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General Motors and Ford. Trump unveiled on Wednesday his plan to implement a 25% tariff on imported cars and light trucks effective on April 3, while the duty on auto parts begins on May 3. Investors are also bracing for a wave of reciprocal tariffs Trump plans to unveil on Wednesday, although the president has hinted there may be room for flexibility. In a volatile session on Wall Street, General Motors tumbled over 7% and Ford slid 3.9%. Car parts manufacturers Aptiv and BorgWarner each lost around 5%. Tesla edged up 0.4%, with investors betting the electric vehicle maker will be hurt less by tariffs because of its largely domestic production. Apple added 1.05%, helping limit the S&P 500's loss. Trump's mercurial trade policies have created uncertainty on Wall Street, as investors fret over potential disruptions to supply chains, hampered investment, and the specter of inflation threatening global economic growth.

Shashi Tharoor has welcomed US President Donald Trump's recent recognition of India's voter ID system in his latest executive order aimed at overhauling the US federal election process. Trump's order mandates proof of citizenship for federal elections and imposes new restrictions on mail-in voting, drawing comparisons with election systems in India and other countries. Reacting to Trump's remarks, Tharoor highlighted that India has had a robust voter verification system since 1952.

Tata Motors tumbled more than 5% on Thursday after US President Donald Trump declared a 25% tariff on imports of cars and components effective April 2. The parent of British luxury carmaker Jaguar Land Rover slumped as much as 6.7% during the day, closing 5.5% lower at ₹669.5 apiece.

News reports indicate that Putin is struggling with serious health issues such as cancer and Parkinson's, as evidenced by shaking limbs and puffy features. The Kremlin persists in denying everything.

Donald Trump has yet again reignited his contentious push to annex Greenland, citing national security reasons. His administration has not ruled out economic or military action, prompting strong criticism from Greenlanders and Danish leaders. As Vice President JD Vance prepares to visit, tensions over America's ambitions escalate. Greenland and Denmark have sharply criticized Vice President JD Vance's planned visit to the Arctic island. Despite opposition, Donald Trump insists that «the world needs us to have Greenland,» raising concerns about future US policy.

humanitarian parole program for Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, and Venezuelan migrants has placed Cuban American Republicans in a political dilemma. Many now face pressure to either support ending the Biden-era program—popular among their communities—or break ranks with former President Trump, whom they overwhelmingly back. The program, which allowed over 500,000 migrants to live and work in the U.S. for up to two years with sponsors, disproportionately benefited Cubans, the largest group of beneficiaries.

Trump administration, the DC Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday temporarily halted the deportation of suspected Venezuelan gang members under the infrequently used Alien Enemies Act (AEA), reported Wusa9. The 18th-century law had been invoked by US president Donald Trump earlier this month to immediately deport a group of Venezuelan men suspected of being affiliated with the Tren de Aragua gang, according to the report.

The auction featured various rare Apple memorabilia, but the Apple-1 computer was the highlight. This specific unit, listed as #91 in the official Apple-1 registry, was rated 8.0 out of 10 for its condition. It retained its original integrated circuits with clear labeling and was meticulously restored to working order by vintage Apple expert Corey Cohen. Alongside the computer, the winning bidder also received an original user manual featuring handwritten notes referencing Apple’s founders. Bobby Livingston, Executive Vice President at RR Auction, emphasized the significance of the device, stating, “Owning an Apple-1 is more than possessing a computer; it’s a piece of history—a direct connection to the groundbreaking vision of Jobs, Wozniak, and the pioneering team that transformed the world of technology.”

Jenna Bush Hager, daughter of former US President George Bush and his partner Laura Bush, is garnering praise for her Today show where she has remained pretty vocal about her upcoming career projects and her personal life, especially with her husband, Henry Chase Hager. Although the couple got married at a private ceremony in 2008, the two of them have remained together for over two decades now and are co-parenting their three children.

Several analysts on Wall Street see a clear winner emerging from President Donald Trump's new auto tariff policy: Tesla.

Shares of highly shorted Hertz and Avis Budget Group surged on Thursday as U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to slap a 25% tariff on imported vehicles raised prospects of consumers opting for car rentals instead of buying expensive new cars. The new levies could add thousands of dollars to the cost of an average vehicle in the United States. The American Automotive Policy Council said it is «critical» that the tariffs are implemented in a way that avoids price hikes for consumers.

