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10-05-2025
- Entertainment
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30 Anthropologie Products You'll Use All The Time
A perfect little crossbody bag complete with two removable strap options so you can decide which one fits the vibes of the day. With three zipper pockets, your bag won't turn into a black hole where your lipstick somehow disappears into the abyss forever. Promising review: "I love the size of this! Love the extra strap. Can fit my iPhone, keys, lipstick, and sunglasses, and a few other things." —dopePrice: $68 And a bubble letter monogram bag charm so you can really customize your new purse to fit you. Plus, now when your friends see it and get jealous they can't steal it because their name starts with a T, not a B. Promising reviews: "What a great, fun addition to any bag!" —CharlieRocks"Added this to my purse to add a little extra bling. Obsessed!!" —stetterhPrice: $28 A confetti juice glass made of handblown glass that'll make your morning cup of OJ that much more enjoyable (who knew that was even possible?!) But seriously, these are so cutie you'll never want to drink from a regular clear glass again. Promising review: "This is a must-have in your kitchen! I have been obsessed with these for years and have been collecting them over the years, and I also love the seasonal designs. They are so fun to display and everyone always compliments them!" —zac2424Price: $16 (available in four styles) Some pink Alohas Rife sneakers that'll add a little pizzazz to your all black 'fit. IDK about you, but I'm currently really vibing with the simple outfits and statement shoes. Price: $200 (available in women's sizes 4–12) A detangling brush so you can brush your luscious locks without ripping out half your hair in the process. Plus, it'll help smooth out your hair to give you the perfect finish. Promising review: "I have long, straight hair. It is also fine and tangles. This brush is great! Brushes through my hair easily and has made it so smooth! The shape of the handle is also very helpful for my arthritis. I highly recommend this brush!!" —AllisonPrice: $10 (available in two colors) A tall bucket bag complete with a removable inner pouch where you can store all your little odds and ends so they don't get swallowed by the giant bag. This is giving ~chic Mary Poppins~ cause it can hold so dang much! Promising reviews: "Love the leather, the bucket style, and the little bag that comes inside! I got two colors — looks expensive and just buttery soft!" —GIRLFROMSALTLAKE"Great all-around bag! Buttery soft, lightweight, and bonus bag inside! Also, love the outer pockets!" —MbeguePrice: $88 (available in four colors) A set of four mesmerizing colored wineglasses to elevate your Wednesday wine night or add cheerful vibes to book club. TBH, you're probably gonna drink all your beverages inside of these — they will bring you that much joy. Promising review: "The perfect weight and size. Perfect for mocktails and wine. The pastel colors are a bit bolder in person, and the green is absolutely stunning." —WindowShoppePrice: $56 (available in six colors and two assorted packs) A ~gorgeous~ fluted-wood hutch with rounded corners and glass shelves that would be the perfect addition to any dining room, living room, office, really just any room. Imagine making this your bar cart that puts any of your friends' to shame, or turning it into a decorative bookshelf adorned with some of your favorite souvenirs. You honestly don't even really need to decorate the shelves since the hutch itself is so stunning. Price: $2,898 (available in two colors) An Anastasia Beverly Hills brow definer to add to your every day makeup routine so you can get those full eyebrows of your dreams without spending an arm and a leg to get them laminated. Promising review: "My favorite brow pencil. Stays without smudging." —EmmaOhioPrice: $26 (available in four colors) A pair of spunky platform sandals with a chunky heel so you know they're cute *and* comfy. Throw 'em on with some jeans for brunch or a dress for a night out — either way they will completely elevate your look. Promising review: "I bought these in two colors. While they might seem expensive for a clog of this style, they have the most amazing padded insole and carefully placed straps, and the sizing is very accurate. They are supremely comfortable and look great with everything from dresses to jeans. Very highly recommend." —GraniaPrice: $158 (available in women's sizes 5–10.5 and three colors) A Slip silk pillowcase designed with your delicate skin and hair in mind to help reduce frizz. Plus, this will make your bed feel more luxurious