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Taiwan denies Chinese strikes as Beijing escalates live naval drills around the island
China’s military held live-fire drills on Wednesday in the East China Sea in an escalation of exercises around Taiwan, but Taiwan said none took place nearby.NBC News - 2d -
FTSE suffers biggest daily drop since early in the pandemic as Wall Street slides again – business live
Global trade war escalates as Beijing hits back against Donald Trump with new tariffs on US goods. China retaliates to Trump’s ‘bullying practice’ with 34% tariffs on US imports IMF warns of ...The Guardian - 15h -
Beijing launches $72bn capital injections at biggest banks
Share sales part of authorities’ bid to boost lending amid economic slowdownFinancial Times - 5d -
How 'America First' created a strategic opening for Beijing
Tesla’s decline partly mirrors the global backlash triggered by the “America First” doctrine.The Hill - 3d -
Markets plunge as trade war escalates
Over the past two days, more than $5 trillion of wealth has been erased from the U.S. stock market as investors react to the tariffs announced by President Trump. China’s retaliatory move today ...NBC News - 9h -
How a Brief and Inexplicable NYC Altercation Escalated to Manslaughter
Gary Anderson hit Domingo Tapia for reasons never explained, sending Mr. Tapia into a coma and Mr. Anderson to prison. Mr. Tapia later died, and his attacker faces manslaughter charges.The New York Times - 4d -
As Tensions Escalate Between Trump and Europe, Meloni Is Caught in the Middle
Each new crisis, whether over Ukraine or tariffs, has made the Italian prime minister’s balancing act that much harder.The New York Times - 5d -
'We will respond': Canada vows retaliatory tariffs if Trump escalates trade war
Trump says he'll unveil new tariffs April 2, which he dubbed "Liberation Day."ABC News - 3d -
Trump escalates global trade war with sweeping tariff blitz
Stock futures tumble as US reveals plans to impose 10% universal levies and higher ‘reciprocal’ dutiesFinancial Times - 2d -
Trump’s Trade War Escalates as China Retaliates With 34% Tariffs
The Chinese government said it would match President Trump’s tariff, and also barred a group of American companies from doing business in China.The New York Times - 12h -
What's in Trump's sweeping new tariff plan?
The fresh round of tariffs escalated a global trade war.ABC News - 2d -
U.S. reaffirms commitment to Taiwan as Beijing conducts live fire drills in East China Sea
Chinese military extended into second day a joint exercise involving its army, navy and rocket forces near the coast of Taiwan.CNBC - 3d -
Markets tumble as China announces 34% retaliatory tariffs on US imports
Trump says Beijing ‘panicked’ and vows not to back downFinancial Times - 14h -
Trump administration to review $9bn in federal grants to Harvard
Latest escalation against elite universities follows recent withdrawal of funding to ColumbiaFinancial Times - 4d -
Powell warns Trump's tariffs expected to hike inflation
The remarks came as U.S. stocks plummeted over an escalating trade war.ABC News - 14h -
China senses an opportunity in Trump’s cultural revolution
Policymakers in Beijing believe they will benefit from the destruction of America’s global credibilityFinancial Times - 3d -
Taiwan’s top security official arrives in US for secret talks
Meeting comes amid mounting tensions between Washington and BeijingFinancial Times - 5h -
Inflation Remained Sticky Ahead of Trump’s Escalating Trade War, PCE Data Shows
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure showed underlying price pressures persisting in February, as inflation-adjusted spending stayed muted.The New York Times - Mar. 28 -
How Amex uses AI to increase efficiency: 40% fewer IT escalations, 85% travel assistance boost
Amex has more than 70 AI use cases in production, including an IT chatbot that solves issues on its own and a travel counselor assistant.VentureBeat - 2d -
US tariffs on imported autos start as markets reel from Trump's trade escalation
International markets reeled from President Donald Trump's announcement hours earlier of even more sweeping tariffs set to begin later this week and next.ABC News - 1d -
Is Iran on a collision course with the west?
Time is running out for an unpredictable US president and a distrustful Iranian supreme leader to avoid dangerous escalationFinancial Times - 5d -
An anxious America awaits Donald Trump’s ‘reciprocal tariffs’
Also in today’s newsletter, the US president and Iran’s supreme leader approach a potentially dangerous escalationFinancial Times - 3d -
What to expect from Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs
The BBC's Erin Delmore unpacks the reciprocal taxes the president has promised, as his trade wars continue to escalate.BBC News - 3d -
Investors brace for sweeping Trump tariff announcement
Trading on Wall Street volatile as US president prepares to escalate trade war on ‘liberation day’Financial Times - 2d -
China hits back at Trump with 34% tariff on U.S. imports
China announced a 34% tariff on all U.S. imports on Friday, escalating trade tensions between the world’s two biggest economies.NBC News - 21h -
Trump’s Tariffs Drive Another Market Meltdown
A rapidly escalating trade war has socked stocks as investors weigh the fallout from President Trump’s tariff barrage.The New York Times - 20h -
China’s export boom sparks record number of WTO disputes
Beijing’s reliance on overproduction to offset weak demand at home stokes grievances among trade partnersFinancial Times - 5d -
US imposes sanctions on 6 senior Chinese and Hong Kong officials
State department says individuals used Beijing national security law ‘extraterritorially’ to pursue rights activistsFinancial Times - 4d -
Fitch downgrades China’s sovereign debt over spending and tariffs
Beijing denounces ‘biased’ move by rating agency, insisting country’s economic foundations are stableFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump's massive 46% Vietnam tariffs pummel Nike, American Eagle and Wayfair
The country became a popular alternative for furniture, apparel and toymakers trying to avoid the crossfire of U.S. trade tensions with BeijingCNBC - 1d -
China to impose 34% retaliatory tariff on all goods imported from the U.S.
Beijing's measures come in the wake of duties imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump's administration earlier this week.CNBC - 20h -
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 - 8h -
Pistons-T'Wolves melee featuring Donte DiVincenzo, Naz Reid, Ron Holland spills into stands, results in 7 ejections
It wasn't the Malice in the Palace. But a dust-up between the Pistons and Timberwolves on Sunday quickly escalated and spilled into the stands, resulting in the ejection of seven players and coaches.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
China's factory activity growth at 1-year high, official survey shows, as stimulus measures kick in
Chinese policymakers pledged to step up stimulus push to achieve a growth target of "around 5%" this year and cushion the impact of an escalating trade war.CNBC - 5d -
Watch: Jose Mourinho pinches nose of Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk
Jose Mourinho squeezed Okan Buruk’s nose in a bizarre attack which left the Galatasaray manager writhing on the turf as a dispute between the pair escalated on Wednesday.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Israel has chosen military occupation over a ceasefire in Gaza. Where does this end? | Sanam Vakil
The latest escalation and attempts to dismantle the Palestinian leadership are utterly at odds with peace negotiations. Sanam Vakil is a senior research fellow in the Middle East and North Africa ...The Guardian - 1d -
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Trump withdraws Rep. Stefanik's nomination to U.N. ambassador role citing slim House majority; Denmark gov't ministers condemn Trump's "escalated rhetoric" on GreenlandCBS News - 9h -
China holds military drills around Taiwan, calling its president a 'parasite'
The Chinese military conducted large-scale drills around Taiwan in what it said was a “stern warning” to pro-independence forces on the Beijing-claimed island.NBC News - 4d -
Chinese Auto Giants Dongfeng and Changan Are in Talks to Merge
The state-owned automakers, longtime joint venture partners of Ford and Nissan, might combine operations as Beijing consolidates its sprawling car sector.The New York Times - 3d