As countries begin to retaliate against Trump's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-tariffs-hit-uninhabited-islands-territories-with-no-economy-check-details-8922197">tariffs</a>, China on Friday (April 4) imposed 34% tariffs on all goods imported from the US starting on April 10.
It further called it a "typical unilateral bullying practice", adding that it undermines China's legitimate rights and interests.
&ldquo;This practice of the US is not in line with international trade rules, seriously undermines China&rsquo;s legitimate rights and interests, and is a typical unilateral bullying practice,&rdquo; China&rsquo;s State Council Tariff Commission said in a statement announcing its retaliatory tariffs.
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Beijing also announced controls on exports of medium and heavy rare earths, including samarium, gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium, lutetium, scandium and yttrium, to the US from April 4 onwards.
Moreover, China&rsquo;s Ministry of Commerce said it was adding 11 American companies to its list of "unreliable entities", essentially barring them from doing business in China or with Chinese companies.&nbsp;
"The purpose of the Chinese government's implementation of export controls on relevant items in accordance with the law is to better safeguard national security and interests, and to fulfill international obligations such as non-proliferation," China's commerce ministry said in a statement.
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The ministry also imposed stringent limits on exports of certain rare earth elements that are mined almost exclusively in China and are used in everything from electric cars to smart bombs. &nbsp;
US President Donald Trump on April 2 announced to impose of massive "reciprocal tariffs" on several nations on "Liberation Day".&nbsp;
The US president imposed 34% tariffs on China on Wednesday, while admitting they&rsquo;re only about half of what other countries charge the US.
"We will charge them approximately half of what they are and have been charging us," he said.
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(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

World: China announced controls on exports of medium and heavy rare earths, including samarium, gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium, lutetium, scandium and yttrium, to the US

As countries begin to retaliate against Trump's tariffs, China on Friday (April 4) imposed 34% tariffs on all goods imported from the US starting on April 10. It further called it a "typical unilateral bullying practice", adding that it undermines China's legitimate rights and interests. “This practice of the US is not in line with international trade rules, seriously undermines China’s legitimate rights and interests, and is a typical unilateral bullying practice,” China’s State Council Tariff Commission said in a statement announcing its retaliatory tariffs. Also read: Trump’s reciprocal tariffs hit ‘tariff king’ India: Could they cost PM Modi his next term? Beijing also announced controls on exports of medium and heavy rare earths, including samarium, gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium, lutetium, scandium and yttrium, to the US from April 4 onwards. Moreover, China’s Ministry of Commerce said it was adding 11 American companies to its list of "unreliable entities", essentially barring them from doing business in China or with Chinese companies. "The purpose of the Chinese government's implementation of export controls on relevant items in accordance with the law is to better safeguard national security and interests, and to fulfill international obligations such as non-proliferation," China's commerce ministry said in a statement. Also read: Want to avoid Trump’s reciprocal tariffs? Trump himself has a ‘simple’ solution for world leaders The ministry also imposed stringent limits on exports of certain rare earth elements that are mined almost exclusively in China and are used in everything from electric cars to smart bombs. US President Donald Trump on April 2 announced to impose of massive "reciprocal tariffs" on several nations on "Liberation Day". The US president imposed 34% tariffs on China on Wednesday, while admitting they’re only about half of what other countries charge the US. "We will charge them approximately half of what they are and have been charging us," he said. Also read: Trump’s ‘kind reciprocal’ tariffs explained: See how much India, China, Japan, and others will pay. FULL LIST (With inputs from agencies)

'Typical unilateral bullying practice': China hits back at US with 34% tariffs on American goods from April 10

Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday (April 3) announced to respond to Trump's auto tariffs by imposing 25% tariffs on American cars.&nbsp;
He said that Canada is "matching the US approach with 25 per cent tariffs on all vehicles imported from the United States that are not compliant with CUSMA, our North American free trade agreement.&rdquo;
&ldquo;Our tariffs will not affect auto parts because we know the benefits of our integrated production system,&rdquo; Carney said, adding &ldquo;They will not affect vehicle content from Mexico.&rdquo;
He said all vehicles imported from the U.S. that are not compliant with CUSMA (which sets out North American content rules, not solely U.S.-made content rules) will be hit with matching counter-tariffs.
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<h2>'3600 workers laid off'</h2>
Calling the impact of US tariffs "monumental", Carney said that the threats are "unjustified, unwarranted and in our judgment misguided."&nbsp;
He deplored the immediate impacts on auto plants here: 3,600 workers in Windsor who are now out of work.
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<h2>'Relationship is over'</h2>
Carney said that while yesterday's baseline universal tariff did not specifically target Canada, it has upended the system of global trade that Canada has relied on since the end of WWII.&nbsp;
He said, "old relationship of steadily deepening integration with the United States &hellip; is over.&rdquo;
He called it &ldquo;a tragedy but it is also the new reality,&rdquo; and said Canada has to respond with purpose and force, reprising many of the points he&rsquo;s made since the election campaign launched.
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He further described his announcement as &ldquo;carefully calibrated.&rdquo;
Moreover, Canada is rolling out these counter-tariffs &ldquo;reluctantly&rdquo; but notes Trump&rsquo;s other threats against pharmaceuticals, semiconductor chips, lumber and agricultural sectors.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: Canada is "matching the US approach with 25 per cent tariffs on all vehicles imported from the United States that are not compliant with CUSMA.”

Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday (April 3) announced to respond to Trump's auto tariffs by imposing 25% tariffs on American cars. He said that Canada is "matching the US approach with 25 per cent tariffs on all vehicles imported from the United States that are not compliant with CUSMA, our North American free trade agreement.” “Our tariffs will not affect auto parts because we know the benefits of our integrated production system,” Carney said, adding “They will not affect vehicle content from Mexico.” He said all vehicles imported from the U.S. that are not compliant with CUSMA (which sets out North American content rules, not solely U.S.-made content rules) will be hit with matching counter-tariffs. Also read: Did Donald Trump really spare Canada and Mexico from latest round of tariffs? White House reveals truth '3600 workers laid off' Calling the impact of US tariffs "monumental", Carney said that the threats are "unjustified, unwarranted and in our judgment misguided." He deplored the immediate impacts on auto plants here: 3,600 workers in Windsor who are now out of work. Also read: Americans want their state to join Canada? New poll reveals amid Trump's continuous warning to annex Ottawa 'Relationship is over' Carney said that while yesterday's baseline universal tariff did not specifically target Canada, it has upended the system of global trade that Canada has relied on since the end of WWII. He said, "old relationship of steadily deepening integration with the United States … is over.” He called it “a tragedy but it is also the new reality,” and said Canada has to respond with purpose and force, reprising many of the points he’s made since the election campaign launched. Also read: Trump declares ‘OPERATION IS OVER’ as tariffs hit nearly every country; claims ‘PATIENT IS HEALING’ while stocks plunge He further described his announcement as “carefully calibrated.” Moreover, Canada is rolling out these counter-tariffs “reluctantly” but notes Trump’s other threats against pharmaceuticals, semiconductor chips, lumber and agricultural sectors. Also read: Canada vows retaliatory trade actions against US auto tariffs (With inputs from agencies)

'Old relationship is over': Canada hits US with 25% tariffs on American-made cars; over 3000 autoworkers laid off

