On Major Economic Decisions, Trump Blinks, and Then Blinks Again
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On Major Economic Decisions, Trump Blinks, and Then Blinks Again

President Trump has said his punishing tariffs would force companies to build factories in the United States. But it is far from clear that they will have the effects he predicted.
Tariffs on China Aren’t Likely to Rescue Battered U.S. P.P.E. Industry
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Tariffs on China Aren’t Likely to Rescue Battered U.S. P.P.E. Industry

The few domestic companies that still make protective gear for health care workers have clamored for federal intervention. But they worry President Trump’s trade war with China won’t help.
Boeing Reports Smaller Loss but Trade War Threats Loom
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Boeing Reports Smaller Loss but Trade War Threats Loom

The plane maker, which has been trying to recover from a quality crisis, could lose orders in China as a result of President Trump’s tariffs.
EU Fines Apple and Meta Total of $800 Million in First Use of Digital Competition Law
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EU Fines Apple and Meta Total of $800 Million in First Use of Digital Competition Law

The European Commission said the Silicon Valley companies violated the Digital Markets Act, a law meant to crimp the power of the largest tech firms.