Despite the president’s pronouncements, tariff earnings have barely made a dent in the federal debt.
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Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
But that messaging appears to be wearing thin as the president’s various pronouncements have done little to change the reality that a large chunk of the world’s energy supplies is stranded by the conflict.
Trump issued presidential proclamations in June and December banning people from 40 countries from entering the United States or receiving most visas, with extremely narrow exceptions.
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Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
Green issued several emergency proclamations due to the storm and a disaster relief period is in effect through April 13.
By the time the president was finished, however, there were no new announcements about the conflict.
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Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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