4 h. ago Apple, Tesla, Walmart among US firms seen hit by Trump’s tariffs on China

For perspective, the tariffs could wipe out 9 per cent of Apple’s gross margin – unless the added costs are passed through or an exemption is granted, analysts found.

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4 h. ago Trump tariffs: ‘bad news for all’ as Asia hard hit by levies, amid fears of global trade war

‘Disproportionately stiffer’ tariffs for the region will be detrimental to growth for export-reliant Asian economies, experts warn.

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5 h. ago US stock market leads global decline after Trump unveils tariffs

Prices fell for everything from gold to crude oil to Big Tech stocks to small companies that invest only in US real estate.

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6 h. ago As Trump decrees ‘de minimis’ exemption dead for China goods, what’s the ‘bottom line’?

The order, likened to ‘closing a loophole’, could ‘significantly increase administrative and compliance costs’ for the US, and Chinese firms can still stay competitive, analysts say.

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9 h. ago With Trump’s trade war going global, how will China respond?

After a ‘Liberation Day’ ceremony that saw the US’ trade war expand worldwide overnight, analysts ask how China will defend itself.

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9 h. ago Trump tariffs jolt Apple’s supply chain in China, as shares of Goertek and Luxshare plunge

China plays a crucial role in Apple’s global supply chain, with most iPhones being assembled there.

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10 h. ago Hong Kong crypto firm HashKey moves into AI amid drive for more blockchain automation

HashKey’s first AI product is designed for content moderation, but it envisions a future of AI agents trading on blockchain on behalf of users.

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11 h. ago Trump Tariffs Live Updates: Global Powers Warn of Trade War Over New Tariffs

Trump Tariffs Live Updates: Global Powers Warn of Trade War Over New Tariffs  The New York Times

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12 h. ago Trump's tariffs stoke global trade war as China, EU hit back

Trump's tariffs stoke global trade war as China, EU hit back  Reuters

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13 h. ago ‘Immense consequences’: Trump’s tariffs ignite worldwide backlash, global recession fears

‘Dire consequences’ for millions of people, world leaders warn, as US allies across Europe, Asia consider next moves.

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13 h. ago ‘Immense consequences’: Trump’s tariffs ignite worldwide backlash, spiraling uncertainty

US action could have dire effects for millions of people, world leaders warn, as US allies across Europe, Asia consider next moves.

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14 h. ago As the dust settles from Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’, what’s China’s effective tariff rate?

With US ‘reciprocal tariffs’, taxes on Chinese goods have climbed even further – with some analysts predicting an effective rate of ‘almost 70 per cent’.

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14 h. ago Trump Tariffs Live: China and EU threaten countermeasures as global trade war escalates

Trump Tariffs Live: China and EU threaten countermeasures as global trade war escalates  Reuters

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15 h. ago China vows to counter Trump’s ‘bullying’ tariffs as global trade war escalates

China vows to counter Trump’s ‘bullying’ tariffs as global trade war escalates  CNN

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17 h. ago China strongly opposes US 'reciprocal tariffs,' to take countermeasure: commerce ministry

China strongly opposes US 'reciprocal tariffs,' to take countermeasure: commerce ministry  Global Times

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17 h. ago Trump Tariffs Live Updates: 'Liberation Day' Announcement Could Upend Global Trade

Trump Tariffs Live Updates: 'Liberation Day' Announcement Could Upend Global Trade  The New York Times

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21 h. ago Opinion | Despite hurdles, China’s ambition for global leadership role is clear

Opinion | Despite hurdles, China’s ambition for global leadership role is clear  South China Morning Post

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22 h. ago Mike Waltz team set up 20 Signal chats on China, other global issues, US report says

Trump officials have been slammed for using the app to discuss highly sensitive information, including war plans.

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22 h. ago Trump announces new US tariffs of at least 10% on all imports

The US president’s repeated threat of tariffs has spurred waves of counterthreats and fears of a global trade war.

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23 h. ago Beijing Times Reports Growing Global Interest in Lifestyle and Culture Coverage

Beijing Times Reports Growing Global Interest in Lifestyle and Culture Coverage  openPR.com

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