President Trump has agreed to pause 25 percent tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada for a month, while a 10 percent tariff on Chinese imports took effect. The threat of a tariff war remains as Mexico and Canada had warned of retaliatory tariffs, and China has announced tit-for-tat tariffs. Trump justified the tariffs by accusing the countries of not preventing drugs and illegal immigration, as well as addressing trade deficits. Past tariff wars, such as the Smoot-Hawley Tariffs in 1930, have shown negative economic impacts and led to the signing of trade agreements to negate the effects.
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‘Caring’ mother, 78, killed when Jaguar ploughed into her Coventry home
Barbara Howard, a 78-year-old woman, was tragically killed when a Jaguar crashed into her Coventry home on July 17 after previously colliding with a VW van. Her family described her as a “caring, sharing, glamorous” mother and best friend, while West Midlands Police continue to investigate the incident and seek witnesses. Want More Context? 🔎
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