Trump threatens extra 50% tariff on China

US President Donald Trump says he will impose additional tariffs on China, from tomorrow, if Beijing does not withdraw its 34% retaliatory tariffs on the US. US stock markets have tumbled on opening as President Trump's worldwide tariffs strike fear into the markets. Although stocks have slightly recovered concerns are growing over a potential global recession. We speak to our reporter who was among journalists Mr Trump was speaking to aboard Air Force One. We also speak to financial journalists around the world about the developments.

Palestinian detainees released back to Gaza have told the BBC they were subjected to mistreatment and torture at the hands of Israeli military and prison staff. We get details from our reporter.

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Presenter: Mark Lowen.

(Photo: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a ceremony honoring the members of the 2024 World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers in the East Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 7, 2025. Credit: Leah Millis/Reuters)