The first round of President Donald Trump’s tariffs went into effect Saturday, with a 10 percent baseline tariff applied to all imports, regardless of origin. This is compared to the current average tariff of about 2.5 percent. The measure affects the approximately $3 trillion in foreign goods the United States imports annually.
Protests erupted across the United States Saturday, with crowds rallying at the National Mall in Washington and other locations against the Trump administration’s actions. Organizers of the “Hands Off!” rallies are demanding an end to billionaire influence, cuts to federal programs, and attacks on immigrants and other groups.
Severe thunderstorms and relentless rain are triggering flooding across the United States this weekend, as areas already devastated by recent storms and tornadoes remain in the path of the current system. At least nine people have died in the storms since Wednesday….