(2025-04-04). US: Trump tariffs on Israel may hit medical equipment, machinery. newarab.com 
As part of a sweeping new tariff policy, unspecified Israeli goods exports to the United States face a 17 percent tariff. The US is Israel's closest ally and largest single trading partner, and supplier of weapons – notably during Israel's deadly war in Gaza.
(2025-04-04). Tel Aviv in shock as Trump imposes tariffs on all Israeli goods. presstv.ir Trump has announced a 17% tariff on all Israeli goods, despite Tel Aviv's recent removal of all duties on American imports.
(2025-04-04). Jeffrey Sachs: Trump's Impoverishing Tariffs. popularresistance.org U.S. President Donald Trump is trashing the world trade system over a basic economic fallacy. He wrongly claims that America's trade deficit is caused by the rest of the world ripping off the U.S., repeatedly stating things such as, "Over the decades, they ripped us off like no country has ever been ripped off in history…" | Trump aims to close the trade deficit by imposing tariffs, thereby impeding imports and restoring trade balance (or inducing other countries to end their rip-offs of America). Yet Trump's tariffs will not close the trade deficit but will instead impoverish Americans and harm the rest of the…
(2025-04-04). Closed for business: The oddities of Trump's tariffs. greenleft.org.au 
Liberation Day, as April 2 was described by United States President Donald Trump, had all the elements of reality television perversion, writes Binoy Kampmark.
(2025-04-04). European Union threatens retaliation against Trump tariffs. wsws.org US-Europe ties are suffering a historic breakdown, and a trade war is being set into motion that threatens unprecedented attacks on workers in America, Europe and internationally.
(2025-04-04). China urges U.S. to lift 'reciprocal tariffs', engage in dialogue. ecns.cn China firmly opposes the United States' announcement of "reciprocal tariffs" on all its trading partners and has vowed to take resolute countermeasures to protect its own interests, said the Ministry of Commerce on Thursday.
(2025-04-04). EU calls Trump tariffs 'major blow to world economy' as China vows retaliation. presstv.ir The European Commission president warns the new tariffs by the US will be a major blow to the world economy.
(2025-04-04). Japan stocks crash after U.S. tariff news. ecns.cn Japanese stocks tumbled Thursday morning after U.S. President Donald Trump moved forward with steeper-than-expected tariffs.
(2025-04-04). Comicomment丨U.S. tariffs: A self-inflicted blow. ecns.cn
(2025-04-04). Indian opposition questions Modi's silence over Trump's steep tariffs. peoplesdispatch.org Identifying it as one of the "worst offender" countries president Trump announced a 26% blanket tariff on all goods coming from India to the US as part of his reciprocal tariff regime…
(2025-04-04). As Trump's tariffs take effect Stellantis announces thousands of layoffs in Canada, Mexico and US. wsws.org Stellantis will "temporarily" idle its Windsor Assembly Plant in Canada and Toluca Assembly Plant in Mexico. About 4,500 workers in Windsor will be impacted. Some 2,600 are employed at the Toluca facility.
(2025-04-04). Mexico's Sheinbaum welcomes being left off Trump's tariffs list. scmp.com Mexico excluded from President Donald Trump's plan to impose tariffs on trading partners.
(2025-04-04). Trump says things 'going very well' after worst stock market drop in years over tariffs. scmp.com US president's new tariffs lead to the biggest Dow wipeout since 2020.
(2025-04-04). Canada hits US car sector with 25 per cent tariffs, mirroring Trump's move. scmp.com Canada was spared Trump's 'reciprocal tariffs', but new 25 per cent US tariffs on foreign-produced vehicles still took effect on Thursday.
(2025-04-04). Trump administration sued over Chinese import tariffs. scmp.com Lawsuit alleges that the US president improperly bypassed Congress by imposing tariffs.
