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Donald Trump puts pause on import tariffs

However he said he would raise tariffs on Chinese imports to 125 percent immediately.

American President, Donald Trump, has frozen import tariffs on all countries to 10% for 90 days. But he said he would raise tariffs on Chinese imports to 125% immediately. Financial markets around the world are performing well following the announcement. Meanwhile China has slapped retaliatory tariffs of 84% on all US imports this morning. We look at this deepening trade war.

Rescue workers in the Dominican Republic are continuing their search for survivors after a roof collapsed at a nightclub in the capital Santo Domingo. At least 184 people are now confirmed dead after the incident at the Jet Set Club.

And British researchers say a new saliva test could identify which men are born with the greatest risk of developing prostate cancer. They say it could help "turn the tide" on this cancer.

Presenter: James Copnall and Victoria Uwonkunda

(Photo: President Donald Trump speaks to journalists as he signs executive orders and proclamations in the Oval Office at the White House, 9 April, 2025. Nathan Howard/Reuters)

50 minutes

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Thu 10 Apr 2025 06:06GMT

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  • Thu 10 Apr 2025 06:06GMT