First Thing: Donald Trump announces new 25% tariff on cars from overseas

Key trading partners, including Canada, condemn move. Plus, European Commission advises people to stockpile enough essentials for 72 hours

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Donald Trump said the US would impose a 25% tariff on foreign-made cars, drawing condemnation from America's traditional allies and trading partners.

When will they come into force? Trump claimed they will be effective from 2 April and that the US will start collecting them the next day.

What does criticism from within the Republicans suggest? That senior members of the party are breaking ranks over the national security scandal. On Tuesday, the national security adviser, Mike Waltz, said he took full responsibility" for the leak - but also deflected heavily and insulted the journalist involved.