(2025-04-04). Brent crude falls below $70 for first time in 4 weeks, following Trump's tariffs. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — Brent crude and overall oil prices fell significantly below $70 today, marking the first time in 4 weeks. This decline follows the recent tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.Fear of global trade war, negatively impacting oil demand and prices: Amid the recent tariffs imposed and announced by US President Donald Trump, Brent crude prices fell below $70 today. Fears of a global trade war are weighing on oil demand and negatively impacting prices worldwide. | Notably, Brent crude futures recorded a decline of about 50 cents, or 0.9%, settling at $69.50 a barrel—marking the firs…
(2025-04-04). Trump imposes tariffs on penguins! albawaba.com ALBAWABA – In a funny move, social media users mocked US President Donald Trump for imposing tariffs on "penguins".A group of uninhabited volcanic islands near Antarctica which are also filled with ice penguins, have been also a target to Donald Trump's tariffs.The US president imposed a 10 percent tariff on goods to Heard Island and McDonald Islands.ÿ™ÿ±ÿߟÖÿ® ŸäŸÅÿ±ÿ∂ ÿ±ÿ≥ŸàŸÖ ÿ¨ŸÖÿ±ŸÉŸäÿ© ÿπŸÑ…
(2025-04-04). Trump defiant as tariffs send world markets into panic. newarab.com 
Wall Street led a global markets bloodbath Thursday as countries around the world reeled from President Donald Trump's trade war, while the White House insisted the US economy will emerge victorious. | The S&P 500 dropped 4.8 percent in its biggest loss since 2020. The tech-rich Nasdaq plummeted 6.0 percent and the Dow Jones 4.0 percent. | Shock waves also tore through markets in Asia and Europe in the wake of Trump's Wednesday announcement, while foreign leaders signaled readiness to negotiate but also threatened counter-tariffs. | Trump slapped 10 percent import duties on all nations and far higher levies on…
(2025-04-04). World leaders condemn Trump's tariffs, some pledge retaliation. newarab.com 
Countries across the world, including some of America's closest allies, condemned
(2025-04-04). 'Not an extension of Australia' Trump's tariffs 'reinforces' Norfolk Island's independence hopes. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Caleb Fotheringham, RNZ Pacific journalist Norfolk Island sees its United States tariff as an acknowledgment of independence from Australia. Norfolk Island, despite being an Australian territory, has been included on Trump's tariff list. The territory has been given a 29 percent tariff, despite Australia getting only 10 percent. READ MORE: New modelling reveals full…
(2025-04-04). Trump tariffs spark global condemnation as markets crash. presstv.ir US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on US imports have ignited threats of retaliation globally, with governments and companies rushed to formulate countermeasures to mitigate the consequences of the US trade war.
(2025-04-04). Closed for business: The oddities of Trump's tariffs. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-04-04). Why have Donald Trump's trade tariffs hit Tunisia hard. newarab.com 
US President On 2 April, Trump announced that he would impose higher tariffs…
(2025-04-04). The Oddities of Trump's Tariffs. dissidentvoice.org Liberation Day, as April 2 was described by US President Donald Trump, had all the elements of reality television perversion. It also had a dreamy, aspirational hope: that factories would spring up from rust belt soil in a few months across the United States; that industries would, unmoored from the globe, become vibrant and burgeoning. …
(2025-04-04). Have Trump's tariffs killed US-Africa preferential trade? aljazeera.com The AGOA framework that saw African countries export duty free to the US is as good as dead, experts say.
(2025-04-04). How much will Trump's new tariffs hurt other countries and US consumers? aljazeera.com Trump's reciprocal tariffs range from 10 percent to more than 50 percent on the US's trading partners.
(2025-04-04). Trump tariffs to cause 'untold damage', UK business groups warn. aljazeera.com Analysts say the UK's relatively mild rate of 10 percent does not signal a strong US-UK relationship.
