effective immediately. At some point, hopefully in the near future, China will realise that the days of ripping off the USA, and other Countries, is no longer sustainable or acceptable," he added. Meanwhile, other countries that held back were told not to worry. Speaking to the press, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the 90-day pause would give the Trump administration time to make individual, specific deals with various nations. Also read | Stock markets tumble, oil prices plunge as Trump's trade war escalates Bessent also insisted this was all part of Trump's master plan: "This was his strategy all along… And you might even say that he goaded China into a bad position. They responded. They have shown themselves to the world to be the bad actor." Markets Bounce Back The markets surged after the announcement, with Nasdaq up nearly 9 per cent, the S&P 500 climbing 8 per cent, and the Dow Jones up 6 per cent. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump REVEALS why he put a 90-day pause on tariffs: 'People were getting yippie'

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Apr 8) mocked world leaders for seeking to make a trade deal with America and remarked, "These countries are calling us up, kissing my ass."
<h2>'You don't negotiate like I negotiate,' boasts Trump</h2>
Addressing a fundraising gala for House Republicans on Tuesday night, Trump mocked world leaders, both allies and others, and mimicking what they supposedly sound like, said: "Please, please sir make a deal. I'll do anything. I'll do anything, sir."
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The Republican president then went on to mock rebels from his party who have suggested that Congress should take over the tariff negotiations and commented, "Let me tell you, you don't negotiate like I negotiate."
He also announced that major tariffs on pharma would come soon.
"Tariffs on pharma will be there because we don't make our own pharma drugs, they are made in another countries."
"Same packet in the US...sometime is price 10-times more," claimed Trump.
"We are going to tariff pharma in such a way that companies will come rushing to us very soon. The advantage we have is, we are very big market. Very shortly, will announce major tariffs on pharma and when these companies hear that, they will leave China and other countries because most of their products are sold here. And they will be opening their plants here," he added.
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<h2>'I know what the hell I'm doing': Trump</h2>
With his hardline reciprocal tariffs set to begin, Trump insisted that he knows "what the hell I'm doing".
"Many countries have &mdash; they've ripped us off left and right. But now it's our turn to do the ripping," he said.
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Labelling high tariff nations like India "trade cheaters", he said, "I'm proud to be the President for the workers, not the outsourcers; the President who stands up for Main Street, not Wall Street; who protects the middle class, not the political class; and who defends America, not trade cheaters all over the globe."
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Earlier in the day, while signing an executive order on coal production, he claimed, "These are tailored, highly tailored deals. Right now, Japan is flying here to make a deal. South Korea is flying here to make a deal. And others are flying here".
(With inputs from agencies)

World News |  Trending | US President Donald Trump mocks world leaders, claiming they are eager to negotiate tariffs with the United States.

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Apr 8) mocked world leaders for seeking to make a trade deal with America and remarked, "These countries are calling us up, kissing my ass." 'You don't negotiate like I negotiate,' boasts Trump Addressing a fundraising gala for House Republicans on Tuesday night, Trump mocked world leaders, both allies and others, and mimicking what they supposedly sound like, said: "Please, please sir make a deal. I'll do anything. I'll do anything, sir." Also read | 'More waterfront property': Trump downplays climate change, warns 'nuclear heat' from Iran more dangerous The Republican president then went on to mock rebels from his party who have suggested that Congress should take over the tariff negotiations and commented, "Let me tell you, you don't negotiate like I negotiate." He also announced that major tariffs on pharma would come soon. "Tariffs on pharma will be there because we don't make our own pharma drugs, they are made in another countries." "Same packet in the US...sometime is price 10-times more," claimed Trump. "We are going to tariff pharma in such a way that companies will come rushing to us very soon. The advantage we have is, we are very big market. Very shortly, will announce major tariffs on pharma and when these companies hear that, they will leave China and other countries because most of their products are sold here. And they will be opening their plants here," he added. Also read | Why Indian students in Trump's US facing deportation: 'Drunk driving, shoplifting, speeding' 'I know what the hell I'm doing': Trump With his hardline reciprocal tariffs set to begin, Trump insisted that he knows "what the hell I'm doing". "Many countries have — they've ripped us off left and right. But now it's our turn to do the ripping," he said. Labelling high tariff nations like India "trade cheaters", he said, "I'm proud to be the President for the workers, not the outsourcers; the President who stands up for Main Street, not Wall Street; who protects the middle class, not the political class; and who defends America, not trade cheaters all over the globe." Also read | India, several other countries willing to lower tariffs: Donald Trump administration official Earlier in the day, while signing an executive order on coal production, he claimed, "These are tailored, highly tailored deals. Right now, Japan is flying here to make a deal. South Korea is flying here to make a deal. And others are flying here". (With inputs from agencies)

