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The White House has announced a comprehensive list of global tariffs, including percentages for various countries such as China (54%), European Union (20%), Vietnam (46%), and India (26%). The tariffs range from 10% to 50% for countries like Madagascar, Lesotho, and Saint Pierre and Miquelon, impacting a wide range of nations across the world. This decision by the White House is expected to have significant economic implications for international trade and relations. Full Article

Summary: Donald Trump imposed a 10% tariff on products from Heard and McDonald Islands, which are uninhabited remote islands near Antarctica. These islands are only reachable by boat from Australia and are mostly barren, with penguins, seals, and a fishery. Rachel Maddow mocked the decision, highlighting the impracticality of imposing tariffs on these islands that exported only $1.4 million worth of products to the U.S. last year. Full Article

Keir Starmer emphasized the negative impact of a global trade war and expressed a desire for calm negotiations following Donald Trump's unveiling of tariff plans on foreign steel and cars. While Canada and the EU plan to retaliate with their own import taxes, the UK government aims to secure an economic deal with the US and avoid escalating tensions. Chancellor Rachel Reeves stressed the importance of a constructive economic agreement to prevent damage to the...

Jack Crowley, a Munster star, recently participated in the launch of Pinergy's “Going Solar Guide,” where he faced questions about his battle with Sam Prendergast for the Ireland No 10 jersey and his club future. Despite not engaging with the media for some time, Crowley was prepared for the scrutiny and speculation surrounding his career, with social media and traditional press outlets generating discussion about his future prospects. The event provided a platform for Crowley...

US President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on various countries and territories, including a 10% tariff on UK goods and 20% tariffs on the EU, 34% on China, and 24% on Japan. Lesser-known territories affected include Heard and McDonald Islands, Svalbard, Jan Mayen, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Nauru, and Curaçao, each facing varying tariffs based on their exports to the US. These tariffs are part of reciprocal measures aimed at addressing trade imbalances between the...

Keir Starmer left 10 Downing Street to attend PMQs amidst Donald Trump imposing 10% tariffs on UK imports, including a 25% tariff on foreign cars sold to America. Despite the tariffs, Downing Street remains committed to negotiating a trade deal with the US, emphasizing the importance of maintaining calm and continuing negotiations to protect British jobs and businesses. Trade officials and opposition leaders have expressed concerns about the impact of the tariffs and the need...