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China has firmly rejected President Donald Trump's recent threat to impose an additional 50% tariff on Chinese imports, labeling the move as "unilateral bullying" and vowing to "fight to the end" if the U.S. continues to escalate the trade conflict.
According to The Washington Post, Elon Musk personally urged President Trump to roll back broad new tariffs. Nothing has changed.
Kimbal Musk, Elon Musk’s brother and a member of Tesla’s board, has spoken out against President Trump’s tariffs. Unlike some political donors, Kimbal never supported Trump’s campaign financially. Instead, he’s contributed to a range of elected officials across party lines, including Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden, Cory Booker, John McCain, and Adam Kinzinger.
NBC News reports that the Trump Administration is weighing the possibility of using drone strikes against drug cartels in Mexico.
The Wall Street Journal reports that Apple plans to increase iPhone shipments from India to the U.S. as a way to reduce the impact of tariffs on Chinese-made products.
The Supreme Court has overturned Judge James Boasberg's ruling, clearing the way for the Trump administration to deport Venezuelan migrants under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he intends to direct the CDC to stop recommending the addition of fluoride to public drinking water.
Chief Justice John Roberts has temporarily suspended a lower court's order that required the Trump administration to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident mistakenly deported to El Salvador. This pause allows the Supreme Court additional time to consider the case.
Apple retail stores across the United States experienced a surge in customers over the weekend, with many shoppers purchasing iPhones in anticipation of potential price increases due to impending tariffs on Chinese imports.
Donald Trump announced that the United States will engage in direct talks with Iran concerning its nuclear program, with discussions set to begin on Saturday. He emphasized that failure to reach an agreement would place Iran in "great danger," suggesting potential military action.
See you this evening.
— Aaron
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