The US State Department Consular Affairs for Travel issued a travel advisory on Thursday (April 3), urging Americans not to travel to 21 countries, including Russia and Ukraine.&nbsp;
According to the advisory, there is a Level-4 danger level.&nbsp;
"We issue Travel Advisories with Levels 1 &ndash; 4. Level 4 means Do Not Travel. This level is assigned based on local conditions and/or our limited ability to help there," the advisory read.&nbsp;
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It added that these places are dangerous, "and you may be putting yourself at extreme risk by visiting."
<h2>Here's the list of 21 countries:&nbsp;</h2>
<ol>
<li>Afghanistan</li>
<li>Belarus</li>
<li>Burkina Faso</li>
<li>Burma</li>
<li>Central African Republic (CAR) Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)</li>
<li>Haiti</li>
<li>Iran</li>
<li>Iraq</li>
<li>Lebanon</li>
<li>Libya</li>
<li>Mali</li>
<li>North Korea</li>
<li>Russia</li>
<li>Somalia</li>
<li>South Sudan</li>
<li>Sudan</li>
<li>Syria</li>
<li>Ukraine</li>
<li>Venezuela</li>
<li>Yemen</li>
</ol>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
We issue Travel Advisories with Levels 1 &ndash; 4. Level 4 means Do Not Travel. This level is assigned based on local conditions and/or our limited ability to help there. These places are dangerous and you may be putting yourself at extreme risk by visiting. The Travel Advisories for&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/SXmsXCqoR8">pic.twitter.com/SXmsXCqoR8</a>
&mdash; Travel - State Dept (@TravelGov) <a href="https://twitter.com/TravelGov/status/1907806019159232577?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
Meanwhile, according to the advisory, India had a "Level-2" danger level as it asked its citizens to "Exercise increased caution".&nbsp;
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"Exercise increased caution in India due to crime and terrorism. Some areas have increased risk," it read.&nbsp;
Last month, the US issued a travel advisory, cautioning Americans against visiting areas near the India-Pakistan border and the Line of Control (LoC) due to risks associated with terrorism and potential armed conflict.&nbsp;
It also warned "not to travel" to Pakistan's Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces.&nbsp;
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Areas along the LoC were placed under the &ldquo;Level 4: Do Not Travel&rdquo; category, with the advisory stating: &ldquo;Do not travel to the India-Pakistan border, including areas along the Line of Control, for any reason. Militant groups operate in this region, and both India and Pakistan maintain a heavy military presence on their respective sides.&rdquo;
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: Meanwhile, according to the US advisory, India had a "Level-2" danger level as it asked its citizens to "Exercise increased caution".

The US State Department Consular Affairs for Travel issued a travel advisory on Thursday (April 3), urging Americans not to travel to 21 countries, including Russia and Ukraine. According to the advisory, there is a Level-4 danger level. "We issue Travel Advisories with Levels 1 – 4. Level 4 means Do Not Travel. This level is assigned based on local conditions and/or our limited ability to help there," the advisory read. Also read: India issues travel advisory regarding Iran; warns nationals to avoid 'non-essential' visit It added that these places are dangerous, "and you may be putting yourself at extreme risk by visiting." Here's the list of 21 countries: Afghanistan Belarus Burkina Faso Burma Central African Republic (CAR) Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Haiti Iran Iraq Lebanon Libya Mali North Korea Russia Somalia South Sudan Sudan Syria Ukraine Venezuela Yemen We issue Travel Advisories with Levels 1 – 4. Level 4 means Do Not Travel. This level is assigned based on local conditions and/or our limited ability to help there. These places are dangerous and you may be putting yourself at extreme risk by visiting. The Travel Advisories for… pic.twitter.com/SXmsXCqoR8 — Travel - State Dept (@TravelGov) April 3, 2025 Meanwhile, according to the advisory, India had a "Level-2" danger level as it asked its citizens to "Exercise increased caution". Also read: 'Tariff this, tariff that': Where does Trump's 'favourite' word comes from? SPOILER! It's not US "Exercise increased caution in India due to crime and terrorism. Some areas have increased risk," it read. Last month, the US issued a travel advisory, cautioning Americans against visiting areas near the India-Pakistan border and the Line of Control (LoC) due to risks associated with terrorism and potential armed conflict. It also warned "not to travel" to Pakistan's Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces. Also read: Desperate Russia offering 160,000 new recruits THIS to join war against Ukraine Areas along the LoC were placed under the “Level 4: Do Not Travel” category, with the advisory stating: “Do not travel to the India-Pakistan border, including areas along the Line of Control, for any reason. Militant groups operate in this region, and both India and Pakistan maintain a heavy military presence on their respective sides.” Also read: Trump’s new tariffs hit Ukraine, penguins, and almost every country, but not Russia. Here’s why (With inputs from agencies)

DANGEROUS! US issues travel advisory, asks Americans to 'not travel' to Russia, Ukraine & 19 other countries. Full list HERE

Tariff has become a "hot topic" this week as US President Donald Trump announced sweeping "reciprocal tariffs" on several nations on the Liberation Day (Tuesday).&nbsp;
The US president said that 10% baseline tariff on all nations, and higher rates for individual countries will boost the US economy and protect jobs.&nbsp;
Initially, the word "tariff" was first brought up by Trump last month, when he released a memorandum announcing his intention to impose &ldquo;reciprocal tariffs&rdquo; under the Fair and Reciprocal Plan 1 (FRP).&nbsp;
Since then, it has indeed become Trump's favourite word, along with "deportation" of course.&nbsp;
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<h2>What does tariff mean 'literally'?&nbsp;</h2>
The roots of the word 'tariff' lie in the Arabic meaning "information, notification, explanation, a making known&rdquo; and was derived from Arabic &ldquo;to notify, make known&rdquo;.
The early appearance of the word appeared in a Sicilian document from 1338. The word is also borne in the title of a Venetian merchant guide written around 1345, according to a report by South China Morning Post.&nbsp;
It was later borrowed into English, in the world's earliest documentation was in William Garrard&rsquo;s 1591 manual The Art of War. Advising on the logistical organisation of battalions, the author recommended: &ldquo;So that helping your memorie with certain Tablei or Tariffas made of purpose to know the numbers of the souldiers that are to enter into ranke.&rdquo;
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Here, with the "tariffas", Garrard meant arithmetical tables or statements, a kind of cheat sheet, in this case for calculating troops arrays.&nbsp;
However, today, with the globalisation, it has a more specific meaning - an official list or schedule that sets forth the customs duties to be imposed on imports and exports, a table or book of rates, or the whole body or system of such duties as established in any country.&nbsp;
The most common kind of tariffs are ad valorem, which are levied as a fixed percentage of the value of the imports.&nbsp;
Tariffs are a form of tax applied on imports from other countries. All the countries have been using tariffs for long. But after World War II, tariffs largely fell out of favour in advanced economies because they often lead to reduced trade, higher prices for consumers, and retaliation from abroad.&nbsp;
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<h2>Why do countries use tariffs?</h2>
Almost every nation imposes tariffs on exports from other nations. Generally, wealthy countries maintain low tariffs compared to developing countries.&nbsp;
However, there are several reasons behind it:&nbsp;
Developing countries might have more fragile industries that they want to protect or they might have fewer sources of government revenue.&nbsp;
For example, the US maintained high tariffs for decades, until income taxes supplanted tariffs as the most important source of revenue in the 1930s.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: The US president said that 10% baseline tariff on all nations, and higher rates for individual countries will boost the US economy and protect jobs.

Tariff has become a "hot topic" this week as US President Donald Trump announced sweeping "reciprocal tariffs" on several nations on the Liberation Day (Tuesday). The US president said that 10% baseline tariff on all nations, and higher rates for individual countries will boost the US economy and protect jobs. Initially, the word "tariff" was first brought up by Trump last month, when he released a memorandum announcing his intention to impose “reciprocal tariffs” under the Fair and Reciprocal Plan 1 (FRP). Since then, it has indeed become Trump's favourite word, along with "deportation" of course. Also read: Trump’s new tariffs hit Ukraine, penguins, and almost every country, but not Russia. Here’s why What does tariff mean 'literally'? The roots of the word 'tariff' lie in the Arabic meaning "information, notification, explanation, a making known” and was derived from Arabic “to notify, make known”. The early appearance of the word appeared in a Sicilian document from 1338. The word is also borne in the title of a Venetian merchant guide written around 1345, according to a report by South China Morning Post. It was later borrowed into English, in the world's earliest documentation was in William Garrard’s 1591 manual The Art of War. Advising on the logistical organisation of battalions, the author recommended: “So that helping your memorie with certain Tablei or Tariffas made of purpose to know the numbers of the souldiers that are to enter into ranke.” Also read: Indian government’s big plan to counter Trump’s 26 per cent tariffs? Step one: ‘Carefully examining’ the impact Here, with the "tariffas", Garrard meant arithmetical tables or statements, a kind of cheat sheet, in this case for calculating troops arrays. However, today, with the globalisation, it has a more specific meaning - an official list or schedule that sets forth the customs duties to be imposed on imports and exports, a table or book of rates, or the whole body or system of such duties as established in any country. The most common kind of tariffs are ad valorem, which are levied as a fixed percentage of the value of the imports. Tariffs are a form of tax applied on imports from other countries. All the countries have been using tariffs for long. But after World War II, tariffs largely fell out of favour in advanced economies because they often lead to reduced trade, higher prices for consumers, and retaliation from abroad. Also read: Indian government’s big plan to counter Trump’s 26 per cent tariffs? Step one: ‘Carefully examining’ the impact Why do countries use tariffs? Almost every nation imposes tariffs on exports from other nations. Generally, wealthy countries maintain low tariffs compared to developing countries. However, there are several reasons behind it: Developing countries might have more fragile industries that they want to protect or they might have fewer sources of government revenue. For example, the US maintained high tariffs for decades, until income taxes supplanted tariffs as the most important source of revenue in the 1930s. Also read: Did Donald Trump really spare Canada and Mexico from latest round of tariffs? White House reveals truth (With inputs from agencies)

