Australian dollar plunges, ASX drops as fears of trade war spread over Donald Trump’s tariffs

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03/02 09:37 - EU leaders meet for defence talks in Brussels as Spain warns bloc should not be ‘naive’ about Trump tariffs – Europe live 03/02 09:35 - Trump threatens to widen tariffs with warning against EU – US politics live 03/02 09:34 - UK could avoid the US tariffs the ‘atrocity’ EU is facing because Starmer has been ‘nice’, Trump suggests – UK politics live 03/02 09:34 - European and UK stock markets hit by global trade war fears after Trump tariff threats – business live 03/02 09:11 - Netanyahu in Washington for ceasefire talks; Iran condemns Trump plan to relocate Palestinians – Middle East crisis live 03/02 09:04 - Talks with Russia and Ukraine ‘going pretty well’ – Trump 03/02 09:04 - Trump says EU tariffs will ‘definitely happen’ as Mexico, Canada and China retaliate 03/02 08:39 - Gaza authorities revise war death toll to 61,700 03/02 08:39 - Gaza authorities revise war death toll to 61,700 03/02 08:28 - Asian markets dive as Trump kicks off trade war 03/02 08:28 - Asian markets dive as Trump kicks off trade war 03/02 07:26 - Asian stock markets tumble in response to Trump tariffs 03/02 06:54 - 'Shocking, franchise-altering and bizarre': Doncic-Davis trade breaks the internet 03/02 06:39 - Australian dollar plunges, ASX drops as fears of trade war spread over Donald Trump’s tariffs 03/02 06:28 - Israeli army denies issuing evacuation orders during Jenin operation 03/02 06:04 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,075 03/02 06:04 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,075 03/02 05:39 - The Papers: 'Vlad's drone kills Brit boy' and 'fears of global trade war' 03/02 05:01 - Three Years After Ukraine Invasion, Europe Still Deals With Energy Crisis 03/02 04:47 - Heatwave warning as ‘intensely hot’ weather continues in south-eastern Australia 03/02 03:27 - Markets tumble in reaction to Trump's tariffs as he warns UK 'out of line' on trade with US 03/02 03:25 - North Queensland floods: hundreds evacuated, dozens rescued as 1.2m of rain dumped in some areas 03/02 03:06 - Zelensky has no idea where most of ‘$200 billion’ in US aid went 03/02 02:45 - Australia news live: NAB becomes first of big four banks to cut fixed-interest mortgage rates; ‘continued threat’ of floods in north Queensland, BoM warns 03/02 00:31 - Say Goodbye To Goosebumps And Hello To These 33 Things That’ll Keep You Warm 02/02 23:56 - Canada, Mexico retaliate with tariffs on US goods amid trade war 02/02 23:31 - This Common Relationship Problem Has Experts Warning Couples Everywhere — Here's What It Is And How To Stop Doing It 02/02 23:16 - US politics live: Trump warns Americans that tariffs may cause ‘pain’ – as it happened 02/02 23:00 - Trade War Heats Up After Trump Orders Tariffs and Canada Retaliates 02/02 22:30 - Starmer calls on European leaders to put more economic pressure on Russia 02/02 21:18 - US top diplomat warns Panama to reduce Chinese business interests in Canal 02/02 20:23 - Wall Street Journal editorial calls Trump tariffs ‘dumbest trade war in history’ 02/02 19:20 - Ukraine Says at Least 18 Civilians Are Killed in Strikes 02/02 19:00 - The Brutalist wins best film at London Critics’ Circle awards 02/02 18:55 - England errors led to second-half collapse - Warburton 02/02 18:55 - Trump tariffs: markets brace for falls as Mexico and Canada hit back 02/02 18:36 - Member state calls on NATO to ‘show muscle’ 02/02 18:03 - Syrian leader meets Saudi crown prince for first official foreign visit 02/02 17:36 - Russia, Seeking to Salvage Military Bases, Goes Hat in Hand to Syria 02/02 17:35 - Two Georgia opposition leaders arrested at anti-government protest 02/02 17:00 - Trump launches a baffling trade war against Canada and Mexico 02/02 16:56 - Violence against females in UK increasing – watchdog 02/02 16:47 - F.A.A.’s Main Warning System for Pilots Is Restored After Outage 02/02 16:03 - Top Democrats warn tariffs will hit Americans hard as Trump says it’s ‘worth the price’ 02/02 15:52 - Weight Loss Drugs and Their Lesser Known Side Effects on Relationships 02/02 15:40 - Canada and Mexico vow retaliation against US tariffs 02/02 15:31 - 32 “Stay Warm” Products For Anyone With A Personal Vendetta Against Jack Frost 02/02 15:16 - Fire chiefs warn UK is not prepared for climate crisis impacts 02/02 14:00 - Trump threat to