Good morning. The president clings to a tiny majority in the U.S. House, even at the cost of a key nomination.

We cannot take a chance. We have a slim margin. We don't want to take any chances. We don't want to experiment.

Also today, Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S. attempt to find common ground that's ahead

on Washington Wednesday, and World Tour. Later, a fight over so-called inclusive language

and a support group for mothers. I was obliged to use what LL calls a variety of terms,

but I kind of gritted my teeth and did.

It's Wednesday, April 2nd.

This is The World and Everything in it from listener-supported World Radio.

I'm Wednesday, Mass.

And I'm Nick Eiger. Good morning.

Up next, Kent Covington has today's news.

President Trump will unveil a major new tariff plan today. He's been hyping up the announcement for weeks calling April 2nd Liberation Day.

White House Press Secretary Caroline Levin.

Too many foreign countries have their markets closed to our exports. This is fundamentally unfair.

The president has long promised reciprocal tariffs on countries that currently place import taxes on U.S.

goods. New 25 percent tariffs on many imports from Canada and Mexico

also take effect today. Democrats say it's bad news for Americans. Congressman Pete Aguilar

said of the Trump administration, they've not taken a single step toward bringing down the

high cost of living. Now the stock market is crashing and inflation is rising.

Analysts say Wall Street has been jittery, but far from being in freefall. The Trump administration

says any short-term strain that tariffs could cause will be more than offset by upcoming tax cuts,

major regulation rollbacks, and eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse.

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