(2025-04-04). A Disaster Of Idiocy: So This Penguin Came Up To Me. commondreams.org 
Flaunting "the peculiar Trumpian stupidity," the mad king's giddy "liberation" of the global economy – by witlessly slapping tariffs on every country except Russia based on a simplistic, "insane" formula that instantly crashed U.S. and foreign markets – has been universally slammed. And that was before we learned several tariff targets are in fact remote outcroppings of ice and rock populated by no humans but many freeloading penguins and seals, who thank God won't be "looting and pillaging" us any more.In his announcement we've finally been liberated from being able to buy things from other countries, the fr…
(2025-04-04). Trade War and Attacks on National Sovereignty: How Unions Can Fight Back. socialistproject.ca 
The United States has launched a full-scale attack on our economy and our very existence as a sovereign country. Canadians have responded by boycotting US products, buying Canadian, and cancelling travel plans to the US. But as unionists, how can we respond collectively through our unions? What should be the role of the labour movement? | The media, together with Prime Minister Mark Carney and Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre, want to portray the upcoming federal election as a choice of who is best to negotiate with US President Donald Trump. But the real issue should be which party has the best plan…
(2025-04-04). SA unveils strategic economic diversification plan amid US tariffs. sanews.gov.za SA unveils strategic economic diversification plan amid US tariffs | South Africa has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to mitigate the economic impact of new United States tariffs, focusing on export diversification, value-added production, and strengthening regional trade partnerships. | This is after United States President, Donald Trump, announced global reciprocal tariffs on most imported goods, with South Africa facing a 31% tariff increase. | "The new tariff regime arising from the decision by the United States of America, which have been directed not only to South Africa, but the entire world, necessitate…
(2025-04-04). World's richest people lose $208 billion in a day due to Trump tariffs. leftfootforward.org Mark Zuckerberg lost over $17 billion, Bezos' wealth dropped by more than $15 billion and Musk's by $11 billion…
(2025-04-04). Canada launches counter auto tariffs against U.S. independent.co.ug 
OTTAWA | Xinhua | Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Thursday Canada will be responding by matching the U.S. approach with 25 percent tariffs on all vehicles imported from the United States that are not compliant with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). The prime minister said his government will also impose the tariff on non-Canadian …
(2025-04-04). What's It Like To Be Showered With Trump Dust? Election Special Podcast. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Chief political correspondent Michelle Grattan talks with political editor Amanda Dunn about Donald Trump's trade tariffs, their potential impact on the election …
(2025-04-04). No, That's Not What A Trade Deficit Means And That's Not How You Calculate Other Nations' Tariffs. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | On April 2, United States President Donald Trump unveiled a sweeping new reciprocal tariff regime he says will level the playing field in global trade by treating …
(2025-04-04). China retaliates against Trump tariffs with sweeping countermeasures as global markets plummet. nationofchange.org Beijing responds to Trump's aggressive new tariffs with 34% duties on all U.S. goods, rare-earth export controls, and sanctions on U.S. firms, signaling a major escalation in the global trade war…
(2025-04-04). China hits back at Trump tariffs with own taxes, export curbs. newarab.com 
China's finance ministry said the additional tariffs would be imposed from 10 Ap…
(2025-04-04). Donald Trump just shot HIMSELF in the foot with his 'Liberation Day' tariffs. thecanary.co US president Donald Trump has imposed sweeping tariffs on countries around the world. But in doing this, Trump is raising the import prices for some of the largest US companies. Predictably, they've dropped in the market. What's more, the US president himself owns shares in some of the companies. While we have the world's smallest […] | By
(2025-04-03). Democracy Now! 2025-04-03 Thursday. democracynow.org Headlines for April 03, 2025; "American Empire Is in Decline": Economist Richard Wolff on Trump's Trade War & Tariffs; Jewish Students Chain Themselves to Columbia Gates to Protest ICE Jailing of Mahmoud Khalil; ICE Detains Mother & Her Three Children in Farm Raid Near NY Home of Border Czar Tom Homan | Headlines for April 03, 2025; "American Empire Is in Decline": Economist Richard Wolff on Trump's Trade War & Tariffs; Jewish Students Chain Themselves to Columbia Gates to Protest ICE Jailing of Mahmoud Khalil; ICE Detains Mother & Her Three Children in Farm Raid Near NY Home of…
(2025-04-03). Headlines for April 3, 2025. democracynow.org Netanyahu Wants to Further Divide Gaza Strip as Daily Genocidal Attacks Continue, Israeli Attack on Syria Kills 9; Suspected U.S. Strike on Yemen Kills 5, Hungary Withdraws from ICC as Orbán Hosts Netanyahu, Wanted on War Crimes Warrant, Columbia Students Chain Themselves to Gates to Protest University Collaboration with ICE, Trump Slaps Blanket Tariffs on All Imported Goods, Hikes Up "Reciprocal Tariffs" on Trade Partners, Disability Groups Sue Social Security Administration over Service Cuts Amid Web Portal Crashes, NYC Mayor Eric Adams Announces Reelection Bid After Judge Drops Corruption Charges,…
(2025-04-03). Beijing slams new tariffs, US diplomats in China get romance ban: SCMP daily highlights. scmp.com From China's reaction to 'bullying' tariffs to a romance ban on American diplomats in Chinese cities, here's a round-up from today's China coverage.
