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President Trump announced sweeping levies on countries across the world. The tariffs create a dilemma for longstanding friends — and an opportunity for foes.

Chinese commerce ministry says ‘there is no way out for protectionism’ as tariffs rise from 20% to 54%
China has condemned the “unilateral bullying” practices of the US, as it urged Washington to immediately drop the that have been placed on Chinese goods.
Late on Wednesday night, the White House unveiled on all imports to the US. Chinese goods, which were already subject to a 20% levy, received an additional 34% tariff, taking the total tariff to 54%. The additional levy, part of Donald Trump’s suite of so-called “” targeted at specific countries, takes effect on 9 April.

Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos hit with rates over 40% as experts say the real target is China
Developing nations in south-east Asia, including wartorn and earthquake-hit Myanmar, and several African nations are among the trading partners facing the highest tariffs set by Donald Trump.
Upending decades of US trade policy and threatening to unleash a global trade war, the US president on Wednesday that he said were designed to stop the US economy from being “cheated”.

Senator Rick Scott has sent a letter to Paul Atkins, President Trump's nominee to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), urging him to take immediate action against Chinese companies operating on U.

The U.S. government implemented a new policy in January that bans government employees in China from having romantic or sexual relationships with Chinese citizens.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government has banned American government personnel in China, as well as family members and contractors with security clearances, from any romantic or sexual relationships ...

The new policy is a response to concerns over potential security risks, particularly in light of China's alleged use of "honeypots" to extract sensitive information from American diplomats.

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Share of households who have fallen behind on their mortgages has broadly stabilised at pre-pandemic levels, Reserve Bank data shows
The share of mortgage holders spending more than they earn has fallen to its lowest level since 2022, but the Reserve Bank of Australia has urged banks to keep lending cautiously to protect the housing market from vulnerabilities.
One in 20 owner-occupiers on variable-rate mortgages spent in mid-2024 but that figure was now about one in 30, according to the RBA’s latest review of Australia’s financial stability.

The policy applies to all U.S. diplomatic missions in mainland China—including Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenyang, and Wuhan—as well as the consulate in Hong Kong. It does not cover personnel ...

Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on some of the US's largest trading partners, upending decades of US trade policy and threatening to unleash a global trade war on what he has dubbed 'liberation day'. The president said he will impose a 10% universal tariff on all imported foreign goods in addition to 'reciprocal tariffs' on a few dozen countries, charging additional duties onto countries that Trump claims have 'cheated' the US

One manufacturer told NBC News that she had managed to push the existing 45% duty on her products onto American customers.