Trump News for Tuesday, April 8, 2025
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Celebratory mood at Mar-a-Lago despite market drop after Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs: 'Felt like a rally'
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There was a celebratory mood at Mar-a-Lago following "Liberation Day" despite stock market drop after sweeping tariffs.
Apr 8, 2025, 11:50 PM

Trump Jan. 6 pardons demoralized cops across the nation, US Capitol Police chief says
Raw Story
by Jennifer Shutt, Daily Montanan April 8, 2025 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Capitol Police chief testified Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s decision to pardon people convicted of assaulting police officers on Jan. 6, 2021, had negative repercussions on morale within the department and for polic...
Apr 8, 2025, 11:50 PM

Trump considering drone strikes on Mexican cartels as Mexico rejects unilateral US military action
The Indian Express
However, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum reacted to the report on Tuesday and said that Mexico categorically rejects any unilateral US military action.
Apr 8, 2025, 11:40 PM

In the idyllic Cognac region of southern France, Trump's tariffs threaten a centuries-old way of life
Sky News
Pierre Louis Giboin's family have been making cognac for more than 200 years and have faced threats from war, the weather and pestilence. But never, until recently, from one of their best customers.
Apr 8, 2025, 11:38 PM

Is Nvidia stock severely affected by President Trump's tariffs?
Motley Fool Australia
Nvidia has been one of the hottest stocks in the market since 2023 but has cooled alongside all of the other growth stocks during the latest sell-off.
Apr 8, 2025, 11:26 PM
Trump’s tariffs are already rerouting global supply chains
The Globe and Mail
By erecting the highest tariff barriers in a century, U.S. President Donald Trump is disrupting a complex network built up over decades and forcing companies to rethink their strategies
Apr 8, 2025, 11:05 PM

U.S. Pursues New Trade Deals Amid Tariff Turbulence
Devdiscourse
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced potential new trade deals could be finalized by week's end amid escalating global tariffs initiated by President Trump. Following China's retaliatory measures, U.S. talks with key trading partners are underway to mitigate economic tensions.
Apr 8, 2025, 11:04 PM

Letters to the Editor, April 9th: Trump versus the world, and alcohol and Ireland
The Irish Times
Denialism is ever the enemy of truth; and the denial of reality always aids the oppressor
Apr 8, 2025, 11:02 PM

Elon Musk calls Trump’s top tariff adviser a ‘moron’ and ‘dumber than a sack of bricks’
7NEWS.com.au
The White House has delivered a surprising response to the public spat.
Apr 8, 2025, 11:01 PM

US tariffs: Harris to push for solution to trade war in crunch meeting with Trump’s commerce secretary
The Irish Times
Tánaiste in Washington for key meeting with Howard Lutnick, who labelled Irish corporate regime as his ‘favourite’ tax scam
Apr 8, 2025, 11:01 PM

Trump tariffs 'melting cube' as Harris jets to meet 'Ireland tax scam' accuser and EU plot to hit US oranges & chainsaws
The Irish Sun
SIMON Harris has jetted out to the US for crunch tariff talks with the Trump administration - as a top White House official suggested the controversia
Apr 8, 2025, 11:01 PM

Donald Trump's 104% tariffs on China - and other levies on 'worst offenders' - in effect this mornong
Sky News
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Tuesday that the US president "believes that China wants to make a deal with the US" after confirming 104% levies on some Chinese imports would be in effect from 5am.
Apr 8, 2025, 11:01 PM

US stocks soar to historic gains after Trump pauses most of his tariffs
BreakingNews.ie
The S&P 500 surged 9.5%, an amount that would count as a good year for the market.
Apr 8, 2025, 11:00 PM

WATCH: As trade war rages on, U.S. flags are coming down
GuelphToday
Tonight on 'Closer Look': Newmarket has joined the likes of Barrie and Mississauga in removing all Stars and Stripes from municipal arenas — a strong but symbolic gesture in the face of Trump's tariffs
Apr 8, 2025, 11:00 PM

Trump warns Iran Israel would lead strike if Tehran does not halt nuclear plans
BreakingNews.ie
Mr Trump made the comments before this weekend’s scheduled talks involving US and Iranian officials in the Middle East.
Apr 8, 2025, 11:00 PM

Trump limits tariffs on most nations for 90 days but raises them for China
BreakingNews.ie
The US president hit pause in the face of intense pressure created by volatile financial markets that had been pushing him to change strategy.
Apr 8, 2025, 11:00 PM

Donald Trump announces 90-day pause on tariffs
BreakingNews.ie
US president Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause on tariffs 'effective immediately'
Apr 8, 2025, 11:00 PM

Trump pauses tariffs on most nations for 90 days but hikes Chinese imports taxes
BreakingNews.ie
The announcement came after the global economy appeared to be in open rebellion against Mr Trump’s tariffs.
Apr 8, 2025, 11:00 PM

US tariffs take effect, deepening global trade war
RTE.ie
US President Donald Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs on dozens of countries have come into effect, including 104% duties on Chinese goods and 20% on goods from the EU, deepening his global trade war even as he prepared for negotiations with some nations.
Apr 8, 2025, 11:00 PM

Trump says US to announce pharma tariffs 'very shortly'
RTE.ie
US President Donald Trump has said the United States will soon announce a "major" tariff on pharmaceutical imports.
Apr 8, 2025, 11:00 PM

Trump to soon announce tariffs on pharmaceutical imports
RTE.ie
President Donald Trump said the US will soon announce a "major" tariff on pharmaceutical imports.
Apr 8, 2025, 11:00 PM

Trade tariffs: Five takeaways after another wild day
RTE.ie
Today was another wild day for the stock market after trillions of dollars were wiped off financial markets in the run-up to US President Donald Trump's "explosive" tariffs, writes Jackie Fox.
Apr 8, 2025, 11:00 PM

Will the Trump tariffs cause gadget prices to rise?
BreakingNews.ie
Experts have warned the price of devices including Apple’s iPhone could increase.
Apr 8, 2025, 11:00 PM