Donald Trump takes his trade war to the tiniest nations
(ft.com)
Donald Trump takes his trade war to the world’s tiniest nations
Donald Trump takes his trade war to the world’s tiniest nations
US bans gov't staff in China/HK romantic/sexual relations w Chinese citizens
(hongkongfp.com)
The US has banned government personnel in China and Hong Kong from any romantic or sexual relationships with Chinese citizens, according to the Associated Press (AP) citing four sources with direct knowledge of the policy.
The US has banned government personnel in China and Hong Kong from any romantic or sexual relationships with Chinese citizens, according to the Associated Press (AP) citing four sources with direct knowledge of the policy.
Office of the United States Trade Representative Reciprocal Tariff Calculations
(ustr.gov)
Reciprocal tariffs are calculated as the tariff rate necessary to balance bilateral trade deficits between the U.S. and each of our trading partners.
Reciprocal tariffs are calculated as the tariff rate necessary to balance bilateral trade deficits between the U.S. and each of our trading partners.
Ask HN: How will Trump tarrifs affect remote workers outside US?
(ycombinator.com)
I am currently working remotely from EU against US and I wonder how the ongoing and escalating trade wars will affect us.
I am currently working remotely from EU against US and I wonder how the ongoing and escalating trade wars will affect us.
BBC boss warns of Russian and Chinese propaganda
(bbc.com)
The UK is struggling to counter a rise in "pure propaganda" from countries like Russia and China because of cuts to the World Service, the BBC's director general has warned.
The UK is struggling to counter a rise in "pure propaganda" from countries like Russia and China because of cuts to the World Service, the BBC's director general has warned.
News Graveyards: How Dangers to War Reporters Endanger the World
(watson.brown.edu)
Since the 2000s, national governments and terrorist groups – from Israel, Syria’s Assad regime and the United States to the Islamic State – have found ways to curtail conflict coverage through myriad means, from repressive policies to armed attack.
Since the 2000s, national governments and terrorist groups – from Israel, Syria’s Assad regime and the United States to the Islamic State – have found ways to curtail conflict coverage through myriad means, from repressive policies to armed attack.
With nod to neighbor Russia, Finland to quit global landmines ban
(defensenews.com)
MILAN — Finland, which shares NATO’s longest border with Russia, will withdraw from the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel landmines, according to President Alexander Stubb.
MILAN — Finland, which shares NATO’s longest border with Russia, will withdraw from the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel landmines, according to President Alexander Stubb.
Trump Unveils Sweeping Retaliatory Tariffs at White House
(nytimes.com)
President Trump unveiled his most expansive tariffs to date in a ceremony at the White House on Wednesday afternoon, saying he would impose a 10 percent tariff on all trading partners as well as double-digits tariffs on dozens of other countries that administration officials said had treated the United States unfairly.
President Trump unveiled his most expansive tariffs to date in a ceremony at the White House on Wednesday afternoon, saying he would impose a 10 percent tariff on all trading partners as well as double-digits tariffs on dozens of other countries that administration officials said had treated the United States unfairly.
US Administration announces 34% tariffs on China, 20% on EU
(bbc.com)
US President Donald Trump announces universal 10% tariffs on all imports into the US will go into effect on 5 April in a watershed moment for global trade
US President Donald Trump announces universal 10% tariffs on all imports into the US will go into effect on 5 April in a watershed moment for global trade
A small violin part highlights bigger problems for the global economy
(nytimes.com)
As the Trump administration advances a trade war with global consequences, the Kun Shoulder Rest factory in the Canadian capital does not immediately stand out as the front line.
As the Trump administration advances a trade war with global consequences, the Kun Shoulder Rest factory in the Canadian capital does not immediately stand out as the front line.
Yes, some of China's educated youth just asserted sovereignty over Australia
(lowyinstitute.org)
Last month, three Chinese naval vessels conducted live-fire exercises in the Tasman Sea without prior notification to Canberra while on a voyage circling Australia. The drills not only heightened tensions within the Australian government but also ignited a bizarre wave of nationalist fervour back in China.
Last month, three Chinese naval vessels conducted live-fire exercises in the Tasman Sea without prior notification to Canberra while on a voyage circling Australia. The drills not only heightened tensions within the Australian government but also ignited a bizarre wave of nationalist fervour back in China.
Denmark, Netherlands React to Trump's DEI Ultimatum
(newsweek.com)
A Danish official called for the European Union (EU) to mount a united response to President Donald Trump's instruction that