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According to the Wall Street Journal: U.S. President Trump is expected to comprehensively adjust steel and aluminum tariffs, sources said. It is reported that the Trump administration will adjust tariffs on finished goods to simplify compliance.

According to CBS: NASA is investigating an issue that may delay the launch of Artemis 2.

Venezuela's acting President Rodriguez said that the lifting of U.S. sanctions against her is a step toward normalizing relations and strengthening relations with the United States.

The Indian government announced: From April 2 to June 30, ammonium nitrate will be exempted from agricultural infrastructure and development tax.

The Indian government announced: From April 2 to June 30, import tariffs on some chemicals will be reduced to zero.

Market news: Australia will consider using a domestic gas security mechanism. A decision is expected in mid-May.

Australian Resources Minister: Considering that there may be a natural gas shortage on the east coast in the third quarter of 2026, measures to ensure energy supply are being studied.

The Dow Jones Index closed up 224.35 points, or 0.48%, at 46565.86 points on April 1 (Wednesday);The S&P 500 Index closed up 46.8 points on April 1 (Wednesday) 4 points, an increase of 0.72%, to 6575.36 points;The Nasdaq Composite Index closed up 250.32 points, or 1.16%, to 21840.95 points on April 1 (Wednesday).

According to ABC News: Trump said the United States is talking to the speaker of the Iranian parliament.

U.S. Treasury Department website: The United States has removed Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez from the sanctions list.

The U.S. Department of Commerce is soliciting proposals for the “U.S. Artificial Intelligence Export Plan” for the first time.

Republican leaders in the U.S. Congress said they will push for the passage of relevant bills through a separate legislative process to provide adequate funding support for homeland security projects this year and over the next three years.

According to Punchbowl: The U.S. Senate Republicans plan to try to pass a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security on Thursday, local time.

The U.S. Department of Defense: Approved the sale of "Guided Multiple Warhead Launch System" - replacement warheads and related equipment to Singapore, with an estimated transaction value of US$83.14 million.

U.S. House Speaker Johnson and Senate Republican Leader Thune announced a plan to move forward to fund the Department of Homeland Security.

According to Axios: The United States is soliciting relevant proposals to assist companies in packaging and promoting full-stack artificial intelligence systems to the global market.

Market News: Stellantis (STLA.N) is in talks to produce Chinese electric vehicles at an idle factory in Canada.

According to the New York Times: The United States is doubling the size of its fleet of A-10 attack aircraft sent to the Middle East.

U.S. Ambassador to NATO Whitaker: We believe Iran can choose a way out.

U.S. Ambassador to NATO Whitaker: Obviously we are talking to the right people in Iran.