'Tariff this, tariff that': Where does Trump's 'favourite' word comes from? SPOILER! It's not US

Trump's prominent supporter and renowned podcast host Joe Rogan has criticised US President Donald Trump over the deportation of a professional makeup artist to the El Salvador prison, calling it "horrific".&nbsp;
Andry Jos&eacute; Hern&aacute;ndez Romero is gay, and had sought asylum in the US, and told officials that he faced prosecution because of his sexual orientation and political views.&nbsp;
However, the US immigration officers argued that the crown tattoos on his wrists were proof he was part of Tren de Aragua, the Venezuelan gang. Romero told the officials that he was not a member.&nbsp;
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Last month, Romero was flown from Texas to a maximum security prison in El Salvador, Trump's favourite prison, which Romero's lawyer said was "one of the worst places in the world&rdquo;.&nbsp;
<h2>'Horrific'</h2>
Rogan in his podcast on March 29, said that it was "horrific" and "that people who aren&rsquo;t criminals are getting lassoed up and deported&rdquo;.
Rogan has been a fan of Trump and also endorsed him for the president last year.&nbsp;
&ldquo;This is kind of crazy that that could be possible,&rdquo; Rogan said. &ldquo;And that&rsquo;s bad for the cause. The cause is let&rsquo;s get the gang members out &ndash; everybody agrees &ndash; but let&rsquo;s not let innocent gay hairdressers get lumped up with the gangs.&rdquo;
He further argued that conducting deportation operations recklessly would cost Trump supporters.&nbsp;
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<h2>'F***ing crazy'</h2>
&ldquo;If you want compassionate people to be on board with you, you can&rsquo;t deport gay hairdressers seeking asylum &ndash; that&rsquo;s fucking crazy &ndash; and then throw them in an El Salvador prison,&rdquo; he said.
On the contrary, Rogan in his last week's episode, criticised Joe Biden's immigration policies, saying "an &ldquo;open border&rdquo; brought criminals into the US.
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Rogan, a former mixed martial arts commentator and comedian has a large following and has gained attention as well as criticism for his controversial guests including Kanye West, Elon Musk, and Alex Jones.
He also suggested that pro-Palestinian protests at US universities had been paid for, and suggested that people were being paid to protest against Tesla.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: Romero is gay, and had sought asylum in the US, and told officials that he faced prosecution because of his sexual orientation and political views.

Trump's prominent supporter and renowned podcast host Joe Rogan has criticised US President Donald Trump over the deportation of a professional makeup artist to the El Salvador prison, calling it "horrific". Andry José Hernández Romero is gay, and had sought asylum in the US, and told officials that he faced prosecution because of his sexual orientation and political views. However, the US immigration officers argued that the crown tattoos on his wrists were proof he was part of Tren de Aragua, the Venezuelan gang. Romero told the officials that he was not a member. Also read: Trump administration erroneously deports man to El Salvador, says he was member of criminal gang Last month, Romero was flown from Texas to a maximum security prison in El Salvador, Trump's favourite prison, which Romero's lawyer said was "one of the worst places in the world”. 'Horrific' Rogan in his podcast on March 29, said that it was "horrific" and "that people who aren’t criminals are getting lassoed up and deported”. Rogan has been a fan of Trump and also endorsed him for the president last year. “This is kind of crazy that that could be possible,” Rogan said. “And that’s bad for the cause. The cause is let’s get the gang members out – everybody agrees – but let’s not let innocent gay hairdressers get lumped up with the gangs.” He further argued that conducting deportation operations recklessly would cost Trump supporters. Also read: 'Convicted MS-13 gang member': JD Vance defends deportation of Maryland father to Trump's fav El Salvador prison 'F***ing crazy' “If you want compassionate people to be on board with you, you can’t deport gay hairdressers seeking asylum – that’s fucking crazy – and then throw them in an El Salvador prison,” he said. On the contrary, Rogan in his last week's episode, criticised Joe Biden's immigration policies, saying "an “open border” brought criminals into the US. Also read: ‘Could get jailed in El Salvador prisons’: Trump threatens ‘terrorists’ harming Musk, Tesla with 20-year jail Rogan, a former mixed martial arts commentator and comedian has a large following and has gained attention as well as criticism for his controversial guests including Kanye West, Elon Musk, and Alex Jones. He also suggested that pro-Palestinian protests at US universities had been paid for, and suggested that people were being paid to protest against Tesla. Also read: 'If you commit crimes against America...': DHS Secretary Kristi Noem warns as she visits Trump's fav El Salvador prison (With inputs from agencies)

'F***ing crazy to deport gay hairdressers': Trump's fan Joe Rogan slams US president for 'horrific' deportations

In a shocking move, the US government led by Donald Trump has banned its personnel in China from engaging in any romantic or sexual relationships with Chinese citizens.&nbsp;
The government has imposed this measure on all personnel working in China, including diplomats, security-cleared contractors and their families.&nbsp;
The policy was put into effect by former US ambassador Nicholas Burns in January, the Associated Press (AP) reported citing sources familiar with the matter.&nbsp;
Further, US personnel stationed in China were verbally and electronically informed of the new rule.
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<h2>A twist</h2>
However, those with pre-existing relationships can request an exemption, but if denied, they must either end the relationship or leave their position.&nbsp;
If anyone violates the policy, it will result in immediate expulsion from China.
Earlier, only specific agencies had such restrictions on relationships with foreign nationals.&nbsp;
Last summer, a less restricted version was announced, targeting relationships between American personnel and Chinese staff working at the US Embassy and Consulates.&nbsp;
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However, now, the policy is expanded to all Chinese citizens in China.&nbsp;
This policy will affect US embassies and consulates in Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenyang, and Wuhan. However, it does not apply to US personnel outside China.
The ban will also impact the American consulate in the semi-autonomous territory of Hong Kong.
The personnel working in China were informed about the policy in January, but a public announcement is still pending.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/autonews/teslas-european-sales-plunge-amidst-anti-musk-sentiment-and-chinese-competition-8917329">Tesla's European sales plunge amidst anti-Musk sentiment and Chinese competition</a>&nbsp;
<h2>What could be the reason behind it?</h2>
The US government barred personnel stationed in the Soviet bloc and China from befriending, dating or having sex with locals in 1987 after a US Marine in Moscow was seduced by a Soviet spy, according to declassified State Department documents.
The intelligence services across the globe have been using attractive men and women to obtain sensitive information, which was common during the Cold War.&nbsp;
According to US diplomats and intelligence experts, China continues to use so-called honeypots to access and hack American secrets.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/musks-x-vs-india-sahyog-portal-row-no-interim-relief-on-content-takedown-what-is-sahyog-is-it-backdoor-censorship-8919506">What is Sahyog? Is it really backdoor censorship? No interim relief for Musk's X on content takedown in India amid 'Sahyog portal' row</a>
(With inputs from agencies)

world: The government has imposed this measure on all personnel working in China, including diplomats, security-cleared contractors and their families.

