Apple News Today Amid the tariff frenzy, what are Trump’s actual goals?
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Mar 12, 2025 Dive into the complexities of Trump's tariff strategies and their real economic impacts. Discover how the Department of Education investigates antisemitism on college campuses amidst campus protests. Reflect on the 2019 measles outbreak and the crucial lessons learned in community responses and vaccine trust. Stay updated on important legislative actions to prevent a government shutdown, the latest in U.S. military aid to Ukraine, and new safety recommendations following a recent plane crash.
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Trump's Tariff Strategy
- Trump's tariff strategy aims to reshape international trade, revitalize American manufacturing, and fund tax cuts.
- It's unclear whether his approach is strategic or flawed, as it involves threats, reversals, and uncertain outcomes.
Anti-Semitism Investigations
- The Department of Education is investigating 60 universities for alleged anti-Semitism related to protests against the war in Gaza.
- Some Jewish students and faculty disagree, arguing that criticizing Israel isn't inherently anti-Semitic.
Measles Outbreak Response
- The 2019 New York City measles outbreak, concentrated in Orthodox Jewish communities, offers lessons for Texas.
- Declaring a state of emergency, engaging trusted community messengers, and addressing misinformation were key to containing the outbreak.