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Ukraine Ceasefire Talks, Stock Market Slide, Columbia University Arrest Latest
11 Mar 2025
As Ukraine begins ceasefire negotiations in Saudi Arabia, the Trump administration signals that aid could resume if Ukraine makes concessions. A steep sell-off on Wall Street followed new tariffs from China and Canada, as investors worry that Trump's trade policies could tip the U.S. into a recession. And, after an ICE arrest at Columbia University, the U.S. Education Department is warning 60 universities they could face penalties over antisemitism investigations.Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Kevin Drew, Rafael Nam, Alice Woelfle and Mohamad ElBardicy.It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Nia Dumas and Chris Thomas.We get engineering support from Neisha Heinis, our technical director is Stacey Abbott.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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Ukraine tries another round of negotiations today, not with Russia, but with its ally, the United States.
Which paused its aid. So what does the U.S. want from Ukraine? What are the Ukrainians able to offer?
I'm E. Martinez, that's Steve Inskeep, and this is Up First from NPR News. The stock markets had their worst day of the year. The fear is that the president's repeated tariff changes may cause recession.
There is a period of transition because what we're doing is very big.
Why did the president's response make investors even more concerned?
Also, the Department of Education, not yet abolished, is telling 60 universities they may face penalties. The department describes last year's protests over Gaza as, quote, relentless anti-Semitic eruptions. Stay with us. We've got the news you need to start your day.
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