U.S. President Donald Trump implemented aggressive reciprocal tariffs on over 180 countries, ranging from major trading partners to remote islands, with a baseline tariff of 10% on all imported goods. Key trade partners faced steep tariff rates, such as 34% on China, 20% on the European Union, 46% on Vietnam, and 32% on Taiwan. The White House shared detailed charts on social media outlining the tariffs, which even included remote uninhabited Australian islands and offshore territories.
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Disposable vapes officially banned in the UK from today
As of June 1, 2025, disposable vapes are banned across the UK, affecting all retailers and online sales, due to environmental concerns and rising youth usage. The ban, which targets single-use devices like Elfbar and Lost Mary, aims to reduce plastic waste and prevent nicotine addiction among young people, with penalties for non-compliance reaching unlimited fines or jail time. While reusable vapes remain available, there are concerns from industry advocates about potential increases in smoking...
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