than those bougie hotel room setups. Promising review: "I debated getting one of these for years, and now that I did, I see what all the fuss is about. The quality is amazing. I got the gold, and it feels so luxurious. What's that saying, you spend a third of your life asleep? Get it!" —berkberk920Price: $105+ (available in two sizes and six colors) A whimsical peacock hanging chair you can hang inside OR outside!! Imagine sitting in this on a cool summer evening reading your book. Or ditch the couch and put one in your living room to relax in while you watch your shows. You truly cannot go wrong. Promising review: "Received this peacock chair and it is beautiful and so unique! There are a lot of hanging indoor/outdoor chairs out there, but this one is unique and so stunning. I'm so excited to hang this outside on my terrace." —AnitaAPrice: $698 (available in two colors) A marble serving board that'll elevate your $3 meats and $5 cheeses to a work of art that you could probably sell in a restaurant for like 50 bucks. Seriously this thing is gorgeous, you're going to be looking for excuses to invite guests over just so you can whip this bad boy out. Promising review: "I love this piece. It is so beautiful in person and adds a wonderful, earthy layer to my tablescape, with richness and depth. Love the scalloped edges — not too over the top. The piece has a nice weight but is easy to move around. Highly recommend." —UTgirlyPrice: $108 An absolutely exquisite acacia wood bath caddy to turn bath time into a ✨relaxation experience.✨ This is the perfect place to store your fave beverage and a candle while you read in the tub. And it's so pretty you won't mind it staying out as decor when you aren't using it. Promising review: "Genuinely my favorite thing in the world. I have a tub that doesn't allow for the caddy to fit horizontally, so I laid it along my bath perimeter and it's a dream." —mmacvaughPrice: $148 A bow-embellished cardigan that really doesn't need much of an explanation. It's so cute you'll be excited when you walk into the restaurant and realize the AC is blasting and you need to put your sweater on. Promising review: "Love, love, love!! This is such a cute sweater! So soft and so unique! It is pretty cropped, especially in the back for anyone who is a little taller." —EmilyK99Price: $120 (available in one size) A scallop table lamp unlike anything you've purchased before that will add a bit of class to any table. The whole thing is a work of art — the milk glass shade, the detailed brass top and 😍 You don't even have to turn it on to appreciate its beauty. Promising review: "The most beautiful lamp I've ever seen. It's gorgeous and is one of my most favorite items in my home." —Sarah_lovePrice: $198 (available in seven colors) A 100% cotton towel with a colorful tiger pattern that can liven up even the most monochrome bathroom. Maybe you want to redecorate the space but repainting isn't in the budget, so just grab a few fun towels and decor, and BAM — vibes are totally refreshed. Promising review: "These towels are the best and worth the price. The quality is absolutely there, the colors are vibrant, and the edge stitching detail is great. Photos accurately depict the product — if you're on the fence, order them. These add the perfect pop of color to my powder room for guests!" —Kelsey87Price: $20+ (available as hand or bath towel and two colors) A floral stoneware trinket dish perfect for your nightstand so you can store your rings, lip balm, and other small bits to make sure you always know exactly where they are. Promising review: "So cute and really pretty floral design! Perfect for rings or other jewelry. Good quality." —domescobarPrice: $14 (available in 26 letters) A Caraway bakeware set with everything you need to bake up your fave muffins, banana bread, or chocolate cake. This includes a medium baking sheet, a large baking sheet, a cooling rack, a rectangle pan, a 12-cup muffin pan, a square pan, a loaf pan, two circle pans, and two storage caddies. They're oven safe up to 550 degrees review: "I love the easy cleanup of my new Caraway bakeware. Caraway products are worth the money for baking." —Shelley $395 (available in seven colors) A woven bag that's giving ~Bottega~ vibes without the hefty price tag. 