US imposes tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China

Stock markets around the world fell following the introduction of tariffs by President Donald Trump on goods entering the US from China, Canada and Mexico. Canada and China announced their own import taxes on US goods, while Mexico said it had "contingency plans", sparking fears of full-blown trade war. We speak to business owners to hear how they will be affected.

Arab leaders are holding an emergency summit in Cairo to present their plan to rebuild Gaza. They've been under pressure to come up with an alternative to President Trump's proposal to take over the territory and relocate the Palestinian population. We connect with our correspondent there for the latest developments.

President Donald Trump's administration has suspended all military aid to Ukraine with immediate effect. The US is by far the biggest individual donor of military aid to Ukraine, providing weapons, equipment and financial support. We speak to people across Ukraine and around the world to hear their reaction.

Presenter: Mark Lowen

Photo: People shop for stuffed animals at a toy store at Yiwu International Trade Market in Yiwu, Zhejiang province, China, February 9, 2025.

Credit: Reuters/Go Nakamura