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Trump is targeting China-made containerships in new flank of global economic war on the oceans
China dominates shipbuilding for the ocean freight market, and President Trump has plans to exact economic punishment to bring the business back to the U.S.CNBC - Mar. 11 -
Delta warns on profit as economic ‘uncertainty’ dents US demand
Shares tumble more than 12% after-hours as carrier cuts quarterly revenue and earnings outlook by halfFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Meloni warns EU against ‘vicious circle’ of tariff war with Trump
Italian prime minister criticises Brussels for engaging in tit-for-tat with USFinancial Times - Mar. 19 -
Can Mark Carney win an election in Canada and a trade war with the US?
Former central banker has strong economic credentials but is untested politicallyFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
Farmers fear criminal hare coursing gangs 'could kill someone'
Farmers warn there has been an increase in willingness to commit violence to farmers and gamekeepers.BBC News - Mar. 18 -
Trump economic adviser: US 'launched a drug war, not a trade war' with Mexico, Canada
Kevin Hassett, the Trump administration’s National Economic Council director, said the United States has not launched a trade war with Mexico and Canada but “a drug war.” Hassett joined ABC News’s ...The Hill - Mar. 9 -
Starmer is warned against ‘appeasing’ Trump with tax cut for US tech firms
Labour MP and Lib Dem leader express concern social media companies could be let off hook just as benefits are cut. Keir Starmer has been warned against “appeasing” Donald Trump as he considers ...The Guardian - 2d -
US airlines’ warnings of lower demand cast shadow over economic outlook
American, Delta and Southwest trim financial guidance on corporate and consumer softnessFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
Trump Tariffs Unsettle Farmers, but They Have Their Own Fair Trade Complaints
When the U.S. trade representative asked for examples of unfair trade, agriculture interests had plenty, but also politely warned about what a trade war could do to them.The New York Times - Mar. 18 -
US weather forecasts save lives and money. Trump’s cuts put us all at risk
Noaa, my former employer, is an integral part of our daily lives, tracking hurricanes, supporting safe flights and helping farmers. Across the United States , from rural communities to coastal ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
Major US airlines warn demand is slowing
In addition to two major crashes, airlines point to the uncertain economic future, plummeting government travel and reductions to corporate travel.ABC News - Mar. 11 -
How Trump’s Tariffs Affect U.S. Farmers
Retaliatory tariffs are hitting U.S. farmers hard, particularly in states that voted for Trump. Ana Swanson, an Iowa native who covers trade and international economics for The New York Times, ...The New York Times - Mar. 15 -
Is Trump driving the US into a recession? – in charts
Warning lights are flashing on a dashboard of economic indicators as analysts grow alarmed about a ‘Trumpcession’. Prospects for the US economy have cooled significantly in a matter of months. ...The Guardian - Mar. 18 -
A Recession Is Looking More and More Likely. Here Are 5 Ways to Prepare
This is an ideal time to prepare your business for an economic downturn.Inc. - Mar. 14 -
Trump doesn't rule out recession as trade war stirs uncertainty
As President Donald Trump doubles down on his escalating trade war against some of the country’s biggest economic partners, he is declining to rule out a recession as economic uncertainty grows. ...NBC News - Mar. 10 -
Trade Wars - The return of Mark Carney
New Prime Minister of Canada vows to win trade war against President Trump.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
Indonesia's cocoa farmers work with businesses to fight the bitter impact of climate change
Thousands of cocoa farmers across Indonesia are working with businesses and other organizations to protect their crops against the bitter impacts of climate changeABC News - Mar. 15 -
US launches ‘decisive and powerful’ strikes against Houthis in Yemen
President Trump said the United States has launched “decisive and powerful” strikes against Houthi militants in Yemen, warning that the military “will use overwhelming lethal force” until the ...The Hill - Mar. 15 -
Tesla tells US government Trump trade war could ‘harm’ EV companies
Letter from Elon Musk’s firm to US trade representative warns of ‘downstream impacts’ of tit-for-tat tariffs. Business live – latest updates Elon Musk’s Tesla has warned that Donald Trump’s ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
Trump Won’t Win a War Against the Courts
The judiciary will never surrender to the president its constitutional role to interpret the Constitution.The New York Times - 2d -
