Three big unknowns ahead of Trump's tariffs

Hello. US President Donald Trump is expected to unveil a plan for a wide set of tariffs later today. Our business reporter Natalie Sherman explains three unknowns ahead of the announcement. For BBC InDepth, population correspondent Stephanie Hegarty reports on the pronatalist movement's push for political influence in the US. And finally, something smells rotten in an English town - but what might be causing it?

TOP OF THE AGENDA

Trump poised for global trade upheaval

Higher levies on cars are due to go into effect this week. Credit: Getty Images

Anticipation around President Trump's tariffs announcement has been building, with the White House calling 2 April "Liberation Day". Trump has long been a fan of tariffs, winning support from US businesses frustrated by foreign competition. He has already raised duties on Chinese imports, as well as steel, aluminium and some goods from Canada and Mexico. Wednesday's announcement is expected to affect a wider range of countries and goods, but as Natalie Sherman explains, several details remain unclear. Analysts warn tariffs could push up prices and trigger a trade war, with some countries preparing their own retaliatory measures.

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Influencing the US to have more babies

The US pronatalist movement is made up of both conservative Christians and members of the so-called "tech right". Credit: BBC

Proponents of the pronatalist movement believe that the world needs to have more babies or risk the collapse of civilisation. Since Donald Trump's return to power in the US, the movement has identified potential allies in the White House, Stephanie Hegarty reports.