The social media app could shut down on April 5 unless it is sold to a new non-Chinese owner. Mr. Trump issued an order delaying the enforcement of a federal ban, and told reporters he could extend that delay,

Trump also said he is willing to extend a 5 April deadline for a non-Chinese buyer of the platform to be found.

Germany has said it "will not give in" and that Europe must "respond firmly" as US President Donald Trump targets imported cars and car parts with a 25% tax in his latest tariffs.

For many consumers, buying a new car is already a costly challenge. President Donald Trump has now made it even more financially difficult. Trump announced Wednesday that he wants to impose a 25 percent tariff on imported cars and parts on the theory that a trade war might boost manufacturing jobs in the United States in the long run.