🤩 The textured detail adds a little somethin' somethin' while still keeping it simple enough to be your everyday bag. Promising review: "Love this bag, everyone thinks it's designer! Great quality and fits so much without being too big or bulky." —jlocPrice: $128 (available in 10 colors) Birkenstock Boston clogs because if you take a look around, these guys (like so many other things from my middle school days), are having their comeback. These might just be the shoes of the summer. Cute and easy to slip on as you run out the door. Promising review: "Love these and the color is perfect. I wear these almost every day. They are comfortable and the perfect neutral. I get so many compliments on them. True to size." —LildeserthomePrice: $160+ (available in women's sizes 5–12 and five colors) A set of six of Anthro's famous latte bowls so gorgeous your cabinet will look like a work of art instead of a boring storage space. The unique texture and stunning colors really make these bowls stand out from the crowd. Promising review: "Love these bowls! Beautiful colors and perfect size. :)" —jeha7049Price: $48 (available in three color sets) A denim boyfriend oversize jacket you will find yourself reaching for any time the forecast shows even the slightest chance of chilly temps. Denim jackets are a staple piece so you obvi need this in your closet. Promising review: "So, I love this jacket…I get so many compliments! It's oversized, but in the best way. I lost my first one, so I had to get another because it's a spring-summer staple." —phillyashleyPrice: $98 (available in women's sizes XXS petite–XL petite, XXS–3X, and four colors) A pickleball paddle so even if you're not the best player on the court you will absolutely be the most stylish!! Sometimes something silly like this is just the motivation you need to fine tune your skills to become a star pickleballer! Promising review: "I play with this paddle several times a week, and I'm so obsessed! I play better when I'm using this one. The grip is sooo nice. Buy it!" —NaplesMamaPrice: $100 (available in four patterns) A 12-cup coffee maker wayyyy prettier than any other coffee makers you've been eyeing. This is giving ~European tile~ vibes and you will absolutely not mind it living on your counter for the rest of time. Promising review: "This coffee pot blends right in with our ivory Smeg collection. It brings more excitement to our kitchen and not only looks artistic, but performs exceptionally well! It's just COOL." —Italian gal Price: $128 And a matching chic tiled monogram mug because you obviously need this to go with your new coffee maker. Promising review: I absolutely love this mug! It makes me so happy seeing it every morning when I use it for my coffee. I love anything French, and this has the modern French cafe look! I just hand wash after every use." —pinkstwabewies1Price: $14 (available in letters A–Z) A set of eight no-crease hair clips so you won't ruin your freshly curled hair when you are doing your makeup. Price: $26 A coffee table–worthy board game perfect if you have a habit of taking like, three days to finish one session. This is so pretty people will just think it's decor and not realize it's actually a rousing game you're in the middle of playing. Price: $130 (also available in Monopoly) A Winky Lux rainbow confetti balm aka magic in a lipstick tube. This is designed to work with the pH in your lips to create a custom pink shade with a hint of rainbow shimmer. 🌈✨ Promising review: "This lip balm leaves my lips looking more beautiful than they have in years. Somehow, they are looking more naturally pink with a soft sheen and a hint of glitter. This is my new everyday favorite!!" —kt1962Price: $17 A super soft and cozy throw blanket you'll love to nestle under while you read a book or catch up on your comfort show. You'll probably need to get a few — one for you, one for your partner, one for your bed, and even one for your pet. Promising review: "I order a lot of throws and this is my favorite. It's so soft and comfortable. I have it in several colors." —Caterina EngstromPrice: $98
ABC News
29-04-2025
- Politics
- ABC News
Peter Dutton turns to culture wars, Albanese gets defensive on credit rating
Welcome back to your daily election wrap. Stephanie Dalzell will catch you up on news from the campaign trail. Political victories in Australia are never unanimous. But Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was given a resounding win on commercial radio this morning, on a three-puppy-preferred basis. On KIIS FM, three dogs were presented with treats on a Labor red or Liberal blue plate. One after one, they all picked the red one. Anthony Albanese was chosen to win the election by three dogs on commercial radio this morning. ( AAP: Jason Edwards ) "You get a tax cut too, 20 per cent off your HECS debt!" the prime minister exclaimed after the first pooch — Suki — went straight to the red plate featuring a Labor logo. Dogs have historically been seen as harbingers of fate, and today their collective move to shun the Opposition Leader Peter Dutton's