Here’s a look at what made news on April 2, 2025.

• In a move that President Trump describes as a “declaration of economic independence,” sweeping tariffs impacting all U.S. trading partners and imports were imposed, which may cause global trade tensions and domestic price increases.
• Trump declared a 10% tariff on imports from all nations, promising retaliation against countries he believes have treated the U.S. unfairly, escalating a global trade war.
• Gene Sperling, ex-WH economics adviser, predicts Trump’s tariff strategy will lead to trouble.
• The Senate, with support from GOP, approved a measure against Trump’s tariffs. However, it’s not expected to be voted on in the House.
• Trump announced a 10% tariff on all imports, with higher rates on several trading partners, including China, India, and the European Union. The tariffs range between 10% and 50% and involve some of America’s biggest trading partners.
• Fifty-one senators, including four Republicans, voted against Trump’s tariff on Canadian goods, just hours after he implemented a 10% tariff on all imports and additional reciprocal tariffs on goods from 60 countries.
• Stanley Woodward, a lawyer for multiple Trump aides and defendants accused of crimes in the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack, was appointed as the No. 3 official at the Justice Department by Trump.
• A series of false claims about tariffs and trade made by Trump were debunked in his speech announcing the global tariffs.
• The Trump administration is considering a TikTok deal for an algorithm lease from China to comply with a federal law requiring the app to divest its Chinese ownership.
• Trump, in a White House Rose Garden event, announced a 10% tariff on imports from most of the world’s countries and additional tariffs against those he described as acting against American interests.
• Sen. Cory Booker spoke for more than 25 hours against Trump’s “unconstitutional” actions at the U.S. Capitol.
• Senate Republicans unveiled a budget blueprint in hopes of passing key elements of Trump’s domestic policy agenda.
• The impact of Trump’s reduction in university funding was explored.
• Elon Musk’s departure from Trump’s inner circle was met with approval among Hill Republicans.
• Trump’s breakdown of tariffs on various countries was shared.
• Global markets were shocked by Trump’s broad tariff imposition.
• Homeland Security officials considered using FEMA funds, meant for housing and aiding migrants, for immigration enforcement.
• Trump is scheduled to unveil his global tariffs plan in the White House Rose Garden, with a livestream available to watch.