John Ruwitch
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The latest on the unfolding trade war with China
China is calling new U.S. tariff exemptions for mobile phones and computers a "small step," but is urging the Trump administration to heed rational voices and abolish all reciprocal tariffs.
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China projects defiance in its response to U.S. tariffs
China has retaliated with tariffs on U.S. goods after President Trump raised tariffs on Chinese imports. And though it is avoiding further escalation, the Chinese government is projecting defiance.
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Trade war between the U.S. and China spirals into uncharted territory
China ponders what comes next in its relations with the United States after a week of escalating tariffs.
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Beijing slaps 125% tariffs on U.S. goods in latest U.S.-China trade escalation
China signals the latest tariff hike will be its last round of tit-for-tat measures, prompting sharp falls in European shares, as Asian stocks end the day mixed.
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Morning news brief
President Trump's steep tariffs took effect at midnight, those tariffs are hitting China, the U.S.' third largest trade partner, the hardest, and Trump gets help from the Supreme Court to reshape the federal workforce.
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China vows retaliation and a 'fight to the end' after Trump's latest tariff threat
Trump said on Truth Social he would impose the new tariffs on China if Beijing did not retract a 34% retaliatory tariff on U.S. goods that it announced in response to Trump's initial salvo last Wednesday.
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Global stock markets in meltdown on fears over Trump tariffs
Shares nosedived around the world Monday as higher U.S. tariffs and a backlash from Beijing triggered massive sell-offs. Trump has defended the tariffs: "You have to take medicine to fix something."
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Trade war escalates as China hits back with 34% tariffs on all U.S. goods
Analysts say the escalating trade tensions between the U.S and China will make a near-term deal to end the trade war "highly unlikely".
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World reacts to Trump tariffs with ire, dismay and confusion
Global markets and political leaders from much of the world have been reacting to President Trump's sweeping tariffs.
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China practices attacks and blockades in fresh military exercises around Taiwan
China launched major military drills around Taiwan on Tuesday, simulating attacks and maritime blockades, in what Beijing called a warning after Taiwan's president labeled China a hostile foreign force.
