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U.S. President Donald Trump announced sweeping reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday, including a 10 percent flat tax on all U.S. imports. Trump slapped additional duties on around 60 nations, ranging between 15 percent and 49 percent. Nations with the largest trade imbalances with the U.S. face higher rates, even as Trump said he had sweetened the deal by only imposing about half of what other countries charge.

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Donald Trump has unveiled a raft of punishing tariffs ranging from a minimum of 10% to as high as 49% targeting countries across the globe. Well, the US president said he will impose a 10% universal tariff on all imported goods being imported into the US and these are in addition to the reciprocal tariffs on a few dozen countries.

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The US president Donald Trump announced sweeping reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday, including a 10% flat tax on all US imports. Many other nations with the largest trade imbalances with the US face higher rates, even as Trump said he had sweetened the deal by only imposing about half of what other countries charge. Watch in for more details!

Trump's reciprocal tariffs likely to escalate trade war

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Donald Trump has unveiled a raft of punishing tariffs ranging from a minimum of 10% to as high as 49%, targeting countries around the world. The US president said he will impose a 10% universal tariff on all imported foreign goods in addition to reciprocal tariffs on a few dozen countries.

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US President Donald Trump has launched what he calls a "liberation day" event. He announced an executive order that will introduce new "retaliatory tariffs" aimed at countries imposing trade barriers on the United States.
Trump also confirmed his plan to sign an executive order implementing “reciprocal tariffs” on various countries. “Reciprocal, that means they do it to us and we do it to them. Very simple. Can't get any simpler than that,” he said.

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US President Donald Trump has announced to impose 26% 'discounted' reciprocal tariffs on India as per the US government calculation.&nbsp;
He called Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi "a great friend", however adding that "he hasn't been treating us right."
While speaking at the White House event, the US president said he is implementing "reciprocal tariffs" on all countries of "approximately half" of what they charge the US.&nbsp;
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He explained that if China charges the US a tariff of 67%, so the United States will charge China a 34% tariff.
Bringing out a chart to show the audience, he showed that the US will charge the European Union a 20% tariff, Vietnam a 46% tariff, Taiwan 32%, Japan 24%, India 26%, South Korea 25%, Thailand 36% and more.
Trump said that the tariffs has announced will generate &ldquo;$6 trillion in investments&rdquo;. He further warned the world leaders, saying that if they want an exemption to his &ldquo;reciprocal tariffs&rdquo; should change their trade policy.
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&ldquo;Terminate your own tariffs, drop your barriers, don&rsquo;t manipulate your currencies,&rdquo; he said, &ldquo;and start buying tens of billions of dollars of American goods.&rdquo;
Trump said that he doesn&rsquo;t place the blame on other countries for &ldquo;this calamity.&rdquo;
&ldquo;I blame former presidents and past leaders who weren&rsquo;t doing their job. They let it happen, and they let it happen to an extent that nobody can even believe. That&rsquo;s why, effective at midnight, we will impose a 25% tariff on all foreign-made automobiles,&rdquo; the president said.
He further said that today is one of the most important days&rdquo; in American history. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s our declaration of economic independence,&rdquo; Trump said.
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The president said the United States would use the money generated from tariffs to &ldquo;reduce our taxes and pay down our national debt.&rdquo;
At the beginning of the event, the US president also said that the tariffs he is implementing today will go into effect at midnight. They will include a 25% tariff on all foreign-made automobiles.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World, india news: US president said he is implementing "reciprocal tariffs" on all countries of "approximately half" of what they charge the US.

US President Donald Trump has announced to impose 26% 'discounted' reciprocal tariffs on India as per the US government calculation. He called Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi "a great friend", however adding that "he hasn't been treating us right." While speaking at the White House event, the US president said he is implementing "reciprocal tariffs" on all countries of "approximately half" of what they charge the US. Also read: Trump tariffs announcement LIVE: Trump announces 25% tariff on all foreign automakers as he begins 'liberation day' event He explained that if China charges the US a tariff of 67%, so the United States will charge China a 34% tariff. Bringing out a chart to show the audience, he showed that the US will charge the European Union a 20% tariff, Vietnam a 46% tariff, Taiwan 32%, Japan 24%, India 26%, South Korea 25%, Thailand 36% and more. Trump said that the tariffs has announced will generate “$6 trillion in investments”. He further warned the world leaders, saying that if they want an exemption to his “reciprocal tariffs” should change their trade policy. Also read: 'US has been looted, raped': Trump to sign executive order on 'reciprocal tariffs' to usher in 'golden age of America' “Terminate your own tariffs, drop your barriers, don’t manipulate your currencies,” he said, “and start buying tens of billions of dollars of American goods.” Trump said that he doesn’t place the blame on other countries for “this calamity.” “I blame former presidents and past leaders who weren’t doing their job. They let it happen, and they let it happen to an extent that nobody can even believe. That’s why, effective at midnight, we will impose a 25% tariff on all foreign-made automobiles,” the president said. He further said that today is one of the most important days” in American history. “It’s our declaration of economic independence,” Trump said. Also read: ‘Liberation Day’: Biggest questions on Trump’s reciprocal tariffs answered The president said the United States would use the money generated from tariffs to “reduce our taxes and pay down our national debt.” At the beginning of the event, the US president also said that the tariffs he is implementing today will go into effect at midnight. They will include a 25% tariff on all foreign-made automobiles. Also read: Trump tariff threat: 'Tariffs are effective tool in achieving economic objectives', stresses White House (With inputs from agencies)

