94 m. ago Takeaways from the week — and how they've affected President Trump's polling numbers

This week, President Trump seemed to take a softer tone when asked about the trade war with China. Here are four takeaways from week 14 in our continued look at Trump's first 100 days in office.

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6 h. ago In Trade War Clash With Trump, China Refuses to Take the Bait

The Trump administration has been saying that the two countries are engaged in talks to resolve the dispute, but Beijing asserts that no such discussions are happening.

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9 h. ago Shipping slows at Seattle, Tacoma ports as Trump trade war mounts

Shipping slows at Seattle, Tacoma ports as Trump trade war mounts  The Seattle Times

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13 h. ago 5 takeaways from the week — from a softer approach on trade to Hegseth in hot water

After much volatility because of Trump's trade war, the stock markets responded positively to a softened tone toward both China and the Fed chair. This, plus four more takeaways from this week.

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14 h. ago At G20 in Washington, top China officials slam trade war as talks remain elusive

At G20 in Washington, top China officials slam trade war as talks remain elusive  South China Morning Post

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19 h. ago American wool farmers struggle as trade war impacts China market

American wool farmers struggle as trade war impacts China market  Fox Business

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27 h. ago Donald Trump Is Tanking One of America’s Greatest Exports in the Middle of a Trade War

Donald Trump Is Tanking One of America’s Greatest Exports in the Middle of a Trade War  Slate

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34 h. ago US and global economic outlook deteriorates in Trump trade war, IMF says

US and global economic outlook deteriorates in Trump trade war, IMF says  ap.org

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35 h. ago One of Trump’s billionaire supporters has harsh words for the president about his trade war

One of Trump’s billionaire supporters has harsh words for the president about his trade war  CNN

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42 h. ago Chinese Factory Owners Use TikTok to Make Appeal to Americans: Buy Direct

Videos on the social media app, filmed at factories in China, urge viewers to buy luxury goods directly, as tariffs drive up prices. Americans are receptive.

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42 h. ago On TikTok, Chinese Manufacturers Open a New Line in the Trade War

Videos on the social media app, filmed at factories in China, urge viewers to buy luxury goods directly, as tariffs drive up prices. Americans are receptive.

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44 h. ago Trump says lower tariffs depend on China, as US states sue over trade war

Trump says lower tariffs depend on China, as US states sue over trade war  Al Jazeera

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45 h. ago EVs, tariffs in the spotlight as Chinese automakers take leading role at Shanghai auto show

Leading automakers are showcasing their latest designed-for-China and the world models at the Shanghai auto show this week, fighting not to be edged aside in the world's largest car market while watching for U.S. President Donald Trump's next steps in his trade war.

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49 h. ago San Francisco businesses hit by tariffs join Pelosi in calling for Trump to halt trade war

San Francisco businesses hit by tariffs join Pelosi in calling for Trump to halt trade war  San Francisco Chronicle

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50 h. ago US stocks close higher after Trump signals thaw in trade war

U.S. and China may strike a "big deal" on trade, the Treasury secretary said.

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51 h. ago U.S. could dip into recession on trade war, French central banker says

U.S. could dip into recession on trade war, French central banker says  Reuters

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53 h. ago Tariffs on China Aren’t Likely to Rescue U.S. Medical Gear Industry

The few U.S. companies that still make P.P.E. for health care workers have clamored for federal intervention. But they worry President Trump’s trade war with China won’t help.

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54 h. ago In China, trade war with U.S. taking a toll on research labs

In China, trade war with U.S. taking a toll on research labs  Science | AAAS

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54 h. ago 'Energy security' is being used to justify more fossil fuels—but this will only make us less secure

The UK government is about to host a summit with the International Energy Agency (IEA) on the future of energy security. It does so as the world grapples with war, geopolitical realignments and trade barriers, against a backdrop of accelerating climate upheavals. One of the expected outcomes of this summit is a new, agreed definition of what constitutes energy security in the 21st century.

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55 h. ago Tariffs on China Aren’t Likely to Rescue Battered U.S. P.P.E. Industry

The few domestic companies that still make protective gear for health care workers have clamored for federal intervention. But they worry President Trump’s trade war with China won’t help.

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