Sunday, 13 April 2025

Trump exempted mobile phones, laptops, and computer chips from tariffs in a reversal after significant economic pressure, though he signaled the exemptions may be temporary. The move came after steep tariffs including a 145% increase on Chinese imports roiled stock markets earlier in the week.

Foreign investors are selling U.S. government bonds, historically considered the world's safest investment, due to concerns over Trump's trade war policies and economic uncertainty. This represents a significant shift in global confidence in American financial instruments.

Hedge fund billionaire Ray Dalio warned that the U.S. may face conditions worse than a recession due to Trump's tariffs following a rocky week in global stock markets. Economic experts expressed concerns about the broader economic impact of the trade policies.

The White House released results from President Trump's annual physical examination, showing him in excellent cognitive and physical health and up to date on recommended vaccines, though managing high cholesterol. The report is the first public health accounting since he took office as the oldest president ever sworn in.

The Trump administration continued opposing efforts to return a Maryland man who was wrongly deported to El Salvador, with the Justice Department asserting courts cannot direct the president's foreign policy through such cases. The filing marked an escalation in disputes over deportation procedures.

Trump attended a UFC event in Miami with several cabinet members in cageside seating, where he received a standing ovation. The appearance exemplified an emboldened president increasingly displaying strength and force in public appearances.

A Wisconsin teenager was charged with killing his mother and stepfather as part of a broader plot to assassinate President Trump, federal investigators said. The case highlighted ongoing security concerns regarding threats to the president.

Former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown accused Trump of 'weaponising' the global trade system and called for governments to create a 'global rescue plan' to counter U.S. tariffs. The criticism reflected international concern over Trump's trade war.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer attempted to distance herself from her Oval Office visit with Trump, facing criticism for covering her face with binders during photos. The appearance raised questions about Democratic officials' engagement with the administration.

Bernie Sanders made a surprise appearance at the Coachella music festival, urging young people to oppose Trump's policies, continuing his tour with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez that has been drawing record-breaking crowds since February. The rallies have focused on protesting the Trump administration.