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Trump Faces Escalating Protests Amid Shutdown and Tariff Threats
10/19/2025
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Story summary
- Protests against President Donald Trump's administration intensified on October 18, 2025, amid a shutdown.
- Trump dismissed links between the shutdown and the 'No Kings' rally, saying he is not a king.
- Trump announced cuts to a $20 billion project championed by Senator Chuck Schumer.
- Trump also froze funds for major infrastructure projects, including a Hudson River train tunnel.
- Trump threatened a 100% tariff on Chinese exports starting November 1, 2025.
