Thu, 10 Apr 2025

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 Watch: What's behind Trump's 90-day tariffs pause?

News of the US president's plan to halt higher-band taxes came as a surprise on Wednesday, but was it part of a plan?

* The US imposes a 125% tariff on Chinese goods, while halting tariffs on other countries.
* Over $100m was spent by candidates and their allies during elections, with Elon Musk contributing $20m.
* Heavy rain, hail, and damaging winds affected several states, causing hazardous conditions and power outages.
* The president ordered museums to eliminate "improper, divisive, or anti-American ideology".
* A space mission turned into a nine-month odyssey due to technical problems.
* Ice-coated trees and infrastructure caused widespread disruptions in Canada, leaving over 350,000 without power.
* Footage showed a stolen truck crashing into multiple vehicles while attempting to evade police.
* The BBC asked Canadian voters about their approach to Donald Trump if they were prime minister.
* A US Vice-President is visiting Greenland on Friday, sparking interest in the territory's importance.
* Fire officials reported no injuries or damage from wildfires in Naples, Florida.
* Leaked messages revealed top Trump officials discussing air strikes on Yemen via a Signal chat group.
* The White House confirmed that a journalist was inadvertently added to the chat group.
* A US National Security Adviser struggled to explain how the journalist was added to the group.
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