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April 9, 2025 (Wednesday)
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Armed conflicts and attacks
Ukrainian commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi reports that Russia has commenced a new spring offensive, launching intensified attacks across multiple sections of the frontline.
Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip kill at least 35 Palestinians, including at least 23 in an apartment building in Shuja'iyya, Gaza City.
Business and economy
The second of two tariff rounds go into effect in the United States containing country-specific tariffs on goods into the country, including a 104% tariff on Chinese imports. The first round of 10% blanket tariffs previously came into effect on April 5.
China's finance ministry announces an increase from the previous 34% tariff to an 84% tariff on all goods imported from the U.S.
European Union officials announce a set of retaliatory duties on U.S. imports from 10% to 25% on some U.S. goods.
U.S. president Donald Trump announces he will be raising tariffs on Chinese goods entering the U.S. to 125% up from 104%, while other countries will have only 10% for 90 days.
Canada announces a 25% tariff on certain vehicle imports from the U.S. as retaliation against a previous similar measure from the U.S.
Universal Destinations & Experiences formally announces that they have chosen a site near Kempston Hardwick in Bedfordshire, England, as the location for their Universal Studios United Kingdom resort. The theme park will officially open in 2031 and will be the largest theme park in the UK upon completion.
Disasters and accidents
The number of deaths caused by the roof collapse of the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, rises to 136.
One girl is killed and another is missing after a fire destroys six homes in Millville, New Jersey, United States.
Law and crime
One person is killed and five others are injured, including one critically, in a mass shooting during an anti-violence meeting at an office park in Memphis, Tennessee, United States.
Politics and elections
Friedrich Merz announces the formation of a grand coalition government between the CDU/CSU and Social Democratic Party in order to freeze out the far-right Alternative for Germany.
Sports
The International Olympic Committee announces the program for the upcoming Olympic Games in Los Angeles with new events in multiple sports and mixed gender events.
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