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How China’s record trade surplus helped spark Trump’s tariff war
Beijing’s domination of global trade has led to a schism between the world’s two largest economies — and left many others worried about their industriesFinancial Times - 1d -
How Trump’s TikTok Negotiations Were Upended by China and Tariffs
The future of the popular video app is now at the center of a geopolitical tussle between Washington and Beijing.The New York Times - 1d -
China Censors Hashtags Mentioning ‘104%,’ the Size of Trump’s Tariffs
State media drove social media discussions around phrases like: “America is fighting a trade war while begging for eggs.”The New York Times - 23h -
GOP lawmakers fear China looms as obstacle to Trump's trade vision
Republican lawmakers fear the defiant Chinese response to President Trump’s sweeping tariffs leaves the world’s two largest economies hurtling toward a trade war that could last for months. ...The Hill - 22h -
A Game of Chicken With China, and How Much Plastic Is in the Human Brain
Plus, the theme park wars heat up.The New York Times - 22h -
China Dismisses Ukraine’s Assertion That ‘Many’ Chinese Are Fighting for Russia
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said that two Chinese men fighting alongside Russian troops had been captured and that there were “many more” on the battlefield.The New York Times - 21h -
China hits US imports with additional retaliatory tariff of 50%
Beijing to match new duties imposed by Donald Trump with effect from Thursday as trade war escalatesFinancial Times - 19h -
EU to build AI gigafactories in €20bn push to catch up with US and China
Up to five sites with power-hungry supercomputers and datacentres planned to drive AI ‘moonshots’. Europe live – latest updates The EU has revealed details of a €20bn (£17bn) plan to create ...The Guardian - 18h -
Apple turns to India to help ease Trump’s China tariffs
iPhone maker is facing one of the biggest threats to its business in yearsFinancial Times - 16h -
China denies significant numbers of its citizens are fighting for Russia in Ukraine
A Beijing official says Ukraine’s claim that significant numbers of Chinese nationals are fighting alongside Russia’s invading army in Ukraine is “totally unfounded.”ABC News - 15h -
China accuses US of 'blackmail' after Hegseth's Panama Canal remarks
The Chinese government is accusing the U.S. of “blackmail” after U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared Beijing a threat to the Panama Canal, asserting that Washington along with Panama “will ...The Hill - 13h -
Trump pauses plans to hike US tariffs on most countries except China
Trump says he will raise US tariffs on Chinese exports to 125% and unveils 90-day pause for other countries. Business live – latest updates Full list of tariffs: a country-by-country guide ...The Guardian - 14h -
China turning blind eye to its citizens fighting in Ukraine, says Zelenskyy
Ukraine’s president says at least 155 fighters have been uncovered, and that Russia is recruiting via social media. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Ukraine is aware of at least 155 Chinese nationals ...The Guardian - 13h -
US warns China intelligence targeting fired federal workers
The Trump administration is warning federal workers about efforts by Chinese intelligence to target current and former U.S. officials for recruitment. The National Counterintelligence and Security ...The Hill - 12h -
Oil Prices Tumble as China-U.S. Tariffs Weaken Economic Confidence
Crude prices climbed back above $60 a barrel as investors breathed a sigh of relief.The New York Times - 11h -
Here's how China could crush the U.S. housing market
Mortgage rates are rising sharply this week, as investors sell U.S.NBC News - 10h -
Why Trump is hitting China on trade - and what might happen next
There is much more to this than straightforward retaliation, writes John Sudworth, and it traces back to his first term.BBC News - 7h -
China musters ‘national team’ to fight on front line in trade war
State-owned funds and companies are bolstering stock markets with massive co-ordinated share buyingFinancial Times - 7h -
US bike prices will rise ‘up to 50%’ as China trade war escalates
Cycling industry fears insolvencies and forced mergers in already struggling sectorFinancial Times - 4h -
China consumer prices decline for a second straight month; producer deflation deepens
The data also comes as U.S. President Donald Trump boosted tariffs on Chinese imports to 125% overnight, up from his earlier figure of 104%.CNBC - 1h -
Trump imposes new tariffs on dozens of partners, sparking fresh market turmoil
Rates on imports to US from dozens of economies rise further, with China hit by 104% tariffs. Business live – latest updates The US and China are heading towards an all-out trade war, after ...The Guardian - 23h -
Oregon State Baseball In The Rankings
PROMO: Join BeaversEdge.com and get 30 DAYS FREE!With the Oregon State baseball team (22-7) coming off a 2-1 week that included a series win over UC Irvine, we take a closer look at the national ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Trump Is Defiant as Tariff Moves Roil Markets a Second Day
After China announced new retaliatory measures against the United States, President Trump responded that Beijing “PLAYED IT WRONG.”The New York Times - 4d -
Beijing's strong counter tariffs raise the specter of an intense trade war with Washington
In a shift in tone, China dropped its call for negotiations on trade in a weekend statement that condemned U.S. tariffs.CNBC - 2d -
3/4: CBS Morning News
President Trump to address Congress tonight; The potential economic impacts of Trump's tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico.CBS News - 2d -
Beijing calls Vance 'ignorant' over 'Chinese peasants' remark
The sharp rhetoric comes as Donald Trump's tariffs fuel trade tensions between the US and China.BBC News - 1d -
Tariffs Will Make Electronics More Expensive. If You Need a New Gadget, ‘Buy It Now’
A 125 percent tariff on imports from China will likely see rising prices on smartphones and laptops in the coming months.Wired - 1d -
Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs take effect
Investors reel as new levies on EU, China and other major trading partners come into forceFinancial Times - 1d -
US tripling of small-package duties delivers further blow to Shein and Temu
Ecommerce platforms were already facing closure of duty-free loophole for parcels from ChinaFinancial Times - 23h -
Trump rips up rulebook on trade and businesses are left reeling
Firms say the rapid change in US trade policy, including big taxes on China, has left them in flux.BBC News - 18h -
The world's two largest exporters are facing down Trump's tariffs very differently. Here's why.
President Trump has upended the global economy by slapping tariffs on two of the world's largest exporters — China and the EU.NBC News - 15h -
Bitcoin stabilises as hopes rise Trump tariffs will renew interest in crypto
Cryptocurrency recovers off lows even as US and China ratchet up trade tensionsFinancial Times - 15h -
See the full list of reciprocal tariffs by country from Trump's chart
President Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on about 90 countries, including China and the European Union. Here's the list.CBS News - 13h -
See the full list of reciprocal tariffs by country from Trump's chart
President Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on about 90 countries, including China and the European Union. Here's the list.CBS News - 13h -
US stocks make historic gains after Trump pauses some tariffs
But Trump also raises tariffs on goods from China to at least 125% "effective immediately".BBC News - 10h -
The Papers: 'Trump blinks first' and 'Only four real fwends'
Most of Thursday's papers react to Donald Trump's decision to pause higher tariffs - except on China.BBC News - 3h -
Global stocks soar as Trump backs down from trade war
Washington pauses most tariffs against countries that have not retaliated but increases levies on ChinaFinancial Times - 48m -
Trump Blocked America’s Front Door to China. Now He’s Closing Back Doors.
The U.S. tariffs on transshipment countries like Vietnam and Cambodia are so steep that they could force a major reassessment of global supply chains.The New York Times - 5d -
Trump news at a glance: Wild swings on global markets as Trump threatens further China tariffs
Extreme volatility has plagued global stock markets, with Donald Trump defying stark warnings about economic damage – key US politics stories from 7 April . Global stock markets fell ...The Guardian - 2d
