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The Taiwanese stock market experienced the largest single-day drop in history due to investors' concerns about Trump's duties. TSMC, Foxconn and MediaTek were most affected.

US stock index futures and Asian stocks fell sharply after Trump announced he would maintain large-scale tariffs. The fall occurred amid fears of a global economic recession.

The Finnish Minister of Defense called on NATO to have a clear action plan in case of the withdrawal of US troops from Europe, in order to avoid a window of opportunity for Russian aggression. He emphasized coordination with EU initiatives.

Chinese leadership is considering stimulating consumption, birth rates, and export subsidies due to US tariffs. A stabilization fund to support the stock market is being discussed.

Poor countries fear that wealthy nations will not support a shipping decarbonization agreement that includes funding for climate action. China, Brazil and Saudi Arabia oppose the tax.

Nintendo has delayed pre-orders for the Switch 2 in the US due to uncertainty over Trump's tariffs. The company's shares fell by 10%, despite the planned release of the console on June 5.

The head of the Central Bank of Greece, Yannis Stournaras, said that the trade war will have an impact on Europe's economic growth. Tariffs may lead to a decrease in inflation below the ECB's targets.

WTI oil prices fell due to escalating trade tensions between the US and China, raising fears of recession and falling demand. OPEC+ accelerated production increases.

Petro Kotin stated that the withdrawal of Russian troops and demining are necessary for the safe restart of the Zaporizhzhia NPP.

Bitcoin fell by 8% due to Trump's tariffs, losing almost all profits after the election. Ethereum, XRP, and Solana also suffered significant losses, and global markets crashed.

Donald Trump announced negotiations with Russia to end the war. He noted that he does not like the bombing of Ukraine, which kills people.

Finland is strengthening security in the Baltic Sea due to an increase in suspicious incidents related to Russian sabotage. Since 2023, 11 underwater cables have been damaged.

Ukraine is heavily dependent on Starlink, but the EU is looking for alternatives, including Eutelsat. However, no existing system can fully replace Starlink due to its unique capabilities.

Howard Lutnick stated that there will be no postponement of President Trump's customs tariffs. The US has a deficit, so the whole world is robbing them.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has announced that a new government headed by endocrinologist Đuro Macut will be formed by April 18. Macut is expected to hold office until 2027.

Several Iranian-backed militias in Iraq are for the first time ready to disarm to avoid escalating conflict with the Trump administration. The US has threatened airstrikes if Iraq does not disband these groups.

Trump's advisor mistakenly added a journalist to a Signal chat where they were discussing a military operation in Yemen. The incident caused a scandal, but the White House closed the leak investigation.

The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 1941 UAH/USD. The dollar exchange rate in banks and exchange offices fluctuates within the range of 40.87-41.42 UAH.

Donald Trump has said that he will not make a deal with China until the trade deficit issue is resolved. According to him, the trade deficit with China exceeds $1 trillion.

The NATO Secretary General stated that Russia should work more actively to end the war in Ukraine. He also noted the efforts of the United States to fairly end the conflict.

The US President stated that countries must pay to convince him to lower tariffs. The EU is preparing countermeasures on imports from the US worth up to $28 billion.

US President Trump has imposed tariffs on imports from more than 180 countries, including the uninhabited Heard and McDonald Islands, where only penguins live. The US fears circumvention of tariffs through other countries.

The US will continue to support NATO, but expects more effort from partners. Secretary of State Rubio stressed the importance of strengthening the capabilities of Alliance members.

Zelenskyy will not allow capitulation, but Putin hopes for Trump for a diplomatic victory. Ukraine is threatened with an ultimatum: peace on Putin's terms or loss of US support.

Elon Musk said he does not respect those who support the war, calling it "a really bad thing". He called for stopping the carnage "in Ukraine and Russia".

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has ordered the army to be put on high alert. Tehran does not want direct negotiations on the nuclear program, but is ready for dialogue through the mediation of Oman.

Mark Burns called for condemnation of the attack that killed 20 people. He stressed the importance of unity with Ukraine in the fight against Russian terror.

EU countries are planning to agree on countermeasures against tariffs imposed by Trump, amounting to up to $28 billion. This could lead to a global trade war and recession.

The White House said that the US did not include Russia in the list of countries with new tariffs due to negotiations with Moscow and Kyiv. Trump decided not to mix these issues.

China is stepping up its response to US tariffs by expanding the list of goods subject to tariffs and restricting mineral exports. Trump reacted to this deterioration of the situation.