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  IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY Affairs of the heart are under excellent stars for the year ahead, so open up to the people you meet along the way and don’t be surprised if one thing leads to another. It’s good that you enjoy your own company but two is never a crowd. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): You may wish you could turn the clock back on some of the decisions you made but don’t be too hard on yourself. This week you will get the chance to make amends and make up with people you fell out with for no good reason. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21): Aim to do something out of the ordinary over the next few days. The presence of Venus, your ruler, in the most exciting area of your chart will smooth your path to success, from where you may even be able to move on to greatness. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21): Easy come, easy go seems to be the cosmic message at the moment and there is a danger you could put your recent good work at risk by making decisions that are a bit wild even by your variable st...

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Trump Proposes 25% Tariffs on Autos, Pharmaceuticals, and Semiconductor Chips

 

In a move that could significantly impact international trade, former President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose 25% tariffs on automobile, pharmaceutical, and semiconductor chip imports. The announcement was made during a press briefing at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, where he outlined his intentions to reshape global trade policies.

Trump stated that the tariffs on auto imports would be "in the neighborhood of 25 percent" and are set to be implemented as early as April 2. This date coincides with the day his cabinet members are expected to deliver reports outlining options for various import duties. The proposed tariffs aim to address what Trump perceives as unfair treatment of U.S. automotive exports in foreign markets.

In addition to automobiles, Trump plans to impose similar tariffs on imported semiconductors and pharmaceutical goods. He mentioned that the government could collect 25% or higher in taxes for these imports, with the rates potentially increasing over the course of a year. Trump emphasized that he wants to give companies in these industries some time to build factories in the U.S. to avoid the new tariffs.

The proposed tariffs have raised concerns among economists and industry experts, who warn that they could lead to higher prices for consumers and increased costs for businesses. The automotive industry, in particular, could see significant price hikes, as nearly half of vehicle sales in the U.S. last year were imported from foreign countries.

Trump's announcement is part of a broader effort to promote "balanced" trade with foreign markets and encourage the reshoring of strategic industries. While the proposed tariffs could have far-reaching effects, Trump believes they will ultimately benefit the U.S. economy in the long run.


: [Yahoo News](https://ca.news.yahoo.com/trump-plans-to-impose-25-percent-tariffs-on-automobile-and-semiconductor-imports-130044480.html)

: [CBC News](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/trump-tariffs-pharma-chips-auto-25-percent-1.7462509)

: [MSN](https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/trump-plans-to-impose-25-tariffs-on-autos-chips-and-pharmaceuticals/ar-AA1zkWCA)

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