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Stocks fall in response to Trump tariffs

Tariffs hit Asia badly but European Union also marked out

Asian and US markets have seen stock prices fall in repsonse to President Trump's announcement of wide-ranging tariffs worldwide. The import taxes vary from country to country, with hikes ranging from 10% to 50%. China is especially badly hit, but so too is the European Union. We'll bring you the latest market reactions and the views from around the world.

We have a report from Myanmar which was hit by a devastating earthquake last week. We witness first hand the damage caused by the event and hear from those affected.

And we go to the Zambian town of Kabwe. It remains poisoned by toxic waste from a former mine. Many of the children in the area are suffering from lead poisoning.

Pres: James Copnall and Lukwesa Burak

(Photo: U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks on tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, D.C. Credit: Carlos Barria/Reuters)

50 minutes

Last on

Thu 3 Apr 2025 04:06GMT

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  • Thu 3 Apr 2025 04:06GMT