The president claimed the tariffs would override a trade deal with the European Union, which European officials finalized just days ago.
Category: International Relations
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Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Europe Over Tech Taxes
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The Iran War’s Persistent Threat to Farmers in Poor Countries
The New York Times – Business:A reopening of the Strait of Hormuz would do little to swiftly ease the pain inflicted by higher prices for fertilizer, food and fuel in Ivory Coast.
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China Takes Supercomputer Crown From U.S. For First Time Since 2017
The New York Times – Business:A supercomputer in Shenzhen was declared the world’s fastest. It uses only standard microprocessors and not the special-purpose chips called graphics processing units.
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Global Supply Shortages Deepen as War Drags On, Risking Jobs and Growth
The New York Times – Business:After three months, the fallout of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is spreading, with developing countries bearing the brunt of the shortfall.
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UK Institute Is Hunting for Dangers Lurking in AI
The New York Times – Business:The government’s A.I. Security Institute, staffed by alumni from OpenAI and Google, is becoming a model for countries grappling with A.I.’s emerging risks.
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Elon Musk and Other CEOs on Trump’s Trip to China Sought Relief
The New York Times – Business:Elon Musk and other powerful executives who accompanied President Trump to China are hoping to clear roadblocks put up by Beijing.
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Trump Approved an Nvidia Chip for Sale in China. Beijing Doesn’t Want It.
The New York Times – Business:The U.S. tech giant’s powerful H200 chip seemed poised to boost Beijing’s A.I. ambitions, but not a single one has been purchased in China.
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China Confirms It Will Buy 200 Boeing Planes
The New York Times – Business:The deal, which President Trump announced after last week’s summit, represents the largest single sale of the American company’s aircraft to Beijing in nearly a decade.
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Trump Touts ‘Fantastic Trade Deals’ With China, but Details Are Scarce
The New York Times – Business:The president left Beijing following a summit with China, during which the two countries sought to stabilize their economic and political relations.
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Trump Announces Boeing Jet Order From China. Beijing Stays Silent.
The New York Times – Business:The deal, if it materializes, would be a major win for Boeing, which has lost ground to Airbus in one of the world’s largest aviation markets.
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How China Could Wield Its Control of Rare Earths Against Trump
The New York Times – Business:A central question hanging over the summit this week is whether China will agree to extend a temporary postponement of even tougher rare-earth export controls.