EACH DAY President Donald Trump changes the terms of his trade war with the world. One constant, though, is Mr Trump’s confidence that America can win a pain-infliction contest with China. The president’s self-assurance reflects a cherished belief: that previous leaders allowed China to steal American jobs and industries through a mixture of naivety and … Read more
Globalisation has become the driver of international trade, giving both rich and poorer countries a stake in world business.Then came US President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Could they torpedo globalisation? And what would that mean? Presenter: James Bays Guests:Shirley Yu – senior visiting fellow at the London School of EconomicsMelanie Brusseler – US programme Director at … Read more
Donald Trump insists tariffs will bring an economic boom to the US. But the measures may lead to a global trade war. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose sweeping tariffs on nearly everything the United States imports could redraw the global economic order. They include a baseline duty of 10 percent on imports and larger … Read more
US President Donald Trump won’t relent on tariffs despite global criticism. There’s turmoil in markets and the financial world as shock waves from US President Donald Trump’s tariffs continue. But despite the widespread alarm, Trump is sticking to his plans. So what’s happening – and what does it mean for people worldwide? Presenter: Adrian Finighan … Read more
Apr 05, 2025 07:57 AM IST Houthi forces have escalated attacks on American ships in the Red Sea since October 2023 in response to the war in Gaza. United States President Donald Trump shared a video on his social media purportedly showing an air strike killing dozens of Houthi fighters in Yemen. A still from … Read more
There are angry reactions from world leaders as the US announces tariffs on all imports. United States President Donald Trump has called it “Liberation Day”, but world leaders say his new round of tariffs is likely to trigger a global trade war. The White House announced the tariff rates will vary depending on the country, … Read more
There are divisions over NATO, the future of Greenland, trade and the Russia-Ukraine war. Relations between the United States and Europe are under severe strain just two months into US President Donald Trump’s second term. There are major divisions over NATO, the Russia-Ukraine war, Greenland and trade – with European leaders scrambling to react. What … Read more
Donald Trump has his eyes on Greenland. The US president says the semi-autonomous Danish territory is crucial to US national security and that Washington should take it over. Trump’s comments have raised alarms in Greenland, particularly after US Vice President JD Vance announced he would visit the island. Greenland is rich in minerals, and it’s … Read more
NewsFeed Mahmoud Khalil, the Palestinian permanent legal US resident the Trump administration is seeking to deport, says he is a “political prisoner.” In his first statement since his arrest, Khalil says his detention is a consequence of exercising his right to free speech. Khalil was a leader of the pro-Palestine protests at Columbia University. Al … Read more
Sharp words for the US president from Canada’s incoming prime minister. Canada’s incoming prime minister, Mark Carney, says he will confront the challenge his country is facing from the United States. US President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on an array of goods coming from Canada. Carney has promised to push back with trade taxes … Read more