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Trump exempts smartphones from ‘reciprocal’ tariffs after market rout
Dispensation is first sign of softening of levies against China and provides a big boost for AppleFinancial Times - 14h -
Trump’s China trade war a ‘boon’ for Brazil but sends US farmers reeling
Latin America’s largest economy is poised to extend its lead as China’s top food supplierFinancial Times - 13h -
Trump chaos prompts top Canadian and Danish pension funds to cool on US
Rethink comes as tariffs and talk of territorial expansion stoke market instability and geopolitical tensionFinancial Times - 13h -
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 - 13h -
‘Stuff should be made here’: Ohio shrugs off Trump tariff turmoil
Company owners say the president’s measures will result in more manufacturing in the USFinancial Times - 13h -
Trump and Some of His Cabinet Members Attend U.F.C. Fight in Miami
The spectacle at the mixed martial arts event was emblematic of an emboldened president who increasingly encourages displays of force to carry out his agenda.The New York Times - 11h -
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 - 10h -
Greenland documentary forces Danes to confront their colonial heritage
As Donald Trump threatens to take over the territory, film claims its cryolite mine was plundered by Denmark. For two weeks in Denmark the subject of the documentary was “bigger than Trump”, says ...The Guardian - 13h -
4/9: CBS Evening News
Stock market sees historic rally after Trump pauses reciprocal tariffs; Uber's most interesting lost and found itemsCBS News - 3d -
BlackRock's Larry Fink says U.S. is very close to a recession and may be in one now
The asset management executive spoke to CNBC about the state of the economy, which has been rattled by tariffs from the Trump administration.CNBC - 1d -
White House Plan Calls for NOAA Research Programs to Be Dismantled
A Trump administration budget proposal would essentially eliminate one of the world’s foremost Earth sciences research operations.The New York Times - 1d -
China’s exporters defy US ‘paper tiger’ as Beijing invokes Mao
Stoic defiance in ‘trinket town’ echoes Beijing’s insistence that nation can prevail against Donald Trump’s tariff blitzFinancial Times - 1d -
Judge rules Mahmoud Khalil can be deported for campus protests
Columbia University graduate student at centre of Trump case over pro-Palestinian activism is expected to appealFinancial Times - 1d -
Gold enjoys best week in five years as investors rush to safety
Even US Treasuries take a hit as Donald Trump’s tariff blitz shakes confidence in American assetsFinancial Times - 1d -
How a Deal to Shape Golf’s Future Went Cold
Despite interventions by President Trump, talks to combine the PGA Tour and LIV Golf have come to a standstill.The New York Times - 1d -
US and Iran hold 'constructive' first round of nuclear talks
The highest-level talks between the two nations since Trump's first term in office will resume next week.BBC News - 22h -
Bessent Takes Tricky Center Stage as Trade Wars Roil U.S. Economy
The Treasury secretary received counsel and criticism from some of his predecessors over President Trump’s policies.The New York Times - 1d -
4/12: Saturday Morning
President Donald Trump authorizes seizure of federal land along the border; A band released a new album - then lost everything.CBS News - 21h -
Man mistakenly deported to El Salvador 'alive and secure', US says
A judge has called for the Trump administration to facilitate the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the US.BBC News - 17h -
US reveals status of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was erroneously deported
The Trump administration told a judge on Saturday that Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a man deported to El Salvador in error, is still in a prison in that country.ABC News - 17h -
The Chinese goods Americans most rely on, from microwaves to Barbies
Donald Trump’s tariffs will hit millions of video game consoles, electric fans and toys shipped to the US from ChinaFinancial Times - 15h -
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 - 2d -
Stocks Post Gain for the Week Amid Trump Tariff Volatility, but Investors Remain Anxious
While the S&P 500 rose, other corners of the financial markets showed that investors expect big swings to continue.The New York Times - 1d -
Customs 'glitch' impacting Trump tariffs fixed after lasting for more than 10 hours
A Customs notice reported a glitch in a system shippers use to exempt freight from tariffs. Logistics experts say it is a bad sign for the supply chain.CNBC - 1d -
Trump's ongoing 25% auto tariffs expected to cut sales by millions, cost $100 billion
Expectations include millions of less vehicle sales, higher new and used vehicle prices and increased costs of more than $100 billion for the industry.CNBC - 1d -
Chris Riddell on Donald ‘Captain America’ Trump wielding his tariff shield – cartoon
Is the president really ready to do battle with China after causing global chaos and undermining the US economy?. You can buy a copy of this cartoon Continue reading...The Guardian - 1d -
Bernie Sanders rally in LA draws thousands to protest Trump: ‘We can’t just let this happen’
US Vermont senator’s tour with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has been drawing record-breaking crowds since February. The Vermont senator Bernie Sanders drew a record-breaking crowd at his rally in Los ...The Guardian - 16h -
‘How much will a manic Trump cost me?’ Pension savers’ anxiety rises over market volatility
Guardian readers say they have been hit hard by the US-inspired trade war, with some having lost tens of thousands from their pots. Fraser, 63, a retiree from Essex, had been planning to leave his ...The Guardian - 11h -
After this, what more proof does Britain need that it cannot ‘cosy up’ to Trump? | William Keegan
With the US disengaging from its traditional relationship with Europe, we need to abandon our ‘red lines’ and rekindle ties with our neighbours. Alas: that the infantile wrecker in the White House ...The Guardian - 11h -
What does China really think about Trump? They know about humiliation and won’t take it from him
Economically, the trade war may be bad news for Xi Jingping, but ideologically and politically it is a gift. Last week, Mao Ning, head of China’s foreign ministry information department, posted a ...The Guardian - 13h -
Bernie Sanders surprises Coachella, warns fans against ignoring Trump: 'Turn away at your own peril'
Fresh off a packed rally in downtown L.A. that drew tens of thousands, Sanders (flanked by Congressman Maxwell Frost) spoke ahead of Clairo's Saturday night set.Los Angeles Times - 13h -
Shopping for an EV or Plug-In Hybrid? Here Are the Ones Built in the US
Donald Trump’s import tariffs will put pressure on the EV market. But these US-assembled battery-powered cars may avoid the worst of the price hikes.Wired - 3d -
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 - 3d -
Apple has few incentives to start making iPhones in U.S.
President Donald Trump’s administration has been predicting its barrage of tariffs targeting China will push Apple into manufacturing the iPhone in the UABC News - 3d -
Nintendo Switch Game Console Release Is Whipsawed by Tariff Threats
The company moved most of its manufacturing to Vietnam from China to avoid tariffs. But the unpredictability of President Trump’s plans has thrown Nintendo for a loop.The New York Times - 2d -
Social Security Lists Thousands of Migrants as Dead to Prompt Them to ‘Self-Deport’
By placing migrants in Social Security’s “death master file,” the Trump administration is seeking to cut off their access to credit cards, bank accounts and other financial services.The New York Times - 2d -
Tesla Halts Orders in China on U.S. Imported Models
An “order” button was removed from Tesla’s Chinese website after Beijing raised tariffs on U.S. imports in response to President Trump’s levies against the country.The New York Times - 1d -
US Tariffs Could Make Smartphones Dumber
Donald Trump’s tariffs are likely to make tech manufacturers more risk averse—which could stymie innovation in favor of keeping costs down.Wired - 2d -
The US Is Turning a Blind Eye to Crypto Crimes
Under the Trump administration, federal authorities are declining to charge crypto firms with a range of offenses, raising questions about which rules apply—and who will enforce them.Wired - 1d