Trump urges the U.S. to 'stay strong' regarding tariffs as Land Rover halts ship

Trump urges US to 'stay strong' on tariffs as Land Rover halts shipments President Donald Trump is calling on American businesses and citizens to "stay strong," asserting that he will deliver "historic" outcomes through his economic strategy.

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), the luxury automobile manufacturer, has announced a pause in shipments to the US following the introduction of a new 25% tariff on foreign-made vehicles.

Concerns are growing among US and UK businesses regarding the ramifications of Trump's extensive tariff measures, which saw a 10% levy take effect today for certain countries. The president of the National Black Farmers Association told the BBC that the tariffs are having a "direct" impact on their industry, while an American importer remarked, "the numbers just don't add up.

" Major companies like Apple and Nike are already experiencing the consequences of these new tariffs, as global markets faced turmoil, with Wall Street's three major indexes dropping over 5% yesterday. Worldwide reactions to Trump's tariffs include assertions of 'no justification.' Live Reporting Edited by Neha Gohil and Rorey Bosotti Netanyahu to meet with Trump at the White House to talk tariffs.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday.

According to Reuters, the two leaders will discuss the tariffs recently implemented by Trump, based on information from officials in both nations. Israel is one of approximately 60 countries set to encounter increased tariffs from the US, with a 17% tax on Israeli goods taking effect on April 9. This meeting marks Netanyahu's second visit to the White House during Trump's second term, following their previous discussion in February about the conflict in Gaza.
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