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Did Donald Trump announce reciprocal tariffs on penguins? Here is the truth | World News

Donald Trump has never confirmed whether he prefers Marvel or DC, but given his fondness for gaudy towers, daddy issues, and eternal grievance, one might wager that his favourite caped crusader is Batman — a disgustingly wealthy vigilante who gets his kicks roughing up mentally ill people in alleyways. So it comes as no surprise […]

Scotch whisky association ‘disappointed’ as US tariffs bound to take effect

US President Donald Trump announced sweeping global import duties, including a 10 per cent levy on all UK goods and a steeper 20 per cent rate for imports from the European Union, taking effect on 5 April.The move, one of the most aggressive protectionist measures in recent years, has sparked concern across multiple sectors, including […]

No people, just penguins and seals: Trump imposes 10% tariff on an uninhabited island

US President Donald Trump speaks during an event to announce new tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House (Pic credit: AP) In a surprising turn of events, US President Donald Trump’s latest tariff announcement has sparked reactions worldwide, not just for a possible trade war but also for imposing tariffs on an island […]

Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs: Which countries take the hardest hit and which escape?

NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump on Thursday imposed broad new tariffs, introducing a universal 10% tax on all imports, with additional levies ranging from 10% to 50% depending on trade imbalances. The measures, enacted under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act, aim to counter trade deficits and strengthen domestic manufacturing. While Trump defends […]

‘They’re ripping us off & they understood it’: Key takeaways from Trump’s tariff speech

US President Donald Trump speaks during an event to announce new tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House (Pic credit: AP) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a sweeping set of tariffs in what he called a declaration of “economic independence,” igniting fears of a global trade war. Speaking from the White […]

April 2 ‘Liberation Day’: What time will Trump announce reciprocal tariffs and what to expect?

US President Donald Trump US President Donald Trump’s long-promised ‘Liberation Day’ has arrived, with global attention fixed on his latest move to reshape trade policies. Trump is set to announce a sweeping set of tariffs on Tuesday at 4 pm Eastern Time (2000 GMT / 1.30 am IST on April 3) from the White House […]

Trump Tariffs: 100% tariff from India, 700% from Japan: White House shows receipts ahead of ‘Liberation Day’

White House spokesperson showing to reporters the amount of tariffs each country imposes on US products. Amid much suspense over what is going to unfold on April 2, the big Liberation Day for the United States, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt Monday shed some light as she confirmed that there will be no exemption on […]

Donald Trump Tariffs: Donald Trump’s latest U-turn on April 2 ‘Liberation Day’ tariff

Donald Trump said all countries will get reciprocal tariffs from April 2. After hinting that some countries may get a breather from Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariff coming into effect from April 2, the Liberation Day for the country, as he called it, the president took a U-turn Sunday and said all countries will get taxed. […]

Beyond ‘Dirty 15’: Trump says ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs to hit all countries

US president Donald Trump The US President Donald Trump announced that his upcoming reciprocal tariffs will affect all countries globally, rather than being limited to 10-15 nations with significant trade deficits.Trump plans to reveal an extensive tariff scheme on Wednesday, which he refers to as “Liberation Day.” Previously, he has implemented duties on aluminium, steel, […]