4 h. ago US and China begin talks on easing trade war, Chinese state media says

US and China begin talks on easing trade war, Chinese state media says  CNN

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17 h. ago Chinese consumers are spending less amid trade war and economic headwinds

Chinese consumers have less and less confidence to splurge, which spells trouble for government efforts to jump-start consumer spending to offset deflation and mitigate the trade war with the U.S.

Economics

29 h. ago ‘How Do I Survive?’: Tariffs Threaten U.S. Market for Traditional Chinese Medicine

Dispensary owners say a protracted trade war would harm a niche but popular sector in which imported herbs are prescribed to treat colds, pain and other ailments.

Events

41 h. ago India and Pakistan trade attacks amid risk of war between nuclear states

The escalation began after India accused Pakistan of being behind an attack where gunmen killed 26 people, mostly tourists, in India-administered Kashmir on April 22. Pakistan denies it.

Events

45 h. ago China’s Geely moves to take EV startup Zeekr private amid trade war with US

China's Geely has offered to take its EV startup Zeekr private, one year after the company debuted on the NYSE.

Politics

46 h. ago Xi stands with Putin against ‘international bullying’ amid Trump trade war

China and Russia pledged to deepen their relationship and oppose "power politics" amid tough negotiations with President Donald Trump on trade and war.

Politics

51 h. ago Fed keeps interest rates steady. And, Catholics around the world wait for a new Pope

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady amid uncertainty over President Trump's trade war. And, the Trump administration has plans to deport migrants without legal status to Libya.

Politics

53 h. ago Economists warn Trump's research cuts could have dire consequences for GDP

President Trump has proposed slashing federal scientific funding. Economists say the long-term consequences could be dire.

Events

54 h. ago Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as Trump's tariffs spark uncertainty

Policymakers at the Federal Reserve voted on Wednesday to hold interest rates steady for now, while they wait to see how President Trump's trade war plays out in the U.S. economy.

Politics

66 h. ago SpaceX’s Starlink has become a big benefactor of Trump’s tariff trade war, leaked memos show

SpaceX’s satellite internet service, Starlink, is directly benefiting from the Trump administration’s tariff trade war, according to leaked State Department memos obtained by the Washington Post.   The memos show the U.S. pushing countries to adopt Starlink. Some show that countries believe that doing so could help lubricate their U.S. trade and tariff negotiations. One memo […]

Politics

2 d. ago Ukraine, Russia trade air attacks ahead of World War II anniversary

Ukraine, Russia trade air attacks ahead of World War II anniversary  The Washington Post

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3 d. ago Amid Trump trade war, L.A. urged to hold off on wage hikes for tourism workers

Amid Trump trade war, L.A. urged to hold off on wage hikes for tourism workers  Los Angeles Times

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3 d. ago U.S. and Chinese officials will meet in Geneva in first sign of thaw in trade war

The superpowers have been locked in a geopolitical blinking contest, waiting for the other side to reach out. The talks in Switzerland are the first concrete sign of a potential thaw in the deadlock.

Events

3 d. ago China Cuts Interest Rates to Shore Up Economy Hit by Trade War

China’s central bank acted shortly after news that officials from China and the Trump administration will hold their first formal trade talks since the punishing tariffs began.

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3 d. ago US officials to meet with Chinese counterparts in Switzerland amid trade war

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and others are expected to meet with Chinese counterparts in Geneva, Switzerland, later this week.

Events

4 d. ago America’s trading partners have a massive bazooka in the trade war. They may never use it

America’s trading partners have a massive bazooka in the trade war. They may never use it  CNN

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4 d. ago Trump’s trade war with Canada has blown up in his face. Now he has a crucial meeting with Mark Carney

Trump’s trade war with Canada has blown up in his face. Now he has a crucial meeting with Mark Carney  CNN

Politics

4 d. ago Tariffs Could Wreck What Bangladesh’s Garment Workers Have Gained

In Bangladesh, the factories that make clothing for export had remade themselves and raised national incomes along the way. They never bargained for a trade war.

Politics

4 d. ago As Backlash to Trump’s Tariffs Grows, Europe Boycotts American Brands

A shifting perception of the United States amid President Trump’s trade war is prompting Europeans to pivot decisively away from U.S. goods and services.

Politics

5 d. ago Trump's 16th week in office to include WH meeting with Canada, ongoing trade negotiations

President Donald Trump's 16th week back in the Oval Office is expected to include a visit from Canadian PM Carney, trade talks and ongoing negotiations to end the war in Ukraine.

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