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US President Trump is set to roll out a fresh wave of tariffs, dubbed 'Liberation Day' measures, with immediate effect. The White House confirmed the tariffs will begin right after the announcement, sparking global reactions. Watch this report for more details!

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US President Donald Trump is just hours away from announcing the major reciprocal tariffs on several nations on "Liberation Day".&nbsp;
Trump took to Truth Social on Wednesday (April 2), posting, "IT&rsquo;S LIBERATION DAY IN AMERICA!", expressing enthusiasm as the whole world awaits his announcement.&nbsp;
The announcement is scheduled to take place at the White House at 4:00 EST (1:30 am IST).&nbsp;
The new tariffs which will be announced on April 2, will take effect immediately. On next day, additional tariffs on cars will begin, according to the White House.
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Trump call this day "Liberation Day" because he believes these tariffs will help American businesses. Notably, Trump is open to talking with other governments and business leaders who want lower tariffs, the White House press secretary said.&nbsp;
<h2>How the nations are reacting?</h2>
<h3>'Will hurt both sides': Germany</h3>
Germany on Wednesday warned that trade wars hurt "both sides" as Europe's biggest economy braces for Trump's wide-ranging new "reciprocal tariffs".&nbsp;
"The costs of a trade war do not fall on one side but can become expensive for both sides," government spokesman Steffen Hebestreit said.&nbsp;
Berlin was "ready and willing to negotiate at the European level with the United States" to avoid such a dispute," he added.&nbsp;
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<h3>'Major economic disorder': France</h3>
Meanwhile, France expects that new US tariffs on European products to be in the range of 20% to 25%, which would lead to &ldquo;major economic disorder,&rdquo; a government spokeswoman said.&nbsp;
"They risk being pretty powerful. People are speaking of tariffs between 20% and 25%," Sophie Primas told reporters.&nbsp;
"This will obviously lead to major economic disorder on the products impacted, not only in Europe but also in the United States," she added.
<h3>'People are going to die': Ireland</h3>
Moreover, Ireland's pharmaceuticals sector is also worried that the impact of new tariffs could drive up the cost of medicines worldwide and disrupt supply chains.&nbsp;
Irish pharma CEO, Gareth Sheridan at Nutriband warned, "We make chemotherapy treatments, we make heart medications, we make antibiotics, we make pain medications, we make diabetes medications. These types of treatments can&rsquo;t afford a disruption in the global supply chain. You know, as a comparable situation, tariffs on automobiles &ndash; if you can&rsquo;t afford a BMW, okay, buy a Ford and you can still get to work."
"If you have a 25% hike on chemotherapy and you can&rsquo;t afford your treatment anymore, what&rsquo;s the alternative? I mean, ultimately, people are going to die, and they&rsquo;re going to die because they can&rsquo;t afford to live," the CEO said.
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<h3>'Internet shutdowns': India</h3>
According to a US report, India had the highest average Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) applied tariff rate among major global economies in 2023, standing at 17%&mdash;with 13.5% for non-agricultural goods and 39% for agricultural products.
The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) raised concerns over India&rsquo;s high import duties on farm products, restrictions on imports, foreign direct investment barriers, and regulatory challenges in the insurance sector.
Moreover, it also warned of internet shutdowns in India and disruptions to US digital services.
<h3>'Potential countermeasures': Canada &nbsp;</h3>
Canada also reacted as Prime Minister Mark Carney vowed to defend Canadian workers and warned of potential countermeasures.
<h3>'Avert a trade war': Italy</h3>
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni warned that the tariffs would severely impact Italian businesses and be unfair to American consumers.&nbsp;
&ldquo;This is the reason why I remain convinced that we must work to avert a trade war that would benefit neither the United States nor Europe in any way,&rdquo; she said.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-claims-india-going-to-drop-tariffs-substantially-ahead-of-liberation-day-8914713">'Why didn't they do it sooner?': Trump claims India 'going to drop tariffs substantially' ahead of 'Liberation Day'</a>
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Trump took to Truth Social and posted, "IT’S LIBERATION DAY IN AMERICA!", expressing enthusiasm as the whole world awaits his announcement.

