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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 -
Crypto executives fear investor backlash over Trump memecoins
Industry trying to rebuild its reputation frets over potential conflicts of interest and investor lossesFinancial 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 -
Musk responds to backlash over gesture at Trump rally
The billionaire says his critics "need better dirty tricks" after a gesture likened to a Nazi salute.BBC News - 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 -
Wind Power in U.S. Faces Hit From Trump’s Executive Order
In a sweeping order, President Trump halted federal approvals for new wind farms, in a move that could affect projects on land and in the ocean.The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
Trump's Jan. 6 pardons face pushback from some Republican senators
Some Republican senators pushed back against President Donald Trump’s decision to issue pardons and commute the sentences of Jan. 6 defendants.NBC News - Jan. 21 -
From tariffs to energy to AI: What Trump's busy return to the White House means for our stocks
The batch of executive orders and commentary have implications for Coterra Energy, Meta Platforms and more Club stocks.CNBC - Jan. 21 -
Birthright citizenship and other Trump executive actions likely to face pushback from the courts
Policies like seeking to end birthright citizenship and refusing to spend money allocated by Congress could end up at the Supreme Court.NBC News - Jan. 21 -
President Trump and first lady Melania attend inaugural balls after busy first day
After a day of executive actions, President Trump and first lady Melania Trump attended several inaugural balls. Willie James Inman reports from the Commander in Chief Ball.CBS News - Jan. 21 -
Trump pardons Jan. 6 defendants: Will there be political backlash?
Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins TODAY to talk about some of President Donald Trump’s first actions as president singing a flurry of executive orders and pardons — and the comparisons ...NBC News - Jan. 21 -
Trade war has no winners, China's vice premier warns, as Trump threatens tariffs
Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang warned of "no winners" in a trade war during a speech Tuesday during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.CNBC - Jan. 21 -
FirstFT: Trump renews tariff threats sending shockwaves through global markets
Also in today’s newsletter, Panama responds to Trump’s threat to take back the Panama Canal and Ray Dalio on UK’s ‘debt death spiral’Financial Times - Jan. 21 -
Dollar slides as Trump shies away from immediate trade tariffs
Euro, sterling and Canadian currencies rally sharply against greenbackFinancial Times - Jan. 20 -
FirstFT: Trump prepares dozens of executive orders
Also in today’s newsletter, three Israeli hostages released and TikTok restores US accessFinancial Times - Jan. 20 -
Trump threatens a global trade war. Europe must unleash a radical alternative | Gabriel Zucman
Unlike tariffs, a new form of protectionism could target climate-wrecking, untaxed corporations and their billionaire owners. Gabriel Zucman is a French economist . . How should Europe respond ...The Guardian - 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 -
From GDP to trade, how well equipped is China’s economy for Trump 2.0? | Amy Hawkins
Beijing has prepared for increased tariffs but its actions will not be enough to offset falling demand from the US. When Donald Trump enters the White House for the second time on 20 January, the ...The Guardian - Jan. 19 -
Trump launches cryptocurrency with price rocketing
Hours after its launch, the market capitalisation for $Trump reached nearly $5.5bn (£4.5bn).BBC News - Jan. 18 -
Trump launches first official cryptocurrency
President-elect Trump launched his first official cryptocurrency, which shot up in value quickly to kick off his inauguration weekend. “My NEW Official Trump Meme is HERE! It’s time to celebrate ...The Hill - Jan. 18 -
From L.A. wildfires to hurricanes, immigrants help rebuild after disasters. Some may face deportation
As the number of extreme weather events exacerbated by climate change increases, there is a growing workforce of laborers, many of them without legal status.NBC News - Jan. 17 -
The bull market faces a Trump ‘reality check’ next week, says this strategist. Here’s the trade to make.
Stocks are very vulnerable to news of harsher-than-hoped-for tariffsMarketWatch - Jan. 17 -
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 -
SpaceX Starship test fails after Texas launch
Officials at Elon Musk's company said the upper stage was lost, minutes after it launched.BBC News - Jan. 17 -
Scott Turner, Trump’s Housing Pick, Will Face Questions From Senators
Scott Turner, an official during the first Trump administration, said that the country was not building enough homes and that the housing department was “failing at its most basic mission.”The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
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 -
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Los Angeles mayor facing growing backlash over fires
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is facing mounting criticism over her response to the deadly wildfires gripping her city. Some critics say the mayor's decision to travel to Ghana despite fire ...CBS News - Jan. 15 -
‘How can you fit your life in a car?’ After Pacific Palisades fire, Malibu business owners face a grim new reality
When your neighborhood is destroyed by fire, what do you take with you? And how do you face the future?MarketWatch - Jan. 15 -
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 -
Lenovo launches AI-powered business and gaming PCs at CES 2025
Lenovo unveiled its lineup of AI-powered business, consumer and gaming PCs at CES 2025 with a focus on smart AI for all.VentureBeat - Jan. 7 -
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 -
FirstFT: Private equity to lobby Trump as industry seeks to tap retirement funds
Also in today’s newsletter, China’s equity markets extend poor start to the year and accountancy’s Gen Z problemFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
From Trump tariffs to AI: the big economic questions facing governments in 2025
The main issues confronting policymakers around the world seem particularly portentous this new year. January is always a time for new beginnings and fresh thinking. But with Donald Trump heading ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Johnson faces tough road on Trump agenda after dramatic Speaker vote
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) kept his gavel amid a threat from the right flank of the House GOP, but managing the House GOP is not going to get any easier from here. The dramatic Friday Speaker ...The Hill - Jan. 4
