Last mentioned: Mar 26, 2026
Levy Expiration
The 150-day emergency tariff window is set to expire unless further action is taken.
White House Summit
Melania Trump hosts international spouses and introduces Figure 03 as the first US-made humanoid guest.
Education Policy Shift
Secretary Linda McMahon outlines a vision for AI humanoids to assist in mathematics and classical studies instruction.
San Jose 'Rogue' Robot
A robot waiter at a Hot Pot restaurant goes viral after an erratic malfunction requires three workers to restrain it.
15% Tariff Hike
Trump increases the global duty to 15%, citing a thorough review of the 'anti-American' court decision.
Market Reaction
Businesses begin assessing refund eligibility while bracing for new 10% duties.
Supreme Court Ruling
SCOTUS rules 6-3 that Trump's use of the 1977 emergency powers act for tariffs is illegal.
10% Levy Proposed
Trump initially announces a new 10% global tariff via a different legal avenue immediately after the ruling.
SCOTUS Ruling
Supreme Court strikes down the tariffs in a 6-3 decision, citing executive overreach.
New Tariff Announcement
Hours after the ruling, the White House announces a new 10% worldwide tariff regime.
SCOTUS Ruling
Supreme Court issues 6-3 decision striking down unilateral executive tariff powers.
Market Reaction
Stock markets surge on news of the ruling before cooling due to trade uncertainty.
Executive Response
Trump signs order repealing old tariffs but issues a new 10% levy proclamation.
Application Refusal
FDA senior regulator Vinay Prasad issues a formal refusal to review the flu vaccine application.
Grants Rescinded
White House rescinds hundreds of millions in mRNA research grants by year-end.
Workaround Supported
Regulators appear to support Moderna's plan to use data from a smaller trial to address dosage concerns.
Liberation Day
President Trump introduces sweeping global tariffs on Mexico, China, and Canada.
Collaboration Begins
FDA begins working closely with Moderna on its flu vaccine trial design.
First Lady Melania Trump showcased the Figure 03 humanoid robot at a White House summit, signaling a major push for AI-driven robotics in the US education system. The event highlights a strategic pivot toward physical AI utility, contrasting high-profile diplomatic demonstrations with recent viral failures in the service sector.
The White House has finalized a landmark framework requiring federal agencies to implement rigorous AI safety and transparency safeguards. This directive establishes a gold standard for algorithmic accountability, directly impacting the procurement landscape for venture-backed AI startups.
The White House has released a new legislative blueprint for artificial intelligence, outlining six guiding principles that prioritize a 'light touch' regulatory approach. This move aims to balance safety and ethics with the need for the United States to maintain its competitive edge in the global AI race.
Moderna faces a significant regulatory setback as the FDA refuses to review its new flu vaccine, citing trial design flaws despite previous guidance. This shift reflects a broader, politically charged environment that threatens to destabilize the venture-backed biotech ecosystem.
President Trump has doubled down on his protectionist agenda by raising global import duties to 15%, circumventing a Supreme Court ruling that struck down his previous tariff framework. This temporary measure aims to maintain aggressive trade pressure while navigating legal constraints, signaling a period of heightened volatility for global supply chains.
The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that President Trump overstepped his executive authority with sweeping global tariffs, potentially triggering billions in corporate refunds. In an immediate pivot, the White House announced a new 10% worldwide tariff, signaling a period of intense regulatory volatility for global supply chains.
The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a landmark 6-3 ruling curbing the President's ability to unilaterally impose global tariffs, upending a year of trade policy. In a defiant response, President Trump has implemented a temporary 10% emergency levy on nearly all imports, creating fresh uncertainty for global supply chains.
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