On April 2, 2025, Donald Trump announced a minimum tariff of 10% on all imports, with higher tariffs for the EU (20%) and China (34%). He also stated his announcement would be relatively “kind” compared to other countries' tariffs on US imports. The European Commission is preparing a response.

Published on April 2, 2025, Republican candidate Brad Schimel, endorsed by Donald Trump, lost the Wisconsin Supreme Court election on April 1, 2025. Democrat-backed Susan Crawford defeated Brad Schimel, maintaining the court's 4-3 liberal majority.

On April 3, 2025, the Brazilian Parliament adopted the "loi de la réciprocité" to retaliate against trade barriers after Donald Trump's tariff announcement. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent advised countries not to retaliate, warning of escalation.

Published on April 2, 2025, Massad Boulos, a close associate of Donald Trump, will travel to the RDC, Rwanda, Kenya, and Ouganda starting April 3, 2025, as a special advisor for Africa to promote peace and encourage American private sector investments.

On April 3, 2025, a report indicated that the import tax figures provided by Donald Trump are difficult to verify. The German Marshall Fund cited lower average import taxes for the US, EU, and China.

Published on April 2, 2025, Tesla's poor sales figures, with a 13% drop in global sales in Q1 2025 (approximately 337,000 vehicles sold), have fueled rumors of Elon Musk leaving his White House position. The news was denied by both the White House and Musk.

On April 1, 2025, Republican candidates Randy Fine and Jimmy Patronis won special elections in Florida for US House of Representatives seats, increasing the Republican majority in the House to 220.

Published on April 2, 2025, US Senator Cory Booker held the Senate floor for over 25 hours on April 1, 2025, setting a new record for the longest speech in US Senate history to criticize President Donald Trump's policies.

On April 3, 2025, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a major expansion of the Israeli military offensive in Gaza. On April 2, 2025, Netanyahu announced that Israel is establishing a new security corridor that will bisect the Gaza Strip as part of a larger IDF military operation in Gaza.

On April 3, 2025, an Iranian commander stated that Iran will pursue nuclear weapons if attacked, while Israel held talks with France.

On April 2 and 3, 2025, Israeli attacks in Gaza reportedly killed dozens of Palestinians, including at least 22 in an Israeli missile strike on a UNRWA clinic in Jabalia refugee camp. An Israeli attack on tent shelters in Abasan al-Jadida resulted in at least one death and several injuries, and a Palestinian child died from injuries sustained in an Israeli strike west of Khan Younis. On April 2, an Israeli airstrike in Jabaliya killed 19 people, including nine children, at a UN agency clinic.

On April 2 and 3, 2025, Israeli warplanes bombed several military sites and a research facility in Syria, prompting condemnation from Syria. Israeli strikes on the military airport in Hama, Syria, killed four people, including members of the Syrian Ministry of Defense, and injured others.

On April 3, 2025, Benjamin Netanyahu traveled to Hungary despite calls for his arrest due to an International Criminal Court warrant. Prime Minister Viktor Orban has made clear Hungary would not respect the ruling, drawing criticism from the Hague-based court and the European Green Party.

On April 3, 2025, the US military conducted new air strikes on Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen, reportedly killing at least six people. A US attack on a water management building in Yemen’s Hodeidah region on April 1 resulted in deaths and injuries. Al Masirah TV reported multiple US attacks hitting the Saada and Sanaa regions on March 31, with no immediate reports of casualties.

The Pentagon announced it will increase the number of US aircraft carriers deployed in the Middle East to two. Houthi forces claimed they had fired cruise missiles and drones at US ships. At least four B-2 bombers have relocated to a US-British military base on Diego Garcia. US President Donald Trump stated that strikes on Houthi fighters would continue until they are no longer a threat to shipping, prompting Iran’s Supreme Leader to warn of a strong blow if Trump follows through with his threats.

As of April 2, 2025, European tourists entering the UK must have an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) or a classic visa, costing 12 euros. The British government announced the price for the ETA will increase to 19 euros starting April 9, 2025. Phil Douglas, the Director General of the British Border Police, stated that the ETA is intended to "secure the borders" by "digitizing the immigration system."

On April 2, 2025, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on the Russian-based pro-Russian group Evrazia, accusing it of interfering in Moldova's democratic processes.

France, Germany, and Poland have recently announced their intentions to strengthen their armies, as reported on April 2, 2025.

On April 2, 2025, the United States expressed concern over the decrease in purchases of American weapons by European countries, while Donald Trump plans to launch a "day of liberation" with new tariffs.

On April 1, 2025, Ursula von der Leyen stated in Strasbourg that Europeans are still aiming for an agreement with Washington. Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced that the 25 billion euro investment for the Greek army overhaul is planned to extend until 2036.

On April 2 and 3, 2025, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen refuted a US claim on Greenland during a visit with Greenland's acting prime minister, Múte B. Egede, and incoming prime minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen.

On April 2 and 3, 2025, at least four people were killed in Russian strikes on the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih.

On April 1, 2025, Ukraine’s Air Force reported its first night without Russian drone attacks since December, but two cruise missiles were launched and shot down. Russia has launched over 10,700 drones since the start of the year.

On April 1, 2025, the Russian Ministry of Defence claimed control of Rozlyv in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region. Ukraine's military did not confirm this.

On April 1, 2025, Ukrainian drones damaged two high-rise buildings in Taganrog city, Russia, leading to evacuations. Tens of thousands of people in Kherson, southern Ukraine, were left without power after Russian strikes damaged a power facility.

On April 1, 2025, German Minister for Foreign Affairs Annalena Baerbock stated that European support for Ukraine was crucial due to the US-Russia deadlock on a ceasefire. Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said Russia cannot accept US proposals to end the war in Ukraine in their current form. Senior officials in the Trump administration discussed the likelihood that the US will be unable to secure a Ukraine peace deal and are drawing up new plans to pressure both Kyiv and Moscow.

Since the Russian invasion, over 71% of the Ukrainian population has engaged in volunteer work to support the war effort, as reported on April 2, 2025.

On April 1, 2025, Russian shelling killed one person in an unidentified front-line settlement in Ukraine’s Zaporizhia region. Russian shelling also injured three people in the town of Nikopol, Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukraine.

Published on April 2, 2025, Myanmar's military announced a temporary ceasefire from April 2 to April 22 to aid earthquake relief efforts. The death toll from the magnitude 7.7 earthquake surpassed 3,000, with over 4,500 injured in Myanmar.