plate of offerings were symbolic. He was struggling to catch a break. Stay updated: Catch the latest interviews and in-depth coverage on His electorate office was vandalised this morning, covered in red paint that wiped away any traces of the Liberal blue. And out on the hustings in the most marginal seat in the country — the Labor-held seat of Gilmore — Dutton was forced to ditch plans to hold a press conference after the event was gatecrashed by anti-nuclear protesters from a local union. Dutton ultimately had to flee the location, and forgo his picture opportunity at the local footy club to hold a press conference outside a random Toyota in Moss Vale. An 18-year-old Chapel Hills woman was charged with wilful damage over graffiti at Peter Dutton's Arana Hills office. ( ABC News: Nathan Morris ) Opposition leader shifts to culture wars As the old adage goes, a week is a long time in politics. So what does that make the final week of an election campaign? Enough time for Dutton to do an about-face on whether Welcome to Country ceremonies should be a part of ANZAC Day commemorations. After initially declaring Australia should be proud to celebrate its Indigenous heritage in the wake of neo-nazis booing and heckling during a Welcome to Country ceremony at a dawn service last week, the opposition leader is now digging in over whether diggers want the ceremonies at all. He has declared — presenting little evidence — that most don't want them. Ken Wyatt issued a stern warning to 'politicians raising concerns about the ceremonies' on ABC"s Radio National Breakfast, saying 'stay out of it'. ( ABC News: Jake Sturmer ) The first Indigenous Australian to serve as a federal member — notably, for the Coalition — Ken Wyatt issued a stern warning to "politicians raising concerns about the ceremonies" on ABC's Radio National Breakfast, saying "stay out of it". He also said if he had a chance to chat with Dutton, he'd say: "What you're not recognising is, Welcome to Country is just saying, 'Come into our country, you're part of it and you're welcome'.'" By contrast, former prime minister Tony Abbott heaped praise on Dutton's stance, saying the ceremonies were "grating" and a form of "virtue signalling". Read more about the federal election: Want even more? Here's where you can find all our 2025 But Dutton's comments are indicative of a strategy based on politics rather than policy, with Dutton using the crucial final week of the election campaign to shift his focus from cost-of-living to culture wars. But just like previous promises to remove the Indigenous flag from behind press conferences and force councils to hold citizenship ceremonies on January 26, declaring Welcome to Country ceremonies shouldn't be a part of ANZAC Day commemorations — or on Qantas flights — does very little to improve the lives of people struggling with everyday concerns. The shift in the Coalition's campaign comes at a time when questions persist about the huge disparity of life outcomes between First Nations Australians and non-indigenous Australians, and when incarceration rates among First Nations people are disproportionately high, and only getting worse. 'I didn't even ask a question!' Politicians love to herald their AAA credit ratings with pride. Until, of course, the same agencies who give them, warn they could take them away. Just hours before Labor released its costings yesterday, ratings agency S&P put both parties on notice, warning their big spending agendas — coupled with little budget repair — could put Australia's coveted AAA credit rating at risk. But Albanese has dismissed those concerns, saying on ABC's 730 there was "no suggestion" the rating was at risk. Photo shows Brett Worthington looks at the camera wearing a blue blazer and glasses Sign up to the ABC Politics newsletter with Brett Worthington "They must have been beside themselves, whoever wrote that particular report, when the Coalition left us with a $78 billion deficit," he said. The press hunted as a pack today, repeatedly seizing on those comments. Albanese has established clear rules about no interjections from journalists during press conferences. But not when he's the one cutting reporters off. Albanese was so keen to talk about anything else that at one point, he began answering a journalist before they had even finished talking, going on a tangent about the Labor candidate for Fowler. "I didn't even ask a question!" the journalist exclaimed. Treasurer Jim Chalmers has said there will be no reason to lose the AAA debt rating if Labor is re-elected. ( ABC News: Luke Stephenson ) Treasurer Jim Chalmers then jaw-boned S&P into keeping Australia's credit rating as it stands, declaring