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I'm Georgia Howe with Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley. It's Wednesday, January 22nd, and this is your Morning Wire afternoon update.
President Trump is giving Russia an economic ultimatum. End the invasion of Ukraine or face massive tariffs. Daily Wire deputy managing editor Tim Rice has more.
In a Truth Social post today, Trump said he's prepared to impose tariffs and sanctions on Russian goods if a peace deal isn't reached soon. He emphasized his respect for Russia and its people, but insisted the war must end to prevent further loss of life. Trump also said the conflict would not have started under his leadership and urged President Putin to negotiate. This comes days after Putin said he was ready to come to the bargaining table. As for settling the situation itself, its goal should be not a brief ceasefire, not just getting some time to regroup and rearm and carry on the conflict, but long-term peace. based on respect to lawful interests of all people and nationalities living in the region.
The United States imported nearly $15 billion in Russian goods in 2022, including fertilizers and precious metals.
President Donald Trump has announced plans for a 10% tariff on Chinese imports starting February 1st, citing China's role in fentanyl trafficking. Trump said Tuesday that he discussed trade with President Xi Jinping, emphasizing his firm stance. He also signed an executive order directing investigations into trade deficits and the creation of an external revenue service to collect tariffs. Critics warn the tariffs could raise consumer costs and spark retaliation. while Trump argues they will boost American manufacturing. Additional tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico are also expected soon.
A student opened fire inside a Tennessee high school cafeteria today, killing a female classmate and injuring two others. The shooter then shot and killed himself. Police say all three are students at Antioch High School in Nashville. Here's public information officer Don Aaron.
One of the persons that the 17-year-old shot, female, was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center and is deceased. A second individual wounded, also a female, has what is being described as a graze wound to the arm, and she is in stable condition at Vanderbilt.
Police say school resource officers were in the building but not near the cafeteria when the shooting occurred. Parents were directed to a nearby hospital for student reunification. Authorities continue their investigation with Nashville police leading the response.
The DOJ is warning state and local officials against obstructing Trump's immigration enforcement. Daily Wire reporter Tim Pierce has the latest.
In a memo, Acting Deputy Attorney General Emile Bove laid out the department focus pertaining to cartels, violent crime, and the fentanyl crisis. The memo cites federal law requiring compliance with immigration enforcement and warns of potential prosecution for obstruction. In Trump's first full day of the job, ICE busted over 300 illegal immigrants, including those charged with murder and child rape. Border Czar Tom Homan says the agency is targeting the estimated 700,000 illegal migrants that pose public safety threats nationwide. Here's Homan on Fox News.
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