UK diverges from EU on US tariffs and artificial intelligence safety
Decision not to impose immediate reprisals comes as London follows Washington in refusing to sign global AI accord
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US and UK refuse to sign Paris summit declaration on ‘inclusive’ AI
Confirmation of snub comes after JD Vance criticises Europe’s ‘excessive regulation’ of technology. . The US and the UK have refused to sign a declaration on “inclusive and sustainable” artificial ...The Guardian - 14h -
UK and US refuse to sign international AI declaration
It follows a warning from US Vice-President JD Vance that excessive regulation could "kill a transformative industry."BBC News - 15h -
UK not planning to hit back at US on steel tariffs
Trade Minister Douglas Alexander said the UK would not have "a knee-jerk reaction" but "a clear-headed" response.BBC News - 16h -
Vance says U.S. is "gold standard" for AI at artificial intelligence summit
Vice President JD Vance called America the "gold standard" in artificial intelligence and promised to keep it that way while speaking at an AI summit in Paris. CBS News White House reporter Olivia ...CBS News - 17h -
Trump's steel tariffs could trigger broader trade war as EU threatens 'proportionate countermeasures'
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said U.S. tariffs "will not go unanswered."CNBC - 17h -
Why is Trump using tariffs and when will they take effect?
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US and UK refuse to sign summit declaration on AI safety
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EU says AI race 'far from over' as bloc pledges 50-billion-euro investment boost
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Tuesday that the race for AI leadership had not yet been won by China or the U.S.CNBC - 21h -
EU to retaliate against US steel and aluminium tariffs
Trading bloc promises ‘firm and proportionate countermeasures’Financial Times - 21h -
EU vows US tariffs 'will not go unanswered' and will trigger tough countermeasures
European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen vowed that U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum “will not go unanswered” and will trigger tough countermeasures from the 27-nation blocABC News - 1d -
Why US tariffs only compound the EU steel industry’s existential woes
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Michelin looks at accelerating US investments to counter tariff threat
French tyremaker says Trump’s policies could make it ‘change its priorities’ to bolster capacity in American factoriesFinancial Times - 1d -
How the EU could respond to Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs
President Trump on Monday imposed 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the U.S. to the dismay of allies overseas. In a statement released Sunday, the European Commission said it would ...CBS News - 1d -
Trump to hit US steel and aluminium imports with 25% tariffs
Administration will grant no exclusions to any products, officials say, raising risk of trade warFinancial Times - 1d -
Author warns of artificial intelligence without guardrails in new book
This week marks 29 years since an epic man versus machine battle. It's when IBM's supercomputer, Deep Blue, beat Garry Kasparov, the world's best chess player, in 37 moves. Kasparov eventually ...CBS News - 1d -
UK must respect Trump's mandate, new US ambassador tells BBC
In his first day on the job, Lord Peter Mandelson says "we have to respect and understand what drives" the US president.BBC News - 1d -
US metals prices soar to big premiums ahead of Trump tariffs
Traders pay up to secure copper, steel and aluminium supplies before US president’s levies come into effectFinancial Times - 1d -
EU says it will retaliate immediately if Trump imposes new tariffs
Bloc’s leaders also pledge to protect EU interests after US president announces escalation in aggressive trade policy. Europe will not hesitate to retaliate if Donald Trump imposes any new tariffs, ...The Guardian - 1d -
Vice President Vance in Paris for Artificial Intelligence summit
Vice President JD Vance has arrived in Paris as world leaders and tech CEO's gather in the French capital for a two-day summit on artificial intelligence. CBS News correspondent Elaine Cobbe has more.CBS News - 1d -
UK steel industry fears ‘devastating blow’ from Trump tariffs; Brussels vows to react; FTSE 100 hits record high – business live
US president says 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports to be introduced this week as Chinese tariffs come into effect. Trump to announce 25% aluminum and steel tariffs as China’s levies ...The Guardian - 1d -
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China's tit-for-tat tariffs on US take effect
Beijing's move comes after President Donald Trump imposed a 10% levy on goods imported from China.BBC News - 2d -
China imposes retaliatory tariffs on $14bn worth of US goods
Beijing may be better prepared this time for renewed trade conflict with Trump, analysts sayFinancial Times - 2d -
China’s US tariffs become a reality
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Baltic states unplug from Russia and join EU power grid
"Today, history is made," EU chief Ursula von der Leyen told a ceremony in Lithuania's capital.BBC News - 2d -
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US and China on edge of trade war as tariff deadline looms
Donald Trump’s shock tactics may have pushed Beijing away from negotiating table, experts sayFinancial Times - 3d -
Cheaper e-bikes set for UK - but China tariff axe is 'kick in teeth for British firms'
British makers of e-bikes are worried after the government scraps tariffs on Chinese e-bikes .BBC News - 3d -
The US relies on China for key medicines. They won't be spared from tariffs
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Trump pauses tariffs on low-cost parcels in US-China trade reprieve
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Lyft and Anthropic Are Joining Forces to Bring Artificial Intelligence to Ridesharing
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A US Treasury Threat Intelligence Analysis Designates DOGE Staff as ‘Insider Threat’
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What do Trump’s tariffs mean for US-China trade?
The US president hopes tariffs will help close the huge trade gap by potentially pressuring Beijing into a new deal. Donald Trump postponed his threat to tax all imports from Mexico and Canada ...The Guardian - 4d -
EU to offer lower tariffs on US cars
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Iran supreme leader says US talks 'not intelligent' but doesn't rule them out
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