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09.04.2025

09.04.2025The Day Trump Pivoted While Europe Counterpunched

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Netherlands for 09.04.2025.

It displays 133 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

09.04.2025The Day Trump Pivoted While Europe Counterpunched
The global trade war that triggered "Black Monday" intensified dramatically. Morning reports described Chinese retaliation with 84% tariffs on American products, sending European markets into further decline. By early afternoon, EU members unanimously approved €22 billion in countermeasures targeting American products like soya, motorcycles, and cosmetics.

Economic casualties mounted as Tata Steel announced cutting 1,600 jobs in IJmuiden, citing Trump's tariffs and Chinese competition. American treasury bonds destabilized, threatening the global financial system's foundation.

In an evening pivot, Trump announced a 90-day pause on tariffs for "most countries" while simultaneously increasing China-specific import duties to 125%. Markets responded immediately, with American indices surging. The Netherlands reported 251 measles cases already surpassing 2024's total, and pro-Palestinian protesters occupied a building at the Free University of Amsterdam.
09.04.2025

01:06US-Iran Nuclear Talks Imminent

The newspapers report on international tensions, with the US and Iran preparing for nuclear program talks while keeping military options open (NRC, de Volkskrant). Trump has implemented a 104% tariff on Chinese goods, affecting US stock markets negatively (Het Financieele Dagblad). Military concerns arise with reports of outdated equipment and insufficient soldiers to supply fighting comrades (AD.nl). Domestically, large fires are causing odor nuisance in parts of South Holland (RTL Nieuws), while the SGP party is delaying voting on changes to its principles (Reformatorisch Dagblad).
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06:05Trump Tariffs Take Effect

The newspapers report extensively on the implementation of Trump's import tariffs taking effect today, with multiple sources covering the topic (Het Financieele Dagblad, AD.nl, RTL Nieuws, de Volkskrant). A leaked list shows which European products will become more expensive in the US, including Dutch mushrooms potentially impacting pizza production (AD.nl, de Volkskrant). America is also demanding billions from the EU for energy supply, promoting its "beautiful clean coal" (De Telegraaf). Meanwhile, safety concerns arise about maintenance work at Dutch refineries, with authorities calling for immediate cessation after a fatal accident in Zeeland (NRC).
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Metro

Bestaat de ideale drol? Ja, maar weinig mensen produceren ‘m: ‘Meer darmkanker onder jonge mensen’

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07:58Markets Plunge As EU Tariff Countermeasures Leak

The newspapers report on European market turmoil following US import tariffs implementation, with European bourses opening lower and pharmaceutical companies losing ground after Trump's tariff threats (Het Financieele Dagblad, RTL Nieuws, de Volkskrant, Het Parool). A leaked list reveals which American products will face EU countermeasures (Het Parool). In other news, a German expert warns that Russia is preparing for a large-scale war (AD.nl), a US neo-Nazi group is calling for attacks in Ukraine (Reformatorisch Dagblad), and the Public Prosecution Service is pursuing legal action against Rabobank for structural anti-money laundering law violations (NRC).
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De belangrijkste Europese beursgraadmeters openden vanochtend met verliezen, na het ingaan van de Amerikaanse importheffingen. Vanochtend om 06.00 uur Nederlandse tijd is het nieuwste pakket aan Amerikaanse importheffingen ingegaan, het meest ingrijpende tot nu toe.
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Metro

Huisarts tipt simpel ezelsbruggetje voor gezonde voeding

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09:33European Markets Plunge As China Devalues Yuan

The newspapers report on economic turbulence with European markets opening significantly lower following US import tariffs implementation (NRC, de Volkskrant, AD.nl). China has responded by lowering its yuan currency value in the escalating trade war (NRC). Domestically, Tata Steel in IJmuiden has announced cutting 1,600 full-time jobs amid weak market demand and falling prices (Het Financieele Dagblad). Container bookings for US transport have plummeted (AD.nl). In other news, schools in Baarn closed due to a threatening letter (RTL Nieuws), while an American collector aims to promote humanism and tolerance with his 17 Rembrandt works (Trouw).
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11:25China Strikes Back With Massive 84% Tariffs

