Trump's Tariff Hike Sparks Global Fallout

In a move that has sent shockwaves around the world, US President Donald Trump has imposed a 15% tariff on all imports to the US, following the Supreme Court's decision to strike down his original 10% tariff. The new levy has sparked a strong reaction from Australia, which has vowed to "examine all options" to avoid the tariffs.

Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell stated that the country has "consistently advocated" against the "unjustified tariffs," which he believes will have a significant impact on the country's economy. The US is one of Australia's largest trading partners, and the tariffs are expected to hit the country's exports hard.

Meanwhile, Canada, which has been affected by Trump's tariffs in the past, remains largely unaffected by the latest development. According to experts, the president's tariffs that are inflicting the most harm to Canada's economy are outside the scope of the Supreme Court case.

In a separate development, India and Brazil have signed a critical minerals deal, which is expected to reduce India's dependence on China for rare earth minerals. The deal, described by Brazilian President Lula as the "core of the pioneering agreement," is seen as a significant step in the two countries' efforts to strengthen their economic ties.

In other news, a US man who was accused of running a cancer fundraising hoax has died in New Zealand. Doug Ruch, who claimed to be on a "Dying to Serve" tour, had raised hundreds of thousands of dollars on GoFundMe, but his cause of death remains unknown.

In the UK, a Conservative donor who was suspended from the party after being accused of bullying and inappropriate language has paid £50,000 for dinner with Kemi Badenoch. Rami Ranger, who has given over £1.5m to the Conservatives since 2001, was the successful bidder for the dinner at a Tory fundraising event.

As the global economy continues to navigate the challenges posed by Trump's tariffs, the latest developments are likely to have far-reaching consequences for countries around the world. With the US presidential election just around the corner, the tariffs are likely to remain a major talking point in the coming months.

Sources:

• "Australia will ‘examine all options’ to avoid new 15% tariffs announced by Donald Trump" (The Guardian)
• "Supreme Court Ruling on Trump’s Tariffs Changes Little for Canada" (CBC News)
• "India signs critical minerals deal with Brazil to curb dependance on China" (Reuters)
• "US man on ‘Dying to Serve’ tour dies after cancer fundraising hoax accusations" (The Guardian)
• "Donor suspended from Tories pays £50,000 for dinner with Kemi Badenoch" (The Guardian)