Canada says it has started imposing a 25% tariff on certain vehicle imports from the US, retaliating against a similar measure from its neighbour. The tariffs – or import taxes – will be paid by Canadians who buy some automobiles or their parts from the US. Confirming that the new taxes would apply after midnight on Wednesday, Canadian Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne said his country was responding to “unwarranted and unreasonable” tariffs. After returning to power, US President Donald Trump has unleashed a raft of these taxes – which apply globally and specifically aim at some of his top trading…
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Germany’s conservatives under Friedrich Merz have reached a deal with the Social Democrats to govern Europe’s biggest economy, five months after the previous government collapsed. Merz, 69, said their agreement sent “a strong and clear signal” to Germans and the EU that Germany “will get a strong government capable of action”. The two sides have been under intense pressure to put an end to Germany’s political limbo since Merz’s Christian Democrats won federal elections in February. Germany has been buffeted by economic turbulence caused by President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs, and recent opinion polls suggest the far-right, anti-immigration Alternative for…
Former Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic has labelled Andre Onana as “one of the worst goalkeepers in the club’s history”. Serbian Matic, 36, was responding to Onana’s comments about United being “way better” than French club Lyon as the two sides prepare to meet in the Europa League quarter-finals on Thursday. Onana then posted on social media, denying he was being disrespectful. “I respect everybody,” said Matic, who joined Ligue 1 side Lyon in 2024. “But when you are one of the worst goalkeepers in Man United history, you need to take care what you’re talking about. “If it was…
The European Union on Wednesday voted to approve its first set of retaliatory measures to counter tariffs imposed by the U.S. on steel and aluminum. The European Commission, the bloc’s executive arm, said duties would start being collected on a first tranche of tariffs on U.S. imports from April 15, with a second set of measures following on May 15. According to a draft document seen by CNBC in March, the tariffs target a wide range of goods, including poultry, grains, clothing and metals. The EU has not released a final list of impacted products, and declined to comment further…
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) have been deployed to Mombasa to support emergency response efforts following the structural failure of an 11-storey building that began sinking last week at Kilifi Corner in Fayaz Estate, along Abdel Nasser Road. The deployment was formalized through a Gazette notice issued on April 7, 2025, by Defence Cabinet Secretary Roselinda Soipan Tuya. “. . . the Kenya Defence Forces was deployed to assist the Ministry of Interior and National Administration and the County Government of Mombasa in the emergency response towards an eleven storeyed building situated at Kilifi Corner, Fayaz Estate along Abdel Nasser…
Tech billionaire Elon Musk slammed President Trump’s trade adviser Peter Navarro on Tuesday, calling him “truly a moron” in their latest spat over the administration’s new import taxes. “Navarro is truly a moron. What he says here is demonstrably false,” Musk wrote on the social platform X in response to a video of Navarro discussing Tesla’s assembly process for its electric vehicles. Navarro, in the CNBC interview, claimed Musk’s Tesla is not a “car manufacturer,” but rather a “car assembler,” that puts together parts from other countries. Tesla, led by Musk, has long touted itself as a leader in U.S.…
Thousands of migrants who entered the US during the Biden administration and used a special app to arrange asylum appointments are being told to leave “immediately”. The roughly 900,000 migrants who entered at the southern border using the app, CBP One, were generally allowed to remain in the US for two years and given “parole” from immigration laws to work in the country legally. Now, many of them are being informed that their paroles are revoked and that they are subject to prosecution if they remain in the US. President Donald Trump has long promised to increase deportations from the…
Ukrainian forces have captured two Chinese nationals who were fighting for the Russian army in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said. The Ukrainian president said intelligence suggested the number of Chinese soldiers in Russia’s army is “much higher than two”. Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said that Chinese troops fighting on Ukrainian territory “puts into question China’s declared stance for peace” and added that their envoy in Kyiv has been summoned for an explanation. It marks the first official allegation that China is supplying Russia with manpower for its war in Ukraine. There has been no immediate…
At least 27 people were killed and dozens more injured after the roof of a nightclub in the Dominican Republic collapsed during a musical performance attended by hundreds early Tuesday, officials said, as rescue workers raced to reach survivors. At least 138 people have been pulled alive from the rubble of the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, the country’s capital, the government said in a statement. At the time of the roof collapse at least 300 people were inside the venue, said Juan Manuel Méndez, director of the Emergency Operations Center. Among the dead was Nelsy Cruz, governor of…
The t-shirt printing industry continues to grow rapidly, driven by new technologies and the ever-increasing demand for custom apparel. Whether you’re a business owner or a hobbyist looking to produce high-quality t-shirts, selecting the right printing machine is critical. With so many options available in 2025, the task of choosing the best equipment can be overwhelming. In this article, we’ll explore the top 5 t-shirt printing machines for high-quality prints, providing you with detailed insights to help you make an informed decision. What Makes a T-Shirt Printing Machine High-Quality? Before diving into the list of top machines, it’s essential to…
What is a content-driven business? Telling a compelling or interesting story is any marketing team’s goal. Products that come with a heartfelt narrative are more memorable and facilitate brand growth. You might be surprised to learn that content-driven commerce has existed for two centuries. In 1825, farm equipment manufacturer John Deere started publishing a magazine to narrate and advertise products. The strategy has taken off since, and it’s especially effective now that content-driven businesses have come to dominate the global marketplace. An example of a content-driven business is Zach Kornfeld’s Zadiko, a small-batch tea company created in 2020. Kornfeld’s limited…
Mark Carney, former two-time central banker, was sworn in as Canada’s new prime minister earlier this month, after being elected leader of the Liberal Party of Canada. On Sunday, he called a snap election. Several political leaders had called for a vote after former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced he was resigning as leader of the Liberals in January. But after US President Donald Trump imposed steep tariffs on the country, sparking a trade war, calls have grown for Canada to go to the polls as soon as possible. When is the next Canadian federal election? With the snap election…
Business leaders have met with Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald to express concerns over the potential impact US President Donald Trump’s tariffs could have on the Northern Ireland economy. It comes as financial markets all over the world reported falls on Monday after President Trump imposed trade tariffs last week. Archibald said she has been engaging with both the British and Irish governments on the trading circumstances. The Confederation of British Industry in Northern Ireland also warned that financial markets are in a for a “bumpy ride ahead”. Archibald said she will be putting a number of asks to the British…
The government has announced a relaxation of electric vehicle (EV) sales targets to help the car industry in the face of trade tariffs from the US. A ban selling new petrol and diesel cars will still come into effect in 2030, but manufacturers will now have more flexibility on annual targets and face lower fines. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander told BBC Breakfast its changes were not a “silver bullet” but part of the solution to responding to US tariffs. UK opposition parties said Labour’s measures would not be enough to boost the car industry. US President Donald Trump has imposed…
Mali has accused neighbouring Algeria of being a sponsor and exporter of terrorism after Algeria shot down a Malian drone close to their common border last week. A strongly worded statement from Mali’s foreign ministry on Sunday challenged Algeria’s earlier explanation that the unmanned surveillance aircraft had violated its airspace. The statement described the downing of the drone as a “hostile premeditated action”. Algeria described the allegations as “lacking in seriousness [and they]… warrant no attention or response”. Mali’s armed forces are fighting ethnic Tuareg separatists in the north. They have a stronghold in the town of Tinzaoutin, which straddles…