In a shocking move, the US government led by Donald Trump has banned its personnel in China from engaging in any romantic or sexual relationships with Chinese citizens. The government has imposed this measure on all personnel working in China, including diplomats, security-cleared contractors and their families. The policy was put into effect by former US ambassador Nicholas Burns in January, the Associated Press (AP) reported citing sources familiar with the matter. Further, US personnel stationed in China were verbally and electronically informed of the new rule. Also read: 'Don't play with fire': Why is China angry at Philippines amid Taiwan tensions? Answer: 20 American F-16 jets are coming... A twist However, those with pre-existing relationships can request an exemption, but if denied, they must either end the relationship or leave their position. If anyone violates the policy, it will result in immediate expulsion from China. Earlier, only specific agencies had such restrictions on relationships with foreign nationals. Last summer, a less restricted version was announced, targeting relationships between American personnel and Chinese staff working at the US Embassy and Consulates. Also read: Trump’s new tariffs hit Ukraine, penguins, and almost every country, but not Russia. Here’s why However, now, the policy is expanded to all Chinese citizens in China. This policy will affect US embassies and consulates in Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenyang, and Wuhan. However, it does not apply to US personnel outside China. The ban will also impact the American consulate in the semi-autonomous territory of Hong Kong. The personnel working in China were informed about the policy in January, but a public announcement is still pending. Also read: Tesla's European sales plunge amidst anti-Musk sentiment and Chinese competition What could be the reason behind it? The US government barred personnel stationed in the Soviet bloc and China from befriending, dating or having sex with locals in 1987 after a US Marine in Moscow was seduced by a Soviet spy, according to declassified State Department documents. The intelligence services across the globe have been using attractive men and women to obtain sensitive information, which was common during the Cold War. According to US diplomats and intelligence experts, China continues to use so-called honeypots to access and hack American secrets. Also read: What is Sahyog? Is it really backdoor censorship? No interim relief for Musk's X on content takedown in India amid 'Sahyog portal' row (With inputs from agencies)

Trump government bans US officials from dating Chinese citizens. But there's a catch...

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday (April 3) took a sharp jibe at Bangladesh's Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus for calling India's Northeastern states "landlocked", saying that "we have the longest coastline in the Bay of Bengal".&nbsp;
Jaishankar said that India believes that cooperation is an integrated outlook, not one subject to cherry-picking.&nbsp;
He further said that India is aware of its responsibility with regard to the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC).
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pm-modi-yunus-bimstec-meeting-how-india-bangladesh-relations-progressed-after-hasinas-fall-8919659">PM Modi-Yunus BIMSTEC meeting in limbo: How India-Bangladesh relations progressed after Hasina's fall</a>
"We, after all, have the longest coastline in the Bay of Bengal, of almost 6,500 km. India shares borders not only with the five BIMSTEC members, and connects most of them, but also provides much of the interface between the Indian sub-continent and ASEAN. Our North-Eastern region in particular is emerging as a connectivity hub for the BIMSTEC, with a myriad network of roads, railways, waterways, grids and pipelines," Jaishankar said.&nbsp;
He added that India is aware that our cooperation and facilitation are an essential prerequisite for the smooth flow of goods, services and people in this larger geography.&nbsp;
"Keeping this geo-strategic factor in mind, we have devoted increasing energies and attention to the strengthening of BIMSTEC in the last decade. We also believe that cooperation is an integrated outlook, not one subject to cherry-picking," Jaishankar said.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/better-to-split-up-bangladesh-than-northeast-leaders-response-to-yunus-remark-8913690">&lsquo;Better to split up Bangladesh than&hellip;&rsquo;: Northeast leader&rsquo;s response to Yunus remark</a>
<h2>What did Yunus say?&nbsp;</h2>
This comes after Bangladesh's Yunus, during his visit to China, said that India's northeast was "landlocked" and had "no way to reach out to the ocean", presenting Bangladesh as the primary gateway for the region's maritime access.
Yunus also requested China to expand its economic influence in Bangladesh and called the country the "only guardian of the ocean" in the region.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-writes-to-yunus-stresses-mutual-sensitivity-in-strengthening-india-bangladesh-ties-8895474">PM Modi writes to Yunus, stresses 'mutual sensitivity' in strengthening India-Bangladesh ties</a>
However, Yunus remarks gained criticism from across the nation, particularly in the Northeast. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma denounced the remarks as "offensive and unacceptable".
He further said that Yunus's remarks reignited debates over the strategic "Chicken's Neck" corridor, the narrow land strip in West Bengal linking the Northeast to the rest of India.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/seven-indian-states-are-landlocked-yunus-invites-china-to-expand-calls-bangladesh-only-guardian-of-ocean-8911289">'Seven Indian states are landlocked': Yunus invites China to expand, calls Bangladesh 'only guardian of ocean'</a>
(With inputs from agencies)

world, India news: Jaishankar said India is aware of its responsibility about Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC).

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday (April 3) took a sharp jibe at Bangladesh's Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus for calling India's Northeastern states "landlocked", saying that "we have the longest coastline in the Bay of Bengal". Jaishankar said that India believes that cooperation is an integrated outlook, not one subject to cherry-picking. He further said that India is aware of its responsibility with regard to the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC). Also read: PM Modi-Yunus BIMSTEC meeting in limbo: How India-Bangladesh relations progressed after Hasina's fall "We, after all, have the longest coastline in the Bay of Bengal, of almost 6,500 km. India shares borders not only with the five BIMSTEC members, and connects most of them, but also provides much of the interface between the Indian sub-continent and ASEAN. Our North-Eastern region in particular is emerging as a connectivity hub for the BIMSTEC, with a myriad network of roads, railways, waterways, grids and pipelines," Jaishankar said. He added that India is aware that our cooperation and facilitation are an essential prerequisite for the smooth flow of goods, services and people in this larger geography. "Keeping this geo-strategic factor in mind, we have devoted increasing energies and attention to the strengthening of BIMSTEC in the last decade. We also believe that cooperation is an integrated outlook, not one subject to cherry-picking," Jaishankar said. Also read: ‘Better to split up Bangladesh than…’: Northeast leader’s response to Yunus remark What did Yunus say? This comes after Bangladesh's Yunus, during his visit to China, said that India's northeast was "landlocked" and had "no way to reach out to the ocean", presenting Bangladesh as the primary gateway for the region's maritime access. Yunus also requested China to expand its economic influence in Bangladesh and called the country the "only guardian of the ocean" in the region. Also read: PM Modi writes to Yunus, stresses 'mutual sensitivity' in strengthening India-Bangladesh ties However, Yunus remarks gained criticism from across the nation, particularly in the Northeast. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma denounced the remarks as "offensive and unacceptable". He further said that Yunus's remarks reignited debates over the strategic "Chicken's Neck" corridor, the narrow land strip in West Bengal linking the Northeast to the rest of India. Also read: 'Seven Indian states are landlocked': Yunus invites China to expand, calls Bangladesh 'only guardian of ocean' (With inputs from agencies)

'Longest coastline in...': India's 'cherry-picking' jab at Bangladesh's Yunus over Northeast 'landlocked' remark

Trump Tariffs Announcement News Live Updates: US President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biggest-questions-on-trumps-reciprocal-tariffs-answered-8918572">Donald Trump</a> is set to introduce a new wave of "Liberation Day" tariffs, which will take effect immediately after his announcement on Wednesday (April 02), White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed. These new tariffs might escalate tensions with America's allies.&nbsp;
However, economists have warned the move could spark a global trade war and weaken the economies.&nbsp;
A tariff is a government-imposed tax on goods imported from other countries. While these levies are meant to make foreign products less competitive, the reality is that the costs often get passed along the supply chain.
The tariff hike is expected to be the largest unilateral increase since the Cuban embargo of the 1950s.
The US president is scheduled to announce the new set of tariffs at 4 pm (local time) on Wednesday, which as per &nbsp;Eastern Time or India time falls at 1.30 am on Thursday (April 2). The event called &lsquo;Make America Wealthy Again&rsquo; will be held at the White House Rose Garden. Immediately after the announcement by trump, the reciprocal tariffs will come into effect.
All major channels like Fox News, CNN, and CNBC will provide live coverage of the event, along with streaming platforms. It will also be live streamed on the official website of the White House.&nbsp;

China 34% European Union 20% Vietnam 46% Japan 24% South Korea 25% UK 10% Thailand 36% Switzerland 31% India 26% South Africa 30% Bangladesh 37% Singapore 10% Phillipines 17% Sri Lanka 44% Saudi Arabia 10%

Trump Tariffs Announcement: Tariffs imposed on each country | Here's the full list

Live blog has ended. 

