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Thailand deports dozens of Uyghurs to China despite torture fears
Rights experts say group, who have been detained for more than 10 years, face risk of disappearance and imprisonment. Dozens of Uyghurs have been deported from Thailand to China in the face of ...The Guardian - 6d -
As consumer delinquencies rise, U.S. economic growth increasingly powered by the wealthy
Most official data continues to show the U.S. economy is humming along, with unemployment historically low and inflation expectations still relatively stable.NBC News - Feb. 22 -
'An insatiable acquisitions appetite': Sports betting industry facing major challenges despite growth
Betting has exploded out of the shadows and into the mainstream, but significant challenges remain to keep the industry on track.ESPN - Feb. 24 -
UK ministers head to India in search of trade deal they hope will boost economy
Business secretary says negotiations – now in their 15th round – are a ‘top priority’ for Labour government. Ministers are relaunching negotiations with India this week in an attempt to clinch a ...The Guardian - Feb. 23 -
Trump tracker: the latest data on US trade, tariffs and economy
As the president threatens a trade war, follow the latest on tariffs and executive ordersFinancial Times - 11h -
Trump Eyes a Bigger, Better Trade Deal With China
U.S. officials are considering whether they can strike a deal with China that would ramp up its purchases of American goods and investments in the United States.The New York Times - Feb. 19 -
Trump trade overhaul clouds China’s shipping forecast
US president’s proposed new fees risk higher costs for companies, consumers and a struggling global trade systemFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
US-China trade rule change hangs in the balance
Questions are swirling about the status of a trade rule that President Trump canceled and then reinstated earlier this month after it proved unworkable, leading to logistical confusion, an outcry ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
Consumer sentiment sours as worries grow over outlook for U.S. economy
Confidence dropped 10% from January to the lowest level since late 2023.MarketWatch - Feb. 21 -
Treasury yields slip as data raise questions about strength of U.S. economy
U.S. Treasury yields slipped on Friday, with short-dated notes tallying their biggest one-day drop since January after a fresh batch of data raised questions about the strength of the U.S. economy.MarketWatch - Feb. 21 -
U.S. Economy Under Stress, and a Behind-the-Scenes Look at DOGE
Plus, Gene Hackman’s everyman legacy.The New York Times - 6d -
U.S. Economy Shows Signs of Strain From Trump’s Tariffs and Spending Cuts
Consumer and business sentiment is wobbling as fiscal support fades and fears rise that tariffs will lead to higher prices.The New York Times - 6d -
Will Trump’s tariffs push the U.S. economy into recession? Many economists think so.
Tariffs will affect corporate hiring and put U.S. manufacturers operating globally in a difficult situation, economists say.MarketWatch - 1d -
Trump's cuts to foreign food aid are affecting U.S. farmers, rural economies
President Trump's policies in the early days of his second term are creating uncertainty across the country. Cuts he's making in foreign food aid could have a major impact in America's heartland, ...CBS News - 1d -
Trump tariffs part of ‘drug war,’ not ‘trade war’: Commerce secretary
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said President Trump’s tariffs on other countries are part of a “drug war,” not a “trade war.” Lutnick joined CNBC on Tuesday, just hours after Trump’s 25 percent ...The Hill - 1d -
Lebanon’s government wins confidence vote, says only armed forces should defend country in war
Lebanon’s new government has won a confidence vote in Parliament, with the support of Hezbollah’s bloc, even though the government statement adopted took a swipe at the group’s weaponsABC News - Feb. 26 -
Browns GM has no 'interest' in trading Myles Garrett despite his request
Myles Garrett officially requested a trade out of Cleveland ahead of the Super Bowl.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 25 -
Trump trade war intensifies as tariffs go into place
Americans awoke Tuesday morning to an intensifying trade war, as President Trump’s newest tariffs on Canadian, Mexican and Chinese imports were imposed and those countries quickly moved to ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump's trade war wallops stock market
The stock market has suffered through a two-day selloff after President Trump went forward with imposing steep new tariffs on Canada and Mexico. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed Tuesday with ...The Hill - 1d -
China Targets U.S. Biotech Firm in Broadening Blacklist
In a sign it is willing to go further in responding to President Trump’s tariffs, Beijing blocked more American companies from importing goods into China.The New York Times - 1d -
China’s factory activity growth hits 3-month high in February, as millions return to work after holidays
China has struggled to boost growth amid tepid domestic demand and a prolonged real estate downturn, leaving exports as a key driver of growth.CNBC - 2d -
Andrew and Tristan Tate land in U.S. despite rape case pending in Romania
Four British women who've accused Andrew Tate of rape are "in disbelief and feel retraumatized by the news" that he's been allowed to leave Romania for the U.S.CBS News - 5d -
U.S. ‘not abandoning Ukraine’ despite Trump-Zelenskyy clash, Speaker Johnson says
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) tells Meet the Press that the United States remains committed to its allies despite President Trump’s heated Oval Office exchange with Ukrainian President ...NBC News - 3d -
AutoZone’s stock slips on fourth straight revenue miss despite strength in the U.S.
