First Thing: Trump imposes fresh tariffs on UK, EU and dozens of other trading partners

President Donald Trump imposed new double-digit tariffs on over 80 trading partners, including the UK, EU, China, Japan, and Australia. These measures, announced by Jamieson Greer under section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, replace a 10% global duty following a Supreme Court ruling. The levies, covering 99.4% of goods, target countries engaging in forced labor. Trading partners have condemned the move, describing the new import taxes as completely unjustified and provoking widespread protests.