More about this topic

Now playing Next

Protesters rally against Musk's government control

Protesters gathered at the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to oppose Musk's actions, citing threats to government integrity and racial divisions in the workplace.

04/02/2025

Now playing Next

Trump Jr caught on camera allegedly killing rare bird in Venice lagoon

In a video published on a US lifestyle website, the son of the US president is seen holding a rifle and allegedly shooting at protected quail and ducks.

04/02/2025

Now playing Next

Markets volatile as investors assess China's retaliatory tariffs on US

China announces retaliatory tariffs on the US after President Donald Trump delays tariffs on Mexico and Canada. Global markets recovered some losses from Monday’s selloff, but uncertainties remain.

04/02/2025

Now playing Next

Some US businesses close in 'a day without immigrants' amid protests

Several businesses from day cares to grocery stores and hair salons closed on Monday across the US in a loosely organised day of protest against President Donald Trump's immigration policies.

04/02/2025

ADVERTISEMENT

Now playing Next

El Salvador offers to accept deportees and US citizens in its prisons

President Bukele said his country will accept convicted criminals of all nationalities, including US citizens, into its prison system for a fee.

04/02/2025

Now playing Next

China counters Trump with limited tariffs on imports and Google probe

China has said it is imposing tariffs on a number of US products, while an antitrust investigation into Google was also announced.

04/02/2025

Now playing Next

USAID inches towards takeover amid Musk's claims of shutdown

Thousands of USAID employees have been frozen out and programmes shut down around the world in the two weeks since Trump became president and imposed a sweeping freeze on foreign assistance.

04/02/2025

Now playing Next

Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Canada and Mexico

All of the tariffs were scheduled to start at midnight on Tuesday, but both countries threatened retaliation, raising the prospects of a broader regional trade war.

03/02/2025

Now playing Next

Which countries receive the most US health aid?

Seventeen countries received more than $100 million each in US foreign aid for health programmes in 2023.

03/02/2025

Now playing Next

Trump, tariffs and trade wars: Who are the US’ main trading partners?

President Donald Trump swept to victory in the US election on promises to 'Make America Great Again'. As the MAGA movement turns the US inwards, what could this mean for international trade?

03/02/2025

Now playing Next

Investors bet on Musk and Tesla making a fortune under Trump

Investors are betting on Elon Musk and his company Tesla making a fortune under US President Donald Trump even as threats mount.

03/02/2025

Now playing Next

EU leaders vow to fight back if Trump imposes tariffs

EU leaders have vowed unity against Trump's tariffs as they gather in Brussels to discusses defence and security issues.

03/02/2025

Now playing Next

Canadian sports fans boo US anthem after Trump tarrifs

Fans at NBA and NHL matches in Canada jeered peformances of the US national anthem after US President Donald Trump imposed steep tariffs.

03/02/2025

Now playing Next

Trump dissolves the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities

The Trump administration has disbanded the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, a move that one committee member said demonstrated "proactive hostility".

03/02/2025

Now playing Next

WHO chief seeks help to get US to rethink leaving health agency

The WHO faces major challenges as the US withdraws, risking funding for key health programmes.

03/02/2025

Now playing Next

Greenland’s independence movement sees opportunity in Trump’s interest

After US President Donald Trump's Greenland acquisition comments, Greenlanders see an opportunity to advocate for more self governance, while 85% oppose joining US.

03/02/2025

Now playing Next

Trump takes aim at EU and UK in latest tariff threat

The US president on Sunday repeated his warning that the EU and UK could both face trade tariffs, though he added that things with the UK "can be worked out".

03/02/2025

Now playing Next

Trump's trade war triggers retaliation from Canada and Mexico

President Trump declared an economic emergency so that he could place duties of 10% on all imports from China and 25% on imports from Mexico and Canada.

02/02/2025

Now playing Next

EU 'will respond firmly' if Trump decides to impose tariffs

After President Trump imposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, worrying the world about a trade war, the EU waits and hopes it won't be next.

02/02/2025

Now playing Next

Netanyahu heads to US to discuss 'victory over Hamas' with Trump

The Israeli prime minister will be the first foreign leader to meet President Trump since he returned to office for a second term.

02/02/2025