there's no reason to downgrade it. The significance of credit ratings are increasingly contested, with some economists arguing they're less credible than they were, and saying they shouldn't determine budget policy. On the flip side, the better your rating, the more confident a lender feels that they'll get their money back — so they're more likely to give you better loan terms, like lower rates of interest. Warnings of downgrades are however often weaponised by politicians to use as proof of their opponent's financial incompetence. And the cost to political ratings — rather than credit ratings — is perhaps the biggest risk for Labor. Canadians play the Trump card With Canada's election contest running in parallel with Australia's, Albanese will be hoping the re-election of Canada's Liberal party bodes well for his own government. Canada's Conservatives and Dutton's Liberals both started the year as opposition parties in poll-winning positions. But both have seen declines in their numbers placing them behind the centre-left incumbents. The numbers took a turn — and more dramatically for the Conservatives — after Donald Trump's inauguration, and the erection of a Trumpian trade wall for allies like Canada and Australia to scale. Suddenly the secure path to victory seemed anything but. In Canada today, Mark Carney pulled off a previously unlikely victory, convincing voters he was the best candidate to take on Trump. As Trump continues to loom large over the election campaign, Albanese will be hoping a win for a centre-left incumbent in Canada is an omen for his fortunes. Good day for... The many voters who want to tune out of this election early with another record day for early voting. The Australian Electoral Commission says 3.2 million people have already lodged a pre-poll vote. Bad day for... The St Georges Basin Dragons Rugby League Club, which had a different kind of photo opportunity in mind when protesters crashed Dutton's local announcement. What to watch out for Albanese will stick with the tradition of addressing the National Press Club tomorrow in the final week of the election campaign. Where pollies have been Catch up on today's stories Loading Having problems seeing this form? Try
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Business Standard
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Pahalgam attack LIVE updates: Home Minister Amit Shah arrives at Pahalgam
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE news updates: Terrorists opened fire at a meadow near Pahalgam town in Jammu and Kashmir, killing 26 people, mostly tourists on Tuesday. Catch all the updates here Pahalgam attack LIVE updates: Two terrorists were killed after a heavy exchange of fire between security forces and terrorists at Uri Nala, Baramulla. The terrorists were attempting to infiltrate the Line of Control (LOC) through Sarjeevan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened with National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar at the airport Wednesday morning immediately after returning from Saudi Arabia to address the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri also attended this meeting, according to officials. The terror attack targeted the popular tourist destination of Pahalgam in south Kashmir on Tuesday, resulting in at least 26 fatalities and multiple injuries, official sources reported. Among those killed were two foreign nationals -- one from the UAE and one from Nepal -- and two local residents, officials confirmed. PM Modi cut short his trip to Saudia Arabia to return, while Home Minister Amit Shah rushed to Jammu and Kashmir to spearhead the security measures following the most gruesome attack targeting tourists in the valley in a long spell of time. In a call with PM Modi, Donald Trump criticised at the terror attack, offering his full support to India to bring to justice the perpetrators of the "heinous attack". He "conveyed his deepest condolences at the loss of innocent lives in the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a post on X. "We pray for the souls of those lost, and for the recovery of the injured. Prime Minister (Narendra) Modi, and the incredible people of India, have our full support and deepest sympathies. Our hearts are with you all!" he added. Russian President Vladimir Putin also expressed his condolences over the terrorist attack in Pahalgam and said the "brutal crime" has no justification whatsoever and its perpetrators will face a deserved punishment. He expressed "sincere condolences over the tragic consequences of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam whose victims were civilians citizens of various countries". 