President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to increase tariffs by 10% on all Chinese goods entering the U.S., following a similar tariff imposition on Mexico and Canada. Trump cited illegal immigration and drug trafficking as reasons for the tariffs, specifically mentioning the synthetic opioid Fentanyl, which has caused numerous overdose deaths in the U.S. China’s embassy spokesperson emphasized the mutual benefits of economic cooperation and disputed Trump’s claims regarding efforts to curb Fentanyl imports, citing ongoing communication between counternarcotics teams since a meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden in November 2023.
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Australia backs Trump on Iran, says regime ‘has a choice’
Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong supports Donald Trump's stance on Iran, emphasizing that the regime must choose dialogue over conflict as tensions escalate following deadly strikes between Israel and Iran. With many Australians seeking evacuation amidst regional instability, Wong warns of broader security risks and calls for Iran to engage in diplomacy, as an emergency UN Security Council meeting is scheduled. Need More Context? 🔎
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