Trump said he would speak Monday morning with the leaders of Mexico and Canada after imposing 25% tariffs on the two North American countries. Meanwhile, Trump also said in a separate statement that Washington would cut funding to South Africa until it conducts an "investigation" into alleged mistreatment of "certain classes of people.

By Nikhil Sharma (Reuters) -European shares retreated on Monday, joining a global selloff, amid fears that U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariffs could escalate into a broader trade war. Global financial markets came under pressure after Trump issued 25% trade duties on Canada and Mexico,

The German and French stock markets were down about 2%, with shares in carmakers among the worst hit, while London's FTSE 100 dropped more 1%. The US dollar also strengthened on the currency markets,

In a video address to an AfD event last weekend, Musk told Germans they should “move on” from “past guilt.” This call, in line with AfD messaging that Germany’s culture of remembering the crimes it committed during the Nazi era is detrimental to the country, sparked outrage in Germany and beyond.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomes German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to his country estate as he repeats his aim to improve relations with European Union

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, right, speaks with Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz during their bilateral meeting at the Chequers, in Aylesbury, England, Sun, Feb.25