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03.04.2025 — Trump's Tariff Shock Wave Day While Dam Square Explodes

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03.04.2025 ⇢ Trump's Tariff Shock Wave Day While Dam Square Explodes
⌨Trump's announced import tariffs dominated headlines, with 54% on Chinese goods and 20% on EU products. Media characterized this as an "almost inevitable trade war" and a return to "1910" economic policies. European Commission President Von der Leyen warned of an "enormous blow" to the global economy while Brussels prepared retaliatory measures.

By midday, attention shifted to a car explosion at Amsterdam's Dam Square. Initially reported as an incident with an injured driver, police later revealed it was likely a suicide attempt by a 50-year-old North Holland man.

A major forest fire erupted near Ede in the afternoon, forcing evacuations. By evening, officials confirmed it was caused by a Defense Ministry training exercise involving a smoke grenade.

Other developments included the VVD, D66, CDA and SGP presenting a Self-Employment Act, and news that reducing healthcare deductibles would increase premiums by €199.
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05:29⇢Trump's Tariff Tsunami Threatens Global Trade

⌨The newspapers extensively report on Trump's announced import tariffs, describing them as triggering an "almost inevitable trade war" (NRC, de Volkskrant, Het Financieele Dagblad, AD.nl, RTL Nieuws). Trump has set 54% tariffs on Chinese products and 20% on EU goods, with Von der Leyen calling this an "enormous blow" to the global economy (Het Financieele Dagblad). Media reactions characterize the move as returning to "1910" economic policies (RTL Nieuws). In domestic news, parties including VVD, D66, CDA and SGP presented a Self-Employment Act aimed at ending uncertainty for freelancers (Reformatorisch Dagblad), while the cabinet announced healthcare deductibles will increase premiums by €199 (De Telegraaf).
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NRC Handelsblad

Reactie op Trumps 'Bevrijdingsdag', EU bereidt tegenmaatregelen voor

Hoe reageert de wereld vandaag op de aankondigingen van Donald Trump? Ieder land - vriend en vijand - krijgt een eigen importheffing, aldus de Amerikaanse president woensdag. De Europese Unie bereidt in elk geval een pakket tegenmaatregelen voor, als verdere onderhandelingen met Washington niets opleveren.
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Nederlanders Europees kampioen zitten, wat is het effect van even wandelen tijdens je werk?

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20 procent heffing Amerika / Trump: wat houdt het in en hoe reageert Europa?

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08:38⇢Trump's EU Tariffs Trigger Global Backlash

⌨The newspapers extensively report on Trump's 20% tariffs on EU goods, with political leaders reacting with concern (AD.nl, Het Financieele Dagblad, Metro Nieuws, NRC, RTL Nieuws, Trouw, de Volkskrant). European Commission President Von der Leyen warns of higher costs for European citizens and businesses (Het Financieele Dagblad), while countries consider retaliatory measures (RTL Nieuws). NRC describes a trade war as "almost inevitable." In domestic news, 66 families cannot return home after devastating flooding, with serious sewage issues reported (AD.nl), while a resident named Quintus has been unable to charge his car in Amsterdam's Vijzelgracht garage for 18 months (Het Parool).
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Eigen risico gaat omlaag, maar premie zorgverzekering kan met 199 euro stijgen

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10:55⇢Markets Tumble As Trump Tariffs Bite

⌨The newspapers extensively report on two major topics. The healthcare news reveals that health insurance premiums will increase by almost €200 annually as the government halves the mandatory deductible (AD.nl, Metro Nieuws). The dominant story remains Trump's import tariffs, with multiple sources covering negative market reactions as European and global stock exchanges tumble (NRC, De Telegraaf, Reformatorisch Dagblad). The EU has labeled the tariffs "a major blow to the world economy" (RTL Nieuws), while analysts question Trump's calculation methods (de Volkskrant) and note his political gamble with these measures (Het Parool, Trouw).
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Armoede neemt toe, ook onder werkenden, kunnen basisproducten niet betalen

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12:14⇢Car Explosion Rocks Dam Square

