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Trump faces backlash from business as tariffs ignite inflation fears
Experts warn aggressive trade measures against US allies will hurt consumers and roil supply chainsFinancial Times - 2h -
FirstFT: Trump faces backlash from business after launching trade war
Also in today’s newsletter, India set for blockbuster IPO year, and US secretary of state visits PanamaFinancial Times - 5h -
Jobs report and Trump’s trade war hold keys to outlook for stocks
A softer-than-expected jobs report to be released next week may refuel market chatter about potential rate cuts this year, propelling U.S. stocks to resume their rally, as the Federal Reserve ...MarketWatch - 10h -
The absurdity of Donald Trump’s trade war
Tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China will harm America’s own economy and diplomatic powerFinancial Times - 10h -
Inside the planning for Trump's new tariffs war, from the biggest company to the smallest family business
President Trump's new tariffs war is just starting, but from the biggest companies to local family business owners, preparing for it began long ago.CNBC - 1d -
Backlash to Trump's new tariffs
Mexico, Canada, China, and Democratic lawmakers in the U.S. have all responded to the new tariffs ordered by President Trump set to go into effect later this week. NBC News' Yamiche Alcindor ...NBC News - 3h -
Trade War Heats Up After Trump Orders Tariffs and Canada Retaliates
Amid warnings of price increases, Canada moved quickly to retaliate, China said it had planned countermeasures and Mexico said it would soon unveil its response.The New York Times - 4h -
Trump launches trade war on Canada, Mexico and China, provoking retaliation
President Trump announced new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and Canada Friday afternoon, opening up the first fronts in a trade war that could soon engulf numerous U.S. trade partners, ...MarketWatch - 18h -
‘A trade war on steroids’: Trump ushers in new age of US protectionism
President bets he can achieve his aims through tariffs without igniting inflation or a sell-off in American stocksFinancial Times - 1d -
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 -
Trump threatens to ignite era of trade wars with new tariffs
US president says he will hit Canada, Mexico, China and EU with levies as he targets major trading partnersFinancial Times - 2d -
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 -
Trump scraps plan to freeze federal loans and grants after backlash
President rescinds order to halt payments to US government programmesFinancial Times - 4d -
A farcical Colombian chapter in Trump’s trade war
A pointless spat over deportation flights shows the destructive futility aheadFinancial Times - 6d -
In China, Government Data on Drugs Blocked From Public After Backlash
Criticism over how the Chinese government buys drugs for its public health care system has ignited frustration over the quality of medicine.The New York Times - 6d -
David Lammy 'horrified' after meeting Sudan war victims face-to-face
The UK foreign secretary urges the world not to forget Sudan after visiting those fleeing to Chad.BBC News - Jan. 25 -
Libyan Sought by I.C.C. for War Crimes Is Released by Italy, Sparking Backlash
The government attributed the release to procedural reasons. But critics say it is because Italy depends on Libya to stem the flow of migrants from Africa.The New York Times - Jan. 24 -
Trump warns Putin to end war in Ukraine or face sanctions and tariffs
President Trump on Wednesday warned Vladimir Putin that he'll impose tariffs and more sanctions on Russia if it does not reach an agreement to end the war in Ukraine. CBS News senior foreign ...CBS News - Jan. 23 -
How to stop Donald Trump exporting trade wars
Distortions from US tariffs need not be disastrousFinancial Times - Jan. 23 -
Meloni faces questions after Italy frees Libyan general accused of war crimes
Case of Osama Najim puts spotlight on controversial migration pact between Italy and Libya. Giorgia Meloni’s government is under pressure to clarify why a Rome court refused to approve the arrest ...The Guardian - Jan. 22 -
Trump faces crypto world backlash after launch of meme coin
President Trump is facing backlash after he and first lady Melania Trump launched two cryptocurrency tokens just days before his inauguration. While the move sparked predictable criticism from ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
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 -
CEOs Launch War Rooms, Hotlines to Cope With Trump's Order Blitz
Executive orders bring promised changes and surprising risks for business leaders.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 21 -
Trump faces TikTok backlash
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump, China hawks at odds over TikTok ban President Trump’s plan to save TikTok is putting him at a ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
FirstFT: Trump prepares dozens of executive orders
Also in today’s newsletter, three Israeli hostages released and TikTok restores US accessFinancial Times - Jan. 20 -
‘This isn’t politics’: Nelly defends decision to perform at Trump inauguration ball after backlash
Rapper says he is honoured to perform for the US president after he and other acts, including Village People and Billy Ray Cyrus, faced criticism . Nelly has defended his decision to perform at US ...The Guardian - Jan. 20 -
Trump and Musk have launched a new class war. In the UK, we must prepare to defend ourselves | George Monbiot
Across the world, societies are reverting to oligarchies. How to resist? Fight for democracy with all we’ve got. Seldom in recent history has class war been waged so blatantly. Generally, ...The Guardian - Jan. 19 -
After the ceasefire, Gazans face a different kind of war. But we’re still clinging to hope | Al-Meqdad Jamil Meqdad
Thousands of Palestinians are homeless, their houses reduced to rubble. It could take decades to rebuild their lives. Al-Meqdad Jamil Meqdad is a writer and researcher from Gaza working in ...The Guardian - Jan. 17 -
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 -
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 -
Trump Organization Says Incoming President Will Separate Himself From Family Business
The company is set to release a series of ethics rules governing Donald Trump’s interactions with his business empire.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10 -
Los Angeles mayor faces backlash over wildfires
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass repeatedly dodged questions about her leadership and alleged lack of initial presence during the ongoing wildfires affecting the area.ABC News - Jan. 9 -
How business is bracing for a US-China trade war
President-elect Trump talked tough on tariffs on his way to securing a resounding win for Republicans in November, and now businesses are preparing for a trade war that could eclipse the one that ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Gloucester remove Russia flag from player’s shirt after backlash
Gloucester will remove the Russia flag from the back of Kirill Gotovtsev’s shirt for all matches moving forward and have issued an apology “for any offence this may have caused”.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8 -
Boardroom Diversity Stalls in the Face of Conservative Backlash
Observers say the surge of inquiries about diverse candidates has dropped sharply as anti-DEI activists keep up their efforts.Inc. - Jan. 6
