Susan Crawford's Supreme Court Win and Trump's Tariff Announcement Shake Up Political Landscape
Susan Crawford's victory cements a liberal majority on Wisconsin's Supreme Court as Trump introduces new tariffs amidst economic concerns.
Let Americans buy American products instead of foreign imports — paving the way for an American manufacturing renaissance.
Will Trump's Tariff Diplomacy Usher In a New Golden Age?
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Wall Street’s unanimity on the need to limit climate change is collapsing, sparking a reset in the $1.4 trillion global market for energy finance.
Australia Not Spared From Trump’s New Global Tariffs
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What's likely spooking traders is that these rates will end up being much higher than expected for many nations.
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Numerous commentators have criticized the new tariffs for not just the economic havoc they were poised to spark, but for falsely categorizing value-added taxes and other sales or corporate taxes as tariffs.
There’s a Glaring Omission on the White House’s List of Trump’s New Tariffs
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The proposed tariffs, which range from 25 to 50 percent, would therefore not directly target Russia but would penalize foreign countries that continue trading with it, thereby discouraging global support for the Russian oil industry.
White House explains why Russia not included in Trump's new tariffs
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Overall, the administration says the president wants to “pursue reciprocal trade together.”
US to Impose 10 Percent Universal Levies, Steeper Tariffs for Countries With High Trade Barriers
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The UK has been hit with a 10% tariff on all of its goods being brought into the US, which Trump says is a retaliation to UK tariffs on American goods, but uncertainty remains over the potential impact on British consumers.
How could they affect the UK and your money
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Whatever the medium-term prospects of jobs and factories coming “roaring back” to the US, as Trump predicted, for now what some had already dubbed a “Trumpcession” appears significantly more likely to happen, than the “golden age” he has promised.
Trump’s wall of tariffs is likely to raise prices and cause chaos for business
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The Republican Party’s descent into an authoritarian personality cult poses a mortal threat to American democracy.
The Good News About Trump’s Tariffs
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The tariff regime is expected to affect virtually every sector of the American economy, including agriculture, automobiles, retail products, pharmaceuticals, and energy.
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The Biden administration and China largely maintained the status quo established during Trump’s initial trade war.
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Trump’s tariffs are a risky move that could roil the stock market and the global economy and lead to higher prices for the average American consumer.
Liberation Day: Trump unveils reciprocal tariffs - Washington Examiner
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Foreign nations will finally be asked to pay for the privilege of access to our market — the biggest market in the world.
'They Charge Us, We Charge Them': Trump Reveals Chart of Reciprocal Tariffs
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Even so, economists say the tariffs will boost prices on many products purchased by American consumers, at a time when inflation still remains elevated.
Trump reveals these 2 new types of tariffs on what he calls "Liberation Day," April 2
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The new 10% baseline is roughly triple the average US tariff rate before Trump reclaimed power in January and will take effect at 12:01 a.m. Saturday.
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The tariffs are set to go into place at midnight.
Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs: Here’s how much countries are getting hit
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The tariffs could stay in place for some time as the administration expects other nations to lower their tariffs and other barriers to trade that it says have led to a $1.2 trillion trade imbalance last year.
Trump announces sweeping new tariffs to promote US manufacturing, risking inflation and trade wars
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There’s a lot of vengeful bluster behind Trump’s latest bout of trade-warring.
The Reason Behind Trump’s Newest Tariffs Is Dumber Than You Think
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American businesses have struggled in recent weeks to plan ahead as Trump’s tariff threats have injected so much uncertainty into their supply chains.
Trump Announces Sweeping Tariffs on Countries Around World
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The new tariffs are in addition to the the previous 25% duties Trump put on imports from Canada and Mexico.
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Contributor: Trump’s tariff strategy is worse than a gamble. It’s a surefire loser
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This will be, indeed, the golden age of America.
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The mismatch in intensity between the two parties is the reason why.
Steve Kornacki: How Democratic voter intensity powered Susan Crawford to a win in Wisconsin
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Crawford’s victory will result in “terrible consequences for the state of Wisconsin and for the state of the judiciary.”
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But there are early warning signs here for the GOP and a reminder that the energy is often with the out-party, which is why they have historically done so well in presidents' first midterms.
5 takeaways from Tuesday's elections, including bad news for Elon Musk
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Wednesday's tariff announcement is a moment months in the making for the president, but one that comes with significant political and economic risk.
Trump's 'Liberation Day' arrives as he gambles big on risky tariff policy
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Wisconsin Supreme Court to tackle abortion, unions and redistricting after a liberal's win
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The race also broke turnout and spending records, with Musk and groups he funded spending more than $21 million.
Democrat-backed candidate wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race
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Crawford's victory, buoyed by a surge in turnout by left-leaning voters, provides a much-needed boost for liberal hopes in a time when the party leadership has often seemed divided, listless and incapable of effectively opposing Trump.
"Our courts are not for sale": In setback for Musk, liberal candidate wins Wisconsin court seat
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The outcome also showed the limits of Elon Musk's influence in the key swing state.
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Summary
Susan Crawford's election victory against Brad Schimel adds a crucial 4-3 liberal majority to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, enhancing chances of rulings on abortion and gerrymandering amidst a politically charged climate. Republican spending of $100 million reflects desires for judicial independence, potentially impacting future congressional redistricting to favor Democrats. Concurrently, President Trump declared a national emergency and unveiled sweeping tariffs starting at 10% on all imports, escalating concerns of a trade war and its potential economic fallout. As high turnout indicates persistent Democratic enthusiasm in Wisconsin, Trump’s tariff actions raise questions about his economic strategy and political legacy.
Perspectives
Susan Crawford's victory in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race strengthens the Democratic majority, allowing for potential rulings that could impact abortion rights and electoral redistricting, hence changing the political landscape in Wisconsin significantly.
The record high voter turnout in the election, which exceeded 2.4 million participants, indicates heightened political engagement among Democrats, suggesting that mobilization will be a key aspect leading up to the 2026 midterm elections.
The election's unprecedented financial involvement, totaling over $100 million, demonstrates the crucial importance of this race for both parties, highlighting issues like abortion and gerrymandering that could influence future elections.
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