Chinese factories are creating social media videos on TikTok urging consumers to buy directly from them to avoid Trump’s tariffs. The videos claim to offer popular fashion items like Lululemon and Louis Vuitton at significantly lower prices, with some even claiming they can sell yoga pants for £4.55 compared to the usual US price of $100. However, shoppers are warned that these may be counterfeit products. Meanwhile, China has retaliated against Trump's tariffs by halting shipments of rare earth metals, critical to various industries, and Chinese President Xi Jinping urged Vietnam to join forces in upholding free trade, which Trump claims is aimed at "screwing" the US.

Semiconductors are tiny chips used in electronic devices such as smartphones and laptops, vehicles with electronic control systems, routers, and communication infrastructures. They are central to the global economy, with Taiwan's Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) providing over half of the world's supply. President Trump plans to introduce tariffs on imported semiconductors to encourage US firms to manufacture more products domestically, citing national security concerns about microchips being produced or sourced from elsewhere. The move is part of a broader effort by the US government to boost technology manufacturing in the country, with some companies such as TSMC already increasing their US presence in response to previous legislation.

The price of Sony PlayStation 5 consoles will increase due to a "challenging economic environment" caused by high inflation and fluctuating exchange rates. The PS5 Digital Edition will rise from £390 to £430 in the UK, while in Europe it will go up from 449 euros to 499 euros. This is part of a global price hike for the console, also affecting Australia and New Zealand.

President Trump has justified his tariff hikes by saying they are necessary to prepare for potential "war" with China. He stated that having products made in the US would ensure independence from other countries in case of conflict, and emphasized the importance of domestic manufacturing. In response, Chinese President Xi Jinping warned against a trade war or tariff war, stating that there are no winners in such conflicts and advocating for the protection of multilateral trading systems and global supply chains.