Donald Trump's steep tariffs on imported vehicles and parts, vowing retaliation as a widening trade war intensifies, as per a report. Major car exporter Germany urged a firm response from the European Union, while Japan said it «will consider all options», AFP reported. The US duties take effect starting April 3 and impact foreign-made cars and light trucks. Key automobile parts will also be hit within the month. Global stock markets plummeted with automakers like Toyota, Hyundai and Mercedes leading the plunge. In New York, shares in General Motors tumbled with Ford and Stellantis also declining. France Finance Minister Eric Lombard condemned the «hostility,» saying the only solution for the European Union is to «raise tariffs on American products in response.»

Canadian tourists contributed over a third of the tourism economy in Old Orchard Beach, a resort town in Maine, reported Global News. However, things are now starting to change.

“I am concerned that pure politics could damage our prospects in future competitions,” admitted an executive at a leading US contractor. The fear? That Trump’s erratic foreign policy could leave allies exposed—or worse, that the US could remotely disable their aircraft if political relations soured.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is urging a collective “team Canada approach” from Canada's provinces following US President Donald Trump's announcement to introduce a 25% tariff on car imports, as per CTV News.

Shares in companies such as Japan's Toyota and Honda and South Korea's Hyundai Motor and Kia Corp fell, wiping off some $16.5 billion in value, after Trump on Wednesday unveiled a 25% tariff on imported cars and light trucks to take effect on April 3. On the streets of Tokyo and Seoul, and in «motor city» Gwangju, people were concerned the levies would have a far-reaching impact, speaking to the singular role the car industry has played in the post-war economic rise of the two U.S. allies. While car production helped transform Germany, Italy and France after World War Two, its influence in Asia has been even more profound. Automakers form the nucleus of vast networks of group companies that impact almost every facet of working life in the two countries. In Japan, where the industry accounts for roughly 3% of gross domestic product, it is the automakers — particularly Toyota — that set the precedent for national wage increases through annual talks between unions and management.

«A top priority of my chairmanship will be to work with my fellow Commissioners and Congress to provide a firm regulatory foundation for digital assets through a rational, coherent, and principled approach,» Atkins, who was an SEC commissioner from 2002 to 2008, said in written remarks on Wednesday. Atkins is set to testify at a Senate confirmation hearing on Thursday at a time of major change at the agency and across the federal workforce. A well-known Washington lawyer with extensive business ties, Atkins will face questions from Democrats about potential conflicts of interest and his support for deregulation. He appears unlikely to face serious obstacles to confirmation, however, according to analysts. Earlier on Tuesday, U.S. videogame retailer GameStop said it would include bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset to diversify its corporate holdings, betting on the world's biggest cryptocurrency to help turnaround its struggling primary business.

European Union has urged its citizens to stockpile enough food and other essential supplies to sustain them for at least 72 hours if crisis happens, the European Commission has said. “In case of extreme disruptions, the initial period is the most critical,” the document says, setting out possible scenarios, from war to cyber attacks and deadly disease to climate-driven floods, reports Politico. In a fresh guidance issued on Wednesday, the commission stressed the need for Europe to shift its mindset, to foster a culture of “preparedness” and “resilience.” ALSO READ: 'Elon, I want to thank you': Trump makes it official, makes big statement amid Tesla Takedown protests

Ghibli-style artwork from detailed prompts. Studio Ghibli, founded in 1985 by Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata, and Toshio Suzuki, is a well-known Japanese animation studio. It is recognised for its hand-drawn animation, detailed backgrounds, and emotionally engaging storytelling. Individuals across the world are sharing Ghibli renditions of famous movie moments, memes, and even artistic interpretations of breaking news. Some of the posts are going viral.

SK Hynix, the world's second-largest memory chipmaker, said on Thursday that some customers have brought forward orders in preparation for new U.S. tariffs on semiconductors. Speaking at the company's annual shareholder meeting, SK Hynix's Head of Global Sales and Marketing, Lee Sang-rak, said the «pull-in» effects, along with the reduction in customers' inventory, led to favourable market conditions recently. But he added it remains to be seen whether the trend will continue.