Trump mocks world leaders, claims 'countries are calling us up, kissing my a**,' to negotiate tariffs

US President Donald Trump has dismissed global warnings about climate change, saying the real threat is "nuclear heat" &mdash; especially from Iran.
Speaking at the White House with coal workers behind him, the 78-year-old former president mocked environmental concerns. "The ocean will rise &hellip; within the next 500 to 600 years, giving you a little bit more waterfront property," he joked.&nbsp;
"They have to worry about nuclear heat," he noted.
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<h2>Nuclear heat vs environmental heat</h2>
Trump made the remarks while signing orders to boost coal production and undo climate regulations that limit it.&nbsp;
"Because they gave us only a few years left on Earth, right? We were going to be gone, we're all going to be gone &ndash; the environment. No, what they have to worry about is the nuclear&mdash;nuclear heat."
"They don't have to worry about environmental heat. They have to worry about nuclear heat. And if we're smart, we're working on that right now with others, having to do with Iran and some other countries," said Trump.
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"But that's the heat you're gonna have to worry about. You don't have to worry about the air is getting warmer. The ocean will rise ... within the next 500 to 600 years, giving you a little bit more waterfront property. They say this is going to these guys can handle that. The nuclear we have a bigger problem with, right?" he added.
<h2>The US must show goodwill: Iran</h2>
The US President was referring to new talks between the US and Iran over Tehran's nuclear scheme. While the Republican president has said that the talks would be "direct," Iran says they will be "indirect".
AFP reports that on Tuesday (Apr 8), Iran said that a nuclear deal could be agreed upon if the US shows significant 'goodwill'.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the key goal is to lift US sanctions that have badly hurt the country's economy.
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-slaps-104-percent-tariff-on-china-after-beijing-defies-ultimatum-8940740">&lsquo;China wants a deal, badly&rsquo;: Trump slaps 104% tariff after Beijing defies ultimatum, says 'waiting for their call'</a> &nbsp; "If the other side shows enough of the necessary willingness, a deal can be found," he said. "The ball is in America's court."
Israel, meanwhile, pushed for a tougher stance. Following a meeting with Trump, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, "we agree that Iran will not have nuclear weapons".
However, he warned that "military option becomes inevitable" if the "talks drag on".
(With inputs from agencies)

Trump dismisses climate change concerns, suggesting that rising seas will create more waterfront property while emphasising nuclear threats from Iran as a priority.

US President Donald Trump has dismissed global warnings about climate change, saying the real threat is "nuclear heat" — especially from Iran. Speaking at the White House with coal workers behind him, the 78-year-old former president mocked environmental concerns. "The ocean will rise … within the next 500 to 600 years, giving you a little bit more waterfront property," he joked. "They have to worry about nuclear heat," he noted. Also read | Trump admin tells migrants who entered US via CBP One app to leave immediately Nuclear heat vs environmental heat Trump made the remarks while signing orders to boost coal production and undo climate regulations that limit it. "Because they gave us only a few years left on Earth, right? We were going to be gone, we're all going to be gone – the environment. No, what they have to worry about is the nuclear—nuclear heat." "They don't have to worry about environmental heat. They have to worry about nuclear heat. And if we're smart, we're working on that right now with others, having to do with Iran and some other countries," said Trump. Also read | ‘Whose throat do I choke if this fails?’: Senators grill Trump’s trade chief as tariffs spark backlash "But that's the heat you're gonna have to worry about. You don't have to worry about the air is getting warmer. The ocean will rise ... within the next 500 to 600 years, giving you a little bit more waterfront property. They say this is going to these guys can handle that. The nuclear we have a bigger problem with, right?" he added. The US must show goodwill: Iran The US President was referring to new talks between the US and Iran over Tehran's nuclear scheme. While the Republican president has said that the talks would be "direct," Iran says they will be "indirect". AFP reports that on Tuesday (Apr 8), Iran said that a nuclear deal could be agreed upon if the US shows significant 'goodwill'. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the key goal is to lift US sanctions that have badly hurt the country's economy. Also read | ‘China wants a deal, badly’: Trump slaps 104% tariff after Beijing defies ultimatum, says 'waiting for their call' "If the other side shows enough of the necessary willingness, a deal can be found," he said. "The ball is in America's court." Israel, meanwhile, pushed for a tougher stance. Following a meeting with Trump, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, "we agree that Iran will not have nuclear weapons". However, he warned that "military option becomes inevitable" if the "talks drag on". (With inputs from agencies)

