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Trump’s Trade War Is Strengthening China’s Soft Power

President Trump’s tariffs are boosting China’s global image even as they threaten to decimate its economy.

Wired - 1d

China’s President Xi to Trump: ‘There are no winners in a tariff war’

China slapped the United States with a new tariff, raising the tax on American goods to 125%. It comes after the White House raised tariffs on China to 145%. Chinese President Xi Jinping responded ...

NBC News - 1d

China mocks Trump trade war, raises tariffs

It’s Friday! Everyone wave to members of Congress as they leave town for recess! 👋 And now, we exhale. In today's edition: THE FIRST 100 DAYS China called Trump’s tariffs a ‘joke’: President ...

The Hill - 1d

Ukraine war briefing: Ukraine could be partitioned like Berlin after second world war, says US envoy

Gen Keith Kellogg appears to suggest Ukraine could be split into zones of control after a peace deal; Trump warns Putin to ‘get moving’ ahead of US-Russia talks. What we know on day 1,144. See ...

The Guardian - 14h

Delta Drops Its 2025 Outlook as Trade War Heats Up

As travel plans vanish amid spiking uncertainty, the most profitable U.S. airline suspended its revenue, earnings, and second-half growth forecasts for the year.

Inc. - 3d

Trump Defends Tariff Strategy Amid Global Trade War and Market Chaos

Amid the doom and gloom in financial markets, President Trump continues to insist he’s got a plan.

The New York Times - 3d

Trump was ‘the candidate of peace’. Now he’s fanning the flames of war | Mohamad Bazzi

The US is bombing Houthi rebels and supporting Netanyahu’s campaigns as it sleepwalks into new conflicts. Throughout the last presidential campaign, Donald Trump portrayed himself as the ...

The Guardian - 2d

Can Britain Be a ‘Sensible, Stable’ Haven in Trade War? Some See Potential.

The country faces several economic challenges but so far has avoided the worst of the turmoil afflicting targets of President Trump’s anger.

The New York Times - 2d

Inside the ‘Cold War’ That Led to a Shocking N.B.A. Shakeup in Denver

A strained relationship between top decision-makers in Denver sparked a dramatic late-season change.

The New York Times - 2d

Jobless Claims Rise Slightly as Labor Market Shrugs Off Trade War

Despite DOGE layoffs, new unemployment claims were below estimates, reflecting a solid job market, though concerns about a global recession remain high.

Inc. - 2d

Tariffs, trade war inflation impact to be 'pretty ugly' by summer, economists say

Tariffs will take a few months to filter through to consumer prices, economists said.

CNBC - 2d

As Trade War Heats Up, Most U.S. Businesses Stick With China Plans

Despite spiking tariffs on imports from China, U.S. companies view the country’s manufacturing advantages and domestic market potential as too valuable to renounce.

Inc. - 2d

Trump’s Trade War With China Is Now Hurting Hollywood—and US Soft Power

On Thursday, Chinese officials retaliated against President Donald Trump’s tariffs by imposing new restrictions on US movies. That’s a big blow to America’s cultural cachet in the nation.

Wired - 2d

The Guardian view on the tariff war pause: the Trump trade shambles is not over | Editorial

The US president blinked first, but this is just a time-out. The threat to the global economy remains real.. It was Donald Trump who blinked first. Never forget that. China is unlikely to ...

The Guardian - 2d

Will Trump’s tariff chaos be China’s gain in global trade wars?

As China retaliates against tariffs, it is also making strategic manoeuvres on EU and Asia to maximise opportunities. On the basis of Napoleon’s dictum “never interrupt your enemy while they are ...

The Guardian - 2d

Prince Harry in surprise visit to Ukraine to meet war victims

The Duke of Sussex visits an orthopaedic clinic in the western city of Lviv.

BBC News - 2d

China to reduce the number of Hollywood films allowed amid trade war

China's film arm said Thursday it would "moderately reduce the number of American films imported" into the country. The country was once a vital market for U.S. blockbusters.

Los Angeles Times - 2d

Schools in Beirut suburb fear return to war after new Israeli strikes

Students, staff, and parents alike are traumatised by what has happened and the destruction that surrounds them.

BBC News - 1d

India rebuffs China’s BYD as Trump trade war creates openings

Also in this newsletter, ecommerce companies head to small towns and RBI cuts the repo rate

Financial Times - 1d

As Trump’s trade war rages, the shipping industry wrestles with uncertainty and the risk of disruption

The Trump administration’s rapid escalation of tariffs “may be reshaping global trade flows,” says logistics-tech company Descartes.

MarketWatch - 1d

Why holiday rentals are winning the war for Europe’s city centres

Residents of tourist hotspots have long demanded that Airbnb-style letting platforms be banned. But booking numbers in Europe — and housing costs — are still rising

Financial Times - 1d

Is Ethiopia at war again? A look at the rebellion in one of its most powerful regions

A loose collection of rebel groups is challenging Ethiopia’s military in one of the country’s most populous and powerful regions

ABC News - 1d

Ask Shrimsley: How can I learn from Trump’s trade war?

Neighbours have been taking advantage of my generous nature for far too long: it’s time for tariffs

Financial Times - 1d

Markets slide further amid fears of escalating US-China trade war

European markets slip into red after China ups ante by increasing retaliatory tariffs on US goods to 125%. China raises tariffs on US goods to 125% Business live – latest updates Stock ...

The Guardian - 1d

Ukraine allies pledge €21 billion in military aid as war continues

Yahoo News - 1d

Prince Harry makes surprise visit to Ukraine to meet war victims

The Duke of Sussex visited a new rehabilitation clinic for wounded soldiers.

CBS News - 1d

China strikes back with 125% tariffs on U.S. goods as trade war intensifies

Trump administration confirmed to CNBC on Thursday that the U.S. tariff rate on Chinese imports now effectively totals 145%.

CNBC - 1d

Senate daylight saving time hearing: "Stuck with this since World War I"

President Trump has suggested he supports eliminating daylight saving time, although he's also called it a "50/50 issue."

CBS News - 1d

Scott Bessent, the Treasury secretary shaping Trump’s trade war

The former hedge fund manager is being asked to lead negotiations with foreign governments amid America’s self-inflicted hit

Financial Times - 1d

What Some Chinese Exporters Say About Trump’s Trade War

At the world’s largest wholesale market, in Yiwu, on China’s east coast, business owners aren’t getting orders from the U.S., and many don’t understand the purpose of the current 145 percent tariffs.

Inc. - 1d

Trump-supporting investors are doubling down on these names as tariff war rages

There’s a “parallel economy” of companies offering products and services to “a conservative user base that wants to align their money with their values,” says the CEO of conservative investing app ...

MarketWatch - 21h