US President Donald Trump is just hours away from announcing the major reciprocal tariffs on several nations on "Liberation Day". Trump took to Truth Social on Wednesday (April 2), posting, "IT’S LIBERATION DAY IN AMERICA!", expressing enthusiasm as the whole world awaits his announcement. The announcement is scheduled to take place at the White House at 4:00 EST (1:30 am IST). The new tariffs which will be announced on April 2, will take effect immediately. On next day, additional tariffs on cars will begin, according to the White House. Also read: Who is Howard Lutnick? Trump's 'tariff man' facing heat as reciprocal tariff threat looms Trump call this day "Liberation Day" because he believes these tariffs will help American businesses. Notably, Trump is open to talking with other governments and business leaders who want lower tariffs, the White House press secretary said. How the nations are reacting? 'Will hurt both sides': Germany Germany on Wednesday warned that trade wars hurt "both sides" as Europe's biggest economy braces for Trump's wide-ranging new "reciprocal tariffs". "The costs of a trade war do not fall on one side but can become expensive for both sides," government spokesman Steffen Hebestreit said. Berlin was "ready and willing to negotiate at the European level with the United States" to avoid such a dispute," he added. Also read: US auto sales surge ahead of Trump tariffs, benefiting pickups and SUVs 'Major economic disorder': France Meanwhile, France expects that new US tariffs on European products to be in the range of 20% to 25%, which would lead to “major economic disorder,” a government spokeswoman said. "They risk being pretty powerful. People are speaking of tariffs between 20% and 25%," Sophie Primas told reporters. "This will obviously lead to major economic disorder on the products impacted, not only in Europe but also in the United States," she added. 'People are going to die': Ireland Moreover, Ireland's pharmaceuticals sector is also worried that the impact of new tariffs could drive up the cost of medicines worldwide and disrupt supply chains. Irish pharma CEO, Gareth Sheridan at Nutriband warned, "We make chemotherapy treatments, we make heart medications, we make antibiotics, we make pain medications, we make diabetes medications. These types of treatments can’t afford a disruption in the global supply chain. You know, as a comparable situation, tariffs on automobiles – if you can’t afford a BMW, okay, buy a Ford and you can still get to work." "If you have a 25% hike on chemotherapy and you can’t afford your treatment anymore, what’s the alternative? I mean, ultimately, people are going to die, and they’re going to die because they can’t afford to live," the CEO said. Also read: Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs spark global trade concerns 'Internet shutdowns': India According to a US report, India had the highest average Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) applied tariff rate among major global economies in 2023, standing at 17%—with 13.5% for non-agricultural goods and 39% for agricultural products. The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) raised concerns over India’s high import duties on farm products, restrictions on imports, foreign direct investment barriers, and regulatory challenges in the insurance sector. Moreover, it also warned of internet shutdowns in India and disruptions to US digital services. 'Potential countermeasures': Canada Canada also reacted as Prime Minister Mark Carney vowed to defend Canadian workers and warned of potential countermeasures. 'Avert a trade war': Italy Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni warned that the tariffs would severely impact Italian businesses and be unfair to American consumers. “This is the reason why I remain convinced that we must work to avert a trade war that would benefit neither the United States nor Europe in any way,” she said. Also read: 'Why didn't they do it sooner?': Trump claims India 'going to drop tariffs substantially' ahead of 'Liberation Day' (With inputs from agencies)