'More waterfront property': Trump downplays climate change, warns 'nuclear heat' from Iran more dangerous

Israeli Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/white-house-cancels-trump-netanyahu-press-conference-before-israeli-pms-arrival-8936890">Benjamin Netanyahu</a> has warned that military action against Iran could become unavoidable if ongoing talks between Washington and Tehran fail to produce results.
In a video statement released on Tuesday after meeting with US President Donald Trump, Netanyahu said, &ldquo;We agree that Iran will not have nuclear weapons. This can be done in an agreement, but only if... they go in, blow up (Iran's) facilities, dismantle all the equipment, under American supervision.&rdquo; He added, &ldquo;If talks drag on, then the military option becomes inevitable.&rdquo;
<h2>Trump confirms direct talks with Iran</h2>
Earlier on Monday, President Trump revealed that the US and Iran would hold direct negotiations on Saturday over a possible new nuclear agreement. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re having direct talks with Iran and they&rsquo;ve started, it'll go on Saturday. We have a very big meeting and we&rsquo;ll see what can happen,&rdquo; Trump said from the Oval Office.
Trump, during his first presidency, withdrew the US from the 2015 nuclear agreement during his first term, described the upcoming talks as being at a &ldquo;very high level&rdquo;. He added, &ldquo;Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon, and if the talks aren&rsquo;t successful, I actually think it'll be a very bad day for Iran.&rdquo;
<h2>Iran says talks will be indirect</h2>
Following Trump's announcement, Iran&rsquo;s foreign minister said that the negotiations set to take place in Oman would be &ldquo;indirect&rdquo;, but admitted that they could present &ldquo;as much an opportunity as... a test&rdquo;.
Iran has long claimed that its nuclear programme is peaceful. However, it has steadily increased its uranium enrichment since the US reinstated sanctions seven years ago. The country is now believed to have enough enriched uranium to build several nuclear weapons, according to recent assessments.
Netanyahu&rsquo;s comments follow his meeting with Trump at the White House, where both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to stopping Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Netanyahu has previously threatened military strikes against Iranian nuclear sites.
Trump said, &ldquo;I think everybody agrees that doing a deal would be preferable to doing the obvious. And the obvious is not something that I want to be involved with, or frankly that Israel wants to be involved with, if they can avoid it.&rdquo;
He added, &ldquo;But it's getting to be very dangerous territory, and hopefully those talks will be successful.&rdquo;
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Earlier on Monday, President Trump revealed that the US and Iran would hold direct negotiations on Saturday over a possible new nuclear agreement

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that military action against Iran could become unavoidable if ongoing talks between Washington and Tehran fail to produce results. In a video statement released on Tuesday after meeting with US President Donald Trump, Netanyahu said, “We agree that Iran will not have nuclear weapons. This can be done in an agreement, but only if... they go in, blow up (Iran's) facilities, dismantle all the equipment, under American supervision.” He added, “If talks drag on, then the military option becomes inevitable.” Trump confirms direct talks with Iran Earlier on Monday, President Trump revealed that the US and Iran would hold direct negotiations on Saturday over a possible new nuclear agreement. “We’re having direct talks with Iran and they’ve started, it'll go on Saturday. We have a very big meeting and we’ll see what can happen,” Trump said from the Oval Office. Trump, during his first presidency, withdrew the US from the 2015 nuclear agreement during his first term, described the upcoming talks as being at a “very high level”. He added, “Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon, and if the talks aren’t successful, I actually think it'll be a very bad day for Iran.” Iran says talks will be indirect Following Trump's announcement, Iran’s foreign minister said that the negotiations set to take place in Oman would be “indirect”, but admitted that they could present “as much an opportunity as... a test”. Iran has long claimed that its nuclear programme is peaceful. However, it has steadily increased its uranium enrichment since the US reinstated sanctions seven years ago. The country is now believed to have enough enriched uranium to build several nuclear weapons, according to recent assessments. Netanyahu’s comments follow his meeting with Trump at the White House, where both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to stopping Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Netanyahu has previously threatened military strikes against Iranian nuclear sites. Trump said, “I think everybody agrees that doing a deal would be preferable to doing the obvious. And the obvious is not something that I want to be involved with, or frankly that Israel wants to be involved with, if they can avoid it.” He added, “But it's getting to be very dangerous territory, and hopefully those talks will be successful.” (With inputs from agencies)

