China has announced retaliatory tariffs of 34% on US imports taking effect from April 10, signaling a sharp escalation of a major trade war that could lead to global recession.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has called for an economic partnership agreement between Japan and the South American trade bloc Mercosur to counter the growing wave of protectionism from the US. 

Donald Trump cannot cripple China with his tariffs and trade wars. Instead, it will make the lives of average Americans miserable by increasing inflation and the cost of living.

China has warned the United States of "countermeasures" should the Trump administration proceed with the new 10% additional tariff on Chinese goods set to respond to the fentanyl flow into the US.

On President's Day, protests against Trump's executive orders and policies were held across America demanding "No Kings, No Tyrants, No Messing Around."

Members of the European Parliament assert that Trump is trying to sow division within the EU and urge leaders to stand firm against intimidation.

US President Donald Trump's extraordinary new tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China have sparked retaliatory actions.