11:55 AM DGCA asks airlines to avoid surge fees, waive cancellation charges The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has advised airlines to consider waiving cancellation and rescheduling fees. This came a day after terrorists opened fire in Pahalgam on Tuesday afternoon, killing 26 people. 11:43 AM Home Minister Amit Shah arrives at Pahalgam Home Minister Amit Shah arrives at Baisaran meadow, the site of the Pahalgam terrorist attack on tourists. 11:16 AM EU Commission president condemns J-K terror attack President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has condemned the terror attack in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir that killed 26 tourists and said Europe stands with India. 'The vile terror attack in Pahalgam today stole so many innocent lives. My deepest condolences to @narendramodi and every Indian heart grieving today,' she said. 11:00 AM Pahalgam attack LIVE updates: Indian Army personnel arrive at Baisaran Indian Army personnel have arrived at Baisaran meadow, where the terrorist attack took place yesterday that left several people dead and many injured. 10:55 AM Over 50 tourists from Goa stuck in J-K after Pahalgam terror attack: Officials More than 50 tourists from Goa have been stranded in Srinagar hotels following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, officials reported on Wednesday. Authorities are working to arrange their return to Goa. The attack occurred Tuesday at a popular tourist spot in Pahalgam, south Kashmir, where terrorists opened fire on visitors, killing at least 26 people, primarily tourists, and wounding several others. 10:51 AM NIA team led by IG en route to terror-hit Pahalgam A team of National Investigation Agency (NIA) led by an inspector general has been sent to terror-hit Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, official sources said on Wednesday. The team is en route to Pahalgam where it would provide assistance to the local police probing Tuesday's dastardly terrorist attack in which 26 people, mostly tourists from different parts of the country, were killed. 10:47 AM Pahalgam terror attack live update: Amit Shah pays tribute to victims in Srinagar Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday offered tributes in Srinagar to those who lost their lives in the Pahalgam terror attack. 10:30 AM Pahalgam attack LIVE update: Kashmir valley observes shutdown for first time in 35 yrs Officials stated that Kashmir Valley observed a shutdown against a terror attack for the first time in 35 years on Wednesday as organisations from all walks of life supported the bandh call to protest the killings in Pahalgam tourist resort. 10:20 AM We extend our condolences, says Pakistan on Pahalgam attack Reacting to the Pahalgam attack, Pakistan said that it is concerned at the loss of lives in an attack in Anantnag district. "We extend our condolences to the near ones of the deceased and wish the injured a speedy recovery," a spokesperson for Pakistan's foreign ministry said. 10:05 AM ALH Dhruv helicopters deployed for counter-terrorism operations in Srinagar Defence officials stated that the Indian Army's ALH Dhruv helicopters have been cleared to operate in and around Srinagar as part of the ongoing counter-terrorism operations. 10:00 AM Pahalgam attack live updates: Coffins carrying victims reach Srinagar airport The coffins of those killed in the terror attack have been brought to Srinagar airport, where state government officials have gathered to help coordinate the return of both the deceased victims and tourists to their home states. 9:46 AM IB officer, newlywed Navy lieutenant among 26 killed Manish Ranjan, an IB (Intelligence Bureau) officer and a native of Bihar, was shot dead in front of his wife and children in the Baisaran Valley. Ranjan was posted in the ministerial section of the IB's Hyderabad office. Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, a 26-year-old Indian Navy officer from Karnal, Haryana, was also among those killed. 9:31 AM 2 terrorists killed in Baramulla in ongoing operation; weapons, ammunition recovered Two terrorists were killed after a heavy exchange of fire between security forces and terrorists. Large quantity of weapons, ammunition and other war-like stores have been recovered from the terrorists. 9:17 AM Baisaran attack LIVE updates: PM Modi meets NSA Ajit Doval, Foreign Minister S Jaishankar Following the terror attack in Pahalgam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday morning at the airport upon his arrival from Saudi Arabia to discuss the situation. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri was also part of the meeting, officials said.
