TRUMP PREPARED TO HIT CHINA WITH $60 BILLION IN TARIFFS

WASHINGTON» Senior aides had presented President Donald Trump with a package of $30 billion in annual tariffs that would apply to a range of Chinese products, but Trump has directed them to approximately double the scope of the new restrictions, four senior administration officials said.

The situation remains fluid, and Trump has shown a tendency to back off economic threats at the last minute. In recent weeks, however, he has shown a willingness to unilaterally impose tariffs — even amid objections from advisers who fear starting a global trade war. And several administration officials said Trump was particularly determined to follow through on this specific set of tariffs, because criticism of U.S.-China relations was at the center of his presidential campaign.

Trump lawyers turn over documents to Mueller.

President Donald Trump’s attorneys have provided the special counsel’s office with written descriptions that chronicle key moments under investigation in hopes of curtailing the scope of a presidential interview, according to two sources.

Trump’s legal team recently shared the documents to limit any session between the president and special counsel Robert Mueller, whom Trump recently attacked in a series of tweets, to a few select topics, the people said. The lawyers are worried that Trump, who has a penchant for making erroneous claims, would be vulnerable in an hours-long interview.

Comey’s memoir tops Amazon best-seller list.

James Comey’s memoir surged to the top of Amazon’s best-seller list during the weekend after President Donald Trump attacked the former FBI director in a string of angry tweets — and the book isn’t even published yet. “A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership,” due for release April 17, had been hovering in the Top 20 in the months since it went up for preorder. But it got an unexpected bump when Trump lashed out at Comey, jumping from No. 15 on Saturday morning to No. 1 by Sunday evening.

Campus opens days after six died in bridge collapse.

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Students returning from spring break to Florida International University held a moment of silence Monday to honor the six people killed in the collapse of a pedestrian bridge that was supposed to be a campus showcase.

Meanwhile, a lawsuit was filed in Miami-Dade Circuit Court against the companies involved in the design and building of the bridge.

The lawsuit was filed on behalf of Marquise Rashaad Hepburn, who was suffered spinal injuries as he rode a bicycle under the bridge as it collapsed last week. The lawsuit said a car swerving to avoid the falling concrete struck Hepburn.

Also, Munilla Construction Management, the construction firm behind the pedestrian bridge, has deleted its Twitter account. The company’s Facebook and Instagram pages also have been deleted.

Former employee sues celebrity chef, claiming sexual harassment.

A woman who formerly was employed as a manager by celebrity chef Mike Isabella sued him and his business partners Monday alleging sexual harassment. Isabella denied the allegations.

Chloe Caras is seeking an unspecified amount for pain and suffering, back pay and punitive damages.

Isabella, who competed on the cooking reality shows “Top Chef” and “Top Chef: All-Stars,” has about a dozen restaurants in the Washington area.