Trump puts 10% tariffs on all nations
Trump Imposes 10% Tariffs on All Nations: Former President Donald Trump announces sweeping tariffs on all imports, with higher rates on key trading partners like China (34%), the EU (20%), and Vietnam (24%). He calls it “Liberation Day” for the U.S. economy.
Democrats See Hope in Special Elections: Democratic wins in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race and closer-than-expected results in Florida’s congressional elections suggest weakening Republican margins, posing a potential challenge for Trump.
Erosions in GOP’s Margin Could Test Trump: Republican-held districts show signs of shifting, with declining victory margins that could indicate voter dissatisfaction.
Here’s a quick summary of the key stories on the front page of USA Today (April 3, 2025):
- Trump Imposes 10% Tariffs on All Nations: Former President Donald Trump announces sweeping tariffs on all imports, with higher rates on key trading partners like China (34%), the EU (20%), and Vietnam (24%). He calls it “Liberation Day” for the U.S. economy.
- Democrats See Hope in Special Elections: Democratic wins in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race and closer-than-expected results in Florida’s congressional elections suggest weakening Republican margins, posing a potential challenge for Trump.
- Erosions in GOP’s Margin Could Test Trump: Republican-held districts show signs of shifting, with declining victory margins that could indicate voter dissatisfaction.
- Impact of Health & Human Services Firings: Recent government job cuts at agencies like the FDA and CDC raise concerns about risks to public health, food safety, and medical research.
- Cory Booker’s Record-Breaking Speech: Senator Cory Booker delivers a historic 25-hour speech in the Senate, rallying against resistance to Trump.
- Loyalty Testers and Relationship Doubts: A growing online trend of hiring “loyalty testers” to flirt with partners and test their faithfulness sparks debate about trust and relationships.
- Val Kilmer Dies at 65: The Top Gun and Batman Forever star, who previously battled throat cancer, dies from pneumonia complications.