Asharq Al-Awsat
14-04-2025
- Business
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Trump Warns No Country 'Off the Hook' on Tariffs
US President Donald Trump warned Sunday that no country would be "getting off the hook" on tariffs, as his administration suggested exemptions seen as favoring China would be short-lived. The world's two largest economies have been locked in a fast-moving, high-stakes game of brinkmanship since Trump launched a global tariff assault that particularly targeted Chinese imports, AFP said. Tit-for-tat exchanges have seen US levies imposed on China rise to 145 percent, and Beijing setting a retaliatory 125 percent band on US imports. The US side had appeared to dial down the pressure slightly on Friday, listing tariff exemptions for smartphones, laptops, semiconductors and other electronic products for which China is a major source. Trump and some of his top aides said Sunday that the exemptions had been misconstrued and would only be temporary as his team pursued fresh tariffs against many items on the list. "NOBODY is getting 'off the hook'... especially not China which, by far, treats us the worst!" he posted on his Truth Social platform. Earlier, Beijing's Commerce Ministry had said Friday's move only "represents a small step" and insisted that the Trump administration should "completely cancel" the whole tariff strategy. Chinese President Xi Jinping warned Monday -- as he kicked off a tour of Southeast Asia with a visit to manufacturing powerhouse Vietnam -- that protectionism "will lead nowhere". Writing in an article published in a Vietnamese newspaper, Xi urged the two countries to "resolutely safeguard the multilateral trading system, stable global industrial and supply chains, and open and cooperative international environment." He also reiterated Beijing's line that a "trade war and tariff war will produce no winner." Asian stock markets rose Monday after Trump's announcement of the tariff exemptions. Short-lived relief? Washington's new exemptions will benefit US tech companies such as Nvidia and Dell as well as Apple, which makes iPhones and other premium products in China. The relief could, however, be short-lived with some of the exempted consumer electronics targeted for upcoming sector-specific tariffs on goods deemed key to US national defense networks. On Air Force One Sunday, Trump said tariffs on the semiconductors -- which powers any major technology from e-vehicles and iPhones to missile systems -- "will be in place in the not distant future." "Like we did with steel, like we did with automobiles, like we did with aluminum... we'll be doing that with semiconductors, with chips and numerous other things," he said. "We want to make our chips and semiconductors and other things in our country," Trump reiterated, adding that he would do the same with "drugs and pharmaceuticals. The US president said he would announce tariffs rates for semiconductors "over the next week," while his commerce secretary, Howard Lutnick, said they would likely be in place "in a month or two. The US president sent financial markets into a tailspin earlier this month by announcing sweeping import taxes on dozens of trade partners, only to abruptly announce a 90-day pause for most of them. China was excluded from the reprieve. The White House says Trump remains optimistic about securing a deal with China, although administration officials have made it clear they expect Beijing to reach out first. Trump's trade representative Jamieson Greer told CBS "Face the Nation" on Sunday that "we don't have any plans" for talks between the US president and his Chinese counterpart Xi. China looks elsewhere China has sought to present itself as a stable alternative to an erratic Washington, courting countries spooked by the global economic storm. Besides Vietnam, Xi will also visit Malaysia and Cambodia, seeking to tighten regional trade ties and with plans to meet his three Southeast Asian counterparts. The fallout from Trump's tariffs -- and subsequent whiplash policy reversals -- has sent particular shockwaves through the US economy, with investors dumping government bonds, the dollar tumbling and consumer confidence plunging. Adding to the pressure on Trump, Wall Street billionaires -- including a number of his own supporters -- have openly criticized the tariff strategy as damaging and counterproductive. The White House insists the aggressive policy is bearing fruit, saying dozens of countries have already opened trade negotiations to secure a deal before the 90-day pause ends. "We're working around the clock, day and night, sharing paper, receiving offers and giving feedback to these countries," Greer told CBS.
