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FirstFT: Japan plunges into political chaos

Also in today’s newsletter, oil price falls and Franklin Templeton hit by record outflows

World - Financial Times - 2 days 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 - 2 days ago

What to know about Europe's tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles

The European Union has finalized its sharply higher customs duties on electric vehicles imported from China

Tech - ABC News - 20 hours ago

Europe Imposes Higher Tariffs on Electric Vehicles Made in China

The tariffs, some as high as 45 percent, are intended to protect Europe’s automotive sector, but they could escalate a trade war with China.

Business - The New York Times - 4 hours ago

Airbus, With Eye on U.S. Race, Says It Will Be Ready for Higher Tariffs

The giant European airplane maker’s chief executive said it would pass along any higher charges to its customers.

Business - The New York Times - 6 hours ago

Hedge-fund manager who could be Trump Treasury secretary says tariffs can be negotiated lower

A hedge-fund manager who is reported to be in the running to be Treasury secretary if former President Donald Trump is re-elected said in an interview that a proposed across-the-board tariff rise — ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 14

Xpeng president says Chinese EV firm remains committed to Europe despite pressure from tariffs

Xpeng, the Chinese electric vehicle maker, says it remains committed to Europe for the long term despite pressure it faces from the European Union's tariffs.

Business - CNBC - October 15

Mark Cuban mocks Trump's tariff ideas at Harris campaign rally as Elon Musk tours PA with pro-Trump PAC

Mark Cuban in a recent Harris campaign press call slammed Donald Trump and called his sweeping tariff plans "lunacy."

Business - CNBC - October 17

Cheney keeps up fire on Trump over Jan. 6, bashes tariff policy

Former Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., a top GOP voice opposing Donald Trump, tore into the former president Tuesday over the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot and his tariff policies.

Trump tariffs likely to lead to higher U.S. interest rates, head of Institute of International Finance says

"The assumption is you'll have higher inflation, higher interest rates than you would have in the absence of those tariffs," said IIF CEO Tim Adams.

Business - CNBC - October 23

U.S., China trade tariffs escalating would be 'costly for everybody,' IMF deputy director says

An escalation of tensions around trade and tariffs would have economic consequences around the world, Gita Gopinath, deputy managing director of the IMF, said.

Business - CNBC - October 23

China to offer Taliban tariff-free trade as it inches closer to isolated resource-rich regime

China will offer the Taliban tariff-free access to its vast construction, energy and consumer sectors, Beijing’s envoy to Afghanistan said on Thursday.

Elon Musk, Trump allies say his tariff plans could cause short-term pain for consumers

Donald Trump has proposed universal tariffs, which Vice President Kamala Harris attacked, calling the proposal a "Trump sales tax" on American consumers.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

China 'does not agree or accept' the EU's EV tariffs, says negotiations are still ongoing

The extra tariffs will range from 7.8% for Tesla to 35.3% for SAIC Motor, and stack on top of the 10% standard import duty for cars to the EU.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Hurricanes, the election and misinformation

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Storm misinformation stokes election fears The flood of conspiracy theories and rumors amid the severe ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Bacon urges 'respect' for election

Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) in a Sunday interview urged “respect" for "our elections” as the 2024 election looms. “We have to respect our elections, and I get it, candidates have the right to go to ...

Politics - The Hill - October 20

The Climate Election: Immigration, explained

Immigration remains among the top concerns for voters in the 2024 election. But when it comes to policy, many ignore a key reason why people are forced to leave their homes — climate change. ...

The Election Is Happening Too Soon

When we all think we’re right, we stay perennially stuck in place.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

U.S. intel identifies disinformation campaigns ahead of election

With just over a week to go before elections, there's a new warning about threats, fake videos and propaganda all aimed at trying to fool voters. NBC News' Maura Barrett reports.

Politics - NBC News - 4 days ago

In Georgia, Political Crisis Looms After Disputed Election

The ruling Georgia Dream party won a majority in the vote. The opposition, which fears the country is moving away from the West, says the voting was not fair and that it will not sit in Parliament.

World - The New York Times - 3 days ago

The Climate Election: The economy, explained

The economy remains one of the top concerns for voters just a week out from Election Day, but there's a major factor that experts say could cause significant harm to it: climate change. One study ...

Four certainties in an uncertain election

Election Day is now just one week away.

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

US election betting is on a roll

In the months leading up to election day, people from around the world have placed millions of dollars in wagers on who will be the next American president

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

The Climate Election: Mining, explained

Viral claims in the wake of Hurricane Helene suggested that the government controlled the devastating storm to hit certain areas and that authorities were attempting to seize Chimney Rock, North ...

Georgia judge rules county election officials must certify election results

A Georgia judge ruled Tuesday that county election officials may not delay or decline to certify election results based on suspicions of fraud. Fulton County Superior Judge Robert McBurney wrote in ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Meet the Election Denier Forecasting a Trump Win in the 2024 Election

Seth Keshel has become a darling among election deniers by factoring widespread voter fraud — the existence of which has been widely debunked — into his election predictions.

Tech - The New York Times - October 15

Google to block election ads after polls close on Election Day

Google announced it will block ads about the general election on Nov. 5 after the last polls close. “As we’ve done in the past, we will temporarily pause ads related to U.S. elections after the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Trump and allies are pouring millions into anti-trans election ads as election nears

Former President Donald Trump and his Republican allies are aggressively pushing anti-trans messaging in the final stretch of the 2024 election.

How US election deniers have eroded trust in elections everywhere

Election integrity efforts have been undermined by political actors in the U.S. and abroad, leading to a lack of trust in the process and a potential post-election period of volatility.

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Campaigning begins for Japan's parliamentary election

Official campaigning has begun for Japan's Oct. 27 parliamentary election

World - ABC News - October 15

50-50 elections are bad for America

It doesn't strain credulity to imagine that a close race could lead to a disputed outcome, which could then lead to violence.

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Will abortion decide the election? It might in Arizona...

Sarah’s there, as early voting begins

How Elections Affect Our Shopping

We explore why consumers tend to get skittish about major purchases ahead of a general election.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 20

Will the polls be more accurate this election year?

Major poll providers across the country are tweaking their methods to ensure better accuracy ahead of the 2024 general election, after former President Trump's surprise win in 2016, and President ...

Politics - NBC News - October 20

Trump’s Election Reversal Dreams Are Dead

At least as far as the law goes.