The newspapers report extensively on the escalating trade war, with China imposing severe 84% import tariffs in retaliation to American measures (AD.nl, Het Financieele Dagblad, NRC, De Telegraaf). Markets are responding with sharp downturns as American interest rates soar (Het Financieele Dagblad). Dutch central bank president Klaas Knot urges the EU to quickly remove internal trade barriers to strengthen European cohesion against US tariffs (NRC). The conflict's economic impact is evident as Tata Steel announces cutting 1,600 jobs, citing Trump's tariffs and Chinese competition (de Volkskrant). Tech billionaires and sponsors are criticizing the trade war, warning of an "economic nuclear winter" (De Telegraaf).
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De forse Amerikaanse importheffingen leiden niet alleen tot wereldwijd dalende aandelenkoersen en havens vol auto’s, ook de rente op Amerikaanse staatsobligaties is aanzienlijk gestegen. Verder: China slaat terug en verhoogt importheffing op Amerikaanse goederen van 34 procent naar 84 procent.
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13:26EU Unanimously Approves Retaliatory Tariffs

The newspapers report on escalating trade tensions as the EU member states unanimously approve retaliatory tariffs on American products (AD.nl, Het Parool, De Telegraaf). This follows China's dramatic increase of import duties on US goods from 34% to 84% (Het Financieele Dagblad, NRC, de Volkskrant). Stock markets have resumed their downward trend, with interest rates on US government bonds rising significantly due to Trump's tariff policies (Het Financieele Dagblad, NRC). In other news, Tata Steel announces its largest reorganization in 30 years (Trouw), while measles cases in the Netherlands have already surpassed the total for all of 2024 (RTL Nieuws).
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Na een dag van herstel slaat de vertwijfeling weer toe op de beurzen. Amerikaanse rente schiet door het dak, beurzen hervatten hun duikvlucht. China neemt tegenmaatregelen, Europese Commissie kan die ook opleggen.
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Metro

Streep door gratis openbaar vervoer: Kamer ziet er weinig in

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15:57EU Unleashes €22 Billion Tariff Package

The newspapers report extensively on the EU's approval of €22 billion in retaliatory tariffs against thousands of American products (AD.nl, Het Financieele Dagblad, De Telegraaf, de Volkskrant, NRC, RTL Nieuws). The first new tariffs will take effect next Tuesday, with Hungary being the only EU member not supporting the proposal (Het Financieele Dagblad). Products targeted include American soy, textiles, tobacco, and Harley-Davidson motorcycles, though bourbon was excluded (de Volkskrant). Amsterdam's stock exchange closed with losses following these trade developments (RTL Nieuws). Meanwhile, Dutch parliament rejected a proposal for free public transportation (Metro Nieuws).
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17:54Trump Skyrockets Chinese Tariffs to 125%

The newspapers report extensively on the escalating trade war, with Trump raising Chinese import tariffs to 125% (AD.nl, De Telegraaf) while offering to pause tariffs for countries not implementing countermeasures (AD.nl). The EU has already announced retaliatory tariffs on American cosmetics and motorcycles (RTL Nieuws). This trade conflict is causing instability in US treasury bonds, considered the foundation of the global financial system (Het Financieele Dagblad), and creating unrest among billionaires and Republicans (Trouw). In domestic news, the Dutch Public Prosecution Service is stopping homeschooling criminal cases (Reformatorisch Dagblad), while the US military reportedly purged nine high-ranking officers (de Volkskrant).
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Metro

Het Dilemma: ‘Moet ik mijn mond houden over de rokende tienerdochter van mijn vriend?’

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19:07Trump Pauses Global Tariffs While Doubling China's

The newspapers report on Trump's significant trade policy adjustment, partially walking back his universal tariff plans. He's announced a 90-day pause on import tariffs for "most countries" while simultaneously increasing China-specific tariffs to 125% (AD.nl, Het Financieele Dagblad, NRC, Het Parool, RTL Nieuws, De Telegraaf, de Volkskrant). Markets reacted positively, with the S&P 500 jumping 7.5% within 30 minutes of the announcement (NRC). In domestic news, there's debate about homeschooling based on personal convictions (Reformatorisch Dagblad) and a personal dilemma about reporting a friend's teenage daughter's smoking habit (Metro Nieuws).
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