⌨The newspapers extensively report on a car fire at Dam Square in Amsterdam, where a driver allegedly set fire to his own vehicle, resulting in damage and injury (AD.nl, Het Parool, RTL Nieuws, De Telegraaf). Trump's tariffs continue dominating financial coverage, with European markets hit hard and concerns about companies exporting Asian-made products to the US (Het Financieele Dagblad, de Volkskrant, Reformatorisch Dagblad). US Secretary Rubio delivered a stark message to NATO allies, stating European countries must more than double defense spending to 5% of GDP (NRC). Media also reports increasing poverty in the Netherlands, even among employed citizens who cannot afford basic products (Metro Nieuws).
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Erick was getuige van ontploffing bom in een auto op de Dam in Amsterdam: ‘Mensen gilden, er was overal paniek’

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13:38⇢Car Explosion Chaos at Amsterdam's Dam Square

⌨The newspapers extensively report on a car explosion at Dam Square in Amsterdam, where a 50-year-old Dutch driver was arrested after his vehicle caught fire following an explosion (AD.nl, Metro Nieuws, Het Parool, Reformatorisch Dagblad, RTL Nieuws, De Telegraaf). Witnesses describe panic and screaming as people fled the scene, with the driver emerging from the car in torn clothing. Some sources suggest it may have been deliberate. Simultaneously, American markets have plummeted, with chip stocks particularly affected, as investors react to proposed US tariffs (Het Financieele Dagblad). US Secretary Rubio has demanded European NATO countries more than double defense spending to 5% of GDP (NRC).
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14:38⇢Dam Square Car Explosion Deemed Suicide Attempt

⌨The newspapers extensively report on a car explosion at Dam Square in Amsterdam, with several sources now indicating police strongly suspect it was a suicide attempt by a 50-year-old North Holland man who was arrested (AD.nl, Het Parool, Reformatorisch Dagblad, De Telegraaf). A new major forest fire is spreading rapidly near Ede (RTL Nieuws). Trump's tariffs continue dominating financial news, with commodities broadly declining as markets anticipate negative impacts (Het Financieele Dagblad, Trouw). ING chief economist Marieke Blom criticizes Trump's approach as applying "total arbitrariness" and abandoning established rules (de Volkskrant).
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Erick was getuige van ontploffing in een auto op de Dam in Amsterdam: ‘Mensen gilden, er was overal paniek’

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Live: Macron roept bedrijven op niet in VS te investeren

De VS voeren op grote schaal invoerheffingen door. Die zorgen volgens Europese Commissievoorzitter Von der Leyen voor hogere kosten voor Europese burgers en bedrijven. Volg het laatste nieuws in dit liveblog.
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16:42⇢Massive Forest Fire Erupts Near Ede

⌨The newspapers report on a major forest fire near Ede, forcing evacuations as the fire spreads rapidly (AD.nl, RTL Nieuws, De Telegraaf). Coverage continues of the car explosion at Amsterdam's Dam Square, now confirmed as a suspected suicide attempt by a 50-year-old North Holland man (Metro Nieuws, Het Parool). Trump's proposed import tariffs remain prominent, with analysts criticizing his calculation methods as "absurd and simplistic" (Het Financieele Dagblad, NRC, de Volkskrant, Trouw), though the measures are expected to generate billions for the US treasury.
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Opvoedvraag: ‘Mijn zoon van 27 heeft geen baan en woont nog thuis, hoe motiveer ik hem?’

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18:21⇢Defense Exercise Ignites Massive Ede Wildfire

⌨The newspapers report on a major fire in Ede caused by a defense training exercise with a practice grenade (AD.nl, RTL Nieuws, De Telegraaf). Multiple sources continue covering Trump's import tariffs, noting they will generate billions for the US treasury while markets suffer worldwide (de Volkskrant, Het Financieele Dagblad, NRC). Brussels is preparing retaliatory measures against US tariffs, with a package expected by mid-month (Het Financieele Dagblad, Trouw). Other news includes housing demolition in Amsterdam's Nieuw-West where residents face uncertainty about relocation (Het Parool) and parenting advice about motivating adult children still living at home (Metro Nieuws).
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20:03⇢Defense Smoke Grenade Ignites Ede Forest

⌨The newspapers report on the Ede wildfire caused by a military smoke grenade, resulting in evacuations (RTL Nieuws). Trump's import tariffs continue dominating coverage, with analysts calling his methods "absurd and simplistic" (Het Financieele Dagblad, NRC). Minister Marjolein Faber keeps her private life hidden while her husband blogs about their family (AD.nl). Other news includes protests against asylum centers seemingly yielding results (de Volkskrant), an international judo tournament in Amstelveen for athletes with disabilities (Het Parool), and anticipated deposit fee increases for bottles and cans (De Telegraaf).
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