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Tariffs hurt his business. He's voting for Trump anyway

Donald Trump's call for sweeping tariffs is resonating, as protectionism gains steam in the US.

Can Harris’s Economic Plans Sway Small Business Owners to Vote Democratic?

Kamala Harris has leaned in with promises to aid start-ups, but proprietors are often more focused on taxes and regulations.

Business - The New York Times - 16 hours ago

Trump’s Vast Tariffs Would Rock Global Businesses and Shake Alliances

Economists said Donald Trump’s plan to return trade barriers to levels not seen in generations would be “a grenade thrown in the heart” of the international system.

Business - The New York Times - Yesterday

Microsoft accuses Google of ‘shadow campaigns’ to undermine its business

War of words between Big Tech companies reveals fierce rivalry in cloud computing

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

How Trump’s Business Could Create New Conflicts If He Is Re-Elected

With business ties to foreign governments and holdings in industries overseen by federal regulators, Donald Trump would likely be the most conflicted president in U.S. history.

Business - The New York Times - 20 hours ago

Steve Albini Left Behind a Towering Music Legacy—and a Struggling Business

His Chicago recording studio, Electrical Audio, is reinventing itself after his death. With steep overhead costs, employees are ready to get creative.

Business - Inc. - 23 hours ago

Former Capitol police officers emerge as busy Harris campaign surrogates

Former law enforcement officers who defended the Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot have been helping the campaigns of Kamala Harris and other Democrats this fall.

Adani Enterprises profit rockets on growing airports and green business

Quarterly results boost Gautam Adani’s conglomerate as it seeks to bounce back from damaging allegations

World - Financial Times - 19 hours ago

Small Business Owners More Confident About Borrowing After Rate Cut

Entrepreneurs and the banks that finance their expansions and upgrades are more optimistic, as refinancing and new loans get easier.

Business - Inc. - 13 hours ago

How TikTok Saved Its E-Commerce Business in Indonesia

When the government effectively forced TikTok to shut down its Shop feature, the company quickly struck an unusual deal with a local company to bring it back.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 hours ago

Pakistan security services pressured utilities over government power deal

Talks that led to expected state savings of nearly $1.5bn described as ‘more an execution than a negotiation’

Business - Financial Times - October 13

FirstFT: China launches large military exercises near Taiwan

Also in today’s newsletter, Trump backs strong dollar, says adviser, and EY delays start dates for recruits

World - Financial Times - October 14

Watch: Why is the latest SpaceX rocket test a big deal?

The BBC's Pallab Ghosh explores why this world first test is a big deal for space exploration.

Armenia aims to sign peace deal with Azerbaijan before COP29

Negotiations with hostile neighbour to end decades-old conflict ‘approaching end’, says president

World - Financial Times - October 14

Singapore to Stop $1.7 Billion Allianz-Income Insurance Deal

World - Yahoo News - October 14

State attorneys general are stepping in to deal with ESG abuse of investors

Proxy advisors ISS and Glass Lewis have been using their position to further their own political preferences, resulting in a wave of proxy proposals promoting ESG objectives and discrimination ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

EU, China Face Hurdles in Clinching EV Deal Before Tariffs Start

World - Yahoo News - October 14

Google signs deal with nuclear company as data center power demand surges

Google is the latest tech company to turn to nuclear energy as power demand from data centers surges.

Business - CNBC - October 15

Google becomes the latest tech giant to strike a nuclear-power deal for AI

Amazon, Microsoft and Oracle all have nuclear arrangements of their own as tech companies seek clean-energy solutions for AI’s massive power needs.

Business - MarketWatch - October 14

Google to buy nuclear power for AI datacentres in ‘world first’ deal

Tech company orders six or seven small nuclear reactors from California’s Kairos Power. Business live – latest updates Google has signed a “world first” deal to buy energy from a fleet of ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

Cost of dealing with PFAS problem sites ‘frightening’, says Environment Agency

Exclusive: EA warns it lacks budget to tackle England’s rising number of potential ‘forever chemicals’ locations. The number of sites identified as potentially having been polluted with banned ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

France warns it could block €15.5bn Sanofi consumer health deal

Proposed sale of controlling stake to US private equity group has sparked backlash in country

Business - Financial Times - October 15

EU Gas Firms Warned Over Seeking ‘Dangerous’ Russia Transit Deal

World - Yahoo News - October 15

Amari Cooper traded to Bills in huge midseason deal with Browns

Buffalo picks up the five-time Pro Bowler and a sixth-round pick in the trade, with Cleveland getting a future third-rounder and seventh-rounder in return.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 15