Apr 09 China raises tariff on U.S. goods to 84% and vows to ‘fight to the end’ By Huizhong Wu, Associated Press President Donald Trump has raised tariffs on China to 125%, hours after China boosted tariffs on American goods to 84% and vowed to “fight to the end.”… Continue reading
Apr 09 Trump backs down on most tariffs for 90 days but raises rate on Chinese imports to 125% By Josh Boak, Associated Press Facing a global market meltdown, President Donald Trump on Wednesday abruptly backed down on his tariffs on most nations for 90 days, but raised his tax rate on Chinese imports. Continue reading
Apr 08 Watch 4:17 Global economies hang in the balance with Trump’s tariffs set to officially go into effect By Stephanie Sy, Eliot Barnhart Just hours before major new tariffs are set to kick in, President Trump and his team said he remains open to deals but generally would not back down from levies on goods from more than 80 countries. That includes a… Continue watching
Apr 08 Watch 6:28 Analyst breaks down China’s response to Trump’s trade war By Amna Nawaz, Dan Sagalyn For perspective on the growing trade war between the United States and China and the ripple effects it’s having, Amna Nawaz spoke with Elizabeth Economy. She served as the senior advisor for China in the Commerce Department during the Biden… Continue watching
Apr 08 Watch 8:04 Taiwan closely watches Ukraine war, fearing China could attempt a similar takeover By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn Ukrainian President Zelensky said troops in eastern Ukraine captured Chinese nationals fighting for Russia, a reminder of that war's global impact. Russia’s invasion has affected the thinking in Taiwan, which sees itself confronting a larger neighbor that challenges its sovereignty. Continue watching
Apr 08 WATCH: Meeting Panama’s president, Hegseth vows to take back Panama Canal ‘from China’s influence’ By Associated Press “The United States of America will not allow Communist China, or any other country to threaten the canal’s operation or integrity,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said, speaking at a ribbon cutting at the Vasco Nuñez de Balboa Naval Base. Continue reading
Apr 08 WATCH: U.S. Trade Rep. Greer under fire in Senate hearing as world responds to Trump tariffs By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press “It seems like we’ve decided to begin a trade war on all fronts,″ said Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina. He said he wanted to know who in the Trump administration he should hold responsible — and “choke" —… Continue reading
Apr 07 Watch 4:30 Trump holds firm to his tariffs and threatens more on China By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura It was a volatile day of wild swings on the markets as investors and businesses sought clarity about the scope of new tariffs and how long they might last. President Trump and his team sent some conflicting messages, including a… Continue watching
Apr 07 Watch 9:11 How businesses are dealing with the impacts of Trump’s tariff policies By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris, Jackson Hudgins U.S. businesses are already facing tough challenges as a result of President Trump’s sweeping new tariffs. We hear from small business owners across the country about how they are being impacted, and Amna Nawaz discusses the ongoing trade war with… Continue watching
Apr 07 Watch 7:46 With future at risk, Taiwan prepares citizens to resist potential Chinese invasion By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn Taiwan’s government wants the island and its citizens to become more resilient and ready for a potential Chinese invasion or blockade. It's a threat the government is increasingly willing to warn might be coming. Nick Schifrin reports for our series,… Continue watching