World Report April 07: Monday's top stories in 10 minutes
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Apr 7, 2025 Global stock markets are in freefall as new U.S. tariffs take effect, sparking political backlash and fears of a recession. Meanwhile, President Trump defends his tariff strategy while the EU formulates a response. Tensions escalate in Gaza, with reports of violence impacting journalists, and diplomatic efforts for a ceasefire are underway. In British Columbia, political leaders vie for voter support amid local crises like U.S. tariffs on forestry and opioid addiction. Additionally, controversies around customer rewards programs raise questions about fairness.
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Global Stock Market Reaction to Tariffs
- Global stock markets plummeted due to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs.
- Some analysts had warned about this if the administration didn't find a solution.
Trump Defends Tariffs
- Despite global recession fears, Donald Trump defended his economic agenda.
- He believes the tariffs are necessary, like medicine, to fix the economy.
EU Response to Tariffs
- EU trade ministers met to discuss their response to President Trump's tariffs.
- They want to negotiate with the U.S. but are prepared to retaliate.