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US President Donald Trump has said that he is not joking about running for the presidency again and there are 'methods' for doing so. While the US Constitution under the 22nd Amendment bars any individual from running for the presidency for the third time, Trump supporters have said that the law can be interpreted differently as well. While any such maneuver would invite legal challenges, and courts would be asked to interpret the meaning of the 22nd Amendment, Trump and his supporters have been reiterating their stance.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h2>What does the 22nd Amendment say? Can it be changed?</h2>
The 22nd Amendment states, "No person shall be elected to the office of the president more than twice, and no person who has held the office of president, or acted as president, for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected president shall be elected to the office of the president more than once."
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It is almost impossible to change the 22nd Amendment of the US Constitution. A two-thirds approval from both the Senate and the House of Representatives, as well as approval from three-quarters of the country's state-level governments, is required.&nbsp;
The Republican Party controls the Congress but does not have the numbers required to change the Amendment. The Republicans hold 53 of 100 seats in the Senate, and 218 of 435 seats in the House &mdash; well short of the 67 and 290 votes needed for passing a constitutional amendment in the Senate and the House, respectively.
An amendment can also be proposed by a constitutional convention called for by two-thirds of the State legislatures. However, the Democrats control 18 out of the 50 state legislatures.
<h2>Can Trump be the President despite the 22nd Amendment?</h2>
"A lot of people want me to do it...I&rsquo;m not joking," Trump said to NBC News. When asked whether he has been presented with plans to allow him to seek a third term, Trump said, "There are methods which you could do it."&nbsp;
His 'methods' include the interpretation by his supporters that the 22nd Amendment only bans someone being 'elected' to more than two presidential terms but says nothing about 'succession'.&nbsp;
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When Trump was asked in a recent interview if Vice President JD Vance would run for the top job, and then pass the baton to him, he said, &ldquo;Well, that&rsquo;s one.&rdquo; So, hypothetically, if US Vice President JD Vance runs and wins for the presidency in 2028, he could be sworn in the White House only to resign and let Trump take over.&nbsp;
Another method of being the president for the third time can be if Republicans controlled the House. The speaker is elected by members of the House, and need not himself be a member of Congress. In that scenario, Trump could be elected as speaker, and then, if the president and vice president agreed to step aside, Trump could become president.&nbsp;
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Moreover, Andy Ogles, a Republican in the House of Representatives, introduced a resolution in January this year to allow a president to serve up to three terms as long the terms are not consecutive. Trump won in 2016, lost in 2020, and won again in 2024. Ogles' proposal became the talk of the town but has not made any significant progress legally. However, other Republican lawmakers can move a similar resolution in the future in favour of Trump's third term.&nbsp;
Another report has suggested that Trump may run for vice-presidency and while being the vice president, he may act as the de-facto president.
<h2>Has any US president run the third term?</h2>
Former President Franklin D Roosevelt (FDR) won four consecutive presidential elections in 1932, 1936, 1940, and 1944. He died in 1945, just months into his fourth term.
Previous to this, the two-term tradition was followed as a tradition. Roosevelt's violation of the two-term tradition prompted Congress andt he states to turn it into a formal matter of constitutional law.&nbsp;
Political scientist and term limit scholar Michael Korzi, in a report, also said that the nation&rsquo;s third president Thomas Jefferson had spoken in favour of a two-term limit for presidents and saw little distinction between "a long-serving executive in an elective position and a hereditary monarch."
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(With inputs from agencies)

World | US President Donald Trump wants to become president again and despite the 22nd Amendment setting a two-term limit, here's how Trump can do it

US President Donald Trump has said that he is not joking about running for the presidency again and there are 'methods' for doing so. While the US Constitution under the 22nd Amendment bars any individual from running for the presidency for the third time, Trump supporters have said that the law can be interpreted differently as well. While any such maneuver would invite legal challenges, and courts would be asked to interpret the meaning of the 22nd Amendment, Trump and his supporters have been reiterating their stance. What does the 22nd Amendment say? Can it be changed? The 22nd Amendment states, "No person shall be elected to the office of the president more than twice, and no person who has held the office of president, or acted as president, for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected president shall be elected to the office of the president more than once." Read more | Trump-Putin friendship rift? Russia issues chilling warning after POTUS's threat to bomb Iran nuclear facilities It is almost impossible to change the 22nd Amendment of the US Constitution. A two-thirds approval from both the Senate and the House of Representatives, as well as approval from three-quarters of the country's state-level governments, is required. The Republican Party controls the Congress but does not have the numbers required to change the Amendment. The Republicans hold 53 of 100 seats in the Senate, and 218 of 435 seats in the House — well short of the 67 and 290 votes needed for passing a constitutional amendment in the Senate and the House, respectively. An amendment can also be proposed by a constitutional convention called for by two-thirds of the State legislatures. However, the Democrats control 18 out of the 50 state legislatures. Can Trump be the President despite the 22nd Amendment? "A lot of people want me to do it...I’m not joking," Trump said to NBC News. When asked whether he has been presented with plans to allow him to seek a third term, Trump said, "There are methods which you could do it." His 'methods' include the interpretation by his supporters that the 22nd Amendment only bans someone being 'elected' to more than two presidential terms but says nothing about 'succession'. Read more | Trump suffers setback as democrat Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin supreme court despite Musk's millions When Trump was asked in a recent interview if Vice President JD Vance would run for the top job, and then pass the baton to him, he said, “Well, that’s one.” So, hypothetically, if US Vice President JD Vance runs and wins for the presidency in 2028, he could be sworn in the White House only to resign and let Trump take over. Another method of being the president for the third time can be if Republicans controlled the House. The speaker is elected by members of the House, and need not himself be a member of Congress. In that scenario, Trump could be elected as speaker, and then, if the president and vice president agreed to step aside, Trump could become president. Read more | Price hikes incoming! Here’s how Trump’s reciprocal tariffs will affect your groceries Moreover, Andy Ogles, a Republican in the House of Representatives, introduced a resolution in January this year to allow a president to serve up to three terms as long the terms are not consecutive. Trump won in 2016, lost in 2020, and won again in 2024. Ogles' proposal became the talk of the town but has not made any significant progress legally. However, other Republican lawmakers can move a similar resolution in the future in favour of Trump's third term. Another report has suggested that Trump may run for vice-presidency and while being the vice president, he may act as the de-facto president. Has any US president run the third term? Former President Franklin D Roosevelt (FDR) won four consecutive presidential elections in 1932, 1936, 1940, and 1944. He died in 1945, just months into his fourth term. Previous to this, the two-term tradition was followed as a tradition. Roosevelt's violation of the two-term tradition prompted Congress andt he states to turn it into a formal matter of constitutional law. Political scientist and term limit scholar Michael Korzi, in a report, also said that the nation’s third president Thomas Jefferson had spoken in favour of a two-term limit for presidents and saw little distinction between "a long-serving executive in an elective position and a hereditary monarch." Watch | Democrat Cory Booker breaks record, slams Trump’s 'unconstitutional' actions in 25-hour marathon speech (With inputs from agencies)

