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'Malignant Stupidity', 'Weak': Economists On Trump's Tariffs

A wide range of economists are voicing alarm over US President Donald Trump's tariffs blitz, which has sparked a trade war that experts say could lead to a global recession.

International Business Times

Apple is worth $1tn less than three months ago – why is it so hard-hit by Trump tariffs?

The iPhone maker has seen an outsize impact on its share price in 2025

The Independent UK

‘You wouldn’t invest in the U.S. now’: Foreign CEOs are finding it impossible to plan around trump’s tariffs

Also: China vows to fight Trump, whose tariff calculation may be based on a huge math error.

Fortune

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Trump discusses ‘major’ tariffs on pharma imports at Republican dinner – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

Starmer to face MPs as markets calm following Trump tariffs

Sir Keir Starmer will face the Commons Liaison Committee on Tuesday afternoon.

Evening Standard

Trump’s tariff hikes and South Africa: hunt for new agricultural markets must begin now

The South African government has underscored the urgent need to diversify the country’s agricultural exports in the wake of the US decision to increase tariffs on its trading partners.

The Conversation

NATO Chief Says China Military Expansion 'Staggering'

China's expansion of its armed forces is "staggering", NATO's chief said on a visit to Japan beginning Tuesday aimed at "projecting" the alliance's power in the Asia-Pacific region.

International Business Times

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Wall Street traders on Trump tariffs: ‘Without doubt, we’re hitting a recession’

Traders leaving the New York Stock Exchange were trying to make sense of another day of volatility

The Guardian - US

Beijing vows to 'fight to the end' as Trump threatens 50% more tariffs

In response to Trump’s threat of an additional 50% in tariffs, China vowed to “fight to the end” while stepping in to stabilise its stock markets following a sharp plunge. Broader markets rebounded on dip-buying as investors await developments in trade negotiations.

Euronews

Australian stock market bounces back despite tariff threats after worst session in five years

Benchmark S&P/ASX 200 closes up more than 2%, representing its biggest one-day gain in more than two years

The Guardian - AU

Trump confirms 104% tariffs will be imposed on China in massive escalation of trade war

China has vowed to ‘fight to the end’ in a trade war

Evening Standard

China vows to ‘fight to the end’ against latest Trump tariff threat

Beijing accuses US of blackmail and adding a ‘mistake on top of a mistake’ as Wednesday deadline for latest levies looms

The Guardian - AU

If Australia switched to EVs, we’d be more reliant on China’s car factories – but wean ourselves off foreign oil

Australia has huge reserves of coal and gas – but very little oil. Before the 20th century, this didn’t matter – trains ran on local coal. But as cars and trucks have come to dominate, Australia has become more and more reliant on imported oil.

The Conversation

Asian Markets Stage Mild Rebound But Trump Tariff Uncertainty Reigns

Asian markets battled Tuesday to recover from the previous day's tariff-fuelled collapse, though Donald Trump's warning of more measures against China and Beijing's vow to fight "to the end" raised concerns the trade war could worsen.

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International Business Times

China Vows 'Fight To The End' As Trump Warns 50% More Tariffs

China vowed on Tuesday to "fight to the end" against fresh tariffs of 50 percent threatened by US President Donald Trump, further aggravating a trade war that has already wiped trillions off global markets.

International Business Times

Spain PM Heads To China, Vietnam As US Tariff Blitz Bites

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez aims to open new market opportunities during a visit to China and Vietnam this week on the heels of US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.

International Business Times UK

'Tariffs Are Like Medicine': Here's How Asian Economies Reacted to Trump's Tariff Waves

Trump's statement of likening tariffs to 'medicine' comes in response to various leaders' request to reduce tariffs amidst worsening stock market conditions.

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: Wild swings on global markets as Trump threatens further China tariffs

Extreme volatility has plagued global stock markets, with Donald Trump defying stark warnings about economic damage – key US politics stories from 7 April

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Al Jazeera

US stock market sinks lower after wild swings over Trump’s tariff plans

President Trump threatens additional 50 percent tariff on China, as Beijing pledges to fight trade salvoes ‘to the end’.

The Independent UK

China threatens to countermeasures after Trump threatens additional 50% tariff

China has threatened to “resolutely take countermeasures” in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of an additional 50% tariff

AAP

Local shares regain ground as wary investors take stock

Australian shares have posted their best daily gain for 2025, stemming losses over three consecutive sessions since the announcement of US tariffs.

AAP

China threat spurs New Zealand defence spend surge

It used to be that New Zealand constituted a wink in the Five Eyes partnership, but a new defence spending plan suggests a changing of attitudes.

The Guardian - UK

Wall Street dives as hopes wane for tariff delays – as it happened

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Evening Standard

Minister to pitch Scottish business during trip to China and Japan

Richard Lochhead said the two Asian markets are increasingly important to Scotland amid a ‘volatile global economy’.

Marie Claire

Trump's Tariff Chaos Forces Women-Led Brands to Strategize and Adapt—Fast

Independent designers have the most to lose, and shoppers will feel the impact.

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