'Blow up Iran's facilities': Netanyahu says war with Tehran 'inevitable' if nuclear talks stall

Elon Musk took aim at senior <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-orders-removal-of-witness-tree-200-year-old-magnolia-planted-by-andrew-jackson-cut-down-at-white-house-8937967" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">White House</a> trade adviser <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-sells-cars-hes-protecting-his-interests-trump-aide-peter-navarro-responds-to-musks-tariffs-criticism-8935501" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Peter Navarro</a>, calling him &ldquo;truly a moron&rdquo; and &ldquo;dumber than a sack of bricks&rdquo; after Navarro criticised Tesla&rsquo;s operations amid a growing row over US trade policy.
<h2>Musk fires back at tariff claims</h2>
The dispute began when Navarro suggested on CNBC&rsquo;s Squawk Box that Tesla is &ldquo;not a car manufacturer&rdquo; but rather &ldquo;a car assembler,&rdquo; pointing to the company&rsquo;s reliance on imported parts.
Musk hit back swiftly on the social media platform X, stating, &ldquo;Tesla has the most American-made cars. Navarro is truly a moron. What he says here is demonstrably false.&rdquo;
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He followed up with another jab, &ldquo;Navarro is dumber than a sack of bricks.&rdquo;
<h2>&ldquo;Most vertically integrated&rdquo; in the US</h2>
Musk also fended Tesla&rsquo;s position in the US automotive industry, writing, &ldquo;By any definition whatsoever, Tesla is the most vertically integrated auto manufacturer in America with the highest percentage of US content.&rdquo;
He even poked fun at Navarro&rsquo;s past controversies, saying, &ldquo;Navarro should ask the fake expert he invented, Ron Vara.&rdquo;
This very public exchange has highlighted internal tensions within the Trump administration, especially between Musk&rsquo;s push for free trade and the protectionist stance favoured by Navarro and others.
Over the weekend, Musk also questioned Navarro&rsquo;s credentials, joking that his Harvard degree was &ldquo;a bad thing, not a good thing.&rdquo; Navarro fired back, accusing Musk of acting in his own self-interest.
<h2>White House response: &ldquo;Whatever&rdquo;</h2>
Trying to downplay the spat, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told CNBC: &ldquo;We are the most transparent administration in history expressing our disagreements in public,&rdquo; and brushed off the row as &ldquo;whatever.&rdquo;
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Although Trump made the final decision on the latest round of tariffs, Navarro was reportedly a key figure behind the plan, which is likely to hit companies like Tesla that rely on overseas supply chains.
Musk, who has voiced support for Trump in the past, has grown increasingly vocal about his opposition to blanket tariffs. 
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Musk hit back swiftly on the social media platform X, stating, “Tesla has the most American-made cars. Navarro is truly a moron. What he says here is demonstrably false.”

Elon Musk took aim at senior White House trade adviser Peter Navarro, calling him “truly a moron” and “dumber than a sack of bricks” after Navarro criticised Tesla’s operations amid a growing row over US trade policy. Musk fires back at tariff claims The dispute began when Navarro suggested on CNBC’s Squawk Box that Tesla is “not a car manufacturer” but rather “a car assembler,” pointing to the company’s reliance on imported parts. Musk hit back swiftly on the social media platform X, stating, “Tesla has the most American-made cars. Navarro is truly a moron. What he says here is demonstrably false.” Also read: 'Elon sells cars. He’s protecting his interests': Trump aide Peter Navarro responds to Musk's tariffs criticism He followed up with another jab, “Navarro is dumber than a sack of bricks.” “Most vertically integrated” in the US Musk also fended Tesla’s position in the US automotive industry, writing, “By any definition whatsoever, Tesla is the most vertically integrated auto manufacturer in America with the highest percentage of US content.” He even poked fun at Navarro’s past controversies, saying, “Navarro should ask the fake expert he invented, Ron Vara.” This very public exchange has highlighted internal tensions within the Trump administration, especially between Musk’s push for free trade and the protectionist stance favoured by Navarro and others. Over the weekend, Musk also questioned Navarro’s credentials, joking that his Harvard degree was “a bad thing, not a good thing.” Navarro fired back, accusing Musk of acting in his own self-interest. White House response: “Whatever” Trying to downplay the spat, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told CNBC: “We are the most transparent administration in history expressing our disagreements in public,” and brushed off the row as “whatever.” Also read: 'Free trade zone': Elon Musk wants 'zero tariff situation' between US, EU after Tesla loses BILLIONS amid Trump's tariff war Although Trump made the final decision on the latest round of tariffs, Navarro was reportedly a key figure behind the plan, which is likely to hit companies like Tesla that rely on overseas supply chains. Musk, who has voiced support for Trump in the past, has grown increasingly vocal about his opposition to blanket tariffs. (With inputs from agencies)