AutoZone’s international business continued to deliver strong results, and “remains encouraging,” the company said.MarketWatch - 1d -
Xi tells Putin that China is pleased with Russia's efforts to end Ukraine war
Chinese President Xi Jinping has held a call with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin and said he was pleased with Moscow’s efforts to hold a summit with the U.S. toward ending the war in UkraineABC News - Feb. 24 -
China’s Xi affirms 'no limits' partnership with Putin in call on Ukraine war anniversary
Chinese President Xi Jinping affirmed his “no limits” partnership in a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, China’s state media reported, on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion ...NBC News - Feb. 25 -
China sets GDP target of 5% for 2025 amid tariff war with Trump
Economists believe that meeting the target will be challenging as Beijing grapples with Donald Trump’s new trade war. Explained: what is China’s Two Sessions meeting? China has set its GDP ...The Guardian - 22h -
China threatens war on tariffs as Trump administration weighs adjustments
The Trump administration may be weighing adjustments to the president's tariffs on products affecting particular industries. This comes as China issues a stern warning on social media about waging ...CBS News - 9h -
China’s small exporters look for plan B as Trump quashes trade loophole
Tax exemption that provides crucial lifeline to thousands of businesses set to disappearFinancial Times - 4d -
China and Canada retaliate after Trump trade tariffs come into effect
Markets tumble as US president’s levies against Canada, Mexico and China come into effect. China and Canada unveiled retaliatory measures against the US after Donald Trump imposed his sweeping ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump Takes Aim at Chinese Shipping Amid Widening Trade War
A new proposal would impose steep levies on Chinese-made ships arriving at U.S. ports, threatening to increase costs for imports.The New York Times - Feb. 27 -
Trump’s trade war has rattled investors — uncertainty is a call to action
Lack of clarity on what’s ahead should, if we’re smart, enhance our financial-planning skills.MarketWatch - 4d -
US auto industry could be collateral damage in Trump's trade wars
President Donald Trump’s trade wars threaten to claim a casualty on the home front: the American auto industryABC News - 4d -
Trump’s tariffs loom suddenly through the fog of trade war
In the US president’s mind, the trade instruments blur into one anotherFinancial Times - 2d -
Stocks sink as Trump trade war with Canada, Mexico escalates
The stock market opened Tuesday with losses after President Trump's steep tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods went into effect, spurring retaliation from the U.S.'s two top trading partners. The ...The Hill - 1d -
Stock markets fall after US tariffs spark trade war fears
Stock markets in the US, Asia and the UK dip after Trump tariffs kicked in and spark retaliation.BBC News - 1d -
Trudeau condemns ‘dumb’ Trump trade war as Canada strikes back with tariffs
Canada’s prime minister says the US president wants to usher in the ‘complete collapse’ of the Canadian economy. Justin Trudeau has claimed the aim of a “dumb” trade war launched by Donald ...The Guardian - 1d -
Stocks drop over concerns of a trade war sparked by Trump's tariffs
Concern is growing over the impact of President Donald Trump’s trade war against the United States’ three most important trading partners: Mexico, Canada and China, who are all vowing to retaliate. ...NBC News - 15h -
Chinese delegates avoid questions as they gather amid Trump's trade war
China's assembled delegates don't care to discuss President Trump's escalating trade war, but the underlying message from Beijing is one of confidence.CBS News - 12h -
Trump’s trade war will hit hardest at home. This is the biggest casualty.
U.S. trading partners will find that American consumers can be replaced.MarketWatch - 5h