President Donald Trump is set to impose tariffs on imports from China, despite reports of possible delays in some duties until March 1. The proposed 10% tariff could impact U.S. consumers by raising prices on various goods, while Chinese manufacturers in Guangdong province are bracing for the potential damage to their exports. Trump’s strategy of using tariffs to boost U.S. manufacturing and gain leverage in negotiations may have repercussions on both sides of the trade war.
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Hezbollah announces funeral for slain longtime leader Hassan Nasrallah set for Feb 23
Hezbollah announced the funeral of its leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was assassinated in Israeli airstrikes, will take place on Feb. 23. A U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement between Hezbollah and Israel was extended until Feb. 18, with Israeli troops still present in southern Lebanon as tensions remain high. Nasrallah, who led Hezbollah since 1992, was killed in September, and his funeral procession will also honor Hashem Safieddine, another senior Hezbollah official. Full Article
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