<h1>US President Downplays Tariff Concerns Amid Potential Recession; China Prepares Retaliatory Measures Signaling Trade War</h1> The US President is dismissing concerns about his planned tariffs on trading partners, which could lead to higher prices and a potential recession. The Trump administration has repurposed an app for voluntary departure of illegal immigrants, part of a broader deportation strategy. The federal COVID-19 test distribution program has ceased accepting orders. Abortion rights supporters marked Abortion Provider Appreciation Day, criticizing Trump's policies. China is preparing retaliatory measures in response to new US tariffs, signaling readiness for a trade war. Meanwhile, Trump is promoting protectionism reminiscent of the Gilded Age, despite concerns about its relevance in today's global economy.