Australia seals $1.3B U.S. missile deal, rejects higher defence target
Australia has confirmed a $1.3 billion missile deal with the U.S., highlighting its defence priorities, while stopping short of committing to Washingt...
Mexico warns that U.S President-Elect Donald Trumps tariff increase would kill four hundred thousand U.S jobs. The economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard also warns that they will retaliate.
Mexico says that the proposed tariffs of 25 percent for import goods by U.S. President Elect Donald Trump would severely impact U.S. jobs, raise consumer prices, and disrupt key industries like the automotive manufacturing. Aswell as affecting US companies the move will impact other countries such as Canada and China.
Now Mexico warns they could retaliate.
Mexican Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said during a press conference that the impact of a 25% tariff hike would be significant, explaining that if the tax were imposed on the companies along with many others, it could affect 400,000 jobs in the United States.
Ebrard also says that the tariffs could violate the The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement trade deal and harm US companies in Mexico. The proposed tariffs, which Trump claims are aimed at curbing drugs and migration, could also increase vehicle prices by $3,000.
In Canada, the federal government and provincial leaders have united in opposition to Trump’s proposed tariffs. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland emphasized that Canada would respond in a coordinated manner, stating that the country must work together, remain strong, and tackle the challenge intelligently. She highlighted that discussions focused primarily on the border and the Canada-US trade relationship.
Meanwhile, with China, Trump proposes a 10% tariff on Chinese products. He argues that the tariffs are essential to combat illegal immigration and drug trafficking, despite border apprehensions reaching four-year lows.
China’s state media has praised U.S. companies like Apple and Tesla for strong collaboration with Chinese partners, as Trump moves forward with his tariff plans. The Chinese embassy official warned that no one will win a trade war.
The U.S. economy faces a 40% risk of recession in the second half of 2025, JP Morgan analysts said on Wednesday, citing rising tariffs and stagflation concerns.
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck off Japan’s Tokara Islands on Wednesday, with no tsunami warning issued but residents advised to remain vigilant.
China has ramped up efforts to protect communities impacted by flood control measures, introducing stronger compensation policies and direct aid from the central government.
The European Commission is set to propose allowing carbon credits from other countries to count towards the EU’s 2040 climate target, according to a leaked internal document.
Severe rain in Venezuela has caused rivers to overflow and triggered landslides, sweeping away homes and collapsing a highway bridge, with five states affected and no casualties reported so far.
Australia has finalised a A$2 billion ($1.3 billion) purchase of U.S.-made supersonic missiles, reinforcing its commitment to defence investment while stopping short of U.S. calls to adopt a higher military spending target.
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a reduced 20% tariff on many Vietnamese exports, down from a previously planned 46%, in what he described as a new trade framework with Hanoi.
China’s northern and western provinces are on high alert for flash floods and landslides as intense monsoon rains continue to overwhelm defences, killing at least seven and displacing communities across the country.
The United States has rescinded licensing restrictions on ethane exports to China, allowing shipments to resume after a temporary halt and signalling progress in efforts to ease recent trade tensions.
Australia has confirmed a $1.3 billion missile deal with the U.S., highlighting its defence priorities, while stopping short of committing to Washington’s 3.5% GDP spending target.
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