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US President Donald Trump's Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stressed that the Trump administration has engaged in a "spiritual battle", adding that there were "evil forces".&nbsp;
Pointing to the assassination attempt at Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, Leavitt suggested that he was "saved by the grace of God" to become the president.&nbsp;
"I think there were certainly evil forces, and I think that the president was saved by the grace of God on July 13 in Butler, Pennsylvania, and he&rsquo;s in this moment for a reason,&rdquo; she told the Christian Broadcasting Network.&nbsp;
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The assassination attempt killed crowd member Corey Comperatore and wounded two others.&nbsp;
Trump, after facing the near-death experience, said that it made him "more of a believer".&nbsp;
&ldquo;It changed something in me,&rdquo; he said at a national prayer breakfast on Feb. 6. &ldquo;I feel even stronger. I believed in God but I feel much more strongly about it.&rdquo;
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He also said that God has a "glorious mission" for America and that the country needs to "make religion a much more important factor now."
Emphasising and probably connecting 'religion' &nbsp;with politics, Trump said that the country needs to "make religion a much more important factor now."
However, some Democrats have raised concerns over Trump's newfound spirituality. Trump was never vocal about Christianity before, however, this recent incident made him speak about it as he said that he is committed to "eradicate anti-Christian bias" through a task force led by Attorney General Pam Bondi.
The new group will &ldquo;move heaven and earth to defend the rights of Christians and religious believers nationwide,&rdquo; Trump said.
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Moreover, the task force aims to "identify any unlawful anti-Christian&rdquo; actions that took place under Biden&rsquo;s administration.&nbsp;
Notably, Trump also created a special White House Faith Office led by pastor Paula White-Cain, an American televangelist.
However, the critics said that the task force only empowers an already majority group and blurs the lines between church and state.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: Pointing to the assassination attempt at Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, Leavitt suggested that he was "saved by the grace of God" to become the president.

US President Donald Trump's Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stressed that the Trump administration has engaged in a "spiritual battle", adding that there were "evil forces". Pointing to the assassination attempt at Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, Leavitt suggested that he was "saved by the grace of God" to become the president. "I think there were certainly evil forces, and I think that the president was saved by the grace of God on July 13 in Butler, Pennsylvania, and he’s in this moment for a reason,” she told the Christian Broadcasting Network. Also read: Putin prayed for Trump after assassination attempt, says top US envoy Steve Witkoff The assassination attempt killed crowd member Corey Comperatore and wounded two others. Trump, after facing the near-death experience, said that it made him "more of a believer". “It changed something in me,” he said at a national prayer breakfast on Feb. 6. “I feel even stronger. I believed in God but I feel much more strongly about it.” Also read: Firefighter killed in Trump assassination bid given special mention in Congress address | WATCH He also said that God has a "glorious mission" for America and that the country needs to "make religion a much more important factor now." Emphasising and probably connecting 'religion' with politics, Trump said that the country needs to "make religion a much more important factor now." However, some Democrats have raised concerns over Trump's newfound spirituality. Trump was never vocal about Christianity before, however, this recent incident made him speak about it as he said that he is committed to "eradicate anti-Christian bias" through a task force led by Attorney General Pam Bondi. The new group will “move heaven and earth to defend the rights of Christians and religious believers nationwide,” Trump said. Also read: ‘Deep flaws’ in US Secret Service exposed after Trump assassination attempt: Report Moreover, the task force aims to "identify any unlawful anti-Christian” actions that took place under Biden’s administration. Notably, Trump also created a special White House Faith Office led by pastor Paula White-Cain, an American televangelist. However, the critics said that the task force only empowers an already majority group and blurs the lines between church and state. Also read: Sean Curran, agent who foiled Trump assassination bid, named Secret Service chief (With inputs from agencies)

Is Trump surrounded by 'evil forces'? White House secretary claims US administration engaged in 'spiritual battle'

