Hail the size of a golf ball fell in the Turkish province of Antalya on the night of January 31.

According to Mynet, large hail and snow fell in Manavgat and Serik. Traffic was disrupted due to the heavy snowfall on the roads.

Note that the weather phenomenon started at 11 p.m. and took people by surprise. For 15 minutes, drivers had to hide their cars from the dangerous precipitation in gas stations and underground parking lots.

As a result, the bad weather caused traffic problems also in Ankara.

Recall that the North Atlantic Alliance may disregard Turkey's opinion when accepting Finland and Sweden.

Author: Наталья Чудесатова

The total amount of customs duties on Chinese goods levied by the United States has increased to 145%. This was reported by the U.S. government.

CNBC reports that US President Donald Trump has announced the introduction of additional 125% import duties on Chinese products. At the same time, he had previously imposed a 20% tariff on goods coming from China, Canada and Mexico, TASS reported.

This tariff was part of the plan to combat the spread of fentanyl, in the lack of control over which the U.S. side accuses these states.

Thus, as CNBC notes, the total amount of duties on Chinese products reached the mark of 145%.

Before that, Trump raised duties on goods from China to 125%, explaining it by “lack of respect”.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian emphasized that opposition to US duties is necessary to protect the existing international trading system.

The World Trade Organization (WTO) predicts a significant decline in trade between the United States and China by 80% on the background of mutual imposition of duties.

Earlier it became known that the decision to postpone duties Trump surprised his own administration. It also increased the fortunes of U.S. billionaires by another $304 billion

Author: Наталья Чудесатова