TaiwanPlus News – 18:00, February 4, 2025
Beijing hits back against U.S. President Donald Trump's 10% tariffs on Chinese imports, slapping import fees of its own on a range of U.S. goods. Meanwhile, Trump pauses tariffs on Mexico and Canada after both agree to boost enforcement along their borders with the U.S. And, people in Taiwan mourn the death of actress Barbie Hsu from influenza, while many rush to get vaccinated against the virus. Plus: - President Lai attends the Taipei Int'l Book Exhibition, where books from Italy are taking front and center. - Taipei's mayor slams a decision to prevent Shanghai officials from attending the city's Lantern Festival this year. - Skyrocketing food prices in Japan push one family to grow their own produce.
