Trump Doubles Down on Tariffs, Ignites Global Economic Chaos
On April 3, 2025, President Donald Trump escalated his trade war by imposing a universal 10% tariff on all imports, with 'reciprocal tariffs' exceeding 50% for select countries, notably China. The announcement, made with characteristic bravado, sent global markets into a tailspin, erasing trillions in value and drawing comparisons to the UK's 2022 'moron premium' debacle. Critics argue that Trump's protectionist policies are economically reckless, undermining international trade relations and destabilizing the global economy.
Trump Administration Deports Immigrants to Foreign Prisons, Considers Deporting Citizens
In a move that has drawn widespread condemnation, the Trump administration continued its aggressive immigration policies by deporting over 200 Venezuelan nationals to a mega-prison in El Salvador, defying judicial orders. Alarmingly, officials have begun discussing the possibility of deporting American citizens, a legally indefensible action that underscores the administration's disregard for due process and human rights.