Donald Trump defends tariffs on US imports. This is despite Wall Street suffering its worst day since the early months of the Covid pandemic. The Dow Jones fell by nearly four percent.
Pharmaceuticals have been excluded from the 20% tariffs on all EU exporters. Gareth Sheridan, the founder of Nutriband inc. from Dublin tells us more
And why have Japanese convenience stores caught the attention of North America. The BBC’s Ruth Alexander reports
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Global markets slide as Trump tariffs hit stocks
World leaders, businesses, and consumers have started to grapple with what tariffs announced by the US president Donald Trump really mean. Global markets are already reacting, with volatility in stocks, currency shifts, and businesses weighing the costs of these tariffs.
China has angrily condemned Donald Trump's announcement of swingeing tariff increases on imports from around the world.
These tariffs hit hardest to some of the world's poorest countries, including Cambodia, Bangladesh and Laos. Sam Fenwick hears about the global impact of these tariffs and how world leaders and businesses are reacting to them.
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Trump unveils broad new tariffs
US President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping set of new tariffs targeting countries that export products to the United States. The announcement includes a significant 34 percent tariff on imports from China and a 20 percent tariff on goods from the European Union. The White House stated that the tariffs are designed to be ''reciprocal'', aiming to address what it views as unfair trade practices. Rahul Tandon gets reactions on the potential impact of these tariffs.
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Trump's tariffs "Liberation Day" arrives
Global leaders are warning of the negative impact across the world ahead of Donald Trump's sweeping new tariffs – expected to be announced later.
The White House says President Trump wants to improve American competitiveness in what it's calling "liberation day". Analysts say US importers would be likely to pass on the costs to consumers, leading to higher prices.
Andrew Peach will hear from our correspondents from around the world and how people are waiting for Trump’s announcement and speak to experts.
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What do we know about ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs?
What do we know about Donal Trumps ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs? On Wednesday Trump will announce the tariffs the US will impose on its trading partners
Argentina’s poverty rate has fallen dramatically. Argentinien journalist Fermin Koop tells us more
And Paul Mescal and Barry Keoghan have been confirmed as part of the all-star line-up who will play members of the Beatles in four major new films about the band
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