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Former US President Barack Obama's aides have reacted to Donald Trump's plan to get a third term in office, saying that "Obama should run" and "mop the floor with this piece of "s**t".&nbsp;
Obama aides Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor are the three hosts of the political podcast Pod Save America.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Obama should run,&rdquo; Vietor suggested on Tuesday. &ldquo;We should mop the floor with this piece of s--t. Run it back, sir.&rdquo;
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The three hosts quipped that if Trump commits to breaking constitutional law, they at least want someone qualified to take over.&nbsp;
Days ago, Trump suggested he might consider pursuing a third term in office, despite the US Constitution barring it under the 22nd Amendment.
He told reporters that he's "not joking" about a third term and adding there were "methods" to circumvent the constitution's two-term limit.&nbsp;
He has also claimed that many people are asking him to run again and a third round would be "important" because "the 2020 election was totally rigged."
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Moreover, Trump also expressed his idea of a hypothetical presidential showdown with former President Barack Obama, if he were to contest for a third time in office.&nbsp;
But while Trump says we have a long way to go before officially campaigning, Favreau said that he&rsquo;s &ldquo;already acting like a dictator.&rdquo;
Lovett agreed that Trump is abusing his presidential power.&nbsp;
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<h2>'Behaving like a dictator'</h2>
"We don&rsquo;t really need to worry yet about the possibility that Trump is gonna behave like a dictator three years from now because he is behaving like a dictator right now,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;We probably should focus on that.&rdquo;
"We&rsquo;re so used to this now," added Lovett, saying that Trump&rsquo;s assertions were &ldquo;disqualifying,&rdquo; &ldquo;despicable,&rdquo; and even an &ldquo;impeachable offense.&rdquo;
&ldquo;The clear intent of the 22nd Amendment is that, that he should not be able to seek a third term. The language leaves no loophole for him to seek the office in some ridiculous roundabout way,&rdquo; he added.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: Days ago, Trump suggested he might consider pursuing a third term in office, despite the US Constitution barring it under the 22nd Amendment.

Former US President Barack Obama's aides have reacted to Donald Trump's plan to get a third term in office, saying that "Obama should run" and "mop the floor with this piece of "s**t". Obama aides Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor are the three hosts of the political podcast Pod Save America. “Obama should run,” Vietor suggested on Tuesday. “We should mop the floor with this piece of s--t. Run it back, sir.” Also read: ‘Not joking’ about third term: Trump says there are ‘methods’ to stay in power beyond 2028 The three hosts quipped that if Trump commits to breaking constitutional law, they at least want someone qualified to take over. Days ago, Trump suggested he might consider pursuing a third term in office, despite the US Constitution barring it under the 22nd Amendment. He told reporters that he's "not joking" about a third term and adding there were "methods" to circumvent the constitution's two-term limit. He has also claimed that many people are asking him to run again and a third round would be "important" because "the 2020 election was totally rigged." Also read: Who's the Democrat Trump wants to face in third-term showdown? SPOILER: It's not Biden Moreover, Trump also expressed his idea of a hypothetical presidential showdown with former President Barack Obama, if he were to contest for a third time in office. But while Trump says we have a long way to go before officially campaigning, Favreau said that he’s “already acting like a dictator.” Lovett agreed that Trump is abusing his presidential power. Also read: Who is Howard Lutnick? Trump's 'tariff man' facing heat as reciprocal tariff threat looms 'Behaving like a dictator' "We don’t really need to worry yet about the possibility that Trump is gonna behave like a dictator three years from now because he is behaving like a dictator right now,” he said. “We probably should focus on that.” "We’re so used to this now," added Lovett, saying that Trump’s assertions were “disqualifying,” “despicable,” and even an “impeachable offense.” “The clear intent of the 22nd Amendment is that, that he should not be able to seek a third term. The language leaves no loophole for him to seek the office in some ridiculous roundabout way,” he added. Also read: 'Got to figure something else,' Trump flirts with idea of third term in White House (With inputs from agencies)

'Mop the floor with this piece of s**t': Obama aides say former president should run against Trump for next term

India is under increasing pressure to ease trade restrictions on its politically delicate agricultural sector after the Trump administration slammed the country's high tariffs on American farm goods. The U.S. administration's warning came a day before Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs on the so-called 'Liberation Day'.

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U.S. President Donald Trump is poised to unveil sweeping new Liberation Day tariffs today but has kept the world guessing until the last minute about the scope of the move that could spark a global trade war.

Trump set to unleash ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs - all you need to know

Days after Donald Trump warned the Houthis of real pain, the United States launched multiple airstrikes on rebel-controlled areas in Yemen. Houthis claimed that these airstrikes killed three and wounded two people in Yemen's western city of Hodeidah.

