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Sports sector can cope with Trump tariffs, says AC Milan owner
Redbird founder Gerry Cardinale predicts clubs and leagues will prove ‘resilient’ even if consumer spending fallsFinancial Times - 3d -
How Brexit, a Startling Act of Economic Self-Harm, Foreshadowed Trump’s Tariffs
Britain’s decision to leave the European Union in 2016 was sold to voters as a magic bullet that would revitalize the country’s economy. Its impact is still reverberating.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump Signals New Tariffs on Chips, Calling Exclusions Temporary
On Friday, the administration carved out an exception for a variety of electronics from the steep taxes now applied to Chinese imports.The New York Times - 2d -
FirstFT: Global markets rise after Trump’s temporary tariff exemption for smartphones
Also in today’s newsletter, Meta and FTC in antitrust trial and Theresa May’s Lunch with the FTFinancial Times - 2d -
Sony hikes PlayStation 5 price by 25% as Trump tariffs bite
PS5 digital price in UK would rise to £430 and €500 in Europe as Japanese games developer cites ‘challenging economic environment’. Sony has increased the price of its PlayStation 5 by 25% as the ...The Guardian - 2d -
‘Bad Business’: Corporate Gloom Rises Over Trump’s Tariffs
Global markets are bouncing back, but a new survey of company chiefs finds that they’re on edge and are looking to cut back on investment.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump Moves to Put New Tariffs on Computer Chips and Drugs
Citing a national security statute, the administration has begun a process to investigate the impact of imported semiconductors and pharmaceuticals.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump Tariffs Could Raise iPhone Prices, But Affordable Options Remain
Even if gadget prices surge, we have plenty of cheaper options, like buying last year’s phone model instead of the latest and greatest.The New York Times - 19h -
Trump’s Tariff Threat for Drug imports Poses Big Political Risks
Levies on Americans’ daily prescriptions and other medicines could raise costs, spur rationing and lead to shortages of critical drugs.The New York Times - 20h -
Get Ready to See Tariff Surcharges on Your Receipts
Companies struck by Donald Trump’s trade levies will likely pass the hit along to consumers—and some will want to clearly point the finger at who is to blame.Wired - 6d -
Trump Envoy Steve Witkoff Is in Russia, the Kremlin Says
Separately in Belgium, nations supporting Ukraine pledged billions more in military aid and raised doubts about Moscow’s desire for peace.The New York Times - 4d -
Donald Trump is now badly wounded. Europe can seize an advantage | Will Hutton
It’s time to fashion a new global trade order without the US. The game-changing geopolitical event last week was the near collapse of the immense $29tn market in US government debt, threatening ...The Guardian - 3d -
US, Iran set to begin high-level talks on potential nuclear deal
The United States and Iran are beginning to hold high-stakes talks to reach a nuclear deal as President Donald Trump threatens to bomb the country if it refuses to give up its plans to build a ...NBC News - 3d -
Bundesliga matchday 29 recap: Der Klassiker thriller, relegation battles, European hustling, and much more.
It was another thrilling weekend of Bundesliga football during matchday 29. From stuttering at the top to relegation battles as well as several 90th-minute winners, there are plenty of stories to ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Lebanese judge questions former top security chiefs over Beirut port blast
Lebanon’s lead investigator into the 2020 Beirut port blast has questioned two former security chiefs, including Maj. Gen. Abbas Ibrahim, who appeared in court for the first timeABC News - 4d -
This federal rule helped clear air over America's most beloved parks. Trump's EPA wants to kill it
Outdoor enthusiasts are worried about the loss of their favorite vistas as President Donald Trump's administration considers weakening a 26-year-old rule designed to improve visibility over ...ABC News - 5d -
Trump’s championing of Afrikaner grievances sparks backlash in South Africa
US president and his adviser Elon Musk seize on discredited claims to launch economic assault against African nationFinancial Times - 4d -
Xi warns ‘no winners’ from Trump trade war as he heads to Vietnam
Chinese leader seeks to strengthen ties with export-dependent economies facing high US leviesFinancial Times - 2d -
4/7: America Decides
President Trump says he’s not looking at pausing tariffs; Senator Bernie Sanders discusses taking on the Trump administrationCBS News - 17h -
Exclusive says Chelsea aim to use one major advantage to secure top summer target before Club World Cup
There’s been one name that’s come up more than any other this week when it comes to Chelsea and transfer – Liam Delap.The striker is about to go down with Ipswich (who Chelsea can relegate later...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Navarro says Trump has '90 deals in 90 days possibly pending here'
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro projected confidence in President Trump’s approach to tariffs, saying in a Sunday interview there’s potential for the president to strike numerous trade ...The Hill - 2d -
Terrible timing and huge uncertainty: how ports and shipping are handling tariff turmoil
As they reel from Trump’s policies, companies say volatile freight costs and congestion are now the norm . The container ship was halfway across the Atlantic when Donald Trump, during his first ...The Guardian - 2d -
What Are Rare Earth Metals, the Exports Halted by China?
