World Report - April 09: Wednesday's top stories in 10 minutes

Episode Date: April 9, 2025

China ups tariffs on U.S. imports to 84%, starting at midnight.Canada's retaliatory 25% tariff on US-made vehicles that do not comply with new NAFTA rules goes into effect. Israeli airstrike kills at least 29 Palestinians in Gaza City. Some Muslim and Arab-Canadian voters want to hear more from Canada's leaders on the war in Gaza. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre pitches a new tough on crime law. Longtime Ottawa resident stranded in the United Kingdom after her wallet and permanent residency card were stolen.

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US President Donald Trump's global tariffs are now in effect and of the many countries facing the new duties, China is being hit the hardest with a 104 percent tariff on its goods exported to the US. And now China is fighting back. It is bringing in its own retaliatory tariff of 84 percent on US goods. Patrick Falk has the US. And now China is fighting back. It is bringing in its own retaliatory tariff of 84% on US goods. Patrick Fock has the latest. It's another major escalation in the superpower trade war. China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson

Lin Jian says Beijing will never accept America's arrogant and bullying behavior. If the US insists on waging a tariff war, China will definitely retaliate, he says. The 84% tariffs placed on American goods take effect tomorrow. China also lodged another complaint to the World Trade Organization, expressing grave concern about what it described as Washington's reckless behavior. In addition, China added six more American companies to its unreliable entities list, as well as 12 others to an export controls list. Chinese firms are banned

from selling those companies dual use goods. That's goods which are used for civilian and military purposes. Beijing did say though, that it is open to talks, but it demands respect. Trump's provocative actions are making it difficult for either side to engage. The White House says the president will be gracious if China reaches out. Patrick Fock for CBC News, Singapore. Hundreds of thousands of jobs across Asia rely on exports to the US. Those goods are

now facing significant tariffs. The economic growth and wealth of many countries in that part of the world hang in the balance. The CBC's Salima Shivji has more from Mumbai. As Donald Trump's punishing tariffs came into effect, the markets in Asia plunged yet again. The panic growing, particularly in countries in Southeast Asia, which had positioned themselves as manufacturing alternatives to China. At this garment factory in Vietnam's largest city, the sewing continues apace, even if worries are everywhere. Vietnam has been hit with one of the highest tariff rates, a whopping 46%, far worse than anyone anticipated. In neighboring Cambodia, it's 49 percent.

The U.S., their largest trading partner, now fickle and unpredictable. Desperate pleas for a delay and more negotiations from Vietnam's prime minister were brushed aside. I'm so worried about losing my job, I can't eat or sleep, says this garment factory worker in Ho Chi Minh City. How will I support my children? The pain on the ground is also being felt in India which now has a 26% tariff slapped on goods like loose diamonds entering the US. A massive industry with many jobs now at stake as production slows says Anup Mehta of Bharat Diamond Boars. In the cutting and polishing industry of diamonds, we are employing roughly one million people.

He's looking for some hope anywhere. Situation, yes, is difficult today. It can only improve, can't get worse. Even if it's uncertain exactly how it will get better. Salima Shivji, CBC News, Mumbai. Canada's not directly slapped with any US tariffs today, but it is bringing in some of its own retaliatory tariffs. In response to the new duty on Canadian automobiles, Canada is imposing its own 25% tariff. It will apply to any US-made vehicle that does not comply with the new NAFTA.

And vehicles that do comply will also face tariffs on their non-Canadian or non-Mexican components. Last year vehicle imports from the US were worth a total of $35.6 billion. Canada's only Rice Mill is also trying to figure out how to cope. Windsor Ontario's Dainty Foods is facing tariffs from both sides of the border. As Jennifer LaGrasse tells us, the future of the 142-year-old company is in question. In Dainty Foods' Windsor facility, a machine shoots rice into a pouch. The Canadian company is trying to maintain business as usual, though for CEO James Maitland, the last few months have been anything but thanks to tariffs.