&ldquo;We subsidise a lot of countries and keep them going and keep them in business. Why are we doing this? I mean, at what point do we say you got to work for yourselves. This is why we have the big deficits. This is why we have that, amount of debt that&rsquo;s been placed on our heads over the last number of years, and we&rsquo;re really not taking it anymore,&rdquo; he says.
Trump adds, &ldquo;In the face of unrelenting economic warfare, the United States can no longer continue with a policy of unilateral economic surrender. We cannot pay the deficits of Canada, Mexico and so many other countries. We used to do it. We can&rsquo;t do it anymore. We take care of countries all over the world. We pay for their military. We pay for everything they have to pay. And then when you want to cut back a little bit, they get upset that you&rsquo;re not taking care of them any longer. But we have to take care of our people and we&rsquo;re going to take care of our people first. And I&rsquo;m sorry to say that.&rdquo;

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&ldquo;We will establish a minimum baseline tariff of 10%,&rdquo; Donald Trump announces.

Trump Tariffs Announcement: Trump says minimum baseline to be 10%

Trump warned the world leaders, saying that if they want an exemption to his &ldquo;reciprocal tariffs&rdquo; should change their trade policy.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Terminate your own tariffs, drop your barriers, don&rsquo;t manipulate your currencies,&rdquo; he said, &ldquo;and start buying tens of billions of dollars of American goods.&rdquo;

Trump Tariffs Announcement: Trump asks nations to 'terminate your tariffs' if seeking exemptions

US President Donald Trump has announced to impose 26% 'discounted' reciprocal tariffs on India as per the US government calculation.&nbsp;
Read the full story <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-announces-26-discounted-tariffs-on-india-says-pm-modi-is-a-friend-but-he-hasnt-been-treating-us-right-8919110" rel="dofollow">HERE</a>.

Trump Tariffs Announcement: Trump announces 26% 'discounted' tariffs on India

Trump has announced that the United States will levy a 10% tariff on all goods imported from the United Kingdom.
The president shared that the United States will impose &ldquo;reciprocal tariffs&rdquo; on all charges other countries levy against the US, and said that the UK charges the United States its own 10%.

Trump Tariffs Announcement: Trump levies 10% tally on all UK goods

Trump said that he doesn&rsquo;t place the blame on other countries for &ldquo;this calamity.&rdquo;
&ldquo;I blame former presidents and past leaders who weren&rsquo;t doing their job. They let it happen, and they let it happen to an extent that nobody can even believe. That&rsquo;s why, effective at midnight, will impose a 25% tariff on all foreign made automobiles,&rdquo; the president said.
&nbsp;

Trump Tariffs Announcement: US president blames former presidents and past leaders

Trump is addressing at a Rose Garden event currently as he is announcing the new measures.&nbsp;
He said that today is one of the most important days&rdquo; in American history as he is expected to sign an order instituting reciprocal tariffs on various countries.
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s our declaration of economic independence,&rdquo; Trump said.
The president said the United States would use the money generated from tariffs to &ldquo;reduce our taxes and pay down our national debt.&rdquo;

Trump Tariffs Announcement: Trump calls it 'declaration of economic independence'

Donald Trump has said that the tariffs he is implementing today will go into effect at midnight. They will include a 25% tariff on all foreign-made automobiles.

Trump Tariffs Announcement: Tariffs to go into effect at midnight, Trump says 

Trump has begun his &ldquo;liberation day&rdquo; event announcing sweeping tariffs, saying he will sign an executive order announcing &ldquo;retaliatory tariffs&rdquo;.
&ldquo;April 2, 2025 will forever be remembered as the day American industry was reborn,&rdquo; Trump said. &ldquo;For decades our country has been looted, pillaged, raped and plundered by nations near and far,&rdquo; by both allies and enemies, he added.

Trump Tariffs Announcement: 'Liberation day' event begins, US prez to sign executive order for 'retaliatory tariffs'

As Donald Trump's tariffs kick in on April 2, a speech by former US president Ronald Reagan has resurfaced on the internet. The 40th president of the United States warned of &nbsp;&ldquo;trade wars&ldquo; and asked people to beware of &ldquo;demogogues who are ready to declare a trade war against our friends&rdquo; in a radio speech he made nearly 40 years ago.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-tariffs-ronald-reagans-ominous-speech-from-1987-on-tariffs-8915611" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Click here to read more</a>

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The impact on Indian businesses will depend on whether the tariffs are imposed at the product, sector, or country level. The US has been India&rsquo;s largest trading partner from 2021-22 to 2023-24, accounting for 18% of India&rsquo;s total exports, 6.22% of imports, and 10.73% of bilateral trade. 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/price-hikes-incoming-trumps-reciprocal-tariffs-on-india-hit-tomorrow-heres-how-your-groceries-will-be-affected-8915083" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Click here to read more</a>

Trump Tariffs Announcement Updates: Here’s how your groceries will be affected in India

The Trump administration is imposing 25% tariffs on beer and empty aluminum cans, according to a notice published today by the Commerce Department.
It added that the US would begin collecting duties on the tariffs starting at 12:01 am on Friday.

Trump Tariffs Announcement: Trump administration announces tariffs on beer and empty aluminum cans

Mitch McConnell, the Republican senator from Kentucky privately told Democratic senator Tim Kaine that he would support Kaine&rsquo;s resolution to undo Donald Trump&rsquo;s tariffs on Canada.
Kaine told reporters that he approached McConnell on the Senate floor yesterday evening.&nbsp;
"I said, &lsquo;I want to talk to you about my Canadian tariffs bill.&rsquo; And, you know, I didn&rsquo;t even get to the question, and he said, &lsquo;I&rsquo;m with you.," he said.&nbsp;

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Here are some of the biggest questions about what Trump has planned.
Read <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biggest-questions-on-trumps-reciprocal-tariffs-answered-8918572" rel="dofollow">HERE</a>.&nbsp;

Trump Tariffs Announcement: Biggest questions on Trump’s reciprocal tariffs answered

US President Donald Trump is all set to make new &lsquo;country-specific&rsquo; tariff announcements later today (April 2), which has been dubbed as &ldquo;Liberation Day&rdquo;.&nbsp;
When: Trump is scheduled to announce the new set of tariffs at 4 pm (local time) on Wednesday, which as per &nbsp;Eastern Time or India time falls at 1.30 am on Thursday (April 2).
Where: The event called &lsquo;Make America Wealthy Again&rsquo; will be held at the White House Rose Garden.
Where to watch: All major channels like Fox News, CNN, and CNBC will provide live coverage of the event, along with streaming platforms. It will also be live streamed on the official website of the White House.
Immediately after the announcement by trump, the reciprocal tariffs will come into effect.
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Britain's finance minister Rachel Reeves said the UK would take a measured approach to impending US tariffs, prioritising a post-Brexit trade deal with Washington over immediate retaliation.
"The prize on offer is a good economic agreement between us and the United States, we won't do anything to put that in jeopardy," Reeves told a parliamentary committee.

Trump Tariffs Announcement Updates: UK won’t ‘rush into action’ over US tariffs

US President Donald Trump is just hours away from announcing the major reciprocal tariffs on several nations on "Liberation Day". Trump took to Truth Social on Wednesday (April 2), posting, "IT&rsquo;S LIBERATION DAY IN AMERICA!", expressing enthusiasm as the whole world awaits his announcement.&nbsp;
Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/its-liberation-day-in-america-how-world-is-reacting-as-trump-sets-time-for-reciprocal-tariffs-announcement-8918253" rel="dofollow">How world is reacting as Trump sets tone for reciprocal tariffs' announcement</a>

Trump Tariffs Announcement Updates: 'IT'S LIBERATION DAY IN AMERICA' 

Democratic House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries warned that Trump's rollout of new tariffs would increase prices and ultimate drive the US into a recession.&nbsp;
&ldquo;This is not &lsquo;liberation day&rsquo;,&rdquo; Jeffries said at a press conference on Wednesday. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s recession day in the United States of America.&rdquo; He added:
"That&rsquo;s what the Trump tariffs are going to do: crash the economy."

