[爱心]Trump 24-hour working dynamics

1. A hint at the unwillingness to continue raising tariffs on Chinese goods — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the situation regarding mutual tariffs between China and the U.S. could improve. "I don't want tariffs to keep rising because when prices reach a certain level, people just stop buying," Trump told reporters at the White House. "So I may not raise taxes further, and I may not even want to reach the current level of taxation. I might choose lower tax rates because you want people to keep consuming, and at a certain critical level, people will stop buying."
2. Call for the Fed to lower interest rates, demand for Powell's dismissal — Trump stated that the Fed should have lowered rates a long time ago, as the European Central Bank did. The Fed definitely needs to lower rates now. Powell's dismissal will not be too quick! Trump stated that he does not regret having appointed Powell and believes that Powell will leave his position at his request.
3. Wants former Fed chair Walsh to replace Powell - At a meeting at Mar-a-Lago, Trump discussed with former Fed governor Kevin Walsh the possibility of firing Powell before the end of his term and possibly selecting Walsh to take his place, but Walsh suggested not to fire Fed chair Powell and argued that he should be allowed to complete his term without interference, according to people familiar with the matter. U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen also opposed Trump's intent to remove Powell.
4. Ready to abandon efforts to facilitate a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine — U.S. Secretary of State Rubio stated on Friday that if there are no clear signs of the possibility of reaching an agreement, U.S. President Trump will abandon efforts to facilitate a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine in a few days.
5. Counterstrike to the California Governor — the Trump administration seeks to move California Governor Gavin Newsom's legal complaint regarding U.S. tariff plans from the federal court in San Francisco to the International Trade Court in New York. U.S. Justice Department lawyers filed a motion on Thursday to relocate the case from Newsom's territory, arguing that the trade court has "exclusive jurisdiction" over tariff-related disputes.
6. Preparing a strike against environmental organizations — White House staff are preparing an administrative order that will strip some non-profit environmental organizations of their tax-exempt status, possibly on "Earth Day" April 22, (, targeting those seen as obstacles to Trump’s push for oil, gas, and coal production in the country.
7. Confidence in reaching a trade agreement with the European Union — US President Donald Trump met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the White House, and Trump stated that he is "one hundred percent" confident in reaching a trade agreement with the European Union before the end of the 90-day tariff suspension period. Trump administration officials stated that the parties expect to discuss a range of topics at the meeting, including trade, migration, and the resolution of the conflict in Ukraine.
8. Trump stated that he will make a second state visit to the United Kingdom in September and will stay with King Charles III.
9. Confirmation of tariffs on cars, steel, and aluminum - Trump confirmed tariffs on cars, steel, and aluminum, and also threatened to impose tariffs on computers and chips.
10. Transfer of control over educational affairs to the states - US President Donald Trump: We will soon return control over educational affairs to the states.
11. The mineral agreement will be signed next Thursday - Trump: the mineral agreement will be signed next Thursday.
12. Signing of the executive order on the competitiveness of seafood - Trump signed an executive order on the competitiveness of seafood.
13. Government officials are discussing the issue of rising prices for the iPhone — according to the Washington Post: The CEO of Apple held private talks with senior officials of President Trump's administration regarding the increase in iPhone prices.