The Trump administration announced exemptions for mobile phones and electronics from global tariffs, impacting trade with China, which currently faces high levies. However, new tariffs on electronics and semiconductors are expected soon to reshuffle supply chains back to the U.S., a move awaiting Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s response.

El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele’s White House meeting with Trump raises scrutiny over his dictatorial tendencies, including imprisoning individuals without due process. Talks may include hosting U.S. prisoners in El Salvador, a country grappling with high violence levels.

The FTC’s antitrust trial against Meta (formerly Facebook) commences, focusing on whether Meta’s acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp violated competition laws. The FTC seeks to break up the conglomerate to promote fair competition, while Meta argues it innovated within legal boundaries.

Tips on reducing phone use and increasing physical activity stress the negative impacts of excessive screen time on mental health, urging individuals to savor movement experiences and break their screen-scrolling habits for better well-being.

Additionally, the Annapolis Cup croquet match tradition between St. John’s College and the U.S. Naval Academy continued, drawing crowds in fancy attire. Notable news includes golfer Rory McIlroy’s Masters tournament win and the passing of acclaimed Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa.