Trump exempts smartphones, computers from new tariffs

US President Donald Trump’s administration has exempted smartphones, computers and some other electronic devices from “reciprocal” tariffs, including the 125% levies imposed on Chinese imports. In a notice, US Customs and Border Patrol said that the goods would be excluded from Trump’s 10% global tariff on most countries and the much larger Chinese import tax. … [Read more…]

After Trump’s new 104% tarrif, China hits back with 84% tarrif on US goods

After Trump’s new 104% tarrif on China, hits back with 84% tarrif at on US goods China hit back at U.S. President Donald Trump singling out the world’s second-largest economy for tariffs of more than 100% by raising additional duties on American products to 84% on Wednesday, deepening the trade war between the two superpowers. Beijing … [Read more…]

China says it will ‘fight to the end’ after Trump threatens to impose still more tariffs

Aura for Aura'; China hits back with tariffs on US goods after Trump imposes new levies

China vowed on Tuesday to “fight to the end” against U.S. tariffs as some citizens railed against President Donald Trump after he singled out Beijing for further levies, setting the stage for a standoff between the world’s two largest economies. If Trump sticks to his plan for an additional 50% tariff on China unless it withdraws … [Read more…]

British man dies after being hit by Kenyan president’s motorcade – as driver arrested

A British man in his 70s has died after being hit by a vehicle in Kenyan President William Ruto’s motorcade. The victim was named by Kenyan police as 79-year-old Edgar Charles Frederick who died on Ngong Road in Nairobi on Thursday. A police spokesperson said a pedestrian who was “a foreign national”, had died following an … [Read more…]

Elon Musk’s X to pay Trump $10m compensation

Elon Musk’s X has agreed to pay Donald Trump about $10m (£8m) after suspending his accounts following the 2021 US Capitol riot by his supporters, according to reports. The payment follows a $25m (£20m) deal the US president’s lawyers struck with Meta Platforms – the owner of Facebook and Instagram – last month. Mr Trump sued the social … [Read more…]