Canada delays retaliatory tariffs on $125B of American goods to April 2, Canadian finance minister announced after US President Donald Trump decided to suspend tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports under CUSMA. Despite the halt, 62% of Canadian exports, primarily energy-related, and half of Mexican imports still face reduced tariffs.
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Israel has accepted a US-backed proposal for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza during Ramadan and Passover. The truce includes the partial release of hostages, with a return to fighting possible after 42 days if negotiations prove ineffective. Hamas has rejected the proposed extension of the initial ceasefire.
A Danish petition to buy California in response to Trump's interest in Greenland has gained 200,000 signatures. The campaign aims to crowdfund $1 trillion to purchase California and promises various improvements. The petition suggests Trump might sell the state due to his ongoing disputes with its leaders and his negative comments about California.
The UK has introduced an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) permit for European visitors, priced at £10, rising to £16 from April 9. The ETA aims to enhance security and expedite entry procedures with background checks and faster border crossings. Valid for two years, the system initially applies to approximately 30 countries, excluding Ireland.
President Trump is set to meet with top economic advisors and a Japanese official to negotiate tariffs, military support costs, and trade fairness. Japan's chief trade negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, aims to convince US officials to remove Trump's tariff measures. Akazawa hopes to build a win-win relationship with the US, emphasizing the protection of Japan's national interests during the talks.
President Trump urged the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates to mitigate the impact of new tariffs set for April 2, dubbed 'liberation day'. Despite concerns about economic growth and inflation, Trump defends tariffs aimed at reclaiming wealth and imposing reciprocal measures, notably on steel and aluminum imports.
The Trump administration faced a serious security breach when US plans to strike Houthi targets in Yemen were leaked on Signal, as claimed by Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg, who claimed that he was mistakenly added to the group where the war plans were leaked. Vice President JD Vance and defense secretary Pete Hegseth loathed Europe, calling it 'pathetic' and 'free-loading'
Donald Trump's proposal to move Palestinians out of Gaza and have the US take control has sparked major concerns in Jordan, which sees it as an existential threat. Jordanian officials and analysts warn that such a move would destabilize the country, alter its demographics, and undermine its sovereignty. King Abdullah II has firmly rejected the plan ahead of his upcoming meeting with Trump. Despite Jordan’s reliance on US aid, lawmakers insist they will not compromise their national identity or... Expand
Jury consultant David Barnard explains the "attractive-defendant effect" which is a well-established phenomenon that he said could impact the Luigi Mangione's case. ​"For example, jurors who believe Mangione committed the crime might still be inclined to find him guilty of a lesser charge if such an option exists, particularly if factors, such as mental illness, are introduced," Barnard said.
Chad goes to the polls Sunday for legislative, provincial and local elections that are presented by the government as the last stage of a political transition after three years of military rule, but are being boycotted by the opposition. Itno's government has presented the weekend elections as a key stage in the transition to democratic rule.