Trump’s Liberation Day Tariffs, Third-Term Buzz, and Global Flashpoints

Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs launching tomorrow, aimed at reviving U.S. industries like steel, despite UK protests and Democratic Senate pushback against Canada tariffs. Trump’s offhand third-term comment unleashes media chaos, while reciprocal tariffs spark global debate—China’s Wang Yi, visiting Russia, rejects “America First” bullying and backs a Ukraine peace deal with Russia, and the UK reels from trade fallout. Tensions escalate as China flexes military muscle with Taiwan drills, countered by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s Japan alliance pledge to deter Beijing. From Marine Le Pen’s verdict in France to China’s Taiwan stance, this episode dissects Trump’s risky moves, international pushback, and their impacts.
Liberation Day is tomorrow.
Trump said that he has thought about running for a third term. It has messed up the media for 2 straight days. In mental illness, gender dysphoria is at the top then trump derangement syndrome is right underneath it. They are coming unglued about Trump running for a third term.
The UK is crying over the tariffs. Crucial week for Trump tariffs and state elections will test his momentum. NYT. Trump is saying that the tariffs are going to be reciprocal. It is a risky move but we have to do it to bring back the largest industry back to our shores. There are already discussions of manufacturing steel in this country.
Democrats were on the floor all night long in the Senate. Senators line up with democrats to oppose Trump’s Canada tariffs to pass a resolution. It is only noise.
We have food processors that will not allow our products because of tariffs and what is in our products. Trump is evening the playing field.
China calls for a fair and binding Ukraine peace deal. Foreign minister has said further efforts should focus on eliminating the root causes (Zelensky) of the conflict. Trump wants to stop the killing. China and Russia are friends forever, says Beijing. China is showing up telling Russia they are not going into the negotiations alone. China will not accept America First built on America bullying. Wang embarked on a three-day official visit to Russia.
Taiwan is often referred to as Taiwan province or Taiwan district, the People's Republic of China views Taiwan as part of its territory not a separate county. China built man-made military islands while Obama watched. This is something else that Trump has to deal with. They are trying to cause all these headaches. Pete Hegseth says the US is making Japan a war-fighting base to deter China. During Japan's visit, Def Sec Hegseth vows strong alliance between countries. Hegseth goes to Japan. China Coast Guard ships patrol off Taiwan as part of a drill. China holds massive military drills around Taiwan as a stern warning. The US calls China’s threats to Taiwan Independence advocates reprehensible. The world prepares you for how China sees Taiwan.
If you need to take someone off the ballot. Marine Le Pen’s guilty verdict is a political earthquake but could boost the far right.