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US Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday (April 1) defended the deportation of &lsquo;innocent&rsquo; Maryland father to El Salvador prison.&nbsp;
The US government accidentally deported a man to Trump's "favourite" El Salvador prison due to an "administrative error", according to legal papers filed on Monday.&nbsp;
Kilmer Abrego-Garcia had a protected status, but Vance defended his deportation, with the Trump administration saying that they can't do anything to get him back.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-sends-more-prisoners-to-el-salvador-despite-court-dispute-8911909">US sends more prisoners to El Salvador despite court dispute</a>
Vance took to X, saying that the move was justified and that the man was a member of MS-13.&nbsp;
"My comment is that according to the court document you apparently didn&rsquo;t read he was a convicted MS-13 gang member with no legal right to be here," Vance said.&nbsp;
"My further comment is that it&rsquo;s gross to get fired up about gang members getting deported while ignoring citizens they victimize," he added in his post.&nbsp;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
My comment is that according to the court document you apparently didn&rsquo;t read he was a convicted MS-13 gang member with no legal right to be here. My further comment is that it&rsquo;s gross to get fired up about gang members getting deported while ignoring citizens they victimize. <a href="https://t.co/cPnloeyXYk">https://t.co/cPnloeyXYk</a>
&mdash; JD Vance (@JDVance) <a href="https://twitter.com/JDVance/status/1906934067607556440?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 1, 2025</a></blockquote>
The US vice president was also criticised for the deportation, with one netizen calling him "disgusting" and a "shameless LIAR".&nbsp;
&ldquo;Trump&rsquo;s administration (minus Vance,) ADMITTED they mistakenly deported a Maryland father, an immigrant with protected legal status, to El Salvador. Now, they claim U.S. courts lack jurisdiction to return him home. 😡 This is DISGUSTING. This is NOT America,&rdquo; the netizen posted.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Why did the administration itself admit the deportation was an error if now the new line is to defend it (with an error itself, the guy was not convicted of a crime),&rdquo; a second user commented.
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The US government admitted that "on March 15, although ICE was aware of his protection from removal to El Salvador, Abrego Garcia was removed to El Salvador because of an administrative error."
Garcia lives in Maryland with his wife and five-year-old child, who is autistic and intellectually disabled.&nbsp;
Last week, Garcia, his wife Jennifer Vasquez Sura, and their legal team filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court in Maryland and called for Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem to ensure his return to the US.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: Abrego-Garcia had a protected status, but Vance defended his deportation, with the Trump administration saying that they can't do anything to get him back.

US Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday (April 1) defended the deportation of ‘innocent’ Maryland father to El Salvador prison. The US government accidentally deported a man to Trump's "favourite" El Salvador prison due to an "administrative error", according to legal papers filed on Monday. Kilmer Abrego-Garcia had a protected status, but Vance defended his deportation, with the Trump administration saying that they can't do anything to get him back. Also read: US sends more prisoners to El Salvador despite court dispute Vance took to X, saying that the move was justified and that the man was a member of MS-13. "My comment is that according to the court document you apparently didn’t read he was a convicted MS-13 gang member with no legal right to be here," Vance said. "My further comment is that it’s gross to get fired up about gang members getting deported while ignoring citizens they victimize," he added in his post. Also read: 'If you commit crimes against America...': DHS Secretary Kristi Noem warns as she visits Trump's fav El Salvador prison My comment is that according to the court document you apparently didn’t read he was a convicted MS-13 gang member with no legal right to be here. My further comment is that it’s gross to get fired up about gang members getting deported while ignoring citizens they victimize. https://t.co/cPnloeyXYk — JD Vance (@JDVance) April 1, 2025 The US vice president was also criticised for the deportation, with one netizen calling him "disgusting" and a "shameless LIAR". “Trump’s administration (minus Vance,) ADMITTED they mistakenly deported a Maryland father, an immigrant with protected legal status, to El Salvador. Now, they claim U.S. courts lack jurisdiction to return him home. 😡 This is DISGUSTING. This is NOT America,” the netizen posted. “Why did the administration itself admit the deportation was an error if now the new line is to defend it (with an error itself, the guy was not convicted of a crime),” a second user commented. Also read: ‘Could get jailed in El Salvador prisons’: Trump threatens ‘terrorists’ harming Musk, Tesla with 20-year jail The US government admitted that "on March 15, although ICE was aware of his protection from removal to El Salvador, Abrego Garcia was removed to El Salvador because of an administrative error." Garcia lives in Maryland with his wife and five-year-old child, who is autistic and intellectually disabled. Last week, Garcia, his wife Jennifer Vasquez Sura, and their legal team filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court in Maryland and called for Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem to ensure his return to the US. Also read: ‘Heads shaved, stripped down...’: How horribly inmates are treated in El Salvador’s mega prison (With inputs from agencies)

