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09.04.2025 โ€” Day China Escalated While Trump Partially Retreated

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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 09.04.2025.

It displays 130 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

09.04.2025 โ‡ข Day China Escalated While Trump Partially Retreated
โŒจTrump's 104% tariffs on China and levies on 60 countries took effect at midnight, immediately causing Asian markets to fall. By morning, China accused the US of "bullying" while Trump claimed countries were "kissing my a**" for trade deals.

By midday, Beijing retaliated with 84% tariffs on US goods, accelerating the trade war. The EU simultaneously voted for its own retaliatory measures against Washington.

The afternoon saw UK stocks drop to a 13-month low amid warnings of intensified economic uncertainty. Then came a dramatic shift: Trump announced a 90-day pause on higher tariffs for most countries, setting a "baseline" of 10% - but increased China's rate to 125%, citing Beijing's "lack of respect."

Markets soared on this partial retreat, with Trump explaining countries were getting "yippy" and "afraid." The White House later confirmed Trump remains open to negotiations despite the China escalation.
09.04.2025
01:38
The Guardian

Trumpโ€™s sweeping global tariffs, including 104% against China, due to take effect โ€“ business live

01:38
01:47
The Guardian

Asian markets fall as Trumpโ€™s sweeping global tariffs, including 104% against China, due to take effect โ€“ business live

01:47
02:21
BBC

Trump's 'explosive' global tariffs set to take force - including a 104% rate on China

The US president has threatened to hit Beijing with the higher tariff if it does not withdraw its own retaliatory levy.
02:21
04:12
BBC

Trump's 'explosive' global tariffs take force - including a 104% rate on China

Also on the list are 60 of the "worst offending" countries - who will face tariffs up to 50%.
04:12
04:12
The Guardian

Trumpโ€™s sweeping global tariffs, including 104% against China, take effect โ€“ business live

04:12

04:13โ‡ขTrump's 104% China Tariffs Begin

โŒจThe newspapers report on Trump's sweeping global tariffs taking effect, with China facing a 104% rate and 60 other countries facing up to 50% tariffs (BBC, Guardian, Independent, Sky News). Asian markets have fallen as Trump remains defiant about his trade policy, declaring "I know what the hell I'm doing" (Sky News, Independent). In other news, the UK will get Europe's largest Universal Studios theme park featuring Harry Potter attractions and creating up to 28,000 jobs (Mirror, Sun). A nightclub roof collapse has killed 66 people including a singer (Metro), while some Britons report financial disappointment after moving to Dubai despite tax-free earnings (Daily Mail).
04:20
BBC

Trump's 'explosive' global tariffs take effect - including a 104% rate on China

Also on the list are 60 of the "worst offending" countries - who will face tariffs up to 50%.
04:20
04:29
The Guardian

Trumpโ€™s sweeping global tariffs, including 104% against China, take effect

04:29
05:04
05:55
The presidentโ€™s tariff regime is driving the world to the brink of a trade war.
05:55
07:31
The Guardian

UK and EU stock markets slump as Trumpโ€™s tariffs, including 104% on China, take effect

07:31
07:31

07:33โ‡ขTrump's 104% China Tariffs Crash Global Markets

โŒจThe newspapers report on Trump's sweeping global tariffs now in effect, imposing a 104% rate on China and up to 50% on 60 other countries (BBC, Daily Mail, Guardian, HuffPost, Independent, Sky News). These "explosive" tariffs have triggered a global stock market slump, with the FTSE down 2% (Daily Mail, Guardian). Trump has characterized the situation as "war with the world" while claiming countries are "dying to make a deal" (Daily Mail, Sky News). Meanwhile, a new Universal Studios theme park has been approved for the UK, potentially bringing ยฃ50 billion to the economy and creating thousands of jobs (Metro, Sun).
08:14
BBC

Trump's 'explosive' global tariffs take effect, including 104% rate on China

European and Asian markets slump again as the US president's taxes on goods from 60 "worst offending" countries kick in.
08:14
09:14
BBC

China accuses US of bullying over 104% tariff, as European markets fall again

Trump says the tariffs are "explosive" as taxes on 60 countries - who he deems to be the "worst offenders" - kick in.
09:14
09:51
10:19
The Guardian

Trump imposes new tariffs on dozens of partners, sparking fresh market turmoil

10:19
11:03

11:04โ‡ขTrump's Tariffs Spark Chinese "Bullying" Accusations

โŒจThe newspapers report on two major stories: Trump's tariffs and a major UK police crash. Trump's 104% tariffs on China and levies on 60 "worst offender" countries have triggered fresh market turmoil and accusations of "bullying" from Beijing (BBC, Guardian, HuffPost, Independent, New Statesman, Sky News). Trump has boasted that the world is "kissing my a**" while Chinese state TV responded with crude metaphors (Sky News). Separately, a catastrophic police chase has left five people hospitalized and at least five police cars wrecked on a dual carriageway (Daily Mail, Metro, Mirror, Sun).
11:20
BBC

China retaliates with 84% tariffs on US goods as Trump trade war escalates

It marks the latest retaliatory measure exchanged by the US and China, after Trump's 104% tariff on China kicked in today.
11:20
11:28
The Guardian