(2025-04-03). European Commission 'considers closing EU to all US goods' so why not Israel? skwawkbox.org 
China, Japan and S Korea also planning joint response to Trump's tariff orgy The European Commission, which controls the EU's twenty-seven markets, has said that it is going to impose reciprocal tariffs on US goods after US president Trump announced a further raft of tariffs on goods entering the US market. At the same time, …
(2025-04-03). US so-called "Reciprocal" Tariffs Set to Take Effect, Triggering Widespread Opposition, Market Uncertainty. dissidentvoice.org The new US administration is set to announce its reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday local time, prompting widespread concern and opposition over the uncertainty they could unleash, according to media reports. As the date approaches, global financial markets including the US stock market have experienced a rollercoaster ride as investors' anxiety continues to worsen. Asia-Pacific markets …
(2025-04-03). "American Empire Is in Decline" : Economist Richard Wolff on Trump's Trade War & Tariffs. democracynow.org 
As President Trump finally unveils his global tariff plan — setting a baseline 10% tariff on all imported goods, with additional hikes apparently based on individual countries' trade balances with the United States — economists like our guest Richard Wolff warn it will have grave economic effects on American consumers and lead to a recession. Wolff says the Trump administration's tariff strategy is borne out of an ahistorical "notion of the United States as a victim" despite the fact that "we have been one of the greatest beneficiaries in the last 50 years of economic wea…
(2025-04-03). India carefully examines implications of tariff hike by the US. plenglish.com New Delhi, Apr 3 (Prensa Latina) India is carefully examining the implications of the increase of tariffs to 26% on its products by the United States, despite the ongoing talks on trade, according to the Ministry of Industry and Commerce.
(2025-04-03). Trump tariffs spark condemnation as global markets suffer from shock. radiohc.cu New York, April 4 (RHC) ⚪ U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on imports have ignited threats of global retaliation, with governments and companies rushing to formulate countermeasures to mitigate the consequences of the U.S. action.
(2025-04-03). 'Liberation Day' Tariffs Will Concentrate Wealth Even More. scheerpost.com
(2025-04-03). Trump's "reciprocal tariffs" escalate economic war against the world. wsws.org The tariff on a large range of countries is not determined by the tariffs they actually levy, but is calculated to include the effect of a range of internal measures, including taxes, subsidies and regulations, that the administration has determined are inimical to US interests.
(2025-04-03). EU, Ukraine, and even penguins steamrolled by Trump's tariffs. eng.belta.by President of the United States of America Donald Trump has declared a state of emergency due to a complicated economic situation in the country and due to a trade deficit. Against this background Washington announced the introduction of trade duties varying from 10% to 50%.
