President Donald Trump’s stunning reversal on tariffs brings relief for investors, even as he ratchets up a trade war with China - where producers of artificial Christmas trees report no U.S. orders as tariffs bite. Plus, Trump’s nominee to lead NASA says simultaneous missions to the Moon and Mars are possible.
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Nov 20
US Ukraine plan, Nvidia, electoral maps and Japan-China ties
A U.S. plan to end Ukraine’s war with Russia is based on Kyiv giving up territory, sources say. Nvidia’s results surprise Wall Street and stymie AI bubble fears. A court block of the new Texas congressional map is bad news for the White House. And an off-the-cuff remark signals a ... Show More
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Feb 2025
Will Tariffs End Trump’s Honeymoon?
After months of promising to impose tariffs on U.S. trading partners, President Donald Trump has made good on his word. On Friday, he announced 10 percent tariffs on China and 25 percent tariffs on Canada and Mexico, though the latter has been delayed by a month. Today on the 538 ... Show More
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Sep 16
Will the US and China make a trade deal?
Lisa Cook can remain a Federal Reserve governor for now, the US and China seem to be making progress in their trade talks, and the US and UK promised to boost financial ties ahead of a state visit by President Donald Trump. Plus, Gen Z is toppling governments across Asia.Mentione ... Show More
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