Trump is targeting China-made containerships in new flank of global economic war on the oceans

• Latest news on Trump's trade war with Canada, China

  China and Canada have imposed retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. as part of the trade war surrounding President Trump's new policies. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
  
  CBS News - 1d
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  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 - 2d
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  What Slowdown? Xi Says China Must Win the Global Tech Race.

  Xi Jinping wants China to surpass rivals as a tech superpower, undeterred by economic woes or trade wars. Critics ask if this focus neglects struggling citizens.
  
  The New York Times - 19h

• China preparing for a protracted trade war with U.S.

  China announced retaliatory tariffs on U.S. agricultural products and targeted 25 American companies in response to the now 20% blanket tariffs President Trump placed on all Chinese goods. Anna ...
  
  CBS News - 2d
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  Global stock markets register heavy falls as White House tries to talk up Trump tariffs

  Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq and Nikkei all down by at least 2% and Tesla shares fall 15% for worst day since September 2020. Global stock markets have continued to fall amid fears that a wide-ranging ...
  
  The Guardian - 1d
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  Australia’s record gold exports to US set back its case for tariff relief as Trump trade war looms

  Industries across the country are bracing for the impact of the Trump administration’s worldwide tariff regime. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A run on gold in ...
  
  The Guardian - 14h

• ‘I’m deeply disturbed’: My portfolio lost 20%. With Trump’s trade war, do I sell my stocks and buy gold?

  “With the current state of domestic and global affairs, I’m at a loss as to how to keep my economic stability in check.”
  
  MarketWatch - 1d
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  Trade partners impose new tariffs on U.S.

  Both Canada and China launched new tariffs on the U.S. today in the escalating international trade war. Canada targeted energy exports and China’s focus is on agricultural goods. NBC News’ Kelly ...
  
  NBC News - 1d
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  Trump continues tariff tumult amid economic uncertainty

  President Trump told reporters there could be some economic disturbance amid tweaks to tariffs at the end of a tumultuous week in the markets. NBC News Correspondents Aaron Gilchrist, Brian Cheung ...
  
  NBC News - 4d

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• Ray Dalio warns a severe U.S. supply-demand debt problem could lead to 'shocking developments'

  Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio on Wednesday warned that a "very severe" supply-demand problem regarding U.S. debt could lead to shocking developments.
  
  CNBC - 1h

• A big inflation report is on the way Wednesday. Here's what to expect

  The consumer price index for February is forecast to show an increase of 0.3% for goods and services across the largest economy in the world.
  
  CNBC - 8h

• Alibaba's Tsai discusses AI's potential: 'Research analysts can be completely replaced'

  "Mundane research" can be done by machines, but human beings will still play a role, Alibaba's Chairman Joe Tsai said Wednesday at CNBC’s CONVERGE LIVE.
  
  CNBC - 55m

• Salesforce pledges to invest $1 billion in Singapore over five years in AI push

  Salesforce on Wednesday announced plans to invest $1 billion in Singapore over the next five years.
  
  CNBC - 1h

• Trump will not impose 50% Canadian steel, aluminum tariffs tomorrow, says top trade advisor

  President Donald Trump also declared that if Canada does not lift other tariffs on the U.S., he will "substantially increase" auto import tariffs next month.
  
  CNBC - 6h

More in Business

• Asia is a 'beacon of growth opportunities' as global trade war heats up, Singapore deputy PM says

  Asia will remain a "beacon of growth opportunities" despite escalating global trade tensions, according to Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong.
  
  CNBC - 12m

• People 'underestimate' the importance of Chinese President Xi's entrepreneur meeting: Alibaba's Tsai

  Alibaba Chairman Joe Tsai said Chinese President Xi Jinping's meeting with entrepreneurs boosted confidence and has been underestimated.
  
  CNBC - 13m

• Asia-Pacific markets mostly rise despite tariff uncertainty and recession fears in the U.S.

  Economists polled by Reuters expect India's inflation rate to slow to 3.98% in February from 5.68% in January.
  
  CNBC - 24m

• Alibaba's Tsai discusses AI's potential: 'Research analysts can be completely replaced'

  "Mundane research" can be done by machines, but human beings will still play a role, Alibaba's Chairman Joe Tsai said Wednesday at CNBC’s CONVERGE LIVE.
  
  CNBC - 55m
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  Young Professionals Are Increasingly Turning to Boring Small-Business Niches

  Younger would-be chief executives are increasingly seeking profits — and freedom from the 9-to-5 — by pivoting from corporate jobs into often unglamorous small-business niches.
  
  The New York Times - 58m