11:29⇢China Retaliates With 34% Tariffs As Markets Plunge
⌨The newspapers report on a major escalation in the US-China trade war, with China announcing 34% tariffs on all American imports in retaliation to Trump's measures (AD.nl, Het Financieele Dagblad, RTL Nieuws, Trouw, de Volkskrant). European stock markets are suffering significant losses, with the Amsterdam AEX down more than 3.5% and European banks particularly affected (Het Financieele Dagblad, RTL Nieuws). Other news includes research suggesting shingles vaccination might reduce dementia risk (Metro Nieuws) and ongoing coverage of Trump's domestic challenges with investigations and Congressional opposition (De Telegraaf).