Morning Wire Trump Announces Tariffs & South Sees Record Snowfall | Afternoon Update | 1.22.25
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Jan 22, 2025 President Trump's recent threats to impose tariffs on Russian goods grab attention, sparking debate about their impact on U.S. imports. He also announces a 10% tariff on Chinese imports, connecting it to fentanyl trafficking. Meanwhile, a tragic school shooting in Tennessee raises concerns about public safety. The discussion shifts to record snowfall in the South, illustrating how extreme weather events intertwine with political controversies and immigration policies both in the U.S. and India.
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Trump's Proposed Tariffs on Russia
- Former President Trump proposed tariffs on Russia if a peace deal isn't reached regarding Ukraine.
- He believes the war wouldn't have started under his presidency.
Tariffs on Chinese Imports
- Trump announced a 10% tariff on Chinese imports starting February 1st, citing China's role in fentanyl trafficking.
- He also ordered investigations into trade deficits and the creation of an IRS to collect tariffs.
School Shooting in Tennessee
- A student shot and killed a female classmate and injured two others at Antioch High School in Nashville, Tennessee.
- The shooter then committed suicide, according to police.