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  CNBC - Feb. 11

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

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  The New York Times - Feb. 10

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  CNBC - Feb. 10

• Why Mexico’s industrial heartland is not afraid of Trump’s tariff threats

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  Financial Times - 5d

• U.S., U.K. refuse to sign Paris AI declaration

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  CBS News - Feb. 12
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  China inflation picks up after Lunar New Year spending boost

  Yahoo News - Feb. 9

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