A lot of stress, high cortisol, a little bit of weight gain, a lot of lack of sleep. Maitland oversees Canada's only rice mill, which cleans and processes the grain, a majority of which is imported from the United States. Now, because of Canada's counter tariffs, Dainty Foods is paying 25% more. We want to continue importing U.S. rice. To do that, they're filing an exemption with the Canadian government. Without it, they say their plans for future growth are on pause. That includes a $40 million facility in the United States.

In an email, a Finance Canada official said they have received exemption requests and are processing them. They wouldn't say how many or how long it could take for applications to be approved. We want to hear from businesses. Ira Kuzmierczyk is the incumbent liberal candidate for Windsor to come see Lakeshore. To make sure we protect them as much as possible, but also delivering a hard, hard and fast counterpunch to the Americans. Finance Canada says there are other supports businesses can apply for like the duties relief program

and the duty drawback program. Jennifer LaGrasa, CBC News, Windsor, Ontario. Health authorities in Gaza say at least 29 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza City. Dozens more were injured in the same Israeli airstrike this morning. It hit a multi-floor residential building and damaged other houses nearby. So far, there's been no immediate comment from the Israeli army. Officials in the Dominican Republic say it is too soon to understand why the roof collapsed on a nightclub on Monday.

Rescue crews have been working through the night to try to find survivors. Families have gathered outside the jet set nightclub looking for information about their loved ones. At least 110 people are confirmed dead. 250 others have been injured. The nightclub was popular for its Monday night merengue. Athletes and politicians were in the crowd. Liberal leader Mark Carney continues his tour of Western Canada, first BC and now Alberta, a province known for its bonafide blue political stripes. But as Carina Roman reports, liberal supporters are hopeful Carney will be the person to change that, at least a little. I thought I was in Calgary. This is amazing.

Liberal leader Mark Carney has likely heard the jokes about how lonely it can be to be Team Red in Calgary. For the most part, this is a conservative blue town in a conservative province. But the Liberals are hoping to break through past the one seat they have here in Calgary. Priti O'Brien Martin is running for the Liberals in Calgary East. The daughter of the late, long-time Conservative MP Deepak Obery says her dad taught her to not blindly follow a party, but instead to look for a leader who inspires her. And so now I was inspired by Mr. Mark Carney as I am now our Prime Minister and so I'm

following him. So my dad would be proud. With rumblings of growing Western alienation and threats that another federal liberal government could mean a separation referendum for Alberta, Carney has his work cut out for him as he tries to woo Western voters. But supporter Chantal Valliere says she believes more Albertans will give him a chance. People are realizing that, okay, maybe we didn't like Trudeau, but maybe we just needed a fresh new face, someone who could bring new ideas.

The rally filled the room to its 1,000-person capacity. Another estimated 1,000 people were outside listening to Carney on loudspeakers. That might pale in comparison to the 10,000-plus at the conservative rally in Edmonton two nights ago. But liberals in this crowd say they felt a little less lonely than usual. Karina Roman, CBC News, Calgary. After Carney wraps up his Calgary events this morning, he heads to Saskatoon. Conservative leader Pierre Proliev is promising a new tough-on-crime law. He shared details this morning in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.

Three strikes, you're out, means that anyone convicted of three serious offenses will be ineligible thereafter for bail, probation, parole or house arrest. And they will serve a minimum of 10 years behind bars. Paul Yev says they will also be designated as dangerous offenders. NDP leader Jagmeet Singh and Grand Chief Stuart Phillip met in Burnaby, BC last night. How important for me as a national leader it is to always centre as a part of our responsibility at the national level fighting for justice for Indigenous people. I think it's very important.

I think it's fundamental to building a fairer Canada. Singh is making an announcement in Vancouver this morning. Then he will attend the First Nations Summit before traveling to Saskatoon. His campaign event tonight will be just a few hours after Carney's. Bloc Québécois leader Yves-Francois Blanchette says he is confident he will hold on to his own seat in this election. I'm pretty safe in my riding, but that belongs to those who will vote. He's campaigning hard today with three separate media availabilities in Quebec.

The Green Party co-leaders are starting their day in Ottawa. Then Elizabeth May is starting a tour from Montreal to Moncton. She'll be taking the train. And that is the latest national and international news from World Report News anytime at cbcnews.ca. I'm Marcia Young.