Luke Vargas

And for countries that are looking to create their own weapons program, can they do that in-house in a truly homegrown capacity without being reliant, let's say, on the U.S. or China or Russia even? The short answer is no.

And for countries that are looking to create their own weapons program, can they do that in-house in a truly homegrown capacity without being reliant, let's say, on the U.S. or China or Russia even? The short answer is no.

As we wrap up this discussion, are we standing at the precipice of a potentially dangerous proliferation moment?

As we wrap up this discussion, are we standing at the precipice of a potentially dangerous proliferation moment?

I have been speaking to Daibak Das, an assistant professor at the Joseph Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver. Daibak, thank you so much for being with us on What's News. Thank you for having me. And that's it for What's News Sunday for April 13th.

I have been speaking to Daibak Das, an assistant professor at the Joseph Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver. Daibak, thank you so much for being with us on What's News. Thank you for having me. And that's it for What's News Sunday for April 13th.

Today's show was produced by Charlotte Gardenberg with supervising producer Sandra Kilhoff, and we got help from deputy editor Chris Sinsley. I'm Luke Vargas, and we'll be back Monday morning with a new show. Until then, thanks for listening.

Today's show was produced by Charlotte Gardenberg with supervising producer Sandra Kilhoff, and we got help from deputy editor Chris Sinsley. I'm Luke Vargas, and we'll be back Monday morning with a new show. Until then, thanks for listening.

Yet more trade countermeasures as China ups its tariffs on U.S. goods to 125%. We'll look at how investors can prepare for the road ahead after a volatile week in markets.

Yet more trade countermeasures as China ups its tariffs on U.S. goods to 125%. We'll look at how investors can prepare for the road ahead after a volatile week in markets.

Plus, the rest of the day's news as the U.S. and Iran prepare for nuclear talks and the Supreme Court orders the return of a man mistakenly deported to El Salvador. It's Friday, April 11th. I'm Luke Vargas for The Wall Street Journal, and here is the AM edition of What's News, the top headlines and business stories moving your world today.

Plus, the rest of the day's news as the U.S. and Iran prepare for nuclear talks and the Supreme Court orders the return of a man mistakenly deported to El Salvador. It's Friday, April 11th. I'm Luke Vargas for The Wall Street Journal, and here is the AM edition of What's News, the top headlines and business stories moving your world today.

Global markets are on pace to end the week on a rocky note as trade tensions continue to weigh on the economic outlook. This morning, China announced it would raise its retaliatory tariff on U.S. goods to 125 percent effective tomorrow. matching the latest duty imposed by the White House. Beijing signaled it's now done matching each U.S.

Global markets are on pace to end the week on a rocky note as trade tensions continue to weigh on the economic outlook. This morning, China announced it would raise its retaliatory tariff on U.S. goods to 125 percent effective tomorrow. matching the latest duty imposed by the White House. Beijing signaled it's now done matching each U.S.

tariff increase, saying American imports are no longer marketable under current levels. Speaking at a meeting with Spain's prime minister in Beijing, Chinese leader Xi Jinping said today there'd be no winners in a tariff war, but added he was not afraid of the fight to come.

tariff increase, saying American imports are no longer marketable under current levels. Speaking at a meeting with Spain's prime minister in Beijing, Chinese leader Xi Jinping said today there'd be no winners in a tariff war, but added he was not afraid of the fight to come.

Meanwhile, the Trump administration has kicked off a high-speed effort to negotiate ad hoc deals with more than 70 countries hoping to escape higher tariffs. A push that's playing out as lawmakers on Capitol Hill are eager to see deals reached that can avoid this week's tariff-induced stock sell-off.

Meanwhile, the Trump administration has kicked off a high-speed effort to negotiate ad hoc deals with more than 70 countries hoping to escape higher tariffs. A push that's playing out as lawmakers on Capitol Hill are eager to see deals reached that can avoid this week's tariff-induced stock sell-off.

People with knowledge of the discussion say many of the offers from countries to negotiate with the White House are just preliminary calls and not fleshed-out economic proposals. Markets in Japan and South Korea have ended the day in the red. European indexes are falling in morning trading. U.S. futures are pointing to a lower open, while gold has soared to an all-time high.

People with knowledge of the discussion say many of the offers from countries to negotiate with the White House are just preliminary calls and not fleshed-out economic proposals. Markets in Japan and South Korea have ended the day in the red. European indexes are falling in morning trading. U.S. futures are pointing to a lower open, while gold has soared to an all-time high.