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By Leila Fadel,

Steve Inskeep

Published April 2, 2025 at 2:28 AM MDT

Trump set to announce new tariffs, Trump endorsement and Elon Musk's money unable to flip Wisconsin Supreme Court, Trump administration admits Maryland man sent to El Salvador prison by mistake.

Corrected: April 2, 2025 at 2:07 PM MDT

This report incorrectly says Mexico imposes 150% tariffs on imports of U.S. alcohol. It's India that imposes those tariffs.

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Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.

Steve Inskeep

Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

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