Here's a quick recap of what has occurred in US politics today: Trump issued a 25% steel and aluminum tariff on all countries, raising fears of a potential trade war and increased consumer costs. The president pardoned former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich years after the Democrat was found guilty of political corruption charges

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he will introduce new 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the U.S., on top of existing metals duties. He also said he will announce reciprocal tariffs on Tuesday or Wednesday.

Donald Trump said he would on Monday impose 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports, expanding his trade conflicts to the metals sector in a new burst of protectionism from Washington.