38 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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41 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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45 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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66 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. ago US stocks rally as Trump signals thaw in trade war, Tesla shares soar

Tariffs on China will "come down substantially," Trump said late Tuesday.

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3 d. ago IMF warns that global economy will be hit hard by Trump's trade war

The International Monetary Fund has warned that President Trump's trade war will lead to slower economic growth around the world and higher inflation in the U.S.

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4 d. ago Trump's raise worries about the global economy — and the Fed

The International Monetary Fund is projecting higher prices and slower economic growth in the U.S. as a result of President Trump's trade war. That's a tough spot for the Federal Reserve.

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4 d. ago The global economy will be hit hard by Trump's tariffs, IMF warns

The International Monetary Fund slashed its growth forecasts for the global economy to 2.8% as President Trump's tariffs risk sparking a trade war.

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4 d. ago Global Economic Leaders Gathering in U.S. Confront Trump’s New World Order

The I.M.F. and World Bank are holding their spring meetings as President Trump’s trade war upends the global economy.

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4 d. ago ‘Freaking out’: California businesses are feeling the burn from Trump’s tariffs and trade war with China

‘Freaking out’: California businesses are feeling the burn from Trump’s tariffs and trade war with China  San Francisco Chronicle

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6 d. ago World’s Economic Chiefs to Face Trump’s Trade War in Washington

World’s Economic Chiefs to Face Trump’s Trade War in Washington  Bloomberg.com

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8 d. ago Trump’s Trade War With China Puts Bromance With Xi Beyond Reach

President Trump says he wants Xi Jinping, China’s leader, to call him to talk tariffs. Mr. Xi is ghosting Mr. Trump, and markets are plummeting.

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9 d. ago As Trump's trade war continues, Canadian businesses evaluate relationship with U.S.

The trade war the U.S. is waging with countries around the world could reshape the global economy. NPR's Planet Money brings a dispatch from Canada.

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1 week ago U.S. stocks drop as Nvidia slides and the fog of Trump's trade war thickens

The S&P 500 sank 2.2% after falling as much as 3.3% earlier. Such an amount would have vied for one of its worst losses in years before the historic swings that have upended Wall Street in recent weeks.

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1 week ago US farmers are gravely concerned by the impact of Trump's trade war

US farmers are gravely concerned by the impact of Trump's trade war  Le Monde.fr

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