UN experts alerted that global trade could shrink by three per cent as a result of the United States’ new tariff measures .
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Pennsylvania man charged with threatening to kill President Donald Trump
Man from the US state of Pennsylvania has been charged for making online threats to murder President Donald Trump.
China hikes retaliatory tariffs on US goods from 84 percent to 125 percent
China on Friday announced its decision to raise retaliatory tariffs on US imports from 84 percent to 125 percent
EU chief welcomes Trump’s decision to pause tariffs for 90 days
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen has welcomed US President Donald Trump’s decision to pause his planned tariff hike for 90 days
WTO chief alerts US-China tariff war can slash trade between two nations by 80 percent
WTO chief Ngozi alerts US-China tariff war can slash trade between two nations by 80 percent and create trouble in world economy
Trump hands China 125 percent tariff, partial respite for India and 74 other countries
Trump made these announcement on social media, stating that the decision to raise tariffs on China was due to the lack of respect China has shown to the world’s markets. He mentioned that China’s actions of “ripping off” the US and other countries will no longer be accepted.
China decries US tariffs as ‘unilateral bullying’ and ‘blackmail’
If Trump implements his new tariffs on Chinese products, US tariffs on Chinese goods would reach a combined 104 percent. The new taxes would be on top of the 20 percent tariffs announced as punishment for fentanyl trafficking and his separate 34 percent tariffs announced last week.
US-Israel talks: Netanyahu, Trump set to discuss tariffs, hostages, and Iran at White House
According to a statement from Netanyahu’s office, the leaders are expected to discuss several critical issues, including the new tariffs recently imposed by Trump on Israel, ongoing negotiations over hostages held by Hamas, potential tensions between Israel and Türkiye in Syria, and joint efforts to counter Iran and its proxy network.
US Senate confirms Indian-origin lawyer Harmeet Dhillon to head Civil Rights Division
Trump has praised Dhillon for her consistent defence of civil liberties, highlighting her efforts against what she sees as censorship by Big Tech, and her legal actions involving religious freedom during the COVID-19 pandemic. He also praised her work in challenging corporations that implement “woke” policies, accusing them of discriminating against their employees.
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warns US tariffs pose a ‘significant risk’ to global outlook
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said the recently imposed US tariffs pose a significant risk to the global outlook.
