President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs targeting countries with large trade deficits or high tariffs on US goods, breaking from free trade principles. The tariffs will hit 57 countries, including China, with rates ranging from 11-50 percent, with additional 10 percent tariffs on other trading partners. Trump cited the need for balance and reciprocity, claiming the US has been taken advantage of in trade for decades and asserting that his actions will correct this imbalance.
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What is New World Screwworm and can it spread to humans?
A flesh-eating parasite called New World Screwworm is advancing toward the US border in Texas, prompting Washington to halt cattle imports from Mexico. This parasitic fly lays eggs in wounds on warm-blooded animals, feeding on their flesh and potentially leading to death if untreated. Although primarily affecting livestock, humans can also be infested, particularly vulnerable populations; to combat this threat, the US Department of Agriculture is investing $21 million to produce sterile screwworms in Mexico,...
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