Trump announces new tariffs on China; Witkoff visits Gaza, and more
The World in Brief from The Economist
The Economist
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🗓️ 12 October 2025
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| 0:55.0 | Our top stories. Steve Whitkoff, an envoy for Donald Trump, visited Gaza to observe the first phase of Israeli troops' withdrawal from the territory. |
| 1:03.0 | Up to 200 American soldiers are on their way to Israel to run a center that will monitor the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and help deliver aid. |
| 1:12.0 | Meanwhile, thousands of Palestinian refugees traveled north along Gaza's coast, |
| 1:16.5 | returning to what remains of their homes. |
| 1:19.6 | Mr. Trump said he would impose an additional 100% tariff on import from China |
| 1:23.9 | and enact controls on exports of critical software on November 1st. |
| 1:28.4 | The move is in retaliation for China imposing export controls on rare earth metals. |
| 1:33.5 | Earlier, Mr. Trump suggested that he might pull out of upcoming trade talks with Xi Jinping, |
| 1:37.8 | China's leader. |
| 1:39.1 | Stock markets fell on the news. |
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