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Trump Administration Considers Large Chip Sale to Emirati A.I. Firm G42

The firm, which the U.S. government scrutinized for its ties to China, is angling for hundreds of thousands of advanced artificial intelligence chips in a deal that could be finalized this week.

By Ana Swanson and Tripp Mickle

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U.S. Starts Investigation Into Imported Planes and Parts

The Trump administration could use the investigation to impose new tariffs on imported planes, jet engines and other aerospace parts.

By Niraj Chokshi

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For the U.S. and China, the Only Talking Is About Whether to Talk

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

By Alan Rappeport

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U.S. Economy Shrank in First Quarter as Trump Tariffs Loomed

Underlying economic growth remained solid in early 2025, but tariffs and uncertainty are expected to cause a further slowdown.

By Ben Casselman