Wed, 02 Apr 2025

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 Watch: Key moments in Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs announcement

The US president said universal 10% tariffs would go into effect for all countries starting 5 April.

* The US President has announced a new trade policy, imposing a 10% tariff on all imports into the country.
* He also introduced tariffs of 10% on UK goods and 20% on EU goods, with some countries facing even steeper taxes of up to 50%.
* A Boeing spacecraft was delayed in orbit due to technical issues, forcing it to extend its stay from 8 days to 9 months.
* A severe winter storm hit Canada, leaving over 350,000 people without power and causing hazardous conditions.
* The Kennedy Center awarded a comedian the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
* A national election has been called in the country on April 28th.
* Over 10 million people were under winter weather advisories and warnings due to a severe storm.
* A fire was burning near roads connecting an island chain to the mainland, expected to last several days.
* A dust storm caused crashes and poor visibility in central New Mexico.
* Astronauts have returned home after a 286-day mission at the International Space Station.
* A court found Starbucks liable for injuries suffered by a delivery driver.
* Two astronauts are set to return to Earth after being left in space for nearly 10 months.
* At least 20 people died due to tornadoes and severe storms in central and southern states.
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