China retaliates with 84% tariffs on US goods as Trump trade war rattles markets

11:28
13:38
The Guardian

China retaliates with 84% tariffs as Trump says โ€˜great time to move companies to the USโ€™

13:38
13:38
13:46
BBC

China retaliates against Trump with 84% levy on US goods, as EU confirms new US tariffs

As China announced its retaliation, Trump urged companies to relocate to the US, writing: "Don't wait, do it now!"
13:46

14:40โ‡ขChina Slaps 84% Tariffs

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on escalating global trade tensions, with China announcing an 84% retaliatory tariff on US goods in response to Trump's policies (BBC, Guardian, HuffPost, Independent, Mirror, Sky News). The EU has confirmed its own retaliatory tariffs against the US (BBC, Independent). Trump urged companies to relocate to the US amid the tensions, tweeting "Don't wait, do it now!" (BBC, Guardian, Sky News). The Bank of England has issued warnings about economic uncertainty intensifying due to the tariff fallout (HuffPost). In unrelated news, US Navy sailors have released new UFO footage showing a "tic tac" craft rising from the ocean (Daily Mail).
14:47
ATHENS, Greece โ€” Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis told Breitbart News exclusively in an interview in his office here he believes Europe can reach a โ€œwin-winโ€ trade deal with American President Donald Trump that is โ€œmutually beneficialโ€ for the United States and the European Union.
14:47
14:47
The Guardian

China and EU retaliate against tariffs as Trump says โ€˜great time to move companies to the US'

14:47
14:47
16:13
16:39
BBC

China and EU hit back at Trump tariffs, as UK stocks drop again to reach 13-month low

China announced a 84% tariff on US imports, as the EU voted to impose levies on American goods from 15 April.
16:39
16:56
17:05

17:15โ‡ขChina Slams 84% Tariff As EU Votes Retaliation

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on escalating global trade tensions, with both China and the EU announcing retaliatory measures against Trump's tariffs. China has imposed an 84% tariff on US imports (BBC, Guardian, Independent), while the EU voted to implement โ‚ฌ18 billion in retaliatory levies starting April 15 (BBC, Metro). UK stocks have dropped to a 13-month low amid the turmoil (BBC). Greek PM Mitsotakis suggested a "win-win" trade solution with Trump is possible (Breitbart), while PM Starmer warned a US trade deal "won't be enough" (HuffPost). Domestically, a police chase crash hospitalized seven officers and damaged five police cars (Daily Mail, Sun).
17:31
BBC

Trump raises tariff on Chinese goods to 125%, accusing Beijing of 'lack of respect'

The US president's escalation follows China imposing an 84% tariff on the US - which had followed a 104% US tariff on China.
17:31
17:39
BBC

Trump pauses higher tariffs for dozens of countries, but hikes China rate to 125%

The US president's escalation follows China imposing an 84% tariff on the US - which had followed a 104% US tariff on China.
17:39
17:39
The Guardian

Trump raises tariffs on China to 125% but announces 90-day pause for other countries

17:39
17:57
The Guardian

Trump announces 90-day pause on tariffs for most countries - but raises them to 125% for China

17:57
18:31
BBC

Markets soar as Trump pauses higher tariffs on most countries but hits China with 125% rate

Trump says countries who were facing higher tariffs will now fall to the "baseline" tariff of 10% for at least 90 days.
18:31
18:32
18:40

18:42โ‡ขTrump Pauses Global Tariffs But Slams China With 125%

โŒจThe newspapers report on Trump's sudden shift in tariff policy, announcing a 90-day pause on higher tariffs for most countries, setting a "baseline" rate of 10% (BBC, Guardian, Independent, Metro, Mirror, Sky News, Sun, Times). However, China faces an immediate and severe 125% tariff increase (BBC, Guardian, Independent, Metro, Mirror, Sky News, Sun, Times). Markets responded positively to this partial retreat, with stocks soaring following the announcement (BBC, Mirror, Sun, Times). In unrelated news, Michelle Obama has publicly addressed rumors about her marriage after the couple's absence from Jimmy Carter's funeral and Trump's inauguration sparked speculation (Daily Mail).
19:06
19:14
A sudden social media post from Donald Trump has turned all his tariff plans upside down, again. โ€œBased on the lack of respect China has shown to the world marketsโ€, he declared, โ€œI am hearby raising the tariff charged by the United States of America to 125%โ€.
19:14
20:07
The Guardian

Trump pauses plans to hike US tariffs on most countries except China

20:07
21:16
BBC

Trump says he is open to talks after hiking China tariffs to 125%

Trump says countries who were facing higher tariffs will now fall to the "baseline" tariff of 10% for at least 90 days.
21:16
22:09

22:10โ‡ขChina Tariffs Skyrocket To 125% As Others Get Trump's Reprieve

โŒจThe newspapers report on Trump's sudden reversal of his global tariff policy, pausing higher tariffs for most countries for 90 days with a "baseline" of 10% while dramatically increasing China's tariff to 125% (BBC, Channel 4, Guardian, Independent, Sky News, Spectator, Times). Trump explained the pause was because countries were getting "yippy" and "afraid" (Independent, Sky News, Times). Markets responded positively to this partial retreat (Channel 4). In unrelated news, King Charles and Queen Camilla celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary in Italy (Daily Mail), and Michelle Obama has addressed divorce rumors (Mirror).
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