US President Donald Trump has introduced new tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China as part of his long-promised economic policy. The move is expected to lead to retaliatory measures from the leaders of these countries.
The announcement has sparked controversy within the US federal workforce, with many employees expressing confusion and anger over a mass offer to resign. This is part of the Trump administration’s effort to remove employees associated with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts from government positions.
Another sensitive issue involves Elon Musk’s Tesla CEO, who was denied access to systems at the US Agency for International Development (USAID), sparking senior security officials’ removal from their posts. A Senate vote on Trump’s nominations is looming, including Tulsi Gabbard and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whose appointments are facing opposition from some Republican senators.
Source: https://edition.cnn.com/politics/live-news/trump-tariffs-presidency-news-02-02-25/index.html