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Your support helps us to tell the storyFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.The…

Trump declares war on showers to ‘take care of my beautiful hair’Your support helps us to tell the storyFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to…

In pics: Japan’s Nikkei 225 index jumps during opening tradeA man looks at an electronic board showing the numbers of the Nikkei Stock Average on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (AFP via Getty Images)People walk past an electronic board showing the numbers of the Nikkei Stock Average (AFP via Getty Images)Alisha Rahaman Sarkar10 April 2025 05:39Japan demands US reviews other tariffsThe Japanese government today said it received “positively” US Donald Trump’s pause on new tariffs but “strongly” demands Washington reconsider tariffs.”We received the latest US announcement positively,” chief government spokesman Yoshimasa Hayashi said, adding: “We continue to strongly demand that the…

How long before the impact of Trump’s tariffs will be felt at shops?The full effect of Wednesday’s tariffs may not be felt for some time, as any goods already in transit as of midnight will be exempt from the new levies as long as they arrive in the US by 27 May.Nearly three-quarters of Americans expect the prices of everyday items to rise in the next six months, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll found.Donald Trump’s earlier across-the-board 10 per cent tariffs on all imports from many countries began on Saturday. The latest round of duties, which took effect at 12.01am ET,…

Hong Kong leader says city will remain a free portHong Kong leader John Lee said the city will remain an international free port even after Donald Trump’s tariffs threaten to hurt the financial hub’s economy.Mr Lee said the city would sign more free trade pacts to diversify its risk amid a global trade war triggered by what he called “ruthless” US tariffs.”The US no longer adheres to free trade, arbitrarily undermining the internationally established rules of world trade, and its ruthless behaviour damages global and multilateral trade,” Mr Lee, who was sanctioned by the US in 2020 for his role…

Your support helps us to tell the storyFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.The…

Sir Keir agrees with new Canada PM trade war ‘in no-one’s interest’A Downing Street spokesperson said:“The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney this evening.“They discussed their commitment to working together to maintain global economic stability in the wake of the announcement from the United States this week. “An all-out trade war is in no-one’s interest, they agreed.“Both agreed on the importance of free and open trade between like-minded nations, and the Prime Minister stated that trading blocs such as the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership will be important in this new global era.“Prime…

Your support helps us to tell the storyFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.The…

Trump’s tariffs in numbers: The biggest losers amid escalating US trade warWorld leaders were hit with an escalation in the US trade war as Donald Trump unveiled a swathe of tariffs on imported goods affecting nearly every country.On so-called “Liberation Day”, the United States president announced that almost all imported goods would be hit with blanket tariffs, in an effort to increase homegrown production and reduce trade imbalances.Most countries that trade with the US will be subject to a minimum 10 per cent tariff from April 5, including the United Kingdom, with dozens of nations facing levies as high as…