President Trump announced that delayed tariffs on Canada and Mexico will proceed next month, risking a potential global trade war. He also signed a memorandum to curb Chinese spending in strategic sectors. The tariffs, originally set for February 4, were delayed due to agreements on border security. The US-China trade tensions escalated with new tariffs imposed on Chinese goods, prompting retaliatory actions from China. Global stock markets fell, while the US dollar strengthened and gold prices hit a new high amid economic uncertainties. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)