Happy Thursday! It's Rebecca Morin here. So what's happening in the world of Politics today? Let's break it down. |
The trade war grows: Trump announces new auto tariffs |
If you're thinking about getting a new car, don't wait. President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on imported automobiles that will go into effect on April 2. The tariffs, which will start at 2.5% and rise to 25% on all foreign cars and light trucks, will go on top of existing tariffs. Trump's long-promised reciprocal fees – where we'll will respond to any nation's tariffs on our exports with the same costs – will also go into effect on April 2. What the tariffs mean in the global trade war. |
After the president's announcement, experts are warning consumers to prepare for a price hike spurred by the new tariff on auto imports. Cox Automotive chief economist Jonathan Smoke said massive increases in tariffs would be "highly disruptive" to North American vehicle production, potentially leading to tighter supply and higher prices. What the tariffs mean for car buyers. | President Donald Trump speaks to the press before signing an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House on Wednesday. Win McNamee, Getty Images |
Health department overhaul |
About 10,000 full-time jobs will be cut from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Thursday – closing half of the agency's regional offices. The move comes amid the Trump administration's wider overhaul of the federal government. The Health and Human Services department, which oversees the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, will consolidate the agency's 28 divisions into 15 new divisions in Kennedy's shakeup. Why the cuts matter. |
The Vances' icy Greenland visit |
It was going to be a three-day adventure in Greenland for second lady Usha Vance and one of her sons. A trip that included seeing an annual dogsled race and visits to historical sites. Now, the trip has been cut down to one day. And Vice President JD Vance, who will be the most senior Trump administration official to set foot on the island, will join in. The Vances are set to only visit the U.S. Space Force Base at Pituffik, in northern Greenland, on Friday. The trip comes amid tension between Denmark, which Greenland is a territory of, and Trump, who has repeatedly said he wants the United States to acquire the island. Was the U.S. invited to Greenland? | | | | Amish farmer Amos Miller has become a symbol of the political right's growing thirst for raw milk. | | | | The White House tries to move on but Democrats call for Defense Secretary Hegseth's resignation - and ask about possible phone hacks by Russia, India. | | | | New York GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik's career has been in limbo since Trump picked her to join his Cabinet last November. | | | | PBS and NPR testified to Congress. Republicans pressed about partisanship while Democrats focused on their benefit to the American people. | | | | The possible major shakeup comes amid President Donald Trump's moves to radically streamline the government. | | | | | | | Sign up for the news you want | Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. | | | | | | |
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