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US: Car tariffs start Thursday – Trump

The administration of US President Donald Trump confirmed on Wednesday that the 25 per cent global tariffs on cars and trucks will take effect as scheduled on Thursday, and that duties on automotive parts imports will be introduced on May 3. The White House, in a Federal Register notice providing further details on Trump’s autos
US: Car tariffs start Thursday – Trump

The administration of US President Donald Trump confirmed on Wednesday that the 25 per cent global tariffs on cars and trucks will take effect as scheduled on Thursday, and that duties on automotive parts imports will be introduced on May 3.

The White House, in a Federal Register notice providing further details on Trump’s autos tariff proclamation issued last week, directed the Commerce Department to establish a process within 90 days for adding more parts to the list, including at the request of domestic producers.

According to the Federal Register, the 25 per cent automobile tariffs are set to take effect at 12:01 am EDT on Thursday, while the 25 per cent tariffs on auto parts will come into effect at 12:01 am EDT on May 3.

The notice indicated that the parts list currently includes dozens of tariff codes, such as engines, transmissions, powertrains, and electrical components, along with other parts like brake hoses. Domestic producers will be able to request additions to the list.

It also stated that for vehicles qualifying under the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement’s rules of origin, importers can pay the 25 per cent duty only on the non-US content of the order.

US: Car tariffs start Thursday – Trump

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UK sanctions pro-Russian group over alleged Moldova vote interference

The United Kingdom is prepared to impose sanctions on Evrazia, a Russia-based organisation which it claims attempted to rig a referendum in Moldova. The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, FCDO, confirmed this on Wednesday. FCDO alleged that the group was attempting to “destabilise Moldovan democracy and spread Russia’s malign influence.” The Moldovan government accused
UK sanctions pro-Russian group over alleged Moldova vote interference

The United Kingdom is prepared to impose sanctions on Evrazia, a Russia-based organisation which it claims attempted to rig a referendum in Moldova.

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, FCDO, confirmed this on Wednesday.

FCDO alleged that the group was attempting to “destabilise Moldovan democracy and spread Russia’s malign influence.”

The Moldovan government accused Russia of trying to undermine the country’s democracy by attempting to influence its presidential election last year, which was won by pro-Western leader Maia Sandu, and also during a referendum last October on amending the country’s constitution to include support for European Union, EU, membership.

Russia has rejected these claims.

The new UK sanctions will result in the freezing of Evrazia’s assets and a travel ban for the group, its founder Nelli Parutenco, and board member Natalia Parasca.

FCDO claims the Russian non-profit organisation was used to bribe citizens to vote “no” in last year’s referendum.

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Nigerian govt announces reopening of Lagos bridge to ease heavy traffic

The Nigerian government has directed the immediate reopening of Independence Bridge, located in Victoria Island, Lagos State, amid heavy traffic gridlock. The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, gave this order on Wednesday, according to a source familiar with the development. Details of the directive remain unclear as of the time of filing the report. However,
Nigerian govt announces reopening of Lagos bridge to ease heavy traffic

The Nigerian government has directed the immediate reopening of Independence Bridge, located in Victoria Island, Lagos State, amid heavy traffic gridlock.

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, gave this order on Wednesday, according to a source familiar with the development.

Details of the directive remain unclear as of the time of filing the report.

However, his directive comes as commuters in Lagos State lament the gridlock caused by the ongoing repairs of Independence Bridge.

Recall that two days ago, the federal government announced the closure of Independence Bridge from April 1, 2025, for vital rehabilitation.

Earlier, commuters and motorists had urged the federal government to reopen the bridge to alleviate traffic congestion.

Nigerian govt announces reopening of Lagos bridge to ease heavy traffic