First Thing: Donald Trump announces new 25% tariff on cars from overseas

Move immediately condemned by key trading partners, including Canada. Plus, the European Commission advises people to stockpile enough essentials for 72 hours

Good morning.

Donald Trump said the US would impose a 25% tariff on foreign-made cars, drawing condemnation from America’s traditional allies and trading partners.

When will they go into force? Trump claimed they’ll be effective from 2 April and that the US will start collecting them the next day.

What does criticism from within the Republicans suggest? That senior members of the party are breaking ranks over the national security scandal. On Tuesday, the national security adviser, Mike Waltz, said he took “full responsibility” for the leak – but also deflected heavily, and insulted the journalist involved.

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