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World: Trump's presidential campaign focused largely on trade and tariffs, which are central to his plans of boosting the economy of the United States. 

Trump Tariffs Announcement News Live Updates: US President Donald Trump is set to introduce a new wave of "Liberation Day" tariffs, which will take effect immediately after his announcement on Wednesday (April 02), White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed. These new tariffs might escalate tensions with America's allies. However, economists have warned the move could spark a global trade war and weaken the economies. A tariff is a government-imposed tax on goods imported from other countries. While these levies are meant to make foreign products less competitive, the reality is that the costs often get passed along the supply chain. The tariff hike is expected to be the largest unilateral increase since the Cuban embargo of the 1950s. The US president is scheduled to announce the new set of tariffs at 4 pm (local time) on Wednesday, which as per Eastern Time or India time falls at 1.30 am on Thursday (April 2). The event called ‘Make America Wealthy Again’ will be held at the White House Rose Garden. Immediately after the announcement by trump, the reciprocal tariffs will come into effect. All major channels like Fox News, CNN, and CNBC will provide live coverage of the event, along with streaming platforms. It will also be live streamed on the official website of the White House.

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US President Donald Trump has announced to impose 26% 'discounted' reciprocal tariffs on India as per the US government calculation.&nbsp;
He called Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi "a great friend", however adding that "he hasn't been treating us right."
While speaking at the White House event, the US president said he is implementing "reciprocal tariffs" on all countries of "approximately half" of what they charge the US.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-tariffs-announcement-news-live-updates-liberation-day-india-reciprocal-tariffs-global-us-stock-market-imports-duties-8918711">Trump tariffs announcement LIVE: Trump announces 25% tariff on all foreign automakers as he begins 'liberation day' event</a>
He explained that if China charges the US a tariff of 67%, so the United States will charge China a 34% tariff.
Bringing out a chart to show the audience, he showed that the US will charge the European Union a 20% tariff, Vietnam a 46% tariff, Taiwan 32%, Japan 24%, India 26%, South Korea 25%, Thailand 36% and more.
Trump said that the tariffs has announced will generate &ldquo;$6 trillion in investments&rdquo;. He further warned the world leaders, saying that if they want an exemption to his &ldquo;reciprocal tariffs&rdquo; should change their trade policy.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-to-sign-executive-order-on-reciprocal-tariffs-to-usher-in-golden-age-of-america-8919067">'US has been looted, raped': Trump to sign executive order on 'reciprocal tariffs' to usher in 'golden&nbsp;age&nbsp;of&nbsp;America'</a>
&ldquo;Terminate your own tariffs, drop your barriers, don&rsquo;t manipulate your currencies,&rdquo; he said, &ldquo;and start buying tens of billions of dollars of American goods.&rdquo;
Trump said that he doesn&rsquo;t place the blame on other countries for &ldquo;this calamity.&rdquo;
&ldquo;I blame former presidents and past leaders who weren&rsquo;t doing their job. They let it happen, and they let it happen to an extent that nobody can even believe. That&rsquo;s why, effective at midnight, we will impose a 25% tariff on all foreign-made automobiles,&rdquo; the president said.
He further said that today is one of the most important days&rdquo; in American history. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s our declaration of economic independence,&rdquo; Trump said.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biggest-questions-on-trumps-reciprocal-tariffs-answered-8918572">&lsquo;Liberation Day&rsquo;: Biggest questions on Trump&rsquo;s reciprocal tariffs answered</a>
The president said the United States would use the money generated from tariffs to &ldquo;reduce our taxes and pay down our national debt.&rdquo;
At the beginning of the event, the US president also said that the tariffs he is implementing today will go into effect at midnight. They will include a 25% tariff on all foreign-made automobiles.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-tariff-threat-tariffs-are-effective-tool-in-achieving-economic-objectives-stresses-white-house-8919030">Trump tariff threat: 'Tariffs are effective tool in achieving economic objectives', stresses White House</a>
(With inputs from agencies)

World, india news: US president said he is implementing "reciprocal tariffs" on all countries of "approximately half" of what they charge the US.

US President Donald Trump has announced to impose 26% 'discounted' reciprocal tariffs on India as per the US government calculation. He called Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi "a great friend", however adding that "he hasn't been treating us right." While speaking at the White House event, the US president said he is implementing "reciprocal tariffs" on all countries of "approximately half" of what they charge the US. Also read: Trump tariffs announcement LIVE: Trump announces 25% tariff on all foreign automakers as he begins 'liberation day' event He explained that if China charges the US a tariff of 67%, so the United States will charge China a 34% tariff. Bringing out a chart to show the audience, he showed that the US will charge the European Union a 20% tariff, Vietnam a 46% tariff, Taiwan 32%, Japan 24%, India 26%, South Korea 25%, Thailand 36% and more. Trump said that the tariffs has announced will generate “$6 trillion in investments”. He further warned the world leaders, saying that if they want an exemption to his “reciprocal tariffs” should change their trade policy. Also read: 'US has been looted, raped': Trump to sign executive order on 'reciprocal tariffs' to usher in 'golden age of America' “Terminate your own tariffs, drop your barriers, don’t manipulate your currencies,” he said, “and start buying tens of billions of dollars of American goods.” Trump said that he doesn’t place the blame on other countries for “this calamity.” “I blame former presidents and past leaders who weren’t doing their job. They let it happen, and they let it happen to an extent that nobody can even believe. That’s why, effective at midnight, we will impose a 25% tariff on all foreign-made automobiles,” the president said. He further said that today is one of the most important days” in American history. “It’s our declaration of economic independence,” Trump said. Also read: ‘Liberation Day’: Biggest questions on Trump’s reciprocal tariffs answered The president said the United States would use the money generated from tariffs to “reduce our taxes and pay down our national debt.” At the beginning of the event, the US president also said that the tariffs he is implementing today will go into effect at midnight. They will include a 25% tariff on all foreign-made automobiles. Also read: Trump tariff threat: 'Tariffs are effective tool in achieving economic objectives', stresses White House (With inputs from agencies)

Trump announces 26% 'discounted' tariffs on India, says 'PM Modi is a friend, but he hasn't been treating us right'

OpenAI Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sam Altman on Wednesday (April 2) praised India for its AI adoption, saying that the country is "outpacing the world".&nbsp;
Altman said that what's happening in India right now is "amazing to watch".&nbsp;
"what's happening with ai adoption in India right now is amazing to watch. We love to see the explosion of creativity--India is outpacing the world," OpenAI chief posted on X.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/studio-ghibli-style-images-ai-tools-other-than-chatgpt-to-transform-your-photos-for-free-8913617">Studio Ghibli-style images: AI tools other than ChatGPT to transform your photos for free</a>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
what's happening with ai adoption in india right now is amazing to watch. we love to see the explosion of creativity--india is outpacing the world.
&mdash; Sam Altman (@sama) <a href="https://twitter.com/sama/status/1907451374809624813?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 2, 2025</a></blockquote>
On Tuesday, Altman also reshared a post by "MyGovIndia", where they posted Ghibli-styled images of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with US President Donald Trump.&nbsp;
The OpenAI CEO posted an emoji of the Indian flag on the reshared post.&nbsp;
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
🇮🇳 <a href="https://t.co/dFtIsE32rC">https://t.co/dFtIsE32rC</a>
&mdash; Sam Altman (@sama) <a href="https://twitter.com/sama/status/1906810780005364133?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 31, 2025</a></blockquote>
This week, the OpenAI CEO announced a significant update to OpenAI's ChatGPT platform, launching a new-image generation feature, available to all users.&nbsp;
The feature, which lets users transform their photos into stunning Studio <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/our-team-needs-sleep-openai-chief-sam-altman-urges-people-to-stop-generating-studio-ghibli-images-chatgpt-down-8907341">Ghibli</a>-inspired artwork, has been going viral on social media.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/is-the-ghibli-trend-safe-or-a-risky-obsession-8910475">Is the &lsquo;Ghibli&rsquo; trend safe, or a risky obsession?</a>
Earlier in February, Altman had billed India as an important market not just for AI, but for OpenAI too.
Altman, while sharing a dais with Union IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in New Delhi, said India was the second biggest market for the company and that Open AI had tripled its users here in the last year.
Altman said India is an incredibly important market for AI in general, for OpenAI in particular.
"It's our second biggest market. Tripled users here last year, but mostly see what people in India are building with AI at all levels of the stack, chips, models, you know, all of the incredible applications. I think India should be doing everything. I think India should be one of the leaders of the AI revolution," he said.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/openai-not-for-sale-sam-altman-calls-elon-musk-competitor-who-is-not-able-to-beat-us-8711753">'OpenAI not for sale': Sam Altman calls Elon Musk 'competitor who is not able to beat us'</a>
(With inputs from agencies)

World, india news: The OpenAI CEO announced a significant update to OpenAI's ChatGPT platform, launching a new-image generation feature, available to all users.

