Morning Wire Tariff Retaliation Threats & FBI Busts MS-13 Leader | Afternoon Update | 4.3.25
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Apr 3, 2025 Countries are ramping up threats of retaliation against new tariffs, with significant impacts on U.S. markets. A high-ranking MS-13 gang member is taken down in a major FBI bust, showcasing the ongoing battle against gang violence. Meanwhile, New York City Mayor Eric Adams is making bold moves in his reelection campaign. The discussion also touches on the severe weather wreaking havoc in the Midwest, reminding listeners of the urgent need for community support and resilience.
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Tariff Retaliation and Market Reaction
- Several countries threatened tariff retaliation after Trump's new reciprocal tariffs policy.
- Markets reacted negatively, with major indices like the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq experiencing significant drops.
Ford's Patriotic Sales Campaign
- Ford launched a "From America for America" campaign, offering employee pricing on most 2024 and 2025 vehicles.
- This deal excludes some models and includes incentives like a free home charger for EV buyers.
MS-13 Leader Arrest
- The FBI arrested Joel Vargas Escobar, a high-ranking MS-13 member accused of orchestrating 11 murders.
- Vargas Escobar, illegally in the U.S., had been deported in 2018.