Simple English News Daily Friday 4th April 2025. US tariffs. Trillions lost. Haiti protests. Hungary ICC. UK drug explosion. Ukraine update. India tribe arrest...
Apr 3, 2025
The economic fallout from new US tariffs leads to a staggering $2 trillion stock market loss. Haiti is rocked by protests, while Hungary faces political challenges. Conflict continues in Ukraine and Gaza, with alarming violence reported. In a twist, a US citizen is arrested on a remote island. The discussion also highlights rising tensions in South Sudan along with intriguing new research on bonobo communication, shedding light on the evolution of human language.
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US Tariffs Cause Market Drop
- US stock markets lost $2 trillion after new tariffs were announced.
- These tariffs target almost all imports, impacting even countries at war and uninhabited islands.
Albanese Criticizes US Tariffs
- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese criticized the US tariffs.
- He argued that a true reciprocal tariff on Australia would be zero, as Australia doesn't impose tariffs on US goods.
Haitian Protests Against Gang Violence
- Large protests erupted in Haiti due to rampant gang violence.
- Protesters are demanding stronger government action to ensure safety.