'Truly a moron': Musk calls Trump trade adviser Navarro ‘dumber than a sack of bricks’ in clash over tariff

US President Donald Trump's trade tariffs have spread far and wide across the globe. From 10% to as high as 49%, the tariff war is unsparing; it hasn't left even the farthest end of Antarctica. So, is he targeting seals and penguins? But this has given rise to a meme fest, netizens have come all guns blazing against the Trump tariff - that's how it is being recognised.
Tariffs and reciprocal tariffs is what is bringing out all the creativity there is on the internet. Some memes show Trump introducing tariffs for the planets. Another sees it as a self-goal by the President.
<h2>Here are a few memes that are doing the rounds:</h2>
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Global Economy after Trump Tariffs<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/stockmarketcrash?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#stockmarketcrash</a> <a href="https://t.co/A9qFrCDfCv">pic.twitter.com/A9qFrCDfCv</a>
&mdash; Xavier Uncle (@xavierunclelite) <a href="https://twitter.com/xavierunclelite/status/1909118295027875930?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 7, 2025</a></blockquote>
<h2>Another perspective on Trump's strategy:</h2>
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Trump&rsquo;s tariff strategy <a href="https://t.co/GvB0UeAPCI">pic.twitter.com/GvB0UeAPCI</a>
&mdash; BuccoCapital Bloke (@buccocapital) <a href="https://twitter.com/buccocapital/status/1907411106768773287?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 2, 2025</a></blockquote>
<h2>Let's see who is winning this one:</h2>
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The European Union has agreed to impose tariffs on $28 billion worth of U.S. imports as a countermeasure to the Trump regime's tariffs. <a href="https://t.co/MNTmw42ay7">pic.twitter.com/MNTmw42ay7</a>
&mdash; Anonymous (@YourAnonCentral) <a href="https://twitter.com/YourAnonCentral/status/1909045356165533783?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 7, 2025</a></blockquote>
<h2>Narnia, Mars, Hogwarts &ndash; all on Trump's list of tariffs:</h2>
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These Trump tariffs are getting out of hand. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TrumpTariffs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TrumpTariffs</a> <a href="https://t.co/DXtA7rcXCo">pic.twitter.com/DXtA7rcXCo</a>
&mdash; Jon Cooper 🇺🇸 (@joncoopertweets) <a href="https://twitter.com/joncoopertweets/status/1907763294246518958?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
<h2>Runway reimagined:</h2>
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Runway of Tariffs Made in a single day using: Images &ndash; GPT-4o Image Gen Video &ndash; <a href="https://twitter.com/LumaLabsAI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LumaLabsAI</a> Global trade has never looked this good. <a href="https://t.co/BhlF3W0TBk">pic.twitter.com/BhlF3W0TBk</a>
&mdash; InterdimensionalTV (@n_reruns) <a href="https://twitter.com/n_reruns/status/1909281614896726349?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 7, 2025</a></blockquote>
Unsparing could probably be the apt word to describe US President Donald Trump's tariffs. As these are now being levied even on the world's remotest region &ndash; a place ruled by penguins, seals, and birds. Heard and McDonald Islands &ndash; the icy archipelago does not have a single human on the land, and the last time people visited is believed to be about a decade ago. Not like the internet is sparing Trump either, ever since he assumed office for his second term, he has been out there signing orders and attacking with tariffs. Netizens are using creative expressions to hit back at everything they find bizarre.
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Donald Trump's trade tariffs have spread far and wide globally. From 10% to as high as 49%, the tariff war is unsparing; it hasn't left even the farthest end of Antarctica. Trending

