Trump announces tariffs on all imports + 2 more stories

Today ChatGPT read 36654 top news stories. After removing previously covered events, there are 3 articles with a significance score over 5.9.

[6.2] Trump announces tariffs on all imports — kcra.com

U.S. President Trump announced a 10% tariff on imports from all countries, effective April 5. This marks a broad increase in import costs for all foreign goods entering the United States.

In addition to the across-the-board tariff, higher tariffs will be applied to specific countries. China, the European Union, Vietnam, Taiwan, Japan, and India are among those facing increased rates beginning April 9.

Trump also announced a new 25% tariff on imported auto parts. This measure, separate from the other tariffs, is scheduled to take effect on May 3.

[6.2] CERN plans 91km particle collider tunnel in Europe — abc.net.au

CERN plans to build a 91km particle collider tunnel beneath France and Switzerland, which could operate at eight times the energy of the current Large Hadron Collider. The feasibility study was released this week, detailing the project’s extensive scope and potential locations.

The Future Circular Collider will include eight research sites, with tunnels passing under Lake Geneva. The project aims to explore dark matter, dark energy, and antimatter. Estimated construction costs are around $27 billion, with funding sources under discussion.

Construction may start in the 2030s, pending approval by CERN member states around 2027-2028. The first phase, focusing on an electron-positron collider, is expected to begin operations in the mid-2040s.

[6.0] Russia officially moves to legalize the Taliban — politico.eu

Russia is moving to legalize the Taliban, a group it once labeled as a terrorist organization. President Vladimir Putin now refers to the Taliban as an ally.

The Supreme Court will hear a case on April 17 regarding an administrative claim to lift the Taliban's ban in Russia.

Moscow's approach to the Taliban has shifted since their takeover of Afghanistan in 2021, marked by increased diplomatic engagement. In December, Putin signed a law allowing for the suspension of bans on terrorist organizations.

Highly covered news with significance over 5.5

[5.6] OpenAI secures $40 billion investment, must go for-profit
(pcgamer.com + 5)

[5.5] 4°C warming could reduce global economy by 40%
(independent.co.uk + 6)

[5.6] Military confrontation seems inevitable if no new Iran nuclear deal, France says
(hindustantimes.com + 6)

[5.6] Experimental brain-computer implant helps stroke survivor speak again
(nbcnews.com + 15)

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