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Spirit Airlines Faces Shutdown; Trump Slaps 25% Tariff on EU Cars

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May 2, 2026 · 1:36 AM

In a turbulent day for markets and policy, Spirit Airlines is set to cease overnight operations, while former President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on European Union car imports.

  • Markets closed mixed as investors digested the latest developments.
  • Spirit Air will shut down overnight, marking a significant collapse in the budget airline sector.
  • Trump's new tariff escalates trade tensions with the EU, targeting automobile imports.
  • The former president also intensified pressure on Cuba with fresh sanctions.
  • Hopes for peace between the US and Iran remain uncertain.
  • Exxon and Chevron beat profit estimates, riding a war-driven oil rally.
  • Federal Reserve officials Kashkari and Hammack offered insights on recent dissents.
  • Microsoft and Amazon have granted the Pentagon more control over the use of AI systems.