Bitcoin, Ethereum Dip As Trump’s China Tariffs Take Effect
President Donald Trump's new tariffs on Chinese goods went into effect just after midnight Tuesday, causing Ethereum to drop 8.3% to its lowest level since March 2023 and Bitcoin to drop 4.1% to $76,550. The broader crypto market mirrored the global selloff, with Ethereum leading losses among top tokens. Dogecoin fell 16.3%, while Solana and Cardano dropped 18% and 23.7%, respectively,...
New Trump’s Tariffs Takes Effect, With 104% On Chinese Products
As the devastating global trade war grew more intense, US President Donald Trump's punitive tariffs on dozens of economies, including levies of over 100% against Chinese goods, went into effect on Wednesday, sending markets into a tailspin once more. Following the sweeping 10 percent tariffs that took effect over the weekend, rates on imports to the United States from exporters...
Migrants Who Used Biden App Ordered To Exit The US
US media said Tuesday that migrants who used the CBP One app to get temporary permission to reside in the country under former President Joe Biden have been ordered to self-deport "immediately." A US Department of Homeland Security spokesperson told AFP that “formal termination notices” had been issued to certain “illegal aliens” but did not provide details on how they...
Musk Slams Trump’s Trade Advisor, Calls Him A ‘Moron’
On Tuesday, Elon Musk referred to Peter Navarro, a senior White House trade advisor, as "truly a moron" and "dumber than a sack of bricks" amid an escalating disagreement over Donald Trump's tariff policy. Musk, a key aide to the president, has signalled his opposition to the tariffs, and the Tesla CEO hit out after Navarro described his electric vehicle...
U.S. Hits Back At Nigeria’s Import Ban, Warns Of Impact On American Exports
The United States has condemned Nigeria's ban on 25 product categories, arguing that it restricts American exports and intensifies trade tensions. The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) listed the restrictions—covering beef, poultry, fruit juice, pharmaceuticals, and spirits—among the top 10 unfair trade practices by foreign nations. “These policies create significant trade barriers that lead to lost revenue for U.S. businesses looking to...
EU Urges China To Respond Responsibly Over US Tariffs
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has urged China to pursue a “negotiated solution” after Beijing accused the US president of "blackmail" over tariffs, according to The Telegraph. During a phone call with China’s Premier, Li Qiang, on Tuesday, von der Leyen “called for a negotiated resolution to the current situation, emphasizing the need to avoid...
Baby Girl Makes History As First Born From Womb Transplant In The UK
According to a London hospital on Tuesday, a baby girl who received a uterus donation from her aunt became the first person in the United Kingdom to be born via womb transplantation. Amy was born on February 27 at the Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea Hospital in London, two years after her mum, Grace Davidson, received a womb transplant from her...
”US Imports $643m Nigerian Goods In Two Months” – Report
The United States imported $643.1 million worth of goods from Nigeria in just one month before the Trump administration imposed new tariffs. The tariffs, which take effect on April 9, 2025, have raised concerns about their potential impact on Nigeria’s trade. However, oil and minerals are exempted from the new tariff regime, offering some relief to Nigeria’s major export sectors. Data from...
Netanyahu, Trump Hold Talks On Tariff Dispute, Gaza Crisis, Iran Support
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Washington on Monday to meet with Donald Trump, likely requesting a delay on US tariffs while also seeking continued support on issues related to Iran and Gaza. Netanyahu becomes the first foreign leader to meet Trump in the US capital since the “Liberation Day” tariffs announcement sent global markets crashing. He was also due to...
”Imagine If I Had Done Any Of These” – Obama Slams Trump Over Media Crackdown
Former US President Barack Obama has criticised the Trump administration for targeting political opponents, stifling the media, and endangering organisations that support free speech and diversity. Obama made the remarks during a conversation with Hamilton College President Steven Tepper, where he expressed concern over what he described as troubling trends under Trump’s leadership. He particularly faulted the White House’s decision to...
