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Donald Trump signed executive orders imposing 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports into America,

granting no exemptions.

Canada and Mexico are among America's biggest suppliers of the metals.

Mr. Trump imposed similar levies during his first term,

but eventually reached deals with many of the countries most affected.

The new tariffs will reportedly go into effect on March 4th.

Hamas said it would delay the release of more Israeli hostages.

Under its ceasefire deal with Israel, the militant group was due to free three hostages

this Saturday.

It justified the delay by accusing Israel of stopping displaced Palestinians returning to Gaza.

Israel Katz, Israel's defense minister, called the announcement a complete violation of the ceasefire

agreement.

Mr. Trump said that Palestinians removed from Gaza under his plan for America to take

over the enclave would have no right to return. America's president also told Fox News that he

hoped to persuade Egypt and Jordan to agree to take in displaced Palestinians, adding Gaza would become a,

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