Fears Escalating China

China says it's raising tariffs on U.S. goods to 125%

China says it is raising tariffs on U.S. goods to 125%, escalating the trade war between the two countries.

CBS News - 2d

'Massive game of chicken' between U.S. and China on trade

Consumer confidence dips after a tumultuous economic week amid President Trump's escalating tariffs on China. CNBC Senior Economics Reporter Steve Liesman and former U.S. Ambassador to China ...

NBC News - 2d

China exports skyrocket over 12% in March while imports extend declines as trade war intensifies

China has set an ambitious growth target of "around 5%" — a goal seen harder to achieve given the prospects of an escalating trade war and weak domestic consumption

CNBC - 1h

A Devastating Trade Spat With China Shows Few Signs of Abating

The Trump administration is in a standoff with the Chinese government as trade tensions escalate, leaving U.S. businesses in the cross hairs

The New York Times - 14h

A Devastating Trade Spat With China Shows Few Signs of Abating

The Trump administration is in a standoff with the Chinese government as trade tensions escalate, leaving U.S. businesses in the cross hairs

The New York Times - 14h

Gen. Stanley McChrystal On Fear

America has always known fear. But today’s fear is different. It has been cultivated.

The New York Times - 19h

Markets Worry About Finding an Exit From Trump’s Trade Fight

Investors are concerned about the continued escalation of the U.S.-China tariff battle — and the state of the president’s negotiating leverage.

The New York Times - 2d

Trump defends tariff exemptions for electronics: Nobody getting 'off the hook'

President Trump defended his move on Friday to exempt some electronics from the escalating tariff war with China. He denied the announcement amounted to an "exception," arguing instead the products ...

The Hill - 6h

Zelenskyy says if Russia not stopped in Ukraine, war could escalate

Three years after Russia's full-scale invasion, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discusses the state of the war and his country's relationship with the U.S.

CBS News - 5h

Neel Kashkari: Fast resolution with countries over tariffs will ease recession fear

Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, said a fast resolution between the Trump administration and countries with tariffs will help ease the fear of a recession. ...

The Hill - 11h

Trump Halts China Tariffs on Smartphones, Computers, Electronics

China will be evaluating the impact of these tariff exclusions.

Inc. - 3h

Friday Briefing

An escalating trade war.

The New York Times - 2d

Trafficking victims rejecting UK government support because they fear being deported

Nearly 6,000 victims of modern slavery chose not to be referred for help last year, new data shows. Thousands of trafficking victims have rejected the government’s support, many due to fear of the ...

The Guardian - 23h

Australian academics refuse to attend US conferences for fear of being detained

‘When academics fear travelling or partnering with US institutions, the impacts ripple through the entire global knowledge ecosystem,’ one says. Election 2025 live updates: Australia federal ...

The Guardian - 14h

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 - 3d

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 - 3d

Trump’s Tariff Fight With China Poses New Threat to US Farmers

Soybean producers warn that farms could go under as the Trump administration hits China with new tariffs of 145 percent.

The New York Times - 3d

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 supplier

Financial Times - 1d

China urges Trump to correct mistakes and heed 'rational voices' on reciprocal tariffs

China's Commerce Ministry called tariff exemptions a "small step" but urged the U.S. to "completely abolish" reciprocal tariffs.

CNBC - 11h

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 - 3d

Trump tariffs on China will soon bring 'irreversible' damage to many American businesses

Apple's iPhone and other tech got a reprieve from Trump's China tariffs policy, but most businesses will soon face 'irreversible' damage from the trade war.

CNBC - 13h

‘Invasion’ barges, subsea cable cutters and surprise naval drills: how China is testing Donald Trump

China has been flexing its maritime muscle in the Indo-Pacific – moves that pose a challenge for the US president. In the space of just five weeks, China held live-fire drills on the doorsteps of ...

The Guardian - 4h

Bond market moves raise fears of growing bets against America

Treasury yields have been behaving unusually, sparking concerns that the typical “safe haven” investment might be losing some of its shine.

NBC News - 1d

Hispanic consumers cut back spending over US deportation fears

Trump’s immigration policies have contributed to a sales slowdown triggered by his tariffs

Financial Times - 18h

I covered Duterte’s Rise. His victims’ families feared he was untouchable.

Former President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested by Philippine authorities and flown to The Hague for his arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court for his responsibility in the crime ...

The Hill - 12h

How to stabilize a region, gain a friend, and combat China: Partner with Africa

The U.S. should establish a U.S.-Africa Security Defense Tax Credit to incentivize American companies to invest in Africa's critical minerals sector, reducing dependence on China and fostering ...

The Hill - 1d

Steeling China for a Tariff Fight, Xi Faces His Biggest Test Since Covid

Xi Jinping has refused to back down in China’s tariff confrontation with President Trump. But he’ll have to persuade his people that the pain is worth it.

The New York Times - 2d

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 - 1d

Labor Leaders Fear Elon Musk and DOGE Could Gain Access to Whistleblower Files

Companies tied to Elon Musk have dozens of workplace health and safety cases open at OSHA. Union leaders and former OSHA officials are concerned.

Wired - 3d

Labor Leaders Fear Elon Musk and DOGE Could Gain Access to Whistleblower Files

Companies tied to Elon Musk have dozens of workplace health and safety cases open at OSHA. Union leaders and former OSHA officials are concerned.

Wired - 3d

UK retail bosses raise fears of Chinese product ‘dumping’ due to Donald Trump’s tariffs

Companies flag signs of goods being diverted from US to Europe via platforms such as Temu, Shein and Amazon

Financial Times - 1h

UK retail bosses raise fears of Chinese product ‘dumping’ due to Donald Trump’s tariffs

Companies flag signs of goods being diverted from US to Europe via platforms such as Temu, Shein and Amazon

Financial Times - 1h

57-year-old bridal store owner cuts own salary to handle Trump's China tariffs: 'I see a retail meteor heading towards' the U.S.

Penny Bowers-Schebal, owner of wedding dress shop Formality Bridal, says she cut her salary and must likely raise prices due to the President's tariffs on China.

CNBC - 1d

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