Trump imposes tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China + 1 more story

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[6.0] Trump imposes sweeping tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, triggering immediate retaliation — theguardian.com

Donald Trump introduced sweeping tariffs against Canada, Mexico, and China, including a 25% charge on most Canadian and Mexican exports, a 10% levy on Canadian energy imports, and an additional 10% tariff on existing duties for Chinese goods. He justified these measures as necessary to curb illegal immigration and drug trafficking.

Canada responded by announcing a 25% tariff on C$155bn of US products, Mexico's president ordered to implement retaliatory tariffs and non-tariff measures, and China threatened to file a complaint at the WTO. Analysts warn that the EU could follow, fueling fears of a global trade war.

Economists expect US stocks to fall and energy prices to rise, citing heightened market volatility and recession concerns in Canada. Despite these warnings, Trump insists tariffs “don’t cause inflation” and will ultimately lead to “success” for the US economy.

[6.0] China builds world's largest military command center near Beijing — economictimes.indiatimes.com

China is building a massive military command center near Beijing, called "Beijing Military City." This facility is expected to be ten times larger than the Pentagon and is designed to enhance China's military capabilities.

Construction began in mid-2024, aligning with the People's Liberation Army's centenary in 2027. The site features extensive underground facilities and is intended to provide protection against nuclear threats.

U.S. intelligence officials believe this development indicates China's aim to advance its nuclear warfare capabilities. The project coincides with China's expanding nuclear arsenal, which is projected to reach 1,500 operational weapons by 2035.

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