Trump 2nd term updates: Trump excludes low-value shipments from looming tariffs
The amendment exempts imports valued at less than $800 from Canada and Mexico.
President Donald Trump’s efforts to reshape the federal government to his liking suffered a loss in court when a federal judge blocked his administration from firing the head of a federal watchdog agency without cause, likely triggering a lengthy appeal that could end at the Supreme Court.
U.S. District Justice Amy Berman Jackson determined the move was unlawful and issued a permanent injunction that reinstated special counsel Hampton Dellinger to his position.
Meanwhile, the Social Security Administration said it will cut 7,000 jobs and six of its 10 regional centers as part of the president’s downsizing of the federal workforce.
And Trump’s physician announced the president will have his annual physical next month, days after reporters raised questions about a bruise they saw on the back of his hand.
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- White House excludes low-value shipments from looming Canada, Mexico tariffs
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- Intel community has concerns Russia, China could target fired employees
- Trump's doctor says he'll have annual physical exam 'next month'
- White House backs Israel blocking aid to Gaza
Trump says US will be 'working' in Ukraine
Asked repeatedly about the U.S. role in Ukraine's security after the war, Trump sidestepped on any guarantees but said the U.S. will be "working" there.
"We are a backstop because we'll be over there. We'll be working in the country," he said, appearing to be referencing potential economic development that will result from a U.S. deal for access to Ukraine's mineral resources.
Trump denies notion that consumers pay for tariffs
Economic studies have shown that consumers pay the brunt of tariffs hit on foreign products and services.
However, when Trump was asked about this, he denied that Americans will pay for the tariffs.
"No, I think they're paid for by the country," he said claiming that China paid for previous tariffs.
Trump asked if he still believes Zelenskyy is a dictator: 'Did I say that?'
Trump on his previous comments calling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a dictator: "Did I say that? I can't believe I said that."
Trump called the Zelenskyy a "dictator without elections" in a social media post last week. He's since declined to apply the same term to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Trump says tariffs on Canada, Mexico will be in response to drugs
Trump said he is still going forward with his threat of tariffs on Mexico and Canada next week because he was not satisfied with their leaders deterring alleged drug trafficking into the U.S.
"And then on, the 2nd of April, we have, reciprocal tariffs. That's reciprocal where we charged countries what they're charging us. And nobody should have a problem with that," he said.
"The United States has been taken advantage of by many, many different countries, including our friends, friend and foe. And in many cases, our friends took bigger advantage of," the president added without giving more details.