Trump updates: US president vows to revive ‘ abandoned’ coal industry

These are the updates for Tuesday, April 8, 2025, as the markets decline amid concerns over Trump’s tariffs.

Donald Trump flexes his arm in front of an audience of coal miners in the White House.
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Could US tariffs cause lasting damage to the global economy?

By Maziar Motamedi and Ali Harb
Published On 8 Apr 2025

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