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Trump says ‘there’ll be flexibility’ on reciprocal tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks in the Oval Office at the White House, in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 21, 2025. Carlos Barria | Reuters President Donald Trump on Friday said there will be “flexibility” on his reciprocal tariff plan, even as he seemed to oppose the idea of making exceptions for the forthcoming duties. […]
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China’s Xi may visit US in not-too-distant future, Trump says
Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump. Dan Kitwoodnicholas Kamm | Afp | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday suggested that Chinese President Xi Jinping may visit the United States “in the not-too-distant future” for talks as economic tensions escalate between the powers. Trump has slapped 20% levies on all imports from China since taking […]
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China reportedly targets around 5% GDP growth in 2025 amid trade war worries
An aerial view of a new city district in southern China’s Nanning city on Feb. 28, 2025. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images China on Wednesday set its GDP growth target for 2025 at around 5% as it starts its annual parliamentary meeting amid escalating trade tensions with the U.S. Beijing raised its budget deficit […]
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As Trump breaks ranks with Europe, are Asia-Pacific allies next?
With the U.S. now having a more hostile stance to NATO, what are the security implications for Asia? Zhangshuang | Moment | Getty Images Just over a month into the second term of Donald Trump’s presidency, U.S. foreign policy has been upended, especially in Europe. The U.S. has aimed tariffs at neighbors, lambasted traditional allies […]
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China likely to cut inflation outlook to two-decade low, lay out stimulus plans at ‘Two Sessions’ meeting
BEIJING, CHINA – MARCH 5: A Chinese policeman stands guard outside the Great Hall of the People before the opening ceremony of the National People’s Congress (NPC), or parliament, on March 5, 2005 in Beijing, China. Cancan Chu | Getty Images News | Getty Images China is expected to acknowledge a significant softening in domestic […]
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This ETF provider thinks it’s time to rethink investing in China
ETF Edge This ETF provider thinks it’s time to rethink investing in China Published Sat, Feb 22 202511:00 AM EST Krysta Escobar WATCH LIVE Source
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GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen hikes his personal stake in Alibaba to $1 billion, the WSJ says
GameStop Chairman Ryan Cohen. CNBC GameStop CEO and billionaire investor Ryan Cohen has increased his personal stake in Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba to roughly 7 million shares worth about $1 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday. Citing people familiar with the matter, the Journal said the sizable stake in Alibaba is a bullish bet […]
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Russia spent years loathing the U.S. as its economy paid a high price for the war — now, it’s doing a U-turn
Russian President Vladimir Putin during a joint press conference with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, Finland, on July 16, 2018. Jussi Nukari | Lehtikuva | Reuters Since invading Ukraine three years ago, Russia has spent a significant amount of energy demonizing the U.S. and denigrating its leadership, economy and culture […]
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Trump expects visit from Chinese President Xi without giving timeline
Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump. Dan Kitwoodnicholas Kamm | Afp | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he expected Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit the United States without giving a timeline for his trip. Trump made the remarks to reporters on Air Force One and said “it’s possible” for the U.S. and China to have a new trade deal. A conversation or interaction […]
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CNBC Daily Open: Elon Musk’s money can’t buy OpenAI
Elon Musk, chief executive officer of Tesla Inc., in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025. Aaron Schwartz | Bloomberg | Getty Images In January, U.S. consumers didn’t feel as inclined to open their wallets, causing retail sales for the month to fall more than expected, […]
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