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Keir Starmer reacts to farmer's protest

Sir Keir Starmer has responded to the farmer's protest after being forced to cut short a visit to a housing development on Thursday morning. The prime minister said: "In order to balance the books, we had to take tough but right decisions on national insurance contributions and ending the tax break for farmers." Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Starmer forced to halt visit after farmer protest

The prime minister has been forced to leave a location in Buckinghamshire after a group of tractor-driving protesters descended on his visit and staged a loud demonstration. Keir Starmer was visiting a housing development to announce his plans to build new towns across England when a number of vehicles showed up. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Starmer forced to halt visit after farmers stage protest

The prime minister has been forced to leave a location in Buckinghamshire after a group of tractor-driving protesters descended on his visit and staged a loud demonstration. Keir Starmer was visiting a housing development to announce his plans to build new towns across England when a number of vehicles showed up. The tractors, brandishing placards reading 'Back British Farming', could be heard sounding loud musical horns while the prime minister attempted to speak to construction workers at the site. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Trump Trade War: 'One Country, Two Systems' Not Anymore? US Hits Hong Kong with China-Level Tariff

Hong Kong is up in arms after the U.S., under Trump’s trade policies, imposed a 10% tariff on its exports—treating the region just like mainland China! Officials are calling it a direct attack on "One Country, Two Systems," as goods from Hong Kong are now forced to bear a "Made in China" label. With Hong Kong preparing to challenge the move at the WTO, the trade war is heating up once again! Will this push Hong Kong further into Beijing’s grip? #HongKong #USChinaTradeWar #TrumpTariffs #MadeInChina #OneCountryTwoSystems #TradeWar #Geopolitics #WTO #HongKongTrade #BreakingNews ~HT.318~ED.102~GR.125~PR.274~

U.S President Trump- Japan PM Ishiba Declare Senkaku Islands Under NATO Defense, Tariff Threats Loom

US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba have declared that the disputed Senkaku Islands fall under NATO’s collective defense. The move heightens tensions with China, which claims the islands as its own. During their meeting, Trump also threatened tariffs on Japanese goods if the trade deficit isn’t balanced. Ishiba, seeking stronger ties, praised Trump’s leadership and pledged increased US investments and defense purchases. As Washington and Tokyo reaffirm their alliance, the growing geopolitical rift with Beijing adds uncertainty to regional stability. #Trump #Japan #China #SenkakuIslands #NATO #USJapanRelations #TradeWar #Tariffs #Geopolitics #SouthChinaSea #ShigeruIshiba #Tokyo #Washington #ForeignPolicy #MilitaryAlliance #AsiaPacific #BilateralTies #DefenseStrategy #EconomicThreats #BreakingNews ~HT.318~GR.122~ED.103~

China Strikes Back: Imposes 15-25% Tariffs on US Imports in Retaliation Against Trump’s Trade War

China has announced tariffs ranging from 15% to 25% on US imports, including coal, LNG, and crude oil, in response to Donald Trump’s trade measures. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce condemned the US's unilateral tariff hike, calling it a violation of WTO rules. Meanwhile, China’s market regulators have launched an antitrust investigation into Google, adding further tension. As Trump's 10% tariff takes effect, Beijing warns of additional countermeasures, emphasizing that no one wins in a trade war. The standoff escalates global economic uncertainty amid diplomatic strains. #China #Trump #TradeWar #Tariffs #USChinaRelations #EconomicTensions #Imports #Exports #WTO #GlobalTrade #DonaldTrump #XiJinping #USPolitics #ChinaEconomy #Sanctions #BusinessNews #BreakingNews #USImports #OilPrices #TradeConflict #Peripheral