some of the top trending news stories in the United States as of April 3, 2025

  'format' : 'iframe', 'height' : 250, 'width' : 300, 'params' : {} };

Some of the top trending news stories in the United States as of April 3, 2025

Economy and Trade

• President Trump Announces Sweeping Tariffs: President Donald Trump has introduced a 10% universal tariff on all imported goods, with additional "reciprocal" tariffs ranging from 20% to over 40% targeting key trading partners such as China, the European Union, and Japan. These measures, effective April 5, have led to significant market reactions, including a projected 3.7% drop in the S&P 500 and a six-month low for the U.S. dollar. International leaders have condemned the tariffs and are preparing formal responses.

Business and Technology

• Amazon and AppLovin Bid for TikTok: As a U.S. ban on TikTok looms, Amazon and adtech firm AppLovin have reportedly submitted bids to acquire the popular short-video app. This development has affected both companies' shares, with Amazon's stock down 6% and AppLovin's down 9%

• Ongoing Tornado Outbreak: A large-scale tornado outbreak is currently affecting parts of the Southern and Midwestern United States. Multiple significant tornadoes have been reported, resulting in at least one fatality and several injuries. The outbreak began on April 1 and is expected to continue. ​

• Abortion Rights Protest at Supreme Court: On April 2, abortion rights advocates held a protest outside the United States Supreme Court Building in Washington, D.C., concerning a case that could determine the ability of states to end Medicaid funding for organizations that provide abortions. ​