President Donald Trump imposed a sweeping 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imported into the United States on Wednesday, a move that threatens to drive up prices on a broad range of consumer and industrial goods for Americans.

It’s the latest salvo in Trump’s multifaceted tariff war aimed at correcting perceived trade imbalances and reigniting domestic manufacturing.

“It may go up higher,” Trump said Tuesday of the 25% tariff on all countries’ steel and aluminum sent to the US at an event hosted by the Business Roundtable. “The higher it goes, the more likely it is they’re going to build,” he said, referring to more companies moving their production to the US.

The tariff on steel and aluminum marks the first time in Trump’s second term that a tariff has been applied to all countries.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that his two-day visit to Mauritius would open a “new and bright” chapter on the bilateral relationship between the two countries.

The Prime Minister will visit the island nation on March 11 and 12 and will participate in its 57th National Day. He was invited by Mauritius Prime Minister Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam.

In his departure statement, Modi said, “Mauritius is a close maritime neighbour, a key partner in the Indian Ocean, and a gateway to the African Continent. We are connected by history, geography and culture. Deep mutual trust, a shared belief in the values of democracy, and a celebration of our diversity are our strengths. The close and historical people-to-people connect is a source of shared pride.”

Modi said the bilateral relationship has made significant strides in the past ten years due to people-centric initiatives. “I look forward to the opportunity to engage the Mauritius leadership to elevate our partnership in all its facets and strengthen our enduring friendship for the progress and prosperity of our peoples, as well as for security and development in the Indian Ocean Region, as part of our Vision SAGAR,” said the prime minister.

“I am confident that this visit will build on the foundations of the past and open a new and bright chapter in the India and Mauritius relationship,” he added.

Mark Carney, former central banker, has been elected as Canada’s next prime minister, succeeding Justin Trudeau who announced his resignation in January. Carney won 85.9% of the vote as leader of the governing Liberal Party amid US trade tensions and an upcoming federal election. Trudeau will continue as prime minister until Carney is sworn in.

Canada’s Liberal Party overwhelmingly elected Mark Carney as the country’s next prime minister Sunday and the former central banker lost no time in taking a defiant stance against threats from US President Donald Trump.

Carney will take over from outgoing party leader Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over the coming days, but he may not have the job for long.

Canada must hold elections by October but Carney could well call a snap poll within weeks. Current polls put the opposition Conservatives as slight favourites.

In his victory speech to party supporters, Carney warned the United States under Trump was seeking to seize control of Canada, an effort he said must be defeated.

“The Americans want our resources, our water, our land, our country,” Carney told a boisterous crown in Ottawa after the results were announced.

Trump is “attacking Canadian workers, families, and businesses. We cannot let him succeed.”