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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Corva Coleman.
What are President Trump's recent demands regarding Greenland?
President Trump continues to demand control of Greenland. He's threatened to impose initial tariffs of 10 percent on eight European nations and then boost these if the countries don't back his demand. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland today, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says Greenland's sovereignty and integrity are non-negotiable.
How are European leaders responding to Trump's tariff threats?
She says Trump's tariff threats are a mistake.
The European Union and the United States have agreed to a trade deal last July. And in politics, as in business, a deal is a deal. And when friends shake hands, it must mean something.
The European Commission president is calling for a new form of European independence. President Trump is headed for Switzerland later today.
What impact do Trump's trade policies have on the stock market?
Trump released social media messages overnight from France's and NATO's leaders In one of the messages, French President Emmanuel Macron said simply, I do not understand what you are doing on Greenland. Stocks opened sharply lower this morning as Trump threatens a renewed trade war with Europe. NPR's Scott Horsley reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled 720 points in early trading.
President Trump has threatened to impose an escalating series of tariffs on goods from eight NATO countries in Europe.
What new immigration restrictions is the Trump administration implementing?
unless those countries bow to his demands to take over Greenland. The move could prompt retaliatory tariffs on U.S. exports, as well as other moves under Europe's so-called trade bazooka, a weapon designed to counter economic coercion. The threats and counter threats come as Trump is preparing to travel to an international economic meeting in Davos, Switzerland.
How have civil rights groups reacted to Trump's actions on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
In Davos, Trump is expected to discuss housing affordability. Mortgage rates have been coming down, but that could change. The trade dust-up has sent Treasury yields, which often drive mortgage rates, higher.
What was the outcome of the National College football championship?
Scott Horsley, NPR News, Washington.
President Trump continues to put new restrictions on legal immigration to the United States. His pause on processing visas from dozens of countries takes effect tomorrow. NPR's Franco Ordonez has more.
The Trump administration is suspending immigrant visas for people from 75 countries, including Colombia, Iran, Russia, and Somalia. The move is part of the administration's efforts to block people who would potentially require public assistance while living in the U.S. Trump has long complained that immigrants are a drain on public resources, even though many studies show immigrants become workers, consumers, and contributors to the U.S. economy. David Beer, director of immigration studies at the libertarian Cato Institute, estimated that the pause on processing visas will, quote, "...ban nearly half of all legal immigrants to the U.S., turning away about 315,000 legal immigrants over the next year."
Franco, Ordonez, NPR News.
On Wall Street, the Dow was down 716 points. This is NPR. President Trump released a proclamation last night honoring slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Yesterday was the holiday recognizing him. Presidents have typically attended services or events commemorating King. Civil rights groups have criticized Trump for failing to do so. There are more questions about the tactics used by ICE agents in Minnesota to detain people. On Sunday, federal agents broke down the door of Scott Tao, a naturalized American citizen living in St. Paul. They forced him outside in snow and sub-freezing temperatures in his underwear. Tao said agents eventually realized he was an American with no criminal history and drove him home.
Indiana has won its first National College football title. The undefeated Hoosiers beat Miami 27-21 in the championship game last night in Miami. From member station WFIU, George Hale has more.
Bars and restaurants emptied into the streets in Bloomington, home to Indiana University. Mayor Kerry Thompson joined revelers amassed for blocks around IU's limestone entryway to celebrate the team's win and remarkable turnaround.
Really, what a game.
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Chapters
7 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:00–0:03
2
What are President Trump's recent demands regarding Greenland?
0:03–0:22
3
How are European leaders responding to Trump's tariff threats?
0:22–0:51
4
What impact do Trump's trade policies have on the stock market?
0:51–1:22
5
What new immigration restrictions is the Trump administration implementing?
1:22–1:42
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How have civil rights groups reacted to Trump's actions on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
1:42–1:54
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What was the outcome of the National College football championship?
1:54–4:39