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Trump stokes trade war as world reels from tariff shock

Trump stokes trade war as world reels from tariff shock

The penalties announced on Wednesday unleashed turbulence across world markets and drew condemnation from other leaders facing the end of an era of trade liberalization that has shaped the global order for decades.

By David Lawder, Joe Cash and Philip Blenkinsop / Reuters
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City’s ‘monster homes’ enforcement improves, audit states

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Car collisions send HPD officer, boy to hospital

Last updated 11:44 p.m.

Kahuku lets go of Sterling Carvalho in a stunning coaching move

Last updated 11:57 p.m.
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Hazan’s journey to Hawaii includes serving in military for country at war

Last updated 11:52 p.m.

Breaking News

U.S. Senate confirms Medicare and Medicaid nominee Dr. Oz

Last updated 2:56 p.m.

Mexican man sentenced to over 12 years for drug crimes in Hawaii

Last updated 4:37 p.m.

DLNR: Keep distance from monk seals during peak pupping season

Last updated 1:20 p.m.

Recession fears send Dow plunging 1,600 points in market selloff

Last updated 10:35 a.m.
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Hawaii island police identify victim in fatal single-vehicle crash

Last updated 3:07 p.m.

White House national security officials fired, sources say

Last updated 8:14 a.m.
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Euro, yen surge as markets react to Trump’s tariff move

Last updated 10:42 a.m.
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Ohtani and Dodgers’ hot start triggers talk of perfect season

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Kahuku lets go of Sterling Carvalho in a stunning coaching move

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White House national security officials fired, sources say

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Lockdown lifted for 2 Kalihi schools; no firearms found

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City’s ‘monster homes’ enforcement improves, audit states

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Recession fears send Dow plunging 1,600 points in market selloff

Maui Wildfires

Report: Maui short-term rental ban would bring big economic shocks

Report: Maui short-term rental ban would bring big economic shocks

April 1, 2025

Firefighters have high levels of PFAS in aftermath of Maui fires

Firefighters have high levels of PFAS in aftermath of Maui fires

March 31, 2025

Lawsuit challenges Trump freeze on Maui funding

Lawsuit challenges Trump freeze on Maui funding

March 26, 2025

Editorial: Maui on mend, but aid needed

Editorial: Maui on mend, but aid needed

March 23, 2025

Politics

U.S. Senate confirms Medicare and Medicaid nominee Dr. Oz

U.S. Senate confirms Medicare and Medicaid nominee Dr. Oz

Today

Trump stokes trade war as world reels from tariff shock

Trump stokes trade war as world reels from tariff shock

Today

City’s ‘monster homes’ enforcement improves, audit states

City’s ‘monster homes’ enforcement improves, audit states

Today

Judge dismisses New York mayor’s corruption case

Judge dismisses New York mayor’s corruption case

April 2, 2025

Hawaii News

Hawaii businesses brace for fallout from Trump’s new tariffs

Hawaii businesses brace for fallout from Trump’s new tariffs

Updated 5:36 a.m.

Bill to clear Hawaii island marijuana arrests is sent to governor’s office

Updated 12:38 p.m.

Second suspect in Waikiki shooting surrenders

Updated 11:49 p.m.

Grand jury indicts Hilo man accused in fatal stabbing

Updated 11:46 p.m.

Car collisions send HPD officer, boy to hospital

Updated 11:44 p.m.

Sports

Kahuku lets go of Sterling Carvalho in a stunning coaching move

Kahuku lets go of Sterling Carvalho in a stunning coaching move

Updated 11:57 p.m.

Hazan’s journey to Hawaii includes serving in military for country at war

Updated 11:52 p.m.

UH’s Vilcek claims Big West tennis honor

Updated 11:54 p.m.

University of Hawaii baseball team holds off HPU

April 2, 2025

Rainbows land third transfer from state of Utah

April 2, 2025

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Kokua Line

Kokua Line: When is the next gun buyback on Oahu?

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Higher cigarette tax clears key Hawaii Senate committee

Kokua Line: Why such a long wait for permit test?

Kokua Line: What speed limit are cameras enforcing?

Puzzles and Games

Crossword

Eugene Scheffer Crossword

A daily puzzle known for its clever wordplay and balanced difficulty, for both novice and experienced solvers.

Crossword

Guesstionary

Decode the word in 6 daily tries. Green for right letters in place, yellow for right letters in wrong place, and gray for outliers.

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Classic Sudoku

Solve the 9x9 grid, fill in numbers 1 to 9 without repeats in rows, columns, or 3x3 subgrids.

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Editorial

Letter: Honor Korean sister state on uprising anniversary

Letter: Honor Korean sister state on uprising anniversary

Today

Off the news: Make most of exorbitant Easter eggs

Off the news: Make most of exorbitant Easter eggs

Today

Editorial: Precious little time to right HTA ship

Editorial: Precious little time to right HTA ship

Today

Column: Event teaches teens importance of driving without distraction

Column: Event teaches teens importance of driving without distraction

Today

Photo Galleries

Deadly mainland storm system may intensify after killing 7

Deadly mainland storm system may intensify after killing 7

Today

Trump travels to Florida

Trump travels to Florida

Today

Keiki and parents/grandparents enjoy toddler time

Keiki and parents/grandparents enjoy toddler time

April 2, 2025

Highlights from the acting career of Val Kilmer

Highlights from the acting career of Val Kilmer

April 2, 2025

Entertainment

Actor Val Kilmer, who played Batman and Jim Morrison, dies at 65

Actor Val Kilmer, who played Batman and Jim Morrison, dies at 65

April 1, 2025

Jason Momoa, Jack Black square off in ‘Minecraft’ movie

April 1, 2025

‘My Last Dying Breath’ a winner for Thunderstorm Artis on ‘Idol’

April 1, 2025

South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun denies underage dating accusation

March 31, 2025

Hawaii represented again on ‘American Idol’ by Thunderstorm Artis

March 30, 2025

Featured Columns

Kokua Line: When is the next gun buyback on Oahu?

