Chinese investments in the U.S. have plummeted since Trump's first term. The trend is unlikely to reverse

• Trump says he discussed TikTok in first call with Xi since 2021

  Conversation between US and Chinese leaders comes days before president-elect’s inauguration
  
  Financial Times - 2d
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  Trump Targeted Scientists in His First Term. This Time, They’re Prepared.

  Agencies and unions have put in place new guardrails designed to limit political interference in government research.
  
  The New York Times - 2d
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  Temperatures will plummet as Arctic outbreak brings frigid weather to much of the U.S.

  Much of the United States will see temperatures plummet 20 to 40 degrees below average when a major Arctic outbreak bringing frigid temperatures sweeps through the country.
  
  NBC News - 2d
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  Bowen: Israel has changed since Donald Trump's last term – has he?

  In this time of hard choices for the Middle East, the president elect will have much to think about when he re-enters the White House
  
  BBC News - 3d

• These Chinese apps have surged in popularity in the U.S. A TikTok ban could stop them in their tracks

  A law that could see TikTok shut down in the U.S. threatens to ensnare other Chinese social media apps gaining traction in the country, legal experts say.
  
  CNBC - 4d
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  Democrats Prevail in Virginia Races, the First Elections Since Trump’s Win

  The party held onto two key seats in Loudoun County that will allow them to maintain control of the state’s legislature.
  
  The New York Times - Jan. 8
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  Chinese Companies Have Sidestepped Trump’s Tariffs. They Could Do It Again.

  The companies have found plenty of new channels to the U.S. market — demonstrating the potential limits of the tariffs Donald Trump has promised to impose.
  
  The New York Times - Jan. 5

• U.S. Companies Vouched for China During Trump's First Term. Not Anymore.

  American companies have largely gone silent about the importance of the U.S.-China relationship—they no longer see China as the land of opportunity.
  
  The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2

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  Big Banks Quit Climate Change Groups Ahead of Trump’s Term

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  Trump plans blitz of executive orders for first days in White House

  President-elect tells a rally of supporters in Washington he will act with ‘historic speed and strength’
  
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