World’s top cocoa producer threatens price hikes in response to US tariffs – Reuters
Goods from Ivory Coast have been slapped with a 21% duty as part of Trump’s latest trade measures
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China suspends exports of certain rare earth minerals and magnets to the US and the world
Beijing has suspended exports of certain rare earth minerals and magnets that are crucial for the world’s car, semiconductor and aerospace industries.
Why China is unlikely to win a trade war with the U.S.
China’s steep tariffs on U.S. goods are straining its economy. Retaliatory tactics risk scaring investors, triggering inflation, and testing public patience as economic pressure mounts.
Beijing quietly curbs US exports despite tariff talks
U.S. exporters say China is quietly restricting American goods through unofficial barriers like customs delays and licensing slowdowns
The world this morning—an analysis
The current global landscape is marked by a confluence of escalating tensions, economic uncertainties, and humanitarian crises demanding careful and nuanced reporting. Here’s a breakdown of some key areas:
Trump backtracks on tech tariffs, surrenders to industry leaders
Trump has reversed his decision to impose massive tariffs on tech companies, admitting the move would harm consumers and U.S. businesses.
Rape, sexual violence used as ‘weapon of war’ in Congo – UNICEF
Over a third of nearly 10,000 reported cases of rape and sexual violence in eastern Congo in the first two months of the year involved children, including toddlers, according to UNICEF
Judge allows deportation of Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil
While a student at Columbia University, Khalil was part of a leadership group protesting the war in Gaza. Khalil took part in negotiations with school administrators demanding the institution cut ties with Israel and divest from Israeli companies.
US-China trade war: No talks, no trust, no end in sight…no one wins
Despite repeated private warnings, Chinese President Xi Jinping has not requested a call with Trump. “China wants to make a deal. They just don’t know how quite to go about it,” Trump said Wednesday.
Concerns as Putin disappears from public view for 10 days , Russia releases ‘pre-recorded’ videos
Vladimir Putin has disappeared from view since April 1 – but may reappear today to meet Donald Trump envoy Steve Witkoff in St Petersburg.