'Convicted MS-13 gang member': JD Vance defends deportation of Maryland father to Trump's fav El Salvador prison

US President Donald Trump is set to impose reciprocal tariffs on America's Liberation Day, Wednesday (April 2), by slapping 25% on imported passenger vehicles and light trucks.&nbsp;
Moreover, it will also impose tariffs on key auto parts including engines, transmissions and powertrain components.&nbsp;
These tariffs on vehicles will take effect on April 3, however, the tariffs on parts will take effect on May 3, according to the proclamation signed by the president.
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<h2>Here's what you need to know if planning to buy a car</h2>
These new taxes imposed by the Trump administration will raise the average cost of a car imported from a different country by thousands of dollars, the Associated Press reported.&nbsp;
Moreover, not just buying, but also owning a car will also become more expensive due to the tariffs imposed on car parts, which could eventually hike the cost of auto repair bills.&nbsp;
Leading to this, the insurance costs will also surge.&nbsp;
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The car repair market is majorly dependent on imports, especially from the US's biggest trading partners.&nbsp;
&ldquo;If you are bringing your car to get repaired, chances are, it&rsquo;s going to have a part that comes from another country,&rdquo; said Jessica Caldwell, head of insights at auto-buying resource Edmunds, according to AP.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/eu-president-vows-to-use-all-cards-to-counter-trumps-tariffs-8914636">EU president vows to use &lsquo;all cards&rsquo; to counter Trump&rsquo;s tariffs</a>
<h2>People rushing to buy cars&nbsp;</h2>
Ahead of the tariffs, experts are advising shoppers to rush to buy new vehicles, in order to avoid paying thousands of dollars more under the new tariffs.&nbsp;
Joe McCabe, president and CEO of AutoForecast Solutions, said, "Vehicles on lots and the inventory that exists today has not been impacted by tariffs, so it's a good time to buy a car."
"It has to fit within the financial boundaries of the consumer, but this would be the preferred time to do it."
Vermont-based artist Val Hird rushed to buy a car before April 2 and shared with news outlet CBS MoneyWatch, that she wanted a Toyota RAV4 Plug-in hybrid, but her local Toyota dealer did not have the vehicle in stock.
Hird said she did it only because the tariffs were being imposed.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-claims-india-imposes-100-tariff-on-american-agricultural-products-time-for-reciprocity-says-white-house-8911844">US claims India imposes 100% tariff on American agricultural products, 'time for reciprocity,' says White House</a>
(With inputs from agencies)

World, business & economy: New taxes imposed by the Trump administration will raise the average cost of a car imported from a different country by thousands of dollars.

US President Donald Trump is set to impose reciprocal tariffs on America's Liberation Day, Wednesday (April 2), by slapping 25% on imported passenger vehicles and light trucks. Moreover, it will also impose tariffs on key auto parts including engines, transmissions and powertrain components. These tariffs on vehicles will take effect on April 3, however, the tariffs on parts will take effect on May 3, according to the proclamation signed by the president. Also read: 'Why didn't they do it sooner?': Trump claims India 'going to drop tariffs substantially' ahead of 'Liberation Day' Here's what you need to know if planning to buy a car These new taxes imposed by the Trump administration will raise the average cost of a car imported from a different country by thousands of dollars, the Associated Press reported. Moreover, not just buying, but also owning a car will also become more expensive due to the tariffs imposed on car parts, which could eventually hike the cost of auto repair bills. Leading to this, the insurance costs will also surge. Also read: Liberation Day or Confusion Day? Trump reciprocal tariffs are coming, but officials don't seem to agree on how to implement The car repair market is majorly dependent on imports, especially from the US's biggest trading partners. “If you are bringing your car to get repaired, chances are, it’s going to have a part that comes from another country,” said Jessica Caldwell, head of insights at auto-buying resource Edmunds, according to AP. Also read: EU president vows to use ‘all cards’ to counter Trump’s tariffs People rushing to buy cars Ahead of the tariffs, experts are advising shoppers to rush to buy new vehicles, in order to avoid paying thousands of dollars more under the new tariffs. Joe McCabe, president and CEO of AutoForecast Solutions, said, "Vehicles on lots and the inventory that exists today has not been impacted by tariffs, so it's a good time to buy a car." "It has to fit within the financial boundaries of the consumer, but this would be the preferred time to do it." Vermont-based artist Val Hird rushed to buy a car before April 2 and shared with news outlet CBS MoneyWatch, that she wanted a Toyota RAV4 Plug-in hybrid, but her local Toyota dealer did not have the vehicle in stock. Hird said she did it only because the tariffs were being imposed. Also read: US claims India imposes 100% tariff on American agricultural products, 'time for reciprocity,' says White House (With inputs from agencies)

Planning to buy a new car? Here's how it will cost an arm and a leg after Trump's reciprocal tariffs

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