9 m. 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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20 m. ago Man sets himself and car on fire in Amsterdam’s iconic square

Police suspect the 50-year-old Dutch national from the North Netherlands province was a possible attempt to take his own life.

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40 m. ago China condemns ‘unilateral bullying’ as it calls on US to drop tariffs

China condemns ‘unilateral bullying’ as it calls on US to drop tariffs  The Guardian

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56 m. ago China threatens retaliation after Trump hits it with highest U.S. tariff on any country

China threatens retaliation after Trump hits it with highest U.S. tariff on any country  NBC News

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69 m. ago ‘Deeply unreasonable’: Trump’s 32% tariff on Taiwanese imports stuns Taipei

Cabinet spokeswoman says Taiwan will ‘lodge solemn representation’ with US trade representative and push for negotiations to protect its interests.

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71 m. ago What next for products like the iPhone made in China? And more of your questions answered

What next for products like the iPhone made in China? And more of your questions answered  BBC

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1 hour ago Beijing slams new tariffs, US diplomats in China get romance ban: SCMP daily highlights

From China’s reaction to ‘bullying’ tariffs to a romance ban on American diplomats in Chinese cities, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.

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1 hour ago China slams tariffs, US’ romance, sex ban for diplomats: SCMP daily highlights

China slams tariffs, US’ romance, sex ban for diplomats: SCMP daily highlights  scmp.com

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1 hour ago Trump Took a Wrecking Ball to Southeast Asia’s Role as an Alternative to China

Trump Took a Wrecking Ball to Southeast Asia’s Role as an Alternative to China  The New York Times

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1 hour ago Donald Trump’s trade onslaught imperils chance of China ‘grand bargain’

Donald Trump’s trade onslaught imperils chance of China ‘grand bargain’  Financial Times

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2 h. ago Fitch Cuts China Rating Over Weakening Finances, Debt Concerns

Fitch Cuts China Rating Over Weakening Finances, Debt Concerns  Bloomberg.com

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2 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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2 h. ago PLA puts US military on notice over ‘dangerous’ activities near China

Warning follows maritime security meeting in Shanghai between US and Chinese personnel.

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2 h. ago China’s lidar sensor makers Hesai, RoboSense stand to gain after fatal Xiaomi SU7 EV crash

Adoption of the laser-based sensors will increase as consumers demand safe self-driving systems, analysts say.

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2 h. ago Trump Gives China’s Xi a Chance to Win Over World Hit by Tariffs

Trump Gives China’s Xi a Chance to Win Over World Hit by Tariffs  Bloomberg.com

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3 h. ago No romantic or sexual relationship with Chinese: Trump admin's diktat to employees in China amid tariff wa

No romantic or sexual relationship with Chinese: Trump admin's diktat to employees in China amid tariff wa  The Economic Times

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3 h. ago Trump Tariffs Live: Markets reel over trade war fears as China, EU and Canada vow retaliation

Trump Tariffs Live: Markets reel over trade war fears as China, EU and Canada vow retaliation  Reuters

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3 h. ago Tech war: China claims AI chip progress as Loongson unveils CPUs amid self

The new processors integrate Loongson’s central processing unit cores, which are based on its in-house instruction set architecture.

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3 h. ago Watch Trump Tariffs Hurt US Dollar as China, EU Vow Response | Bloomberg The Pulse 03/25

Watch Trump Tariffs Hurt US Dollar as China, EU Vow Response | Bloomberg The Pulse 03/25  Bloomberg

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4 h. ago Vietnam helped China’s firms avoid US tariffs. Trump just put an end to that

The US president’s reciprocal tariffs not only impose steep tariffs on China, but also popular transshipping destinations used by Chinese exporters.

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