Accenture warns Musk’s Doge-led spending crackdown is hitting revenues
Consulting group says US government purchases have slowed and global economic uncertainty has risenFinancial Times - 5d -
China's retaliatory tariffs take effect as American farmers, stocks reel
China's retaliatory tariffs on U.S. agricultural goods will affect American farmers. This comes as the stock market continues to show the effects of a growing trade war. CBS News' Anna Coren reports.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Ukraine agrees to 30-day ceasefire as US prepares to lift military aid restrictions
Joint Ukraine-US statement saying ‘ball is now in Russia’s court’ is followed by reports of an air strike on Kyiv. Latest Europe news live Ukraine said it was ready to accept an immediate ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Trump trade wars are slowing global growth and fuelling inflation, says OECD
Economic organisation downgrades forecasts for growth in UK as well as US, Canada and Mexico due to tariffs. Business live – latest updates Donald Trump’s trade wars are splintering the global ...The Guardian - Mar. 17 -
Why the EU faces a tough call on new banking rules as US and UK waver
Also in this newsletter: Should all EU households be told to prepare for war?Financial Times - 1d -
An Uncertain Economic Moment Poses a Big Test for the Fed
The U.S. central bank prepares to meet under a cloud of concern about the economic hit from President Trump’s tariffs.The New York Times - Mar. 17 -
Project 2025: You can’t say Trump didn’t warn us
Project 2025, a 922-page blueprint for a second Trump administration prepared by the Heritage Foundation, has been implemented by Trump's administration, including firing 30,000 federal employees, ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
U.S. launches multiple strikes against Houthi targets as Trump issues warning
President Trump said the U.S. would use "overwhelming lethal force" until Houthis cease shipping attacks.CBS News - Mar. 15 -
Steve Borthwick may use three fly-halves for Six Nations finale in Wales
England’s Fin Smith, Marcus Smith and Ford all in squad ‘Our aspiration is to win the tournament,’ says Borthwick Steve Borthwick is prepared to unleash his triple threat of No 10s ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
FirstFT: Israel launches strikes on Gaza as ceasefire breaks down
Also in today’s newsletter, traders make $16bn shorting Tesla and economists warn of US economic slowdownFinancial Times - Mar. 18 -
The US economic trump card
There is huge scope for householders to tap home equity lines of creditFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
New Chinese tariffs add pressure on American farmers amid ongoing trade war
China's new tariffs on U.S. agricultural goods take effect today, cutting into American farmers' largest overseas market. The move follows the White House's decision to end a major source of farm ...CBS News - Mar. 10 -
The U.S.-Canada trade war could signal a shift in economic ties, experts say
The U.S.-Canada trade war could shift economic ties as tariffs rise and tensions grow, raising concerns about future trade stability, experts say.CNBC - Mar. 14 -
EU watchdogs warn that weakening rules risks another financial crash
Financial supervisors issue unusual warning as EU prepares to simplify regulationFinancial Times - 2d -
Federal Reserve cuts US economic growth outlook amid Trump tariffs
Officials raise inflation forecast to 2.7% this year, as Fed chair Jerome Powell says uncertainty is ‘remarkably high’. Officials at the US Federal Reserve cut their US economic growth forecasts ...The Guardian - 6d -
French lawmaker who uses a wheelchair wins a change in voting rules that discriminated against him
French lawmakers have agreed unanimously to change the way they vote, opting to eliminate a balloting method that discriminated against a parliamentarian who uses a wheelchair because it required ...ABC News - Mar. 12 -
Trump’s Trade War Will Slow Global Economic Growth, OECD Says
Growth outlooks in the United States and several other countries are projected to slow this year and next, as uncertainty on trade and economic policy takes a toll.The New York Times - Mar. 18 -
Kremlin targeted app used for Yemen war plans chat
Russia-aligned cyber actors have previously targeted the encrypted messaging app that was used by top officials in the Trump administration to discuss attacks against Houthi rebels in Yemen earlier ...The Hill - 22h -
What is Signal, app used in Yemen war plans chat?
High-level Trump officials used the digital messaging app Signal to communicate sensitive details about an impending military strike against Houthi terrorists in Yemen earlier this month, sparking ...The Hill - 20h
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