Four Republican Senators in the US have broken ranks and voted with the Democrats in an effort to block Donald Trump’s tariffs against Canada. In a rare display of opposition to the US president, Lisa Murkowski, Mitch McConnell, Rand Paul and Susan Collins helped to vote through a resolution 51 to 48 to end Trump’s … Read more
From “very optimistic” to “very concerned”, everyday Americans share their opinions after US President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on Wednesday. A woman in Glendale, Arizona says it is “only right” that the US charges tariffs if other countries do. While in Washington DC, one man says Trump has “flipped the whole system around” and … Read more
Watch: Three things to know about Trump’s tariffs announcement US President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on goods from countries across the world, on what he called “Liberation Day”. He says the move will make America wealthy again, but economists warn that prices could rise for Americans and fears of a global trade war have … Read more
Lucy Williamson Middle East correspondent EPA Israel’s military said it hit “military capabilities that remained” at Hama airbase Syria has strongly condemned a fresh wave of Israeli strikes on airbases and other military sites overnight as an “unjustified escalation”. The foreign ministry said the attacks almost destroyed Hama airbase and injured dozens of people. A … Read more
US President Donald Trump has announced new import taxes on all goods entering the US in the biggest upheaval of the international trade order since the aftermath of World War Two. As part of this move, he announced 26% reciprocal tariffs on India. The BBC’s Nikhil Inamdar explains what this means for Delhi. Note: While … Read more
Watch: Three things to know about Trump’s tariffs announcement New trade tariffs unveiled by US President Donald Trump on Wednesday are expected to have a major global impact, and have been condemned by the European Union and other key US allies. But Trump’s latest import taxes may get a different response in China, whose leader … Read more
Annabelle Liang Business reporter Getty Images China has said it will take “resolute countermeasures” in response to US tariffs As US President Donald Trump laid out tariffs on virtually every one of America’s trading partners on Wednesday, he had strong words for Beijing. “I have great respect for President Xi [Jinping] of China, great respect … Read more
Several African nations are among the countries hit by sweeping tariffs announced by President Donald Trump on the US’ global trading partners. Trump has announced a minimum of 10% tariff on all imports to the US and additional “reciprocal tariffs” for dozens of African countries, including 30% for South Africa. Other African countries hit with … Read more
Getty Images High tariffs on China and Bangladesh can help Indian textile manufacturers to expand in the US market Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs have shaken global trade, but disruption often creates opportunity. Starting 9 April, Indian goods will face tariffs of up to 27% (Trump’s tariff chart lists India’s rate as 26%, but the official … Read more
Myanmar’s junta chief Min Aung Hlaing will travel to Thailand for a regional summit as his country reels from an earthquake that killed thousands and left cities in ruins. The earthquake in central Myanmar last Friday killed 3,085 people and injured 4,715, the junta has said. Hundreds more are missing and the toll is expected … Read more