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US tariffs come into effect

Washington is set to impose 104% tariffs on some Chinese goods, the President praised what's been achieved.

The latest phase of Donald Trump's trade tariffs have come into effect. Washington is set to impose 104% tariffs on some Chinese goods, President Trump has praised what's been achieved so far. Beijing refused to meet the US deadline to withdraw its own retaliatory levy. We'll get reaction from Europe.

At least 80 people have died in the Dominican Republic after a roof collapse at a popular music venue in the capital. We'll bring you the latest.

And we've got a report from Ecuador on how cocaine exports hit a record high last year.

Presenters: James Copnall and Lukwesa Burak

(Photo: U.S. President Donald Trump attends the National Republican Congressional Committee dinner at the National Building Museum in Washington. Credit: Nathan Howard/Reuters)

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Wed 9 Apr 2025 05:06GMT

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