Here's a quick recap of what has occurred in US politics today: Trump issued a 25% steel and aluminum tariff on all countries, raising fears of a potential trade war and increased consumer costs. The president pardoned former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich years after the Democrat was found guilty of political corruption charges

Coca-Cola Co. may have to source more PET for its drinks sold in the US in the wake of President Trump’s planned tariff on steel and aluminium imports. The US president is lining up a 25% tariff on the shipments,

Also in today’s newsletter, ‘If there’s no immigrant labour, there’s no milk, no cheese, no butter, no ice cream’

Trump says he will slap 25% tariffs on all foreign steel and aluminium imports to the US. The Albanese government says it’s been prepared for such a move.

Australia's trade minister said its steel and aluminium exports to the U.S. create "good paying American jobs" and are key to shared defence interests, as Canberra presses Washington for an exemption to President Donald Trump's planned tariffs.

US President Donald Trump plans to impose tariffs of 25% on steel and aluminium imports into the United States, he said on Sunday. "Any steel coming to the United States is going to have them. A 25% tariff,

Japan industry minister Yoji Muto said on Wednesday the nation has requested that the United States exempt Japan from steel and aluminium tariffs. U.S. President Donald Trump substantially raised tariffs on steel and aluminium imports on Monday to a flat 25% "without exceptions or exemptions",