Donald Trump
President of the United States
Donald Trump
President of the United States
As of April 2025, Donald Trump is serving his second, non-consecutive term as the 47th president of the United States after defeating Joe Biden in the 2024 election. His administration has enacted sweeping changes, including major staff cuts across federal agencies under the newly created Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, and rolled back diversity initiatives while pushing hardline immigration and citizenship policies—many of which have sparked legal challenges and nationwide protests. On the global stage, Trump has reignited trade tensions with China by imposing high tariffs, prompting retaliatory measures and market instability. He has also initiated nuclear talks with Iran and continues to promote his “America First” doctrine. Amid his controversial return to power, Trump remains a polarizing figure, with recent developments even including scrutiny of Wikipedia's neutrality and online censorship concerns raised by its co-founder Larry Sanger.
Global Trade Tensions Soar as Trump Unleashes New Tariffs on Major Economies
- Thursday, 03 April 2025
New US trade tariffs have been condemned by the European Union and other key allies. The EU's chief Ursula von der Leyen said they would cause "dire" consequences for millions around the globe. In China, President Xi Jinping may see Trump’s tariffs as a gift, portraying his country as a champion of free trade. In Australia, officials are angry over the tariffs. In the UK, the 10% tariff on exports will have significant effects and is causing disruption. Asian economies are among the hardest hit, with Indian electronics exports potentially benefiting from higher tariffs on rivals like Vietnam. African countries, including South Africa, face new tariffs, which may affect existing economic ties.