(2025-04-03). Fiji slapped with Trump's highest tariffs among Pacific countries. asiapacificreport.nz By Caleb Fotheringham, RNZ Pacific journalist Although New Zealand and Australia seem to have escaped the worst of Donald Trump's latest tariffs, some Pacific Islands stand to be hit hard — including a few that aren't even "countries". The US will impose a base tariff of 10 percent on all foreign imports, with rates between…
(2025-04-03). Mexico reacts to U.S. tariffs. america.cgtn.com U.S. President Donald Trump's imposition of tariffs will have some of its greatest impacts on the country's largest trading partners. This includes Mexico, which sends 80% of its total exports to the U.S. market. | CGTN's Alasdair Baverstock has more from Mexico City.
(2025-04-03). Brazil reacts to U.S. tariffs. america.cgtn.com 
Brazil is preparing to respond to new sweeping U.S. tariffs announced by President Donald Trump on Wednesday, April 2, even though the country avoided the harshest measures. Lawmakers in Brasília are pushing a bill that would allow the government to retaliate. | CGTN's Paulo Cabral has details.
(2025-04-03). SATIRE: Trump Calmly Reminds Nation That Desire The Root Of All Suffering. theonion.com WASHINGTON—Seeking to reassure the public after his latest tariffs sent both U.S. and international markets into free fall, President Donald Trump calmly reminded the nation Thursday that desire is the root of all suffering. "My fellow Americans, remember that attachment to worldly things stands at the very foundation of the illusions that lead us to …
(2025-04-03). SATIRE: Trump Informs Nation They Better Start Liking Those Little Canned Wieners. theonion.com WASHINGTON—Saying that Americans should anticipate certain lifestyle changes as a result of his newly announced tariffs, President Donald Trump informed the nation Thursday that they better start liking those little canned wieners. "Hope you aren't too attached to whatever fancy crap you eat now, because those little wiener dogs in the cans are coming back …
(2025-04-03). Dow drops 1,600 as US stocks lead worldwide sell-off from Trump tariffs. scmp.com Wall Street plunged as Trump's new tariffs sparked fears of a global recession, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones suffering their worst drops since 2020.
(2025-04-03). France's Macron urges firms to halt US investments in 'collective solidarity'. scmp.com Macron also insisted the EU should not be shy when responding to US tariffs.
(2025-04-03). Trump imposes 29% tariff on Pakistan, signs reciprocal tariff executive order. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump delivers remarks on tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, US, April 2, 2025. — Reuters
(2025-04-03). US business leaders express alarm over Trump's new tariffs. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump holds a signed executive order on tariffs, in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, US, April 2, 2025. — ReutersWASHINGTON: US business leaders have raised concerns over President Donald Trump's latest tariff plan,…
(2025-04-03). How world leaders reacted to Trump's tariffs. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump signs an executive order on tariffs, in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, US, April 2, 2025. — ReutersUS President Donald Trump said he would impose a 10% baseline tariff on all imports to the United States and higher duties on some of…
(2025-04-03). Mexico's president responds to Trump's 'Liberation Day'. america.cgtn.com 
Mexico has responded to Donald Trump's 'Liberation Day' announcements, as the country's president Claudia Sheinbaum spoke at her morning press conference about her own country's position following the reshaping of global trade brought on by the tariffs. | CGTN's Alasdair Baverstock has more.
