China's pain threshold for tariffs is a 'lot lower' than U.S., says former Trump advisor

• Trump tariffs are 'punitive,' former U.S. ambassador to Singapore says, warns of U.S. job losses

  Lavin said that "we're in for a bit of bad news in the near term," adding that the tariffs will also hurt the auto industry in the U.S.
  
  CNBC - Feb. 11

• China imposes tariffs on U.S. goods as new round of Trump tariffs coming

  China has released a list of new tariffs on U.S. goods. This comes as President Trump touts plans for 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum. CBS News contributor Javier David has more.
  
  CBS News - Feb. 10

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  CNBC - 6d
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  China Says U.S. Should Lead Trump’s Proposed Arms Controls Push

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• Trump’s tariffs could make international stocks more attractive than U.S. investments. Here’s why.

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  MarketWatch - 6d
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  When the pain hits home, Republicans balk at Trump's spending cuts and tariffs

  From reducing NIH funding to slashing USAID to new tariffs, Republican lawmakers are beginning to speak out — carefully — against some of Trump's actions.
  
  NBC News - 6d

• Stock-market rally says Trump tariffs more ‘bark than bite.’ Investors beware.

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  MarketWatch - 5d

• Trump says Nippon will invest heavily in U.S. Steel rather than purchase the company

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  CNBC - Feb. 7
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  Jeffries says Trump, GOP show 'no interest' in lowering costs of living

  House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) slammed President Trump and elected Republicans on Sunday for appearing not to prioritize lowering costs for Americans, arguing it was a core campaign ...
  
  The Hill - 2d

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