The Catch Up: 8 April

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 8th of April and here are today's headlines. Nations are taking different stances toward US President Donald Trump’s rising tariffs. China has vowed firm retaliation, rejecting Trump’s threat of adding 50% more duties unless Beijing backs off its 34% counter-tariff. China’s Commerce Ministry pledged strong countermeasures. Japan, in contrast, is opting for diplomacy, preparing to send a trade negotiation team to Washington. Trump confirmed speaking with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba about this move. The contrast highlights a global divide...