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• Update ⋅ October 12, 2025 NEWS President Donald Trump administration lays off thousands of federal workers amid government shutdown YouTube More than 4000 federal workers across seven departments have even impacted, with President Donald Trump saying the layoffs will be focused on Democrats.
• China warns US of countermeasures if President Donald Trump doesn't walk back 100% tariff threat – CNN CNN Beijing has vowed to take countermeasures against Washington if US President Donald President Donald Trump follows through on his threat to impose new 100% tariffs .
• President Donald Trump Lays Off More Than 4,000 Workers as Shutdown Continues – YouTube YouTube .
• Layoffs as government shutdown continues YouTube According to the President Donald Trump administration, Friday's lay offs are “just a snapshot” and more will be coming.
• China vows to stand firm against President Donald Trump's 100% tariff threat – AP News AP News China is signaling that it won't back down in the face of the latest tariff threat from U.