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The absurdity of Donald Trump’s trade war
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Trump launches trade war on Canada, Mexico and China, provoking retaliation
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Trump’s tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China: will they spark a trade war?
As the US president imposes import taxes on three key trading partners, we examine potential repercussions. Donald Trump has vowed to impose sweeping tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and ...The Guardian - 1d -
How could tariffs impact Americans and the economy?
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Trump threatens to ignite era of trade wars with new tariffs
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Is Trump about to lead the U.S. into a trade war? Here's what to know.
Less than two weeks into his second term, President Trump may be poised to deploy steep tariffs against key U.S. trading partners.CBS News - 2d -
Watch live: Senate holds hearing on Panama Canal's impact on trade, national security
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U.S. lawmakers in 'uncharted waters' as DeepSeek tests limits of American trade restrictions
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A farcical Colombian chapter in Trump’s trade war
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Colombia backs down and accepts US deportation flights to avert trade war
President Gustavo Petro agrees to accept deported migrants after Trump ordered 25% tariffs on all goods.BBC News - 6d -
Houston Astros top prospects 2025: Three bats ready to make an impact, including Kyle Tucker trade return
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How to stop Donald Trump exporting trade wars
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Fighting Alongside Russia, North Koreans Wage Their Own War
Ukrainian forces described a different kind of enemy, fighting with unfamiliar tactics and little option to retreat.The New York Times - Jan. 23 -
How Trump's AI project will impact Americans
President Trump's artificial intelligence infrastructure plan establishes money for data centers around the U.S. where vast amounts of energy will be channeled to power the technology. Reece ...CBS News - Jan. 22 -
Political war rages over North Carolina court race
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China sees room to avert trade war with Trump despite tariff threat
New US president hints at potential agreement linking TikTok ownership with tariffsFinancial Times - Jan. 22 -
Trump Is Said to Push for Early Reopening of North American Trade Deal
The president wants to begin renegotiating a U.S. trade deal with Canada and Mexico earlier than a scheduled 2026 review, people familiar with his thinking said.The New York Times - Jan. 22 -
US trades Taliban prisoner for two American detainees
Two Americans held by the Taliban were exchanged for an Afghan imprisoned in the US on narco-terrorism charges.BBC News - Jan. 21 -
Trump’s inauguration speech to trade ‘American carnage’ for ‘unity’, aides say
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European carmakers call for ‘grand bargain’ with Trump to avoid trade war
Concern over US tariffs heaps pressure on industry struggling with electrification and competition from ChinaFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
The devastating impact of 15 months of war on Gaza
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Companies move to strengthen supply chains on Trump trade war fears
Conference Board survey highlights increasing concerns over impact of threatened tariffs on goods and servicesFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv ready to swap North Korean soldiers for Ukrainian PoWs, Zelenskyy says
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Ukraine war briefing: Ukraine ‘captures two North Korean soldiers in Russia’
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What to know about theme parks impacted by California fires
Fast-moving fires continue to burn across the Los Angeles area.ABC News - Jan. 10 -
Holcim Names Chairman Jan Jenisch as CEO of Planned North American Spinoff
The building materials company appointed Jenisch to lead the spinoff, with Kim Fausing proposed to succeed him as Holcim’s chairman.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10 -
Democrats have become the party of war. Americans are tired of it
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How business is bracing for a US-China trade war
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National Day of Mourning: What is it, and how will it impact you?
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Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy reports ‘significant’ Russian, North Korean troop losses in Kursk
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