US President Donald Trump's trade tariffs have spread far and wide across the globe. From 10% to as high as 49%, the tariff war is unsparing; it hasn't left even the farthest end of Antarctica. So, is he targeting seals and penguins? But this has given rise to a meme fest, netizens have come all guns blazing against the Trump tariff - that's how it is being recognised. Tariffs and reciprocal tariffs is what is bringing out all the creativity there is on the internet. Some memes show Trump introducing tariffs for the planets. Another sees it as a self-goal by the President. Here are a few memes that are doing the rounds: Global Economy after Trump Tariffs#stockmarketcrash pic.twitter.com/A9qFrCDfCv — Xavier Uncle (@xavierunclelite) April 7, 2025 Another perspective on Trump's strategy: Trump’s tariff strategy pic.twitter.com/GvB0UeAPCI — BuccoCapital Bloke (@buccocapital) April 2, 2025 Let's see who is winning this one: The European Union has agreed to impose tariffs on $28 billion worth of U.S. imports as a countermeasure to the Trump regime's tariffs. pic.twitter.com/MNTmw42ay7 — Anonymous (@YourAnonCentral) April 7, 2025 Narnia, Mars, Hogwarts – all on Trump's list of tariffs: These Trump tariffs are getting out of hand. #TrumpTariffs pic.twitter.com/DXtA7rcXCo — Jon Cooper 🇺🇸 (@joncoopertweets) April 3, 2025 Runway reimagined: Runway of Tariffs Made in a single day using: Images – GPT-4o Image Gen Video – @LumaLabsAI Global trade has never looked this good. pic.twitter.com/BhlF3W0TBk — InterdimensionalTV (@n_reruns) April 7, 2025 Unsparing could probably be the apt word to describe US President Donald Trump's tariffs. As these are now being levied even on the world's remotest region – a place ruled by penguins, seals, and birds. Heard and McDonald Islands – the icy archipelago does not have a single human on the land, and the last time people visited is believed to be about a decade ago. Not like the internet is sparing Trump either, ever since he assumed office for his second term, he has been out there signing orders and attacking with tariffs. Netizens are using creative expressions to hit back at everything they find bizarre.

Hogwarts to Narnia all on the list: Trump tariff initiates meme fest

United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Apr 8) hailed a great day for justice in America after the Supreme Court lifted a lower court order barring the Trump administration from deporting undocumented migrants using an obscure wartime law, also known as the Alien Enemies Act. The justices were divided 5-4 in the ruling.&nbsp;
Now, the Trump administration can try to resume deportations under the rarely used wartime law.&nbsp;
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But the nation's top court also said that migrants subject to deportation under the Alien Enemies Act must be given "an opportunity to challenge their removal."&nbsp;
The detainees must be given time to challenge their detentions through a habeas corpus claim. They must be able to challenge whether the act is being lawfully applied.&nbsp;
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The 18th-century law was used only when the country was at war. Trump created a buzz when he invoked the law - an aggressive and unprecedented use of presidential power.&nbsp;
"AEA detainees must receive notice after the date of this order that they are subject to removal under the Act. The notice must be afforded within a reasonable time and in such a manner as will allow them to actually seek habeas relief in the proper venue before such removal occurs," as cited by NBC NEWS, the court wrote in its unsigned majority opinion.&nbsp;
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<h2>GREAT DAY FOR JUSTICE IN AMERICA</h2>
While reacting to the order, Trump on Truth Social said, "The Supreme Court has upheld the Rule of Law in our Nation by allowing a President, whoever that may be, to be able to secure our Borders, and protect our families and our Country, itself. A GREAT DAY FOR JUSTICE IN AMERICA!"&nbsp;
The law was invoked to round up alleged Venezuelan gang members and summarily deport them to a notorious maximum security prison in El Salvador. &nbsp;The US has sent over 200 alleged members of a Venezuelan gang to be imprisoned in El Salvador, President Nayib Bukele said Sunday, after Trump invoked wartime authorities to expel migrants.
But attorneys for several of the deported Venezuelans have said that their clients were not members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, had committed no crimes and were targeted largely on the basis of their tattoos.
Trump campaigned on a pledge to expel millions of undocumented migrants.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-going-to-be-in-great-danger-trump-says-us-to-hold-direct-talks-with-tehran-about-nuclear-programme-8937202">'Iran going to be in great danger': Trump says US to hold direct talks with Tehran about nuclear programme</a>
(With inputs from agencies)

