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Trump Imposes New Tariffs
President Donald Trump is implementing new double-digit tariffs on numerous U.S. trading partners. This move comes as previous temporary tariffs are set to expire. The new tariffs aim to address concerns over forced labor practices in these countries.
The United States will impose tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 trading partners. These partners account for 99% of U.S. imports. The goal is to enforce bans on goods produced by forced labor.
These tariffs coincide with the expiration of a temporary 10% worldwide tariff. Trump had introduced these temporary measures following a Supreme Court decision.
Laura Loomer’s Ukraine Visit
Conservative influencer Laura Loomer recently met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. This is notable given Loomer’s past criticisms of U.S. support for Ukraine.
Loomer’s meeting with Zelenskyy marks a significant shift. She has a reputation for controversial social media commentary, often downplaying Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Trump publicly approved of Loomer’s visit, emphasizing its importance as reflected by a statement from Zelenskyy’s office.
Rejected Ballots in California’s Primary
In California’s June primary, nearly 150,000 mail ballots were rejected. This represents 1.73% of all mail ballots, showing an increase from previous elections despite efforts to facilitate voting.
The main reason for rejection is late-arriving ballots due to postmarks after Election Day. This is despite a seven-day grace period for ballots to arrive.
Changes affecting the U.S. Postal Service might contribute to the issue, impacting the timing of ballot postmarks.
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