Chinese-owned factories move to Cambodia to avoid U.S. tariffs

As Trump's trade war with China brings reciprocal tariffs, many Chinese firms are investing in operations elsewhere to avoid the burden. Anna Coren reports from Cambodia.

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Trump’s Next Tariff Moves

In his address to Congress, the president made clear that his new trade levies were here to stay, acknowledging it might create “a little disturbance.” Analysts forecast what that might look like.
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Faisal Islam: Any Starmer deal with Trump is all about avoiding tariffs

A deal to avoid further trade barriers appears very much on the cards, but challenges remain.
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Trump says ‘no room left’ for deal that avoids tariffs on Mexico and Canada

Announcement leads to sharp sell-off on Wall Street as Trump also vows tariffs on farm products starting in April. The US will press ahead with steep tariffs on Canada and Mexico from Tuesday, ...
The Guardian - 1d
Reeves warns trade war will harm UK’s economy even if it avoids tariffs

Chancellor says growth and inflation will be hit by fallout from global friction
Financial Times - 1d
How Fungi Move Among Us

Underground fungal networks are “living algorithms” that quietly help regulate Earth’s climate. Now scientists know what makes them so efficient.
The New York Times - 4d
What else can Canada and Mexico do to avoid Trump’s tariffs? America’s neighbors may slap new tariffs on China.

As traders worldwide wait to see if U.S. President Donald Trump once again holds off on putting new tariffs on Canada and Mexico, the head of the U.S. Treasury Department has highlighted one ...
MarketWatch - 4d
US moves to dismiss SpaceX discrimination lawsuit

Elon Musk has objected to allegations that rocket maker unlawfully discriminated against asylum seekers and refugees
Financial Times - Feb. 21
U.S. trade deficit in goods balloons to record high as businesses race to avoid tariffs

The trade sector seems set to be a drag on headline GDP growth in the first quarter, but it is hard to estimate how much.
MarketWatch - 5d
Two children killed by decades-old grenade in Cambodia

Accident happened in Siem Reap province that saw heavy fighting in 1980s between government soldiers and Khmer Rouge. A grenade believed to be more than 25 years old killed two toddlers when it ...
The Guardian - Feb. 22
Arizona moves to ban AI use in reviewing medical claims

Arizona state lawmakers passed new legislation Thursday aiming to restrict the use of artificial intelligence in reviewing medical claims.
NBC News - Feb. 21
As US censorship industry collapses, the fight for free speech moves to Europe

The anti-free-speech movement is decamping to Europe, where free speech has been in decline for decades.
The Hill - Feb. 22
Germany to move toward 'independence' from US, new leader says

Friedrich Merz's CDU party emerged as the largest party in Germany's parliament, the Bundestag, earning 28.6% of the vote.
ABC News - Feb. 24
Adani revives US investment plans as Trump moves fuel hopes

US president’s actions have fuelled expectations in group that cases against Gautam Adani will collapse
Financial Times - 3d
Trump tariffs could raise US fuel prices

President Trump’s tariffs on Mexico and Canada could raise energy prices for U.S. consumers. On Tuesday, tariffs against both of America’s neighbors took effect. The broader tariffs included a 10 ...
The Hill - 19h
US hints at possible tariff exemption for car industry

Trump expected to announce decision on potential relief from Canada and Mexico levies on Wednesday
Financial Times - 1h
AI Assistants Join the Factory Floor

Manufacturers already have the data. LLM-powered tools could help them make use of it.
Wired - Feb. 24
Apple to build AI server manufacturing factory in U.S.

