Beijing Signals Readiness to Talk to Trump's Team, Even Old Foes

• Trump tariff talk is heating up on Wall Street, signaling a rocky road ahead for investors

  S&P 500 companies’ mentions of tariffs on earnings calls have surged, according to Citi Research.
  
  MarketWatch - 2h
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  Investors cautious as Trump signals new tariffs

  The US president said he is considering imposing new tariffs on Canada and Mexico from 1 February.
  
  BBC News - 3d

• A weakening yuan is testing Beijing's resolve as Trump's return fuels tariff worries

  The question of how far and quickly the yuan will fall depends on Beijing's resolve in countering Donald Trump's tariffs with stimulus measures.
  
  CNBC - 4d
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  Trump Returns to White House With More Deferential Allies and Foes

  As Donald J. Trump prepares to take the oath of office for a second time, much of the world seems to be bowing down to him and demoralized opponents are rethinking the future.
  
  The New York Times - 5d
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  Trump Team Rebuffs Talks on Mass Deportations, Latin American Countries Say

  Mexican officials and other leaders in the region have not been able to meet with the incoming administration about its migration and deportation plans.
  
  The New York Times - Jan. 17
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  Get ready for an even bigger chill. Siberian air to make Trump swearing-in coldest in 40 years

  The vast majority of Americans are about to get an extended taste of frigid Siberian weather
  
  ABC News - Jan. 16

• Trump team is talking with LA about fire zones tour, Mayor Karen Bass says

  Los Angeles City Mayor Karen Bass has been in communication with members of the incoming administration.
  
  CBS News - Jan. 12

• France signals fewer spending cuts and tax rises ahead of budget talks

  Economy minister seeks to ‘protect growth’ with slightly higher deficit target for 2025
  
  Financial Times - Jan. 6

• Sark: Texas foe Ohio State 'best team' in football

  Texas will face Ohio State in the CFP semifinals, but Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian says its the Buckeyes who are the "best team in college football."
  
  ESPN - Jan. 3

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• Canada Is Becoming a Fentanyl Exporter, and a Target for Trump

  The drug is increasingly manufactured in and trafficked from the U.S.’s northern neighbor, though the numbers remain small compared with Mexico.
  
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• White House Calls for Israel to Stay in Lebanon Past Truce Deadline

  The Trump administration says more time is needed beyond next week’s scheduled end to the U.S.-backed cease-fire to halt the threat from Hezbollah.
  
  The Wall Street Journal - 3h

• 'This One's Mine.' Ukraine Says Russia Is Executing More POWs and Capturing It on Video.

  Ukrainian officials say the killings are part of a pattern of abuse by Russian armed forces that violates international laws.
  
  The Wall Street Journal - 4h

• Hamas Says It Will Release Four Female Israeli Soldiers on Saturday

  The list of women doesn’t include a civilian Israel had expected to be among the next hostages handed over under the Gaza cease-fire deal.
  
  The Wall Street Journal - 5h

• Europe Pushes for Sweeping Regulatory Reform to Compete With U.S., China

  The move comes as the head of the European Central Bank suggested that Americans disaffected with the Trump administration should come to Europe.
  
  The Wall Street Journal - 8h

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