(2025-04-03). Why Has Trump Launched So Many Tariffs And Will It Cause A Recession? Expert Q&A. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Donald Trump has always talked about how much he likes tariffs. And on April 2 2025, he showed that he meant it. For the president it was liberation day , but for his …
(2025-04-03). How The UK And Europe Could Respond To Trump's 'Liberation Day' Tariffs. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | In a carefully choreographed address from the White House Rose Garden, US president Donald Trump announced a massive package of trade tariffs. These include 20% on …
(2025-04-03). Ancient Rome Used High Tariffs To Raise Money Too And Created Other Economic Problems Along The Way. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Tariffs are back in the headlines this week, with United States President Donald Trump introducing sweeping new tariffs of at least 10% on a vast range of goods imported …
(2025-04-03). Trump's tariffs: Liberating you from your money. peoplesworld.org 
(2025-04-03). New modelling reveals full impact of Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs — with US hit hardest. asiapacificreport.nz 
ANALYSIS: By Niven Winchester, Auckland University of Technology We now have a clearer picture of Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs and how they will affect other trading nations, including the United States itself. The US administration claims these tariffs on imports will reduce the US trade deficit and address what it views as unfair and…
(2025-04-03). Democracy Now! 2025-04-03 Thursday. democracynow.org Headlines for April 03, 2025; "American Empire Is in Decline": Economist Richard Wolff on Trump's Trade War & Tariffs; Jewish Students Chain Themselves to Columbia Gates to Protest ICE Jailing of Mahmoud Khalil; ICE Detains Mother & Her Three Children in Farm Raid Near NY Home of Border Czar Tom Homan | Headlines for April 03, 2025; "American Empire Is in Decline": Economist Richard Wolff on Trump's Trade War & Tariffs; Jewish Students Chain Themselves to Columbia Gates to Protest ICE Jailing of Mahmoud Khalil; ICE Detains Mother & Her Three Children in Farm Raid Near NY Home of…
(2025-04-03). Ted Cruz Turns on Trump, Admits Tariffs Are a Tax on Americans: 'I'm Not a Fan of Tariffs'. latintimes.com The Texas senator turned on President Donald Trump Thursday by denouncing the administration's reciprocal tariffs, which Cruz called a tax on Americans.
(2025-04-03). House Democrats Slam Republicans as 'Complicit Cowards': 'They Would Rather Plunge the US Into a Recession'. latintimes.com House Democrats slammed Republicans for blindly following President Donald Trump's impending reciprocal tariffs.
(2025-04-03). Company's First Reaction To Trump Tariffs: Lay Off 900 Employees In The U.S. latintimes.com Stellantis announced it's pausing production at plants in Canada and Mexico, and temporarily laying off hundreds of workers in the U.S.
(2025-04-03). Trump Accused of Using ChatGPT to Create Tariff Plan After AI Leads Users to Same Formula: 'So AI is Running the Country'. latintimes.com The Trump administration has been accused of using ChatGPT to calculate the tariffs it presented to the world on Wednesday.
(2025-04-03). Trump Official Declares There Isn't 'Any Chance' Trump Will Back Down From Tariffs as Stock Market Plunges. latintimes.com Howard Lutnick stated his belief that Donald Trump will not change his tune on the implementation of tariffs against some of the U.S.'s biggest trade partners.
(2025-04-03). Trump Mocked for Stock Market Nosedive Following Tariff Rollout: 'So This Is What Liberation Looks Like'. latintimes.com As the stock market plummeted on Thursday following Trump's sweeping new tariffs, the S&P 500 was sent back into correction territory, triggering criticism.
(2025-04-03). Mexican President Announces Plan To Counter Trump Tariffs. latintimes.com Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced on Thursday measures to counter tariffs implemented by the Trump administratoin…
(2025-04-03). How Trump's Tariffs Are Pushing the World Toward Economic Chaos. fpif.org President Donald Trump's announcement of sweeping reciprocal tariffs, branded as "Liberation Day," signals a tectonic shift in global trade dynamics. The plan, which enforces a baseline 10 percent tariff on all imports to the United States and imposes even steeper rates on specific trading partners, underscores his adherence to a twentieth-century economic worldview. In complete disregard of the intricate interdependence of the modern global economy, Trump's perspective on trade is entrenched in a zero-sum game theory where one nation's gain is perceived as another's loss. This policy represents a stark departure…
(2025-04-03). How Trump tariffs are affecting allies, frenemies, adversaries. responsiblestatecraft.org 
At 4 p.m. on Wednesday — "Liberation Day" — President Trump announced the details of his "reciprocal tariff" strategy. He began with a speech that described persistent trade deficits over the last few decades as a sign that other countries were taking advantage of America through tariffs, non-tariff barriers, and currency manipulation. | In an echo of the themes that powered his victory in 2016, he blamed these practices for the deindustrialization of the American heartland and the loss of manufacturing capacity in sectors critical for national security and technological advancement. | The preside…