China’s new restrictions on exports of the metals could have an impact on the production of everything from LED lights to fighter jets.The New York Times - 1d -
UK suspends import tariffs to ease strain for British businesses
Levies cut on 89 products to support domestic companies against Trump’s trade warFinancial Times - 2d -
"Price of Admission": The battle over concert tickets
Why are concert tickets so expensive and so frustratingly hard to get? Brook Silva-Braga spent a year talking to artists, fans, scalpers, and executives from Ticketmaster and StubHub in search of ...CBS News - 2d -
Xi Jinping seeks to strengthen economic ties during tour of south-east Asia
President’s first stop is Vietnam as China urges US to end trade war and return to ‘right path of mutual respect’. The Chinese president, Xi Jinping, will visit Vietnam on Monday as he begins a ...The Guardian - 2d -
When the fact-checker in question is not exactly a reliable narrator
Set in the recent past, Austin Kelley's debut novel centers on a magazine underling who becomes entranced with a Manic Pixie Dream Girl.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Khanna on Trump White House: ‘They need to have a 21st century understanding of the economy’
The Silicon Valley Democrat said the president’s tariff policies are “chaotic” and will hike prices without reestablishing manufacturing jobs.Politico - 2d -
Trump team has not said what it wants in trade talks, says EU
Top negotiators met in Washington on Monday to discuss how to remove so-called reciprocal tariffsFinancial Times - 18h -
Why was I deported from Hong Kong? There should be no more ministerial visits until the UK gets an explanation | Wera Hobhouse
The government needs to be clear-eyed about the threats China poses – not just accept them as the cost of doing business. Last week, my husband and I flew to Hong Kong with real excitement to see ...The Guardian - 20h -
Hundreds of Video Game Workers Join New Union as Trump Attacks Labor Rights
The United Videogame Workers union is open to any gaming worker in the US and Canada and will focus on industry-wide job loss.Wired - 5d -
Arne Slot’s understated achievement will fuel Liverpool’s next campaign
The Reds secured another season in the Champions League at the weekend which was far from a certainty when Slot took over from Jurgen Klopp last summerYahoo Sports - 2d -
Apr 11: CBS News 24/7, 10am ET
Trade war escalates between U.S. and China as Chinese government announces 125% tariffs on U.S. goods; Day 2 of The Masters underway at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia.CBS News - 18h -
A New Book About Baking Bread Is Only Sort of About Bread
“Existential Bread,” a book by the poet and amateur baker Jim Franks, is only sort of about bread.The New York Times - 6d -
Envoys from Iran and the US arrive in Oman for first round of talks over Tehran's nuclear program
Envoys from Iran and the United States have arrived in Oman ahead of the first talks over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program since President Donald Trump returned to the White HouseABC News - 4d -
Apr 4: CBS News 24/7, 4pm ET
Markets see red for a second day in a row after Trump's latest tariff announcement; Supreme Court will allow Trump administration to withhold education grants for nowCBS News - 3d -
There’s ‘enough smoke’ for Congress to investigate possible insider trading on tariffs, Booker says
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) tells Meet the Press that Congress should look into whether insider trading took place after President Trump told supporters to buy stock before announcing a change of ...NBC News - 2d -
Tech C.E.O.s Spent Millions Courting Trump. It Has Yet to Pay Off.
With inauguration donations and Mar-a-Lago visits, leaders of the biggest tech companies sought favor with the president in an attempt to steer regulation and tariffs, to little avail.The New York Times - 3d -
Obama backs Harvard as Yale faculty members support standing up to Trump
Harvard faces funding freeze as Yale faculty asks leadership ‘to resist and legally challenge any unlawful demands’. US politics live – latest updates Barack Obama has come out in support of ...The Guardian - 16h -
4/9: CBS Evening News
Stock market sees historic rally after Trump pauses reciprocal tariffs; Uber's most interesting lost and found itemsCBS News - 6d