 "The Trump administration has imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. File image/AP")
It is set to be a busy Wednesday with several events lined up for the day.
Firstly, the tariffs imposed on steel and aluminium imports by the United States will come into effect from today (March 12). Meanwhile, PM Modi will attend the Mauritius National Day celebrations.
Nasa and SpaceX will launch the Crew-10 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) in the Dragon spacecraft today while US President Donald Trump is set to host Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin for bilateral talks.
Here is all that is set to take place today throughout the world.
US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports come into effect
US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports will officially come into effect today, marking a significant shift in trade policy.
The tariffs , originally introduced as part of a broader effort to protect domestic industries, impose a 25 per cent duty on steel imports and a 10 per cent duty on aluminium imports. The announcement was made by US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Sunday (March 9).
The decision has sparked mixed reactions globally with critics warning of potential economic fallout. Economists also warn that increased costs for raw materials could hurt industries reliant on steel and aluminium, such as automotive, construction, and manufacturing.
PM Modi to attend Mauritius National Day celebrations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on a two-day visit to Mauritius where he will attend the Mauritius National Day celebrations. His visit underscores the strong historical, cultural and economic ties between India and Mauritius, a nation with a deep-rooted Indian heritage.
At the invitation of his Mauritius counterpart, Navin Ramgoolam, Modi is visiting the island-nation to sign multiple agreements aimed at strengthening cooperation in capacity building, trade and efforts to combat cross-border financial crimes, reported Hindustan Times.
Earlier, he met President Dharambeer Gokhool and Mauritius First Lady Vrinda Gokhool on Tuesday. He presented the first lady with holy water from the Triveni Sangam, a Banarasi saree, makhana from Bihar and an idol of Lord Ganesha when he met them in the capital of the island-nation.
Trump to hold bilateral talks with Irish PM Martin
US President Donald Trump is set to host Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin for bilateral talks at the White House as part of the Irish Government’s traditional St Patrick’s programme of overseas engagements.
The meeting is expected to focus on strengthening US-Ireland relations, economic cooperation and key geopolitical issues, including Ireland’s role within the European Union.
This meeting comes on the backdrop of increasing apprehension that the president’s protectionist trade and tax policies could severely jeopardise the Irish economy, which is substantially supported by enduring investments from US multinational corporations.
Nasa, SpaceX to launch Crew-10 mission to ISS
Nasa and SpaceX are set to launch the Crew-10 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard the Dragon spacecraft. The mission is part of Nasa’s Commercial Crew Program which will transport a team of astronauts to the orbiting laboratory, continuing efforts to support long-duration space research and operations.
Crew-10 will lift off aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 7:48 pm EDT (5 am IST). The mission aims to deliver essential supplies, conduct scientific experiments and facilitate research in microgravity conditions.
SpaceX’s partnership with Nasa has revolutionised human spaceflight by providing reliable, cost-effective access to space. Crew-10 marks another step in expanding humanity’s presence beyond Earth, advancing both scientific knowledge and future deep-space exploration efforts.
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