Apple has committed to investing $500 billion in the U.S. over the next four years. CEO Tim Cook says the investment will include the creation of a 250,000-square-foot artificial intelligence ...
CBS News - Feb. 24
Extended interview: Nancy Meyers on the Hollywood "Dream Factory"

In this extended interview, writer-director Nancy Meyers (whose credits include "Something's Gotta Give," "It's Complicated," and "The Holiday") talks with Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz ...
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Trump is using tariffs as a blunt-force tool. It won’t work | Mike Williams

The steel industry needs to modernize. Tariffs can help, but the government must go beyond trade policy. Last week, Donald Trump revived a trade war from his first term, implementing a 25% tariff ...
The Guardian - Feb. 21
US stocks dip amid concerns over tariffs and consumer belt-tightening

All three major stock indexes moved decisively lower, extending sell-off in wake of dour economic reports. US stocks tumbled on Friday, extending a sell-off in the wake of dour economic reports and ...
The Guardian - Feb. 21
US traders snap up aluminium ahead of Trump tariffs

Imports hit highest level since mid-2022 as premium over London price surges
Financial Times - Feb. 22
US orders probe into copper dumping, opening door to new tariffs

White House signals it will expedite measures despite investor concerns over how threats of levies will affect the economy
Financial Times - Feb. 25
Engie warns US that tariffs and tax uncertainty threaten investment

Comments by French energy group chief follow Trump’s decision to pause hundreds of billions of dollars of green funds
Financial Times - 6d
Trump says US will impose additional 10% tariff on China

He also said he would move ahead with 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, which had been paused.
BBC News - 5d
UK-US trade deal could mean tariffs 'not necessary', says Trump

The US president says a trade deal could happen very quickly and avoid taxes on UK imports.
BBC News - 5d
US and UK in talks on trade deal that could spare Britain from tariffs

Donald Trump says America is looking to forge pact as ‘quickly as it can be done’
Financial Times - 5d
Mexico extradites wanted drug lord to US in attempt to ward off tariffs

Rafael Caro Quintero, sought since 1985 for murder of DEA agent, among 29 prisoners sent across border
Financial Times - 5d
US to raise tariffs on China and push ahead with Canada and Mexico levies

Donald Trump says duties on biggest trading partners to take effect on March 4
Financial Times - 5d
Chinese importers’ tactic for beating US tariffs: pile it high

Warehouses have become buffers against political volatility
Financial Times - 5d
China accuses US of 'blackmail' after Trump warns of increased tariffs

China’s officials condemned President Trump for his decision to add a 10 percent tariff on Chinese imports over the country’s alleged complicity in the international smuggling of fentanyl, a deadly ...
The Hill - 5d
US merchandise trade deficit surges ahead of expected tariff increases

Figures suggest companies are stockpiling goods ahead of levies promised by Donald Trump
Financial Times - 4d
US hints that tariffs on Mexico and Canada could be lower than 25%

Commerce secretary Howard Lutnick says levies will take effect on Tuesday but Trump is still deciding rates
Financial Times - 3d
Arrival of US tariffs set to embolden Canada’s new leader

Plus, ex-Barclay boss Staley seeks redress in London courts and markets await expected ECB rate cut
Financial Times - 3d
China ‘annihilated’ US aluminium — can Trump’s tariffs revive it?

US president’s ambitious plan to revive the industry risks being thwarted by high electricity price
Financial Times - 2d
How Trump’s tariffs threaten an iconic US pick-up truck

Chevrolet Silverado’s complex supply chain leaves it particularly vulnerable to a looming trade war
Financial Times - 2d
China retaliates against US tariffs - but it also wants to talk

China's latest retaliatory measures against the latest US tariffs are an opening swing, not a direct punch.
BBC News - 1d
Stock markets fall after US tariffs spark trade war fears

Stock markets in the US, Asia and the UK dip after Trump tariffs kicked in and spark retaliation.
BBC News - 1d
Beijing retaliates after Trump imposes tariffs on top US trade partners

Canada also responds as president rules out last-minute negotiations over levies
Financial Times - 1d
US consumers warned to brace for higher prices due to Trump’s tariffs

Prices ‘highly likely’ to rise almost immediately, retailers say, after 25% duty hits exports from Mexico and Canada. Trump’s Congress speech – latest updates Americans have been warned to ...
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