OpenAI Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sam Altman on Wednesday (April 2) praised India for its AI adoption, saying that the country is "outpacing the world". Altman said that what's happening in India right now is "amazing to watch". "what's happening with ai adoption in India right now is amazing to watch. We love to see the explosion of creativity--India is outpacing the world," OpenAI chief posted on X. Also read: Studio Ghibli-style images: AI tools other than ChatGPT to transform your photos for free what's happening with ai adoption in india right now is amazing to watch. we love to see the explosion of creativity--india is outpacing the world. — Sam Altman (@sama) April 2, 2025 On Tuesday, Altman also reshared a post by "MyGovIndia", where they posted Ghibli-styled images of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with US President Donald Trump. The OpenAI CEO posted an emoji of the Indian flag on the reshared post. 🇮🇳 https://t.co/dFtIsE32rC — Sam Altman (@sama) March 31, 2025 This week, the OpenAI CEO announced a significant update to OpenAI's ChatGPT platform, launching a new-image generation feature, available to all users. The feature, which lets users transform their photos into stunning Studio Ghibli-inspired artwork, has been going viral on social media. Also read: Is the ‘Ghibli’ trend safe, or a risky obsession? Earlier in February, Altman had billed India as an important market not just for AI, but for OpenAI too. Altman, while sharing a dais with Union IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in New Delhi, said India was the second biggest market for the company and that Open AI had tripled its users here in the last year. Altman said India is an incredibly important market for AI in general, for OpenAI in particular. "It's our second biggest market. Tripled users here last year, but mostly see what people in India are building with AI at all levels of the stack, chips, models, you know, all of the incredible applications. I think India should be doing everything. I think India should be one of the leaders of the AI revolution," he said. Also read: 'OpenAI not for sale': Sam Altman calls Elon Musk 'competitor who is not able to beat us' (With inputs from agencies)

'India outpacing the world': OpenAI CEO Sam Altman lauds AI adoption wave in India

The Palestinian militant group Hamas tortured a Palestinian man to death after he criticised the group publicly and participated in rare anti-Hamas protests in Gaza, his family said.&nbsp;
22-year-old Uday Rabie was taken last week by dozens of armed fighters with Hamas' military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, in the Tal al-Hawa neighbourhood of Gaza City, his brother Hassan Rabie told CNN.&nbsp;
Rabie had altercations with members of the group around a month before his death and had expressed fears that militants would come for him, his brother said.&nbsp;
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Uday also participated with thousands of others in anti-Hamas and anti-war protests that took place last week, his brother said.&nbsp;
Hassan said that his brother also chanted "No to Hamas" during a rally in the al-Rimal neighborhood of Gaza City.
<h2>What happened with Uday?</h2>
A group of armed men, affiliated with the Al-Qassam Brigades kidnapped Uday last Friday, and then tortured him, Hassan said.&nbsp;
He was then taken off the street, days after he protested.&nbsp;
&ldquo;They took him, they kept torturing him,&rdquo; Hassan told CNN. &ldquo;They then called me and said, come get your brother.&rdquo;
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Hassan continued that "his brother was still alive" when the group returned him. Rabie was only wearing underwear and the fighters had him &ldquo;tied by the neck with a rope, and were dragging him, beating him,&rdquo; Hassan said.
&ldquo;They handed him over to me, and told me, in these words: This is the fate of everyone who disrespects Al-Qassam Brigades and speaks ill of them,&rdquo; Hassan said.
He further said that he collected his injured brother and took him to a nearby hospital. According to footage shared on social media, Rabie was seen lying on a hospital bed, covered in large cuts and bruises that stretched along his arms, back and feet.&nbsp;
Later, Hassan confirmed the authenticity of the video, and said the man on the bed was indeed his brother.
After being taken to the hospital, Rabie died shortly, his brother said.&nbsp;
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A photo shared with CNN showed Rabie after he died, his face heavily bruised, with parts of his hair and one eyebrow shaved.&nbsp;
Hassan said that the family is &ldquo;sure&rdquo; Rabie was killed by members of the Al-Qassam Brigades, adding that &ldquo;we have half of their names.&rdquo;
However, the Al-Qassam Brigades has not yet publicly commented on the accusations.
Rabie&rsquo;s family published a statement on Facebook, saying that "a group claiming to be from Al-Qassam Brigades&rdquo; kidnapped Rabie at 8:30 p.m. on Friday. After hours of searching for Rabie, the statement said, his family was told he was in the hands of the group, who said he needed to be &ldquo;disciplined&rdquo; for &ldquo;cursing them.&rdquo;
Rabie was &ldquo;tortured in the most severe manner with all kinds of sharp and hard objects.&rdquo; He suffered &ldquo;internal bleeding,&rdquo; as well as several injuries to the head, pelvis and back, his family said, according to the statement.&nbsp;
Rabie's family demanded retribution, adding that Hamas brought those who killed him to justice.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: Rabie had altercations with members of the group around a month before his death and had expressed fears that militants would come for him, his brother said.

The Palestinian militant group Hamas tortured a Palestinian man to death after he criticised the group publicly and participated in rare anti-Hamas protests in Gaza, his family said. 22-year-old Uday Rabie was taken last week by dozens of armed fighters with Hamas' military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, in the Tal al-Hawa neighbourhood of Gaza City, his brother Hassan Rabie told CNN. Rabie had altercations with members of the group around a month before his death and had expressed fears that militants would come for him, his brother said. Also read: 'Don't withhold explosive, bullet, knife, or stone': Hamas leader urges supporters to fight Trump's 'sinister' Gaza plan Uday also participated with thousands of others in anti-Hamas and anti-war protests that took place last week, his brother said. Hassan said that his brother also chanted "No to Hamas" during a rally in the al-Rimal neighborhood of Gaza City. What happened with Uday? A group of armed men, affiliated with the Al-Qassam Brigades kidnapped Uday last Friday, and then tortured him, Hassan said. He was then taken off the street, days after he protested. “They took him, they kept torturing him,” Hassan told CNN. “They then called me and said, come get your brother.” Also read: 'Lay down arms and leave': Netanyahu offers Hamas leaders way out of Gaza, but with one condition Hassan continued that "his brother was still alive" when the group returned him. Rabie was only wearing underwear and the fighters had him “tied by the neck with a rope, and were dragging him, beating him,” Hassan said. “They handed him over to me, and told me, in these words: This is the fate of everyone who disrespects Al-Qassam Brigades and speaks ill of them,” Hassan said. He further said that he collected his injured brother and took him to a nearby hospital. According to footage shared on social media, Rabie was seen lying on a hospital bed, covered in large cuts and bruises that stretched along his arms, back and feet. Later, Hassan confirmed the authenticity of the video, and said the man on the bed was indeed his brother. After being taken to the hospital, Rabie died shortly, his brother said. Also read: Hezbollah confirms top official Hassan Bdair among four dead in Israeli strike on Beirut A photo shared with CNN showed Rabie after he died, his face heavily bruised, with parts of his hair and one eyebrow shaved. Hassan said that the family is “sure” Rabie was killed by members of the Al-Qassam Brigades, adding that “we have half of their names.” However, the Al-Qassam Brigades has not yet publicly commented on the accusations. Rabie’s family published a statement on Facebook, saying that "a group claiming to be from Al-Qassam Brigades” kidnapped Rabie at 8:30 p.m. on Friday. After hours of searching for Rabie, the statement said, his family was told he was in the hands of the group, who said he needed to be “disciplined” for “cursing them.” Rabie was “tortured in the most severe manner with all kinds of sharp and hard objects.” He suffered “internal bleeding,” as well as several injuries to the head, pelvis and back, his family said, according to the statement. Rabie's family demanded retribution, adding that Hamas brought those who killed him to justice. Also read: Eid in Gaza amid food shortages and outrage over the killing of eight medics (With inputs from agencies)