Al Etihad
14-04-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Trump warns no country 'off the hook' on tariffs
14 Apr 2025 08:23 Washington (AFP) US President Donald Trump warned on Sunday that no country would be "getting off the hook" on tariffs, as his administration suggested exemptions seen as favouring China would be world's two largest economies have been locked in a fast-moving, high-stakes game of brinkmanship since Trump launched a global tariff assault that particularly targeted Chinese exchanges have seen US levies imposed on China rise to 145%, and Beijing setting a retaliatory 125% band on US US side had appeared to dial down the pressure slightly on Friday, listing tariff exemptions for smartphones, laptops, semiconductors and other electronic products for which China is a major and some of his top aides said Sunday that the exemptions had been misconstrued and would only be temporary as his team pursued fresh tariffs against many items on the list. "NOBODY is getting 'off the hook'... especially not China which, by far, treats us the worst!" he posted on his Truth Social Beijing's Commerce Ministry had said Friday's move only "represents a small step" and insisted that the Trump administration should "completely cancel" the whole tariff President Xi Jinping warned on Monday -- as he kicked off a tour of Southeast Asia with a visit to manufacturing powerhouse Vietnam -- that protectionism "will lead nowhere".Writing in an article published in a Vietnamese newspaper, Xi urged the two countries to "resolutely safeguard the multilateral trading system, stable global industrial and supply chains, and open and cooperative international environment."He also reiterated Beijing's line that a "trade war and tariff war will produce no winner."Asian stock markets rose on Monday after Trump's announcement of the tariff exemptions. Short-lived relief? Washington's new exemptions will benefit US tech companies such as Nvidia and Dell as well as Apple, which makes iPhones and other premium products in relief could, however, be short-lived with some of the exempted consumer electronics targeted for upcoming sector-specific tariffs on goods deemed key to US national defense Air Force One on Sunday, Trump said tariffs on the semiconductors -- which powers any major technology from e-vehicles and iPhones to missile systems -- "will be in place in the not distant future.""Like we did with steel, like we did with automobiles, like we did with aluminum... we'll be doing that with semiconductors, with chips and numerous other things," he said. "We want to make our chips and semiconductors and other things in our country," Trump reiterated, adding that he would do the same with "drugs and pharmaceuticals."The US president said he would announce tariffs rates for semiconductors "over the next week," while his commerce secretary, Howard Lutnick, said they would likely be in place "in a month or two."The US president sent financial markets into a tailspin earlier this month by announcing sweeping import taxes on dozens of trade partners, only to abruptly announce a 90-day pause for most of was excluded from the White House says Trump remains optimistic about securing a deal with China, although administration officials have made it clear they expect Beijing to reach out trade representative Jamieson Greer told CBS "Face the Nation" on Sunday that "we don't have any plans" for talks between the US president and his Chinese counterpart Xi. China looks elsewhere China has sought to present itself as a stable alternative to Washington, courting countries spooked by the global economic Vietnam, Xi will also visit Malaysia and Cambodia, seeking to tighten regional trade ties and with plans to meet his three Southeast Asian fallout from Trump's tariffs -- and subsequent whiplash policy reversals -- has sent particular shockwaves through the US economy, with investors dumping government bonds, the dollar tumbling and consumer confidence to the pressure on Trump, Wall Street billionaires -- including a number of his own supporters -- have openly criticized the tariff strategy as damaging and White House insists the aggressive policy is bearing fruit, saying dozens of countries have already opened trade negotiations to secure a deal before the 90-day pause ends. "We're working around the clock, day and night, sharing paper, receiving offers and giving feedback to these countries," Greer told CBS.
