1 week Ago By Danni King
Good Morning Britain viewers were greeted with a breaking news announcement on Wednesday (9 April) morning as another episode of the popular ITV show aired. Presented by Ed Balls and Ranvir Singh, the programme was interrupted in the first hour for an update on the tariff hikes imposed by US President Donald Trump . The White House declared that it has slapped tariffs of 104 percent on most Chinese goods imported into America.
This increase follows Beijing's retaliation against Trump's previous tariff hikes. However, GMB viewers made it clear they weren't interested in the news, with many expressing their views on social media. One viewer posted on X: "I don't care what the so-called experts say, every country should slap a ban on American goods," while another chimed in: " Donald Trump is the president of the US.
We would be better off focusing on our own leaders and their actions. #gmb," reports the Manchester Evening News . "Endless speculation stories on tariffs and theme parks on #GMB and no actual news," a third GMB fan commented, while another remarked: "Has GMB always been this level of utter drivel? #gmb.
" GMB's North American correspondent Noel Phillips provided the latest tariff updates for GMB viewers. Reporting live from New York, Noel informed viewers: "What we're witnessing right now is one of the most dramatic confrontations in international politics in modern times. The two most powerful men in the world, facing off against each other.
" Noel uncovered figures displaying a gloomy picture from the New York Stock Exchange board and then dropped a bombshell: " Donald Trump has ominously signalled an impending escalation of trade tensions with possible further tariffs targeting the pharmaceutical supply chain." "As I've been finding out, there is a real sense of anxiety and dread about what's to come," Noel disclosed. On Tuesday, Trump declared his government's intent to forge "tailored deals" with trade allies, with the White House announcing plans to prioritise countries like Japan and South Korea.
The tariffs have hit China hardest, but Trump has vowed to fight a trade war "to the end" by promising to retaliate with countermeasures. China's 34 percent tariffs on US goods are set to be actioned on Thursday (10 April). Good Morning Britain airs weekdays at 6am on ITV.
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