Reuters World News 'Liberation Day', Wisconsin, health layoffs and a deportation ‘error’
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Apr 2, 2025 President Trump's new tariff plan is raising concerns among investors and nations. Meanwhile, significant layoffs hit U.S. health agencies, creating ripples in public health communication. The political landscape shifts as a liberal candidate triumphs in Wisconsin, a notable setback for Trump and Musk. In a baffling immigration case, a Maryland man faces wrongful deportation to El Salvador, highlighting troubling issues in U.S. immigration policy. The intersections of economics, politics, and public health provide a thought-provoking listen.
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Trump's Tariffs
- President Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs are extensive, impacting global economies.
- These tariffs aim to counteract free trade's effects on American workers.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Election
- Wisconsin voters elected Susan Crawford to the State Supreme Court, a setback for the Trump administration and Elon Musk.
- Musk's millions made it the most expensive judicial race, but Crawford's win preserves the liberal majority.
Mistaken Deportation
- Kilmer Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran immigrant married to a U.S. citizen, was mistakenly deported to El Salvador.
- The U.S. government admits the error but claims it cannot retrieve him.