Wednesday Briefing: China Hits Back Against U.S. Tariffs
Plus, the women reinventing Sri Lankan politics.
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FirstFT: China hits back against Trump’s tariffs
Also in today’s newsletter, Microsoft poaches DeepMind staff behind AI podcasting feature, and FBI agents sue Trump administrationFinancial Times - 2h -
China hits back with limited response to Trump’s tariffs
Beijing targets energy and Google after US brings in extra 10% levy on Chinese importsFinancial Times - 7h -
China hits back with limited response to Trump’s tariffs
Beijing targets energy and Google after US brings in extra 10% levy on Chinese importsFinancial Times - 7h -
China hits back at Trump with new tariff on U.S. products
China retaliated immediately on Tuesday as a 10% U.S. tariff on Chinese goods went into effect, announcing its own levies of 10% to 15% on some U.S. products.NBC News - 18h -
Wednesday Briefing: Trump Opponents Push Back
Plus, an interview with the Nobel laureate Han Kang.The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
Facing a Flurry of U.S. Sanctions, China Prepares to Hit Back
With days until Donald Trump is sworn in, China is bracing for a trade war, aiming at industries as diverse as semiconductors, apparel and industrial plastic.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Wednesday Briefing: A Major U.S. Senate Hearing
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For China, Trump’s Moves Bring Pain, but Also Potential Gains
President Trump’s tariffs hurt China, but his other actions have alienated U.S. allies, giving Beijing an opening to strengthen its global standing.The New York Times - 1d -
As Australia’s Election Nears, Peter Dutton Has a ‘Trump Lite’ Approach
Peter Dutton, who wants to be prime minister, has been taking aim at “wokeness.” But Australia’s electorate isn’t America’s, and there are lines he won’t cross.The New York Times - 14h -
As Australia’s Election Nears, Peter Dutton Has a ‘Trump Lite’ Approach
Peter Dutton, who wants to be prime minister, has been taking aim at “wokeness.” But Australia’s electorate isn’t America’s, and there are lines he won’t cross.The New York Times - 14h -
Where a Strongman Failed, Women Are Now Fueling a Democratic Revival
A leftist movement in Sri Lanka that took power after an economic collapse is seizing a rare opportunity to rally more women into politics.The New York Times - 19h -
Where a Strongman Failed, Women Are Now Fueling a Democratic Revival
A leftist movement in Sri Lanka that took power after an economic collapse is seizing a rare opportunity to rally more women into politics.The New York Times - 19h
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