'Tied, dragged and beaten to death': Hamas kills Palestinian man for criticising militant group

US President Donald Trump is just hours away from announcing the major reciprocal tariffs on several nations on "Liberation Day".&nbsp;
Trump took to Truth Social on Wednesday (April 2), posting, "IT&rsquo;S LIBERATION DAY IN AMERICA!", expressing enthusiasm as the whole world awaits his announcement.&nbsp;
The announcement is scheduled to take place at the White House at 4:00 EST (1:30 am IST).&nbsp;
The new tariffs which will be announced on April 2, will take effect immediately. On next day, additional tariffs on cars will begin, according to the White House.
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Trump call this day "Liberation Day" because he believes these tariffs will help American businesses. Notably, Trump is open to talking with other governments and business leaders who want lower tariffs, the White House press secretary said.&nbsp;
<h2>How the nations are reacting?</h2>
<h3>'Will hurt both sides': Germany</h3>
Germany on Wednesday warned that trade wars hurt "both sides" as Europe's biggest economy braces for Trump's wide-ranging new "reciprocal tariffs".&nbsp;
"The costs of a trade war do not fall on one side but can become expensive for both sides," government spokesman Steffen Hebestreit said.&nbsp;
Berlin was "ready and willing to negotiate at the European level with the United States" to avoid such a dispute," he added.&nbsp;
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<h3>'Major economic disorder': France</h3>
Meanwhile, France expects that new US tariffs on European products to be in the range of 20% to 25%, which would lead to &ldquo;major economic disorder,&rdquo; a government spokeswoman said.&nbsp;
"They risk being pretty powerful. People are speaking of tariffs between 20% and 25%," Sophie Primas told reporters.&nbsp;
"This will obviously lead to major economic disorder on the products impacted, not only in Europe but also in the United States," she added.
<h3>'People are going to die': Ireland</h3>
Moreover, Ireland's pharmaceuticals sector is also worried that the impact of new tariffs could drive up the cost of medicines worldwide and disrupt supply chains.&nbsp;
Irish pharma CEO, Gareth Sheridan at Nutriband warned, "We make chemotherapy treatments, we make heart medications, we make antibiotics, we make pain medications, we make diabetes medications. These types of treatments can&rsquo;t afford a disruption in the global supply chain. You know, as a comparable situation, tariffs on automobiles &ndash; if you can&rsquo;t afford a BMW, okay, buy a Ford and you can still get to work."
"If you have a 25% hike on chemotherapy and you can&rsquo;t afford your treatment anymore, what&rsquo;s the alternative? I mean, ultimately, people are going to die, and they&rsquo;re going to die because they can&rsquo;t afford to live," the CEO said.
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<h3>'Internet shutdowns': India</h3>
According to a US report, India had the highest average Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) applied tariff rate among major global economies in 2023, standing at 17%&mdash;with 13.5% for non-agricultural goods and 39% for agricultural products.
The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) raised concerns over India&rsquo;s high import duties on farm products, restrictions on imports, foreign direct investment barriers, and regulatory challenges in the insurance sector.
Moreover, it also warned of internet shutdowns in India and disruptions to US digital services.
<h3>'Potential countermeasures': Canada &nbsp;</h3>
Canada also reacted as Prime Minister Mark Carney vowed to defend Canadian workers and warned of potential countermeasures.
<h3>'Avert a trade war': Italy</h3>
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni warned that the tariffs would severely impact Italian businesses and be unfair to American consumers.&nbsp;
&ldquo;This is the reason why I remain convinced that we must work to avert a trade war that would benefit neither the United States nor Europe in any way,&rdquo; she said.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-claims-india-going-to-drop-tariffs-substantially-ahead-of-liberation-day-8914713">'Why didn't they do it sooner?': Trump claims India 'going to drop tariffs substantially' ahead of 'Liberation Day'</a>
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Trump took to Truth Social and posted, "IT’S LIBERATION DAY IN AMERICA!", expressing enthusiasm as the whole world awaits his announcement.

US President Donald Trump is just hours away from announcing the major reciprocal tariffs on several nations on "Liberation Day". Trump took to Truth Social on Wednesday (April 2), posting, "IT’S LIBERATION DAY IN AMERICA!", expressing enthusiasm as the whole world awaits his announcement. The announcement is scheduled to take place at the White House at 4:00 EST (1:30 am IST). The new tariffs which will be announced on April 2, will take effect immediately. On next day, additional tariffs on cars will begin, according to the White House. Also read: Who is Howard Lutnick? Trump's 'tariff man' facing heat as reciprocal tariff threat looms Trump call this day "Liberation Day" because he believes these tariffs will help American businesses. Notably, Trump is open to talking with other governments and business leaders who want lower tariffs, the White House press secretary said. How the nations are reacting? 'Will hurt both sides': Germany Germany on Wednesday warned that trade wars hurt "both sides" as Europe's biggest economy braces for Trump's wide-ranging new "reciprocal tariffs". "The costs of a trade war do not fall on one side but can become expensive for both sides," government spokesman Steffen Hebestreit said. Berlin was "ready and willing to negotiate at the European level with the United States" to avoid such a dispute," he added. Also read: US auto sales surge ahead of Trump tariffs, benefiting pickups and SUVs 'Major economic disorder': France Meanwhile, France expects that new US tariffs on European products to be in the range of 20% to 25%, which would lead to “major economic disorder,” a government spokeswoman said. "They risk being pretty powerful. People are speaking of tariffs between 20% and 25%," Sophie Primas told reporters. "This will obviously lead to major economic disorder on the products impacted, not only in Europe but also in the United States," she added. 'People are going to die': Ireland Moreover, Ireland's pharmaceuticals sector is also worried that the impact of new tariffs could drive up the cost of medicines worldwide and disrupt supply chains. Irish pharma CEO, Gareth Sheridan at Nutriband warned, "We make chemotherapy treatments, we make heart medications, we make antibiotics, we make pain medications, we make diabetes medications. These types of treatments can’t afford a disruption in the global supply chain. You know, as a comparable situation, tariffs on automobiles – if you can’t afford a BMW, okay, buy a Ford and you can still get to work." "If you have a 25% hike on chemotherapy and you can’t afford your treatment anymore, what’s the alternative? I mean, ultimately, people are going to die, and they’re going to die because they can’t afford to live," the CEO said. Also read: Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs spark global trade concerns 'Internet shutdowns': India According to a US report, India had the highest average Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) applied tariff rate among major global economies in 2023, standing at 17%—with 13.5% for non-agricultural goods and 39% for agricultural products. The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) raised concerns over India’s high import duties on farm products, restrictions on imports, foreign direct investment barriers, and regulatory challenges in the insurance sector. Moreover, it also warned of internet shutdowns in India and disruptions to US digital services. 'Potential countermeasures': Canada Canada also reacted as Prime Minister Mark Carney vowed to defend Canadian workers and warned of potential countermeasures. 'Avert a trade war': Italy Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni warned that the tariffs would severely impact Italian businesses and be unfair to American consumers. “This is the reason why I remain convinced that we must work to avert a trade war that would benefit neither the United States nor Europe in any way,” she said. Also read: 'Why didn't they do it sooner?': Trump claims India 'going to drop tariffs substantially' ahead of 'Liberation Day' (With inputs from agencies)

'IT'S LIBERATION DAY IN AMERICA': How world is reacting as Trump sets tone for reciprocal tariffs' announcement

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