Trump may cede global climate leadership to China

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 favourite tipple may finally shake off its hangover

Rebound in overseas sales and share buybacks could help Kweichow Moutai recover

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Trump’s Win Ends a Post-World War II Era of U.S. Leadership

For the past four years, President Biden has argued that the first Trump term was a blip in American history. The election has proved that President-elect Donald J. Trump was no aberration.

World - The New York Times - November 6

House, Senate GOP to consider new leadership as Trump administration approaches

House and Senate Republicans will huddle this week to select a new slate of leaders for the next year's Congress, the first step towards legislating in the looming Trump administration. The moves ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Senate GOP leadership candidates scramble to support Trump’s demand for recess appointments

Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.), John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Rick Scott (R-Fla.), who are all running to become the next Senate GOP leader, say they will do whatever is necessary to allow President-elect ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Senate leadership race heats up as Trump issues demands

Senate Republicans are poised to make a historic decision on Wednesday when they'll gather behind closed doors to select their new party leader.

Senate Republican leadership fight becomes a proxy for MAGA influence under Trump

An army of online pro-Trump voices is trying to boost underdog Rick Scott for Senate Republican leader over two Mitch McConnell deputies, John Thune and John Cornyn.

Hume: 'Trump world' pressure to back Scott in leadership race 'likely to backfire'

Brit Hume, chief political analyst at Fox News, suggested Monday that the push from President-elect Trump's allies to elevate Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) into GOP leadership may not go the way they ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Trump vs. McConnell: The final showdown: ANALYSIS

Trump's unlikely to endorse, sources say, because he doubts Rick Scott can win.

Thune looks to dodge Trump bombshell in GOP leadership race

Senate Republican Whip John Thune (S.D.) is facing a barrage of opposition from Trump allies ranging from Tucker Carlson to Sean Hannity that could upend the race to replace retiring Senate GOP ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

House Republicans to meet with triumphant Trump and elect leadership team

House Republicans are slated to elect a leadership team, including re-nominating Mike Johnson for speaker, and meet with President-elect Donnld Trump.

Trump arrives in Washington D.C. ahead of meeting with Biden, GOP leadership

President-elect Donald Trump is in Washington Wednesday for the first time since winning the election. He'll meet with Republican congressional leaders on Capitol Hill and President Biden at the ...

John Thune elected Senate majority leader in rebuke to Trump allies

Elon Musk was among those pushing for Florida senator Rick Scott to get top job

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

How a U.S. sovereign wealth fund could help Americans and challenge China’s global influence

Direct investment in long-term international development projects could boost Americans’ well-being for generations

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

China's state-owned tobacco behemoth is booming, defying global trends and anti-smoking efforts

Powered by "the biggest tobacco company most people have never heard of," China is bucking global smoking trends as cigarette sales surge in the country.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

Energy & Environment — Harris, Trump draw contrast on climate

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story What would Trump and Harris do on energy, climate change? Vice President Harris and former President Trump are offering a stark ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

How Trump and Harris Compare on Climate Change

Kamala Harris calls global warming an “existential threat.” Donald Trump dismisses it as a “scam.”

Science - The New York Times - October 28

Five ways a Trump presidency would be disastrous for the climate

Second Trump term would restore climate denialism to an Oval Office efficiently dismantling protections”. The climate crisis may appear peripheral in the US presidential election but a victory for ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Trump victory is a major setback for climate action, experts say

Trump's election will hit immediate efforts to tackle climate change, experts say - but the longer-term effect is less certain.

Will Musk Influence Trump on Climate Change and Electric Vehicles?

The Tesla billionaire is a key figure in the president-elect’s orbit. One question is whether his views on climate and clean energy will have any sway.

World - The New York Times - November 8

All you need to know about COP29

Leaders heading to the annual UN climate talks have a lot of other distractions to contend with

Climate fight 'bigger than one election', says Biden’s top envoy

COP29 climate summit opens amid fears the US election will derail efforts to stop the planet heating up.

Trump's climate policy looms over COP29

A major climate summit kicked off in Azerbaijan on Monday amid uncertainty over U.S. commitments to combatting global warming. President-elect Donald Trump has said he will exit the Paris Climate ...

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.

FirstFT: Japan plunges into political chaos

Also in today’s newsletter, oil price falls and Franklin Templeton hit by record outflows

World - Financial Times - October 28

Trump’s Vast Tariffs Would Rock Global Businesses and Shake Alliances

Economists said Donald Trump’s plan to return trade barriers to levels not seen in generations would be “a grenade thrown in the heart” of the international system.

Business - The New York Times - October 29

What could stop the global green energy race? A Trump victory

He could also take tougher steps to stymie decarbonisation efforts next time around

World - Financial Times - October 28

‘Time for patriots’: global far-right figures celebrate Trump’s win

Jair Bolsonaro, Javier Milei and Giorgia Meloni among those in Europe and the Americas paying tribute. US elections 2024 – live updates US election results 2024: live map and tracker Key ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

These 4 Policies Show How Trump’s Victory Will Reverberate Through Global Economy

The rest of the world is looking plans for higher trade tariffs, deregulation, more oil drilling and more demands on America’s NATO partners and anticipating the strain on government finances, ...

Business - Inc. - November 6

Global ETFs slide as investors see Trump tariff policies hurting trade

Exchange-traded funds tracking international stocks broadly struggled as investors reacted to Donald Trump's victory.

Business - CNBC - November 6

5 ways Trump’s return could revamp the global order

For the past year, allies and adversaries alike have cautiously tried to position themselves on the right side of former President Trump in case he returned to the White House in 2025, through ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

What Trump’s historic election victory means for the global economy

The former president's litany of pledges include steep tariffs, tax cuts, deregulation and a push to withdraw from key global agreements.

Business - CNBC - November 7

European Leaders Meet Amid Trump Victory and Global Uncertainty

Leaders from across Europe and beyond gathered to discuss the war in Ukraine, immigration and plans for a second Trump presidency.

World - The New York Times - November 7

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