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Thursday, April 3, 2025

44“Liberation Day”: Trump Rolls Out New Tariff-Based Economic Plan

Salem News Channel: President Donald Trump is imposing a 10% baseline tax on imports from all countries and even higher tariff rates on dozens of nations that run trade surpluses with the United States. It threatens to upend much of the architecture of the global economy and trigger broader trade wars. Trump is declaring a national economic emergency to launch the tariffs, which are expected to produce hundreds of billions in annual revenues (Salem News Channel). Townhall: The president detailed plans to impose duties on various products and several different industries, including automobiles, steel, and others. During his announcement, Trump stated that the United States would be issuing reciprocal tariffs on nations that impose duties on American products. He explained the maneuver as “They do it to us, we do it to them” (Townhall). Townhall: President Trump: “In a few moments, I will sign a historic executive order instituting reciprocal tariffs on countries throughout the world” (X). Katie Pavlich: Trump: “At midnight we impose a 25 percent tariff on all foreign car imports.” Cheers erupt from the auto workers in the crowd (X).

Mexico Will Not Levy Retaliatory Tariffs on the U.S.

Townhall: The Mexican government will not impose retaliatory tariffs if President Donald Trump’s proposed duties go into effect on April 2. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum indicated on Wednesday indicated that the nation will look at other ways to navigate the imminent tariff war… Mexico’s economy is considered one of the most vulnerable to Trump’s tariffs due to its close trade relations with the United States. The Latin American nation is home to many foreign-owned vehicle assembly plants operated by companies including Ford, General Motors, BMW, Volkswagen and Toyota. More than 80 percent of Mexican exports go to the United States, including around three million vehicles a year (Townhall).

Ontario Premier Willing to Drop All Tariffs on U.S. Goods if Trump Eases Tariffs

Townhall: Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Wednesday suggested that Canada would drop its tariffs on U.S. goods if President Donald Trump eased up on his tariffs on Canadian goods. During an appearance with CNBC’s Ross Sorkin, he stated that the impending tariff war is “just going to hurt American jobs” and that Trump “said he was going to create jobs, create wealth, reduce inflation” (Townhall). Reporter Shermichael Singleton: Ontario Premier Doug Ford says they are willing to drop ALL tariffs against the U.S. if President Trump is willing to do the same (X).

Man to Plead “Guilty” in 2022 Attempted Assassination of Justice Brett Kavanaugh

HotAir: Nicholas Roske is the California man who traveled across the country in 2022 with the intent of assassinating Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. He made it to Kavanaugh’s house and then changed his mind when he saw secret service agents near the house. After talking to his sister by phone, he called the police on himself and was arrested. Roske had pleaded not guilty to the charges against him but today his attorneys revealed he will change his plea to guilty. The letter sent to the judge in his case says he will plead guilty to one count of trying to assassinate Kavanaugh and stipulates that if the case were to go to trial, he would lose. The problem for Roske’s attorneys is that their client confessed to everything both on the 911 call made from Kavanaugh’s neighborhood and shortly thereafter when speaking to the police. In January his attorneys made a last ditch effort to have all of that evidence suppressed (HotAir).

CNN Proudly Admits They Prefer Soros Over Musk Because Musk is Too Transparent

NewsBusters: CNN brings on Kara Swisher, who has turned Elon-deranged hatred into its own self-sustaining cottage industry (NewsBusters). Mario Nawfal: Jake Tapper and Kara Swisher just revealed the incredible double standard in their coverage of political donors. When discussing Elon’s Wisconsin involvement, Tapper openly admitted: “You don’t see George Soros out there talking, right? I mean, they might be giving money to organizations.” Swisher couldn’t contain her contempt, mocking Elon’s cheese hat while Tapper suggested billionaires should stick to quiet background manipulation rather than transparent public endorsements. The mask slipped completely – CNN believes shadowy influence is preferable to open participation in democracy (X). Libs of TikTok: Is anyone surprised that CNN thinks transparency and honesty is a bad thing (X)?

