Robert Lighthizer: Trump’s China Trade Warrior and ‘Food Fight’ Referee

If Donald J. Trump regains the presidency, his former U.S. trade representative could lead his quest to slap punishing tariffs on foreign trading partners.

Business - The New York Times - 7 hours ago

Roberts sides with Google in subpoena fight stemming from antitrust case

The dispute stems from a federal lawsuit several states filed against Google alleging violations of federal and state antitrust laws.

Threatened Warriors follow winning blueprint, fight way to victory

The depleted Golden State Warriors, with no signs of flinching or concern, fought back with a vengeance in Tuesday's win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 10 hours ago

UFC 308 fight card: Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev among best undercard fights to watch

Chimaev returns against another former UFC champion

Sports - CBS Sports - October 23

Report: Warriors, Timberwolves talked KAT trade before Knicks deal

The Golden State Warriors reportedly discussed a potential trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves for Karl-Anthony Towns before the big man was traded to the New York Knicks.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 22

Is the Trump Trade Back?

Market observers see signs that investors increasingly believe Donald Trump will win the election, but there may be alternate explanations for a shift in sentiment.

Business - The New York Times - October 17

The problem with the Trump trade

Speculative hedge funds are placing bets but other investors have been more cautious

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Jets owner Woody Johnson ready for 'new and more exciting direction' after Davante Adams trade, Robert Saleh firing

The Jets have lost three straight and made two big moves in the past week.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 15

Trump and Harris are neck-and-neck. This is a five-alarm fire | Robert Reich

No American who cares about the future of this country can afford to remain a mere spectator to our own democracy. With two weeks to go before election day, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

To defeat Trump, Harris must talk more about the economy | Robert Reich

US vice-president’s campaign has stalled because Americans continue to struggle with their bills despite economic growth. I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling more anxious about the outcome of ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Auto giants launch a flurry of cheaper electric vehicles — taking the fight to China

Europe's top carmakers unveiled low-cost EVs at the Paris Motor Show this week, seeking to recapture some of the market share held by Chinese brands.

Business - CNBC - October 17

China May Chafe as North Korea Sends Soldiers to Fight Ukraine

North Korea’s decision to dispatch troops to help Russia subdue Ukraine may put another Kremlin ally, China, in a tough spot diplomatically.

World - The New York Times - October 24

China’s Car and Ship Exports Hit Record Despite Slowing Trade

World - Yahoo News - October 15

Taiwan and trade: how China sees its future with the US after the election

Beijing does not see there being much difference between a Democratic- or Republican-controlled White House. Deciphering the obscure machinations of elite politics is a pursuit that western ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Intel faces headwinds in China as trade body calls for security probe

Intel products have been recommended for a security review by a trade group in China which alleges they pose vulnerabilities and risks to national security.

Business - CNBC - October 17

Intel faces headwinds in China as trade body calls for security probe

Intel products sold in China have been recommended for a security review by local officials who allege that the U.S. chipmaker poses “serious risks” to national security.

Spain Opens Its Doors to China as a European Trade War Looms

Spain is forging a path as a “connector” country, drawing Chinese investment as it abstained from taking a position on European tariffs on electric cars.

Business - The New York Times - 21 hours ago

Trump moderates as Harris centers abortion fight

Former President Trump stance on abortion has become more moderate as the 2024 campaign has gone on, while Vice President Harris sought to center reproductive rights since launching her campaign ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Donald Trump’s unimpeded path to trade war

Neither Congress nor the courts would be likely to stop him raising tariffs across the board

World - Financial Times - October 14

Trump, Harris trade jabs as they head for battleground Michigan

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are aiming to move the needle in battleground states, with both set to campaign in Michigan this weekend and both trying to convince ...

Politics - NBC News - October 18

Harris, Trump trade barbs while campaigning in Michigan

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump held several campaign events in the battleground state of Michigan Friday. Speaking in Grand Rapids, Harris touted her support for ...

Politics - CBS News - October 18

Harris and Trump trade blows in battleground states

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are continuing to campaign in key battleground states as the clock ticks down to election day. Harris used her events to sharpen her ...

Politics - NBC News - October 20

Donald Trump Vows to Let Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ‘Go Wild on Health’ If Elected

At his Madison Square Garden rally, Donald Trump all but promised that conspiracy theorist Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has pushed crank science for decades, would have a role in a prospective ...

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

Indonesia sent a Chinese ship packing, escalating a fight over oil and gas in the South China Sea

World - Yahoo News - 6 days ago

Slot questions referee calls despite Liverpool win

Arne Slot has suggested referee John Brooks wanted to prove he would not be intimidated by the Anfield crowd during Liverpool's 2-1 win over Chelsea.

Sports - ESPN - October 21

Paris Motor Show opens during a brewing EV trade war between the EU and China

Auto manufacturers competing to persuade drivers to go electric are rolling out cheaper, more tech-rich models at the Paris Motor Show

World - ABC News - October 14

U.S., China trade tariffs escalating would be 'costly for everybody,' IMF deputy director says

An escalation of tensions around trade and tariffs would have economic consequences around the world, Gita Gopinath, deputy managing director of the IMF, said.

Business - CNBC - October 23

China to offer Taliban tariff-free trade as it inches closer to isolated resource-rich regime

China will offer the Taliban tariff-free access to its vast construction, energy and consumer sectors, Beijing’s envoy to Afghanistan said on Thursday.

The EU is imposing duties on electric vehicles from China after trade talks fail

The European Union says it will impose duties on imports of electric vehicles from China on Wednesday after talks between Brussels and Beijing failed to find an amicable solution to their trade ...

World - ABC News - 17 hours ago

The E.U. is imposing duties on electric vehicles from China after trade talks fail

The European Union is imposing duties on imports of electric vehicles from China starting Wednesday after talks between Brussels and Beijing failed.

Why ‘Trump trades’ and ‘Harris trades’ could be just regular stock-market bets

Here’s what the S&P 500 sectors are really saying about their presidential election preference.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 hours ago

Democrats travel deep into Trump country in fight for prize state

No Democrat has won North Carolina since 2008, but polls show they have a chance - if they can beat Republicans on their home turf.

In Michigan, Harris and Trump Fight for Blue-Collar and Arab Voters

Campaigning in the battleground on the same day, Kamala Harris cast herself as a friend to union workers while Donald Trump sought to capitalize on anger over the war in Gaza.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 19

Harris, Trump fight for key voting blocks in battleground states

With millions of votes already cast, both Vice President Harris and former President Trump are turning their attention to key voting blocks: independents, undecided voters and Black males. NBC’s ...

Politics - NBC News - 6 days ago

America’s trade deficit isn’t about Trump or Biden — it’s about the WTO

The World Trade Organization has become an obstacle to improving the U.S. trade balance, as it grants "developing country" status to nations like China, allowing them to receive trade concessions, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

Would Donald Trump’s taxes on trade hurt US consumers?

What could happen if Donald Trump drastically increases tariffs as he has promised to do?

Harris, Trump trade insults over who is fit to serve

The question of each presidential candidate's fitness to serve has become a breeding ground for insults between Vice President Harris and former President Trump who are trying to paint each other ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Would Trump's tariffs trigger a global trade war? Experts weigh in.

The Republican presidential candidate has proposed tariffs as high as 20% on all imported goods.

Trump and Harris trade jabs at Al Smith Dinner, though Harris wasn't there

The New York Archdiocese's star-studded gala has been a staple in election years since 1960. But only one candidate is showing up in person this year.

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