Beijing, April 14, 2026 (AFP) - China vows 'countermeasures' if Trump tariff threat materialises

NAMPA / AFP

2026-04-14

China vowed Tuesday it would impose "countermeasures" if US President Donald Trump made good on his threat to impose new tariffs following reports Beijing has supplied or intends to supply weapons to Iran. Trump -- who is scheduled to visit Beijing next month for talks with counterpart Xi Jinping -- said Sunday he would hit China's goods with a 50 percent tariff if it provided military assistance to Tehran. His comments came the same day US outle......

Restricted content

Law & Politics

Paris, France, April 14, 2026 (AFP) - France's Macron says urged Trump, Iran president to restart talks

2026-04-14 14:00:31

Paris, France, April 14, 2026 (AFP) - Venezuela opposition leader urges presidential polls 'as soon as possible'

2026-04-14 14:00:31

Rabat, April 14, 2026 (AFP) - Jailed Senegalese fans deny wrongdoing in AFCON final chaos

2026-04-14 14:00:30

Jerusalem, April 14, 2026 (AFP) - Israel says 10 soldiers wounded in fighting in key Lebanese town

2026-04-14 14:00:30

Paris, France, April 14, 2026 (AFP) - Venezuela opposition leader urges presidential polls 'as soon as possible'

2026-04-14 14:00:30

Berlin, April 14, 2026 (AFP) - Zelensky says pipeline taking Russian oil to Hungary will reopen by end of April

2026-04-14 14:00:30

Jerusalem, April 14, 2026 (AFP) - Israeli FM says keen to reach 'peace and normalisation' with Lebanon

2026-04-14 14:00:30

Rome, April 14, 2026 (AFP) - Austrian arrested in Italy over 63 mn euro tax fraud

2026-04-14 14:00:30

2026-04-14 13:30:41

Latest NAMPA photos

WINDHOEK, 13 April 2026 - Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare and CGN Swakop Uranium board chairperson Qiu Bin during a courtesy visit at the Prime Minister's office. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

SHENZHEN, 13 April 2026 - Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi (middle left) together with Namibia's Ambassador to the People's Republic of China, Tonata Itenge-Emvula (middle right), and Namibia senior government officials and the Shenzhen business delegation at the Namibia-Shenzhen Networking Cocktail Reception on 13 April 2026. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 13 APRIL 2026 - The Association of Diplomatic Spouses (ADS) International Diplomatic Charity Bazaar 2025. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

NAMPA

OKAKARARA, 13 April 2026 - The Okakarara community on Monday afternoon at the accident scene former Otjozondjupa Governor, and Member of Parliament James Uerikua and his son Venturo died on 03 April 2026. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 13 APRIL- Corruption suspect Emiriha Mueshika. (Photo contributed) NAMPA

NAMPA

OTJIWARONGO, 13 April 2026 - The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa speaks at a five-day workshop of traditional leaders on Monday morning at Otjiwarongo. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 13 APRIL- Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Edward Wambo. (Photo contributed). NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 12 APRIL 2026 - Emma Muteka. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

NAMPA