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer Reclaims $1.4 Billion in COVID-era Funds

Promises to reclaim rest of $2.9 billion. Townhall: Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer announced $1.4 billion in unused COVID-era funding has been returned to taxpayers through the Department of Treasury’s General Fund and efforts are underway to claw back the remaining $2.9 billion. Chavez-DeRemer said the action is in line with the Department of Government Efficiency’s push to cut waste, fraud, and abuse in the federal government (Townhall). Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer: Any money still sitting around for pandemic-era unemployment funds is a clear misuse of Americans’ hard-earned tax dollars. I’m keeping my promise to be a good steward of your money by rooting out waste to ensure American Workers always come First (X).

Prosecutors Charge Iranian Nationals for Attempting to Steal American Technology for Iran

Townhall: Federal prosecutors have charged an Iranian company and two Iranian nationals with trying to funnel money to the country’s military while obtaining U.S. technology to improve drones. U.S. Attorney John J. Durham noted that “the defendants conspired to obtain U.S.-origin parts needed to manufacture drones for military use in Iran and send those parts to Iran in violation of export control laws…” The DOJ in 2021 charged Iranian nationals for subverting U.S. sanctions by disguising over $300 million in purchases on Tehran’s behalf. Purchases included two $25 million oil tankers (Townhall). DOJ: Additionally, the defendants conspired to provide material support to the IRGC by providing goods and services, including constructing military shelters, providing cameras and drone field hangers and conspiring to procure drone parts as well as parts to operate drones, including servo motors, pneumatic masts, and engines, for the benefit of the IRGC’s military campaign. The investigation uncovered correspondence from the IRGC, signed by the head of the UAV Command for the IRGC’s Aerospace Force, thanking Rah Roshd for its work on behalf of the IRGC and praising Rah Roshd’s achievements in designing and manufacturing “servo motors” for defense equipment. The letter also included a quote from the Supreme Leader of Iran regarding the importance of self-sufficiency and domestic production to strengthen Iran’s economy and “disappoint the enemies of the Islamic Republic.” The letter also noted continued efforts of Rah Roshd “in strengthening the defensive capabilities of the Islamic Republic of Iran” (DOJ).

Former Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra Announces Candidacy for California Governor

Townhall: Former Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra announced that he is entering the race for California governor. In a video released on Wednesday, Becerra declared that he plans to seek the governor’s seat to replace current Gov. Gavin Newsom… Becerra previously served as California’s attorney general from 2017 to 2021. He was a member of Congress from 1993 to 2017. During his tenure as HHS secretary, Becerra faced criticism for keeping a low profile, avoiding the media during the COVID-19 pandemic, and giving conflicting messages regarding the coronavirus (Townhall). Xavier Bacerra: I’m running to be the next Governor of California. As AG I took on Trump – and won. As HHS Secretary, I took on Big Pharma – and won. It’s time to do it again for California. Let’s rebuild the California Dream for everyone (X).

Female Fencer Expelled from USA Fencing by Refusing to Fight Trans Opponent

Post Millennial: Over the weekend, a female fencer took a knee at a competition during a match against a transgender opponent, resulting in the female student receiving a black card and being kicked out. The Independent Council on Women’s Sports (ICONS) wrote that the female opponent of trans-identified male fencer Redmond Sullivan was expelled from a USA Fencing event that took place at the University of Maryland. The two fencers are seen setting up to compete, and the female fencer immediately takes a knee (Post Millennial). ICONS: After receiving a black card for refusing to compete against a man, Redmond Sullivan’s female opponent was expelled from the USA Fencing event at the Univ. of Maryland over the weekend. Sullivan fenced for the men’s team at Wagner College last season before switching to the women’s team this season (X). Charlie Kirk: Once again a woman suffers to accommodate a delusional man (X).

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Star Wars Actor John Boyega Claims Fans are White Elitists

Daily Wire: Actor John Boyega claims that “Star Wars” fans are prejudiced against black actors and will only tolerate them being cast in minor roles. The 33-year-old British star achieved global fame for his role as Finn in “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (2015). Boyega made the remarks during the new Apple TV documentary “Number One on the Call Sheet: Black Leading Men in Hollywood…” He was upset that his character was not better developed and concluded that the fans didn’t want that to happen (Daily Wire). End Wokeness: Star Wars actor John Boyega attacks fans of the franchise as racist white elitists (X).

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