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IN FOCUS: An energy crisis in Zambia and Zimbabwe caused by lack of rain has led to plans for a rapid increase in coal power – most backed with money from Chinese firms. Nick Ferris reports

Imported goods under $800 will now be subject to duties of either 30 per cent of their value or $25 per item

Of course, I know it’s wrong. The Trump tariffs will end in tears…retaliatory tariffs from disgruntled Europeans, higher costs for US car manufacturers who’ll pay more for steel and parts from Canada, a diplomatic standoff with longstanding allies like Japan and crucially, a whopping great increase in the cost of…

Trump’s sweeping tariffs have sent tech stocks tumbling.

Chinese media reported that the C949 would have a 50 per cent range boost over the retired Concorde and fly with a noise level like a blowing hairdryer.

Trump held up a reciprocal tariffs chart during his ‘Liberation Day’ address.

Trump’s 25 percent tariff could ‘level the playing field’ for Chinese brands insulated from the US market, analyst say.

World champion liking an Instagram post that described team’s decision to drop No2 driver as a ‘panic move’ was ‘not a mistake’

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are down -3.09%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM25) are down -3.42% this morning, pointing to a sharply lower open on Wall Street as sweeping tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump fueled fears of an escalating trade war and economic slowdown.

Analysts warn of price hikes and a potential recession in the US, where stock futures have dropped.