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Countries react to new Trump tariff proposals

China is accusing Donald Trump of "weaponising trade" after he announced he'll impose 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium entering the United States. The US President also says he's planning "reciprocal tariffs" on any country currently taxing American products. Benji Hyer reports.

11 February, 2025

World

Texas measles outbreak spreads among unvaccinated children

A measles outbreak in the U.S state of Texas is spreading. Health officials say at least 10 children in one county have tested positive in the past two weeks for the highly contagious disease - which can cause fevers, rashes, brain swelling and even death. All of the children are unvaccinated. Toni Waterman has more.

11 February, 2025

Business / Economics

India preparing more tariff reductions ahead of US visit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is working on additional tariff cuts ahead of his meeting this week with US President Donald Trump, according to reports This visit comes as President Trump has said he plans to slap reciprocal tariffs on many countries. Rebecca Bundhun has more from Mumbai.

10 February, 2025

Business / Economics

China imposes retaliatory tariffs on $14bn worth of US goods

China has imposed retaliatory tariffs on the US, hitting about $14bn worth of goods and dashing hopes that a trade war between the world's two largest economies could be avoided. Beijing announced the tariffs last week in response to a US decision to impose an additional 10 per cent levy on Chinese products. Laura Westbrook has more.

10 February, 2025

Business / Economics

United States has released its monthly jobs growth data

The United States has released its monthly jobs growth data, with some analysts arguing it's another sign of a softening job market in the world's strongest economy. The President has criticized his predecessor, Joseph Biden, for the weaker-than-expected numbers. Mitch McCann reports from New York:

10 February, 2025

World

US National Security Advisor defends shutting USAID

US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz has defended President Donald Trump's decision to shutter the US Agency for International Development. The Trump administration announced a funding freeze for the agency but has so far been blocked by a judge from putting thousands of its employees on unpaid administrative leave. Waltz told NBC that USAID spends money that does not strategically support America's interests.

10 February, 2025

World

Trump to announce 25% steel and aluminium tariffs

Donald Trump says he'll announce a new 25% tariff on steel and aluminium imports on Monday. It comes as the US president ramps up his threats to impose duties on multiple countries as a way to reduce the US trade deficit. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

10 February, 2025

Business / Economics

Trump Says Canada and Mexico’s actions “not good enough” to avoid tariffs

US President Donald Trump says Canada and Mexico need to do more if they're to avoid the start of 25% tariffs in a few weeks. He made the comments during a Fox News interview, as well as reiterating his plan to make Canada the US' 51st state. Nick Harper reports on what the president had to say about Washington's northerly neighbor.

10 February, 2025

World

Amnesty International criticizes Trump’s sanctions against ICC

Amnesty International says US President Donald Trump’s executive order imposing economic sanctions against the International Criminal Court is reckless and vindictive. The order imposes asset freezes and travel bans against ICC staff who were involved in efforts to investigate or prosecute US citizens and certain allies, including Israel. Amnesty International says institutions like the ICC are needed more than ever, to advance human rights protections, prevent future […]

7 February, 2025