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The people of 9 April
3 people in 3 stories, 31 deaths recorded, 2025
Donald Trump
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
U.S. president Donald Trump announces he will be raising tariffs on Chinese goods entering the U.S. to 125% up from 104%, while other countries will have only 10% for 90 days.
Business · 9 Apr
Oleksandr Syrskyi
Ukrainian military officer (born 1965)
Ukrainian commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi reports that Russia has commenced a new spring offensive, launching intensified attacks across multiple sections of the frontline.
Conflict · 9 Apr
Friedrich Merz
Chancellor of Germany since 2025
Friedrich Merz announces the formation of a grand coalition government between the CDU/CSU and Social Democratic Party in order to freeze out the far-right Alternative for Germany.
Politics · 9 Apr
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