84 m. 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

5 h. 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.

Events

10 h. 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

24 h. 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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24 h. 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

29 h. 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

42 h. 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

46 h. 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.

Politics

59 h. ago San Francisco’s Chinatown shops are struggling as trade war drives up costs, leading to tough choices for business owners — raise prices or risk losing customers

San Francisco’s Chinatown shops are struggling as trade war drives up costs, leading to tough choices for business owners — raise prices or risk losing customers  MSN

Economics

3 d. ago Warren Buffett announces his retirement and warns the trade war will hurt America

The billionaire investor, now 94, also said he would be resigning as CEO at the end of the year. He spoke at Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholder meeting known as "Woodstock for Capitalists."

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3 d. ago Warren Buffett warns the trade war will hurt America: 'Trade should not be a weapon'

Warren Buffett warns the trade war will hurt America: 'Trade should not be a weapon'  NPR

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4 d. ago Trump’s Tariff on Cheap Chinese Imports Will Cost Big Tech Billions

For Meta, Alphabet and other platforms, the elimination of the tariff exemption for inexpensive goods is already cutting into advertising revenue.

Politics

4 d. ago San Francisco secondhand store sees opportunity in trade war

San Francisco secondhand store sees opportunity in trade war  CBS News

Events

4 d. ago Chinese official reportedly seeking talks with Trump on fentanyl ingredients amid trade war

A Chinese official is reportedly inquiring about what the Trump administration wants China to do about the ingredients used to make fentanyl.

Events

4 d. ago Decoupling with China: Apple Announces Most U.S. iPhones Will Come from India

Apple reported its highest March-quarter revenue in over two years, reaching $95 billion, as customers rushed to purchase devices ahead of potential new U.S. tariffs. As a result of the ongoing trade war with China, the tech giant announced that the majority of U.S. iPhones would come from India, while iPads and other devices would be imported from Vietnam. The post Decoupling with China: Apple Announces Most U.S. iPhones Will Come from India appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

4 d. ago Alaska seafood industry organizations making strategic moves into new markets amid US trade war

Alaska seafood industry organizations making strategic moves into new markets amid US trade war  SeafoodSource

Events

4 d. ago No Plan B for Alaska groundfish, salmon producers if Trump's trade war kills use of Chinese processors

No Plan B for Alaska groundfish, salmon producers if Trump's trade war kills use of Chinese processors  Undercurrent News

Events

4 d. ago U.S. and China Dig In on Trade War, With No Plans for Formal Talks

The standoff over terms of negotiations, and whether they are happening, signals that a protracted economic fight lies ahead.

Politics

4 d. ago New warning Seattle, Tacoma ports may be casualties in Trump trade war

New warning Seattle, Tacoma ports may be casualties in Trump trade war  The Seattle Times

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4 d. ago The U.S. job market cooled slightly as Trump's trade war heated up

U.S. employers added 177,000 jobs in April — a modest slowdown from the previous month, while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%.

Politics