President Trump enacts new trade tariffs, the ICC removes its chief prosecutor, and the UK Prime Minister establishes a secondary government office in Manchester.

U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed new tariffs ranging from 10 percent to 12.5 percent on 60 trading partners, including China and the European Union. The duties, established under Section 301 of the 1974 Trade Act, replace a temporary global levy that expired on Friday. The administration cites forced labor concerns as the justification, though critics argue the move is a strategy to bypass previous Supreme Court rulings.

International Reaction to U.S. Tariffs

Foreign leaders and trade officials have condemned the new duties as unjustified. Brazil’s government stated it would take the matter to the World Trade Organization, while New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon criticized the tariffs for increasing business costs and uncertainty. Officials from the European Union, Japan, and the Philippines also rejected the administration's claims, noting their own labor protections and compliance with international trade rules.

ICC Prosecutor Dismissed

Members of the International Criminal Court voted 82 to 13 on Friday to dismiss chief prosecutor Karim Khan following allegations of sexual misconduct. Khan, who previously issued arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders, has denied any wrongdoing. The U.S. State Department has used the situation to criticize the court's legitimacy, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio labeling the body as biased.

New UK Government Base

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has opened a new government base in Manchester, dubbed "No. 10 North." The Labour Party leader stated the move aims to shift economic decision-making away from London. While Burnham described the office as a way to foster growth and new ideas, Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch dismissed the initiative as a gimmick.