deport pro-Palestinian students mirrors rightwing Heritage blueprint 02/02 12:56 - EU incapable of helping end Ukraine conflict – AfD leader 02/02 12:37 - Pressure grows on EU to freeze minerals deal with Rwanda over DRC fighting 02/02 12:30 - Exonerated environmental defenders to face murder retrial in El Salvador 02/02 12:08 - The power of literature in times of war: Fatima Bhutto & Ahmed Masoud 02/02 12:08 - The power of literature in times of war: Fatima Bhutto & Ahmed Masoud 02/02 12:03 - Global alarm, condemnation as Trump tariffs hit Mexico, Canada and China 02/02 12:03 - Global alarm, condemnation as Trump tariffs hit Mexico, Canada and China 02/02 11:00 - Kash Patel Is a Warning Shot 02/02 10:07 - Ukraine and Russia blame each other as missile kills at least four in Kursk school 02/02 09:56 - Dahiyeh’s restaurant scene bounces back after Israel’s war on Lebanon 02/02 09:56 - Dahiyeh’s restaurant scene bounces back after Israel’s war on Lebanon 02/02 09:32 - Russia fires dozens of drones and missiles at Ukraine 02/02 09:32 - Russian air strikes leave several dead, damage energy infrastructure in Ukraine 02/02 09:18 - Trump orders 25 percent tariffs on Canadian goods 02/02 09:16 - Here's The Truth Behind These 14 Urban Legends — From The "Angel's Glow" In The Civil War To The Mannequin That Was Actually A Mummified Body 02/02 08:00 - In Kursk, Ukrainians try to sway Russian minds. And film it. 02/02 08:00 - L.A. Was Warned About Deadly Wildfires. Did It Do Enough to Prepare? 02/02 07:01 - 'I fled Ukraine speaking basic English - now I'm off to Oxford University' 02/02 06:59 - French PM Bayrou says will force through contentious budget without a vote 02/02 06:40 - Ukraine and Russia blame each other for missile strike on school that left four dead 02/02 06:14 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,074 02/02 06:14 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,074 02/02 06:03 - Canada and Mexico hit back as Trump tariffs trigger trade war between allies 02/02 04:34 - One dead in Ingham flood waters as Townsville ‘black zone’ suburbs urged to evacuate 02/02 03:10 - Canada and Mexico hit back after Trump signs order for punishing tariffs 02/02 03:05 - 'Is it for a day or four years?' Trump tariff uncertainty spooks small businesses 02/02 02:00 - Social media users risk fragmenting into silos after Trump election victory, experts warn 02/02 01:41 - Rubio embarks on mission impossible: Retake the Panama Canal 02/02 01:12 - Canada and Mexico hit back with retaliatory tariffs on US as Trump risks trade war 02/02 00:07 - Why Dynasty Warriors makers scrapped sequel to reinvent series 01/02 22:55 - Four dead in Russian strike on Kursk school, Ukraine says 01/02 22:25 - 41 Luxurious-Looking Wardrobe Pieces That’ll Help You Elevate Your Style In 2025 01/02 22:00 - AI tools used for child sexual abuse images targeted in Home Office crackdown 01/02 21:12 - White House wants Zelensky to hold elections – Trump envoy 01/02 20:23 - US wants Ukraine to hold elections following potential ceasefire, Trump envoy says 01/02 19:43 - Twelve killed in Russian missile, drone attack on Ukraine 01/02 19:43 - Twelve killed in Russian missile, drone attack on Ukraine 01/02 18:25 - Kiev’s backers concerned over military supply dispute – WaPo 01/02 16:00 - Israel-Gaza war live: Israeli hostages and freed Palestinians return home as Rafah crossing opens 01/02 15:44 - Dozens killed as opposition RSF forces attack open market in Sudan 01/02 15:33 - A little girl sparkles in Oscar-nominated film – and shines a light on child labour 01/02 15:02 - EU state bans Russian-born child from school tour of nuclear plant – media 01/02 14:00 - Why Snowden – not Russia or Syria – could tank Tulsi Gabbard’s nomination 01/02 14:00 - Ron DeSantis tried to crusade against undocumented students. Florida is fighting back 01/02 13:51 - Trump’s tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China: will they spark a trade war? 01/02 12:19 - NATO nation clears Russian-crewed ship in sabotage probe 01/02 12:00 - ‘People wanted change’: Scranton felt the pinch – but are Trump tariffs the answer? 01/02 10:49 - Gunmen in Syria kill at least 10 in Alawite village, war monitor says 01/02 09:53 - Israel to release 183 Palestinian prisoners in hostage swap 01/02 08:43 - Zelensky is a ‘semi-dictator’ – Romanian election frontrunner 01/02 08:00 - Ukraine’s defense sector in disarray at crucial moment in the war