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Trump's military threats alarm Democrats; GOP shrugs

President-elect Trump has talked about using the military on the “enemy from within,” at the border and potentially even in Mexico against cartels. The rhetoric has sparked increasing worry among ...

Politics - The Hill - November 16

Donald Trump’s Threat to the Global World Order

Donald Trump’s re-election to the American presidency is a threat to global peace and security.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 18

Biden finally shows backbone in the face of Putin’s threats

After nearly two months of internal soul-searching that resulted in what can only be termed unnecessary delay, President Joe Biden finally agreed to permit Ukraine to employ long-range ATACMS ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Man dies after tree falls on car as Storm Bert sweeps UK

Weather warnings for rain, wind, and floods remain in place for much of England, Scotland, and Wales.

Raya warns Arsenal of 'in-form' Gyökeres' threat

David Raya has warned his Arsenal teammates that Sporting CP forward Viktor Gyökeres is a "top player in form" as Mikel Arteta urged his strikers to find their ruthless streak to keep their ...

Sports - ESPN - 16 hours ago

Federal authorities on alert for threats ahead of Thanksgiving

Federal and local authorities are reportedly warning the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City could be a target for would-be terrorists. Law enforcement officials will also need to be on ...

Mexico caught cold by threat of Trump trade war

President Claudia Sheinbaum talks tough in response to tariff threat but slide in peso highlights country’s vulnerability

World - Financial Times - 18 hours ago

Scott Bessent’s fund made biggest returns with bet against Fed

Donald Trump’s Treasury secretary pick shorted vulnerable assets in 2022 to capitalise on post-pandemic inflation

Business - Financial Times - 1 hour ago

I knew I could have a stroke, but not at 31

Angharad Dennis said she was upset in hospital after her stroke, but now has a new outlook on life.

How I Discovered I Was Stolen at Birth

There could have been as many 50,000 babies trafficked out of Chile between the 1950s and the 1990s.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

'This is my face and I will embrace what I have'

Cancer survivor Robin Fahey is taking part in an art exhibition highlighting facial prosthetics.

'I don't like crisps, but I collect the packets'

Frank Munford's collection ranges from 1970s packets of Tudor Crisps to a Walkers tracksuit top.

EU drives through tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles

Levies totalling up to 45% needed to compensate for Beijing’s ‘injurious’ subsidies, says Brussels

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Businesses brace for Trump tariffs on Chinese goods

Businesses are preparing for the spate of new tariffs on Chinese goods promised by former President Trump on the campaign trail, making advanced purchases of imported goods and buying up extra ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

EU imposes new tariffs on Chinese cars

The European Union on Wednesday imposed tariffs on Chinese-produced electric vehicles (EVs), adding another pressure point to Chinese EVs on top of existing American duties imposed by President ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

No, tariffs did not make American industry great

New research suggests that America’s manufacturing rise came despite high tariffs, not because of them.

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

Trump’s tariff obsession is worse than before

Trying to close current account deficits with trade tools could cause serious damage

World - Financial Times - November 7

Beijing and Brussels tariff talks on electric vehicles continue

World - Yahoo News - November 8

Trump tariffs could cost UK £22bn of exports

The UK could face a £22bn hit to its exports if Donald Trump carries out his tariff threats, researchers say.

Dollar hits six-month high as Trump tariff talk fuels inflation fears

US Treasury yields rise as traders scale back expectations for interest rate cuts

Business - Financial Times - November 12

Mexico Signals It Could Hit Back With Tariffs at U.S.

Could a tariff war erupt between the United States and Mexico? A top Mexican official said his country might retaliate if the Trump administration placed steep tariffs on Mexico.

Business - The New York Times - November 12

Business Owners Brace Themselves for Trump’s Tariffs

It’s all but certain that tariffs will soar with Donald Trump’s return to office. Many companies are struggling with the calculus that uniform tariffs of up to 20 percent may bring.

Business - Inc. - November 12

Fashion World Fears High Tariffs in Trump Administration

President-elect Donald J. Trump has threatened a tax of at least 60 percent on goods from China — a move with the potential to decimate small American brands.

Business - The New York Times - November 13

Jeffries: Pelosi is not undermining me

“It's an honor to stand on the shoulders of Speaker Nancy Pelosi,” he said Sunday.

Politics - Politico - November 17

Catapult Sees No Tariff Impact Following Manufacturing Move

The company recently completed the relocation of its manufacturing operations from China to Thailand.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 14

Businesses brace for Trump's proposed tariff hikes

President-elect Donald Trump campaigned on raising tariffs -- especially on products from China -- as a way to boost manufacturing in the U.S. Carter Evans met a California business owner who's ...

Why Trump’s tariffs won’t necessarily sink shipping

The US is a sizeable, rather than giant, tassel in the global trade tapestry

World - Financial Times - November 16

Trump’s authority to impose sweeping tariffs to be put to the test

President-elect Donald Trump’s consistent campaign pledge to impose sweeping tariffs on products imported into the U.S. is likely to face stiff challenges in court and potentially pushback from ...

Politics - NBC News - November 16

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