World | The 18th-century law was used only when the country was at war. Trump created a buzz when he invoked the law - an unprecedented use of presidential power

United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Apr 8) hailed a great day for justice in America after the Supreme Court lifted a lower court order barring the Trump administration from deporting undocumented migrants using an obscure wartime law, also known as the Alien Enemies Act. The justices were divided 5-4 in the ruling. Now, the Trump administration can try to resume deportations under the rarely used wartime law. Also read: South Africa mulls more trade with India, China; Trump 'not looking' to pause tariffs despite chaos But the nation's top court also said that migrants subject to deportation under the Alien Enemies Act must be given "an opportunity to challenge their removal." The detainees must be given time to challenge their detentions through a habeas corpus claim. They must be able to challenge whether the act is being lawfully applied. Also read: Delhi swelters as summer's first heatwave hits two weeks early; IMD issues yellow alert The 18th-century law was used only when the country was at war. Trump created a buzz when he invoked the law - an aggressive and unprecedented use of presidential power. "AEA detainees must receive notice after the date of this order that they are subject to removal under the Act. The notice must be afforded within a reasonable time and in such a manner as will allow them to actually seek habeas relief in the proper venue before such removal occurs," as cited by NBC NEWS, the court wrote in its unsigned majority opinion. Also read: 'Move them around to different countries': Trump's plans for Palestinians in Gaza; says Israel working on new hostage deal GREAT DAY FOR JUSTICE IN AMERICA While reacting to the order, Trump on Truth Social said, "The Supreme Court has upheld the Rule of Law in our Nation by allowing a President, whoever that may be, to be able to secure our Borders, and protect our families and our Country, itself. A GREAT DAY FOR JUSTICE IN AMERICA!" The law was invoked to round up alleged Venezuelan gang members and summarily deport them to a notorious maximum security prison in El Salvador. The US has sent over 200 alleged members of a Venezuelan gang to be imprisoned in El Salvador, President Nayib Bukele said Sunday, after Trump invoked wartime authorities to expel migrants. But attorneys for several of the deported Venezuelans have said that their clients were not members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, had committed no crimes and were targeted largely on the basis of their tattoos. Trump campaigned on a pledge to expel millions of undocumented migrants. Also read: 'Iran going to be in great danger': Trump says US to hold direct talks with Tehran about nuclear programme (With inputs from agencies)

Alien Enemies Act: Trump says 'GREAT DAY FOR JUSTICE' after US top court lifts order barring deportations

Tensions in the Middle East are heating up, and all eyes are on Iran. With radar systems going online, Khamenei's mouthpiece demanding 'bullets in Trump's empty skull' and Tehran sending military warnings, the question is: Is Iran preparing for war with the United States?
<h2>'Locked and loaded': Radar upgrades</h2>
Iran has been beefing up its defences. Open-source analysts have flagged a major expansion of the country&rsquo;s Ghadir radar network, a system built to spot incoming aircraft, drones, and missiles from long distances. These radars are now being seen in critical regions, from Tabriz in the northwest to the Persian Gulf coastline. This raises the question: Is Iran bracing for a possible strike?
<h2>Khamenei sounds the alarm</h2>
According to Reuters, Iran&rsquo;s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has ordered the country&rsquo;s armed forces onto high alert. The directive reportedly comes in response to threats from US President Donald Trump, suggesting that things could escalate quickly.
Adding to the tensions, Iran has warned its Gulf neighbours, Iraq, Kuwait, the UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain, not to assist the US militarily. Even just allowing the US to use their airspace could be seen as an act of war, officials said.
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"Such an act will have severe consequences for them," one Iranian source warned.
This comes after Trump's warning of intense bombing on Iran if it did not back down on its nuclear agenda. "If they don't make a deal, there will be bombing," Trump said. "But there's a chance that if they don't make a deal, that I will do secondary tariffs on them like I did four years ago," Trump added.
<h2>Talks? Maybe</h2>
Despite the tensions, Iran isn&rsquo;t completely shutting the door on diplomacy. Direct talks with Washington remain off the table, but indirect communication through Oman, a long-time neutral player, is still a possibility.
&ldquo;There&rsquo;s a chance to evaluate Washington's seriousness about a political solution with Iran,&rdquo; said one unnamed Iranian official. But for any real breakthrough, Tehran insists Trump must ditch his &ldquo;maximum pressure&rdquo; campaign.
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<h2>The threat heard around the world</h2>
Iran&rsquo;s Kayhan newspaper, often described as the mouthpiece of Khamenei himself, published an article that made global headlines for all the wrong reasons. In a line aimed at Trump, the paper wrote, "He&rsquo;s way out of line! Any day now, in revenge for the blood of Martyr Soleimani, a few bullets are going to be fired into that empty skull of his, and he&rsquo;ll be drinking from the chalice of a cursed death."
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Kayhan added, "He makes threats and then backs down! The result? The situation in America gets worse by the day. Just yesterday, it was announced that his actions have caused $3 trillion in damage to the US economy, American exports are facing serious problems, and top officials in the military, CIA, and elsewhere have either resigned or been dismissed."
So, is Iran preparing for war with the US? No one knows for sure, but the pieces are being moved into place.
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World: With radar systems going online, Khamenei's mouthpiece demanding 'bullets in Trump's empty skull' and Tehran sending military warnings, the question is: Is Iran preparing for war with the United States? Middle East

Tensions in the Middle East are heating up, and all eyes are on Iran. With radar systems going online, Khamenei's mouthpiece demanding 'bullets in Trump's empty skull' and Tehran sending military warnings, the question is: Is Iran preparing for war with the United States? 'Locked and loaded': Radar upgrades Iran has been beefing up its defences. Open-source analysts have flagged a major expansion of the country’s Ghadir radar network, a system built to spot incoming aircraft, drones, and missiles from long distances. These radars are now being seen in critical regions, from Tabriz in the northwest to the Persian Gulf coastline. This raises the question: Is Iran bracing for a possible strike? Khamenei sounds the alarm According to Reuters, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has ordered the country’s armed forces onto high alert. The directive reportedly comes in response to threats from US President Donald Trump, suggesting that things could escalate quickly. Adding to the tensions, Iran has warned its Gulf neighbours, Iraq, Kuwait, the UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain, not to assist the US militarily. Even just allowing the US to use their airspace could be seen as an act of war, officials said. Also read: Israeli PM Netanyahu arrives in Washington to discuss tariffs, Gaza and Iran with US President Trump "Such an act will have severe consequences for them," one Iranian source warned. This comes after Trump's warning of intense bombing on Iran if it did not back down on its nuclear agenda. "If they don't make a deal, there will be bombing," Trump said. "But there's a chance that if they don't make a deal, that I will do secondary tariffs on them like I did four years ago," Trump added. Talks? Maybe Despite the tensions, Iran isn’t completely shutting the door on diplomacy. Direct talks with Washington remain off the table, but indirect communication through Oman, a long-time neutral player, is still a possibility. “There’s a chance to evaluate Washington's seriousness about a political solution with Iran,” said one unnamed Iranian official. But for any real breakthrough, Tehran insists Trump must ditch his “maximum pressure” campaign. Also read: Iran’s top diplomat rejects offer for direct nuclear talks with US, calls it ‘meaningless’ The threat heard around the world Iran’s Kayhan newspaper, often described as the mouthpiece of Khamenei himself, published an article that made global headlines for all the wrong reasons. In a line aimed at Trump, the paper wrote, "He’s way out of line! Any day now, in revenge for the blood of Martyr Soleimani, a few bullets are going to be fired into that empty skull of his, and he’ll be drinking from the chalice of a cursed death." Also read: ‘Iran will retaliate’: Khamenei warns Trump against making ‘unwise’ threats, says ‘will inflict a blow’ Kayhan added, "He makes threats and then backs down! The result? The situation in America gets worse by the day. Just yesterday, it was announced that his actions have caused $3 trillion in damage to the US economy, American exports are facing serious problems, and top officials in the military, CIA, and elsewhere have either resigned or been dismissed." So, is Iran preparing for war with the US? No one knows for sure, but the pieces are being moved into place. Also read: 'There will be bombing like never before': Trump threatens Iran with strikes, tariffs over nuclear deal refusal

Is Iran preparing for war with the US? Khamenei's mouthpiece calls for ‘bullets in Trump’s skull’ as radar systems go live

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