Kokua Line: When is the next gun buyback on Oahu?

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Kokua Line: Why is toilet, junk still dumped near park?

April 2, 2025

Tech View: Recycle tech responsibly to support sustainability

April 2, 2025

Kokua Line: Why such a long wait for permit test?

April 1, 2025

Stephen Tsai: Some suggestions to improve the games

April 1, 2025

Crave

An Old-Time Favorite

An Old-Time Favorite

April 2, 2025

Zesty white bean hummus packed with flavor

April 2, 2025

New Korean Food Franchise Opens

April 2, 2025

A crispy, umami-filled taco with pico de gallo

April 2, 2025

DIY Natto

April 2, 2025

Ono Kine Grindz

April 2, 2025

Hawaii Prep World

Kahuku lets go of Sterling Carvalho in a stunning coaching move

Kahuku lets go of Sterling Carvalho in a stunning coaching move

Today

Punahou storms by Mid-Pacific in battle of flag football unbeatens

Punahou storms by Mid-Pacific in battle of flag football unbeatens

April 2, 2025

Former prep stars doing damage on the diamond

Former prep stars doing damage on the diamond

April 2, 2025

Sterling Carvalho out as Kahuku head football coach

Sterling Carvalho out as Kahuku head football coach

April 1, 2025

NEIGHBOR ISLANDS

Flood advisory expired for Kauai

Flood advisory expired for Kauai

Bill to clear Hawaii island marijuana arrests is sent to governor’s office

Bill to clear Hawaii island marijuana arrests is sent to governor’s office

Contract expires for nurses at Queen’s hospital on Big Isle

Contract expires for nurses at Queen’s hospital on Big Isle

Kauai police detain 2 minors on suspicion of vehicle theft

Kauai police detain 2 minors on suspicion of vehicle theft

Archives

March 18, 1959: President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs Hawaii Statehood Bill into law

Crime in Hawaii

Mexican man sentenced to over 12 years for drug crimes in Hawaii

Mexican man sentenced to over 12 years for drug crimes in Hawaii

Updated 4:37 p.m.

Lockdown lifted for 2 Kalihi schools; no firearms found

Updated 10:17 a.m.

Grand jury indicts Hilo man accused in fatal stabbing

Updated 11:46 p.m.

Traffic

Hawaii island police identify victim in fatal single-vehicle crash

Hawaii island police identify victim in fatal single-vehicle crash

Updated 3:07 p.m.

HPD officer, 3 others hurt in car collisions

Updated 4:58 p.m.

Vehicle collision at Punchbowl sends 2 women to the hospital

April 2, 2025

Young at Heart

Lawrence K.W. Tseu went from shoe shining to international philanthropist

Lawrence K.W. Tseu went from shoe shining to international philanthropist

March 26, 2025

Health Options: Variety fundamental to get all the nutrients your body needs

March 26, 2025

Brian Copeland is keeping kupuna fit, one workout at a time

March 26, 2025

Obituaries

Actor Val Kilmer, who played Batman and Jim Morrison, dies at 65

Actor Val Kilmer, who played Batman and Jim Morrison, dies at 65

April 1, 2025

Richard Chamberlain, TV heartthrob turned serious actor, dies in Waimanalo at age 90

March 30, 2025

Kitty Dukakis, wife of 1988 presidential nominee, dies at 88

March 22, 2025

National news

Pentagon watchdog investigates use of Signal for Yemen strikes

Pentagon watchdog investigates use of Signal for Yemen strikes

Updated 11:01 a.m.

White House national security officials fired, sources say

Updated 8:14 a.m.

Trump stokes trade war as world reels from tariff shock

Updated 6:58 a.m.

World news

Myanmar earthquake toll nears 3,000 as U.N. calls for global aid

Myanmar earthquake toll nears 3,000 as U.N. calls for global aid

April 1, 2025

China launches Taiwan military drills, calls island’s president a ‘parasite’

April 1, 2025

Iran warns U.S. it will retaliate with ‘strong blow’ if attacked

March 31, 2025

Business

U.S. egg imports to ease prices may face Trump’s new tariffs

U.S. egg imports to ease prices may face Trump’s new tariffs

Updated 12:40 p.m.

Recession fears send Dow plunging 1,600 points in market selloff

Updated 10:35 a.m.

Euro, yen surge as markets react to Trump’s tariff move

Updated 10:42 a.m.

Focus on Japan

Timeshares are back, and cooler than ever

Timeshares are back, and cooler than ever

Updated 12:05 a.m.

The abandoned island

March 27, 2025

Digital textbooks could take hold in 2030

March 27, 2025

Travel

Book festivals: the hot place to be seen in India

Book festivals: the hot place to be seen in India

March 30, 2025

Las Vegas Advisor: The Cromwell becoming the Vanderpump Hotel

March 30, 2025

Signs of Hawaiian Life – March 30, 2025

March 30, 2025

Recipes

An Old-Time Favorite

An Old-Time Favorite

April 2, 2025

Proof is in the pudding

March 26, 2025

Cool Beans

March 26, 2025

Weather

Flood advisory expired for Kauai

Flood advisory expired for Kauai

Updated 12:34 p.m.

Flood watch for Oahu, Kauai County expires

March 17, 2025

Fierce storms kill at Least 21 as tornadoes batter the South and Midwest

March 15, 2025