Trump’s latest tariff threats on China have deepened economic uncertainty, rattling stocks and unsettling global trade as fears mount over further market disruptions.
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Donald Trump
Week of Apr 7 – Apr 13, 2025
Tariff twists and a health checkpoint shape Trump's dynamic week.
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This week, Trump's shifting tariff strategy rattled global markets and sparked domestic debate while selectively easing measures for sectors like coal and water policy. Alongside economic maneuvers, a routine health exam underscored his personal readiness, marking a blend of strategic posturing and maintained confidence.
Donald Trump defended tariffs while signing orders to revitalize coal and bolster grid reliability, sparking both backlash and praise at the White House.
www.bbc.com · www.pbs.org · apnews.com · www.electric.coopTrump eased tariffs for most while raising taxes on Chinese imports and targeted California's climate laws. Meanwhile, a lawmaker’s proposal seeks to cancel future presidential birthday parades.
apnews.com · cohen.house.gov · calmatters.orgPresident Trump signed an order easing water flow rules to boost shower performance, combining policy with a lighthearted twist to everyday American life.
www.bbc.comDonald Trump underwent his annual physical today. The exam is expected to provide few details while reinforcing his longstanding approach to keeping personal health information private.
www.pbs.orgTrump's aggressive tariff moves spark global concerns while his self-assured physical exam underscores personal vitality, revealing a day of strategic posturing mixed with personal confidence.
www.newyorker.com · www.pbs.orgLatest medical exams confirm Donald Trump is in excellent physical and cognitive health, deeming him fully fit to serve despite minor past scars.
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