
Tariffs: Trade war ramps up
China has announced another increase in tariffs on imports from the US.
China has raised import taxes on US goods to 125% as the trade war with the US over Donald Trump's global tariffs escalates. The dollar has fallen on global money markets as uncertainty over Donald Trump's trade policy continues to unnerve investors. We answer more audience questions about this week's developments.
We speak to stuntwomen about the announcement that the Best Stunt Design category will be introduced at the Oscars.
Former France forward Sebastien Chabal has been talking about his memory loss after his rugby career. We hear from a former player who has dementia.
The Taliban authorities in Afghanistan have carried out four public executions in different parts of the country. The four men had been found guilty of murder. We get more details from our regional expert.
Talks around Ukraine's future are taking place in both Brussels between its allies and in Russia between the US special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Putin. We get an insight from the BBC's Russia editor.
Presenter: Mark Lowen.
(Photo: China Shipping container is seen at the port of Oakland, as trade tensions escalate over U.S. tariffs with China, in Oakland, California, U.S., April 10, 2025. Credit: Carlos Barria/Reuters)
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