Author: Grace Johnson

Mexico has announced plans to raise tariffs on cars from China and several other Asian countries to 50%. The government says the move is designed to protect local jobs and industries. Analysts believe it is also meant to ease pressure from the United States, which has been pushing Latin American countries to reduce their economic ties with China. The decision marks a major shift in Mexico’s trade policy. The current tariff on Chinese cars is 20%. The new plan would more than double it. Mexico’s Economy Ministry said the policy is part of a broader overhaul of import duties on…

Donald Trump is urging the European Union to implement tariffs of up to 100 percent on China and India. He wants to increase pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin and push for an end to the war in Ukraine. Trump demands stronger measures against Moscow The US president raised his demand during a meeting with EU officials on Tuesday. Both sides discussed new strategies to weaken Russia’s economy. According to a source, Trump pressed for the maximum tariffs on China and India. He had promised to end the conflict on the “first day” of his presidency. Peace talks between Moscow…

Extended closures in UK and abroad Jaguar Land Rover will keep its UK plants closed until at least Wednesday. The company is still dealing with disruption caused by a cyber attack over a week ago. Production is halted at Halewood, Solihull and Wolverhampton. Facilities in Slovakia, China and India are also offline. Assembly line workers have been told to stay home. On 31 August the company shut down its IT systems to prevent further damage. That action caused widespread operational disruption. Recovery efforts continue Jaguar Land Rover says teams are working around the clock to safely restore networks. Cybersecurity specialists…

Microsoft confirmed that its Azure cloud platform faced interruptions after undersea cables in the Red Sea were damaged. The company said users experienced slower connections as internet traffic through the Middle East slowed. Microsoft reroutes traffic to limit disruption Microsoft did not explain what caused the cable damage but said it redirected traffic through alternative routes. It emphasised that services outside the Middle East remained unaffected. Reports over the weekend indicated that the disruptions also affected the United Arab Emirates and parts of Asia. Undersea cables carry global connectivity Cables on the seabed transport international data and form the backbone…

Ludrick Cooper, an eighth-grade teacher in South Carolina, once resisted using artificial intelligence in the classroom. Over time, he changed his mind. “This is the new encyclopedia,” Cooper said, recalling his childhood fascination with reference books. He now joins a growing number of teachers incorporating AI into lessons. The trend shows how quickly schools adopt the technology, even as debates continue about its benefits and risks. A Walton Family Foundation and Gallup survey found six in ten teachers used AI tools during the 2024-2025 school year. On Tuesday, First Lady Melania Trump launched the Presidential AI Challenge. The initiative encourages…

Elon Musk, already the world’s richest person, could become the first trillionaire. Tesla’s board has unveiled a record-setting compensation plan to keep him focused as the company faces growing competition and market pressures. The plan builds on Musk’s previous package, which many doubted but Tesla exceeded ahead of schedule. The board now aims to push him toward even greater growth. Stock rewards tied to ambitious milestones Musk could receive 423.7 million additional Tesla shares, valued at $143.5 billion today. He will earn them only if Tesla reaches an $8.5 trillion market capitalization. That figure is nearly eight times Tesla’s current…

Jaguar Land Rover has instructed staff to stay home until Tuesday while it manages the fallout from a cyber attack. The weekend breach forced the company to shut down critical IT systems. That move disrupted both production and car sales. Factories in Halewood, Solihull, and Wolverhampton remain idle. Managers warn the shutdown could continue while the situation is reviewed. production and sales hit hard Car sales have been heavily affected, though some transactions still went through, according to people familiar with the matter. Jaguar Land Rover, owned by India’s Tata Motors, switched off systems on Sunday to limit potential damage.…

Donald Trump has turned to the US Supreme Court to protect his tariff program. He seeks to overturn a ruling that struck down his broad trade duties as illegal. Presidential power in question The administration filed its petition on Wednesday night. It urges the court to decide quickly whether a president can impose tariffs without Congress. Last week, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 7-4 against Trump. Judges said only Congress has the authority to set import duties. Billions at risk The case could disrupt Trump’s trade and foreign policy agenda. It may also force the US to return…

The US government’s antitrust case against Google has attracted global attention. Not since Microsoft faced trial in 1998 has Big Tech confronted such scrutiny. One year after Judge Amit Mehta declared Google a monopolist, he unveiled remedies that some critics call mild, while others say could still influence competition. Chrome and Android remain untouched During the remedies phase, many expected a breakup. Judge Mehta rejected calls to spin off Chrome, the world’s most popular browser. The Justice Department also sought oversight of Android to prevent Google from strengthening its control over search and advertising. Both platforms survived intact. “These products…

Gold has surged to a historic high as global uncertainty drives demand for secure assets. On Tuesday morning, the spot price reached $3,508.50 per ounce. The rally has lifted the metal by nearly a third since the beginning of the year. Trade tensions push prices up Gold often gains value when markets face instability. Earlier this year, prices jumped after President Donald Trump introduced sweeping tariffs. The measures disrupted global trade and encouraged investors to seek safer assets. Analysts also expect the US central bank to cut interest rates, further increasing gold’s appeal. Adrian Ash, research director at BullionVault, said…