President Donald Trump has implemented new tariffs on U.S. trading partners, citing various reasons that economists find conflicting. The tariffs include a 10% levy on all imports, with additional charges for countries like China, India, Vietnam, and the EU. These duties, along with previous ones, raise the average U.S. tariff rate to about 24%, the highest in 125 years according to Capital Economics.
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Great Barrier Reef suffers worst coral decline on record
Great Barrier Reef DeclineRecent findings from the Australian Institute of Marine Science reveal that the Great Barrier Reef experienced its most severe annual coral cover decline in nearly 40 years, primarily due to climate change-induced heat stress, alongside threats from tropical cyclones and crown-of-thorns starfish. Conservationists warn that without rapid climate action, the reef may face irreversible damage, potentially leading to its inability to recover from catastrophic events. Want More Context? 🔎
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