John Ruwitch
Stories
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Morning news brief
President Trump's steep tariffs took effect at midnight, those tariffs are hitting China, the U.S.' third largest trade partner, the hardest, and Trump gets help from the Supreme Court to reshape the federal workforce.
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China vows retaliation and a 'fight to the end' after Trump's latest tariff threat
Trump said on Truth Social he would impose the new tariffs on China if Beijing did not retract a 34% retaliatory tariff on U.S. goods that it announced in response to Trump's initial salvo last Wednesday.
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Global stock markets in meltdown on fears over Trump tariffs
Shares nosedived around the world Monday as higher U.S. tariffs and a backlash from Beijing triggered massive sell-offs. Trump has defended the tariffs: "You have to take medicine to fix something."
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Trade war escalates as China hits back with 34% tariffs on all U.S. goods
Analysts say the escalating trade tensions between the U.S and China will make a near-term deal to end the trade war "highly unlikely".
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World reacts to Trump tariffs with ire, dismay and confusion
Global markets and political leaders from much of the world have been reacting to President Trump's sweeping tariffs.
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China practices attacks and blockades in fresh military exercises around Taiwan
China launched major military drills around Taiwan on Tuesday, simulating attacks and maritime blockades, in what Beijing called a warning after Taiwan's president labeled China a hostile foreign force.
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One of China's most celebrated poets is branching out into dance with a new show
One of China's most famous poets, who some call the country's Emily Dickenson, is breaking new boundaries by taking to the stage to dance.
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The new Chinese animated film 'Ne Zha 2' is setting new box office records
An animated feature about a mythical child on a quest has taken China by storm and shattered records. The film is now in U.S. cinemas.
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Chinese counter-tariffs to kick in as Trump threatens more to come
The tariffs from China range from 10% to 15% and are applied to crude oil, liquefied natural gas, farm machinery and select other products from the U.S.
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In China, Lunar New Year celebrations subdued as U.S. tariffs cast a shadow
China's weeklong Lunar New Year holiday spurs consumer activity, but the vibe in the world's second-largest economy remains subdued. And new U.S. tariffs cast a fresh shadow.
