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China’s US tariffs become a reality
Plus, Mandelson becomes the UK’s man in Washington while political and business leaders debate AI developments in ParisFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump vows to cut billions of dollars from US defence spending
President says ‘fraud and abuse’ at Pentagon will be Elon Musk’s next targetFinancial Times - 1d -
On earnings calls, executives are trying to figure out Trump’s tariffs
McDonald’s and Coinbase report this week amid fast-food struggles and promises of crypto deregulation.MarketWatch - 1d -
NSA Mike Waltz: If you oppose Trump’s Gaza proposal, then ‘come to us with a better plan’
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz defends President Trump’s proposal to seize and develop Gaza.NBC News - 1d -
Germany’s weak economy has strong foundations
Embracing creative destruction would revive the country’s fortunesFinancial Times - 1d -
The EU needs the courage to imagine a different digital economy
Trump’s tech oligarchs are afraid of Europe’s regulatory power — as they should beFinancial Times - 1d -
US and China on edge of trade war as tariff deadline looms
Donald Trump’s shock tactics may have pushed Beijing away from negotiating table, experts sayFinancial Times - 2d -
European companies warn over Trump tariff uncertainty
Executives left guessing at scale and impact of any US levies on EU importsFinancial Times - 2d -
Trump has two strong options to defuse the U.S. debt time-bomb. He should use them.
AI-fueled productivity growth, combined with realistic and constructive immigration reform, would put the U.S. economy on more solid footing.MarketWatch - 2d -
Scientists warn Trump’s $4bn funding cuts will harm US medical research
Academics say the move imperils scientific progress and helps America’s rivalsFinancial Times - 2d -
While Trump blathers about tariffs and Gaza, Musk is executing a coup d’état | John Naughton
Don’t be distracted by the president’s calculated bluster – it’s his unelected sidekick who’s taking over the US government. Way back in 2019, Steve Bannon, then a Trump consigliere , outlined in ...The Guardian - 2d -
How will 'whirlwind' ambassador to US try to charm Trump?
As Peter Mandelson takes up the role of ambassador to the US, No 10 is determined the UK builds a strong relationship with Donald Trump.BBC News - 2d -
The US relies on China for key medicines. They won't be spared from tariffs
President Trump's tariffs in China are in place and hitting all products imported from the country — including a number of pharmaceutical drugs that Americans rely upon. Chinese imports account for ...The Hill - 2d -
‘The world wants more Britain’: David Lammy on Trump, tariffs, Gaza and the Chagos Islands
The foreign secretary’s diplomatic skills are being sorely tested as he seeks to turn his department into a global force. David Lammy was never a politician to mince his words. He has previously ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trump pauses tariffs on low-cost parcels in US-China trade reprieve
Repeal of ‘de minimis’ exemption had sparked turmoil at US customs and postal service as shipments piled upFinancial Times - 3d -
Trump and Japanese PM Ishiba talk tariffs and vow to stand against Chinese ‘aggression’
Leaders praise each other at White House but president warns Japan could face tariffs if it doesn’t cut US trade deficit to zero. The Japanese prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, and the US president, ...The Guardian - 3d -
Trump pauses tariffs on millions of low-value packages from China
President Donald Trump has paused the imposition of tariffs on small-value packages arriving from ChinaABC News - 3d -
U.S. hiring slowed in January, what this means for the economy
U.S. job growth in January was weaker than expected according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains what this means.CBS News - 3d -
How Japan sparked Trump's 40-year love affair with tariffs
As a young real estate developer in New York, Trump said a rising Japan was ripping off the US.BBC News - 3d -
Trump Says He Will Announce Reciprocal Tariffs Next Week
The president said he planned to impose tariffs on countries that tax U.S. products. He also paused an action against China, allowing its low-cost products to again enter the U.S. tariff free.The New York Times - 3d -
Stock market suffers weekly loss after Trump tariff jitters strike again
The U.S. stock market slumped Friday, with the S&P 500 giving up its weekly gain after investors fretted over reciprocal tariffs planned by President Donald Trump.MarketWatch - 3d -
NBA trade tracker: Every deadline deal as Jimmy Butler, Brandon Ingram, De'Aaron Fox find new homes
Here's a look at every notable NBA trade that went down before Thursday's deadlineCBS Sports - 3d -
Trump delayed tariffs on low-cost packages from China
President Trump signed an executive order this week that temporarily prevents low-cost packages from China from being slapped with his new tariffs. The move delays the suspension of the de minimis ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump hits pause on blocking a trade loophole. Temu parent’s stock gains.
The U.S.-listed shares of Temu parent PDD Holdings finished higher Friday after the Trump administration pulled back on its effort to close a so-called de minimis exemption that lets shipments ...MarketWatch - 3d -
Trump says Nippon Steel has dropped plan to buy US Steel
US president warns he could hit Japan with tariffs after vowing to place levies on imports from Canada and MexicoFinancial Times - 3d -
Trump touches on tariffs, DOGE and Jan. 6 investigators in press conference
NBC News' Yamiche Alcindor reports on what President Trump discussed in his wide-ranging press conference with the prime minister of Japan. Reporters questioned the president on DOGE's actions, ...NBC News - 3d -
Trump vs the media: US president wages war on the fourth estate
The administration has launched a frontal assault on the traditional news industry at a time when it is in declineFinancial Times - 3d -
Trump delays cancellation of de minimis trade exemption targeting China imports
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday that puts a pause on his closing of the de minimis trade exemption.CNBC - 3d -
Trump meets with Japanese prime minister as tariff threat looms large
Donald Trump is meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in a high-stakes visit for a key ally that depends on the United States for security and trade.ABC News - 3d -
What do Trump’s tariffs mean for US-China trade?
The US president hopes tariffs will help close the huge trade gap by potentially pressuring Beijing into a new deal. Donald Trump postponed his threat to tax all imports from Mexico and Canada ...The Guardian - 3d -
EU to offer lower tariffs on US cars
Bloc hopes olive branch will help to shield Europe’s ailing car industry from Donald Trump’s trade measuresFinancial Times - 3d -
‘In a real sense, US democracy has died’: how Trump is emulating Hungary’s Orbán
Trump has moved to gut the federal government, fire critics and reward allies – a path similar to ‘would-be dictators’ like Orbán, experts say. A pitiless crackdown on on illegal immigration. A ...The Guardian - 3d -
Trump Trade Nominee Defends Plan to Reorder International Trade
Jamieson Greer advocated restructuring the international trading system and defended the president’s aggressive actions against Canada and Mexico as he testified before the Senate.The New York Times - 4d -
Trump’s Tariff Plan Is Looking Potentially Disastrous for Inflation
Here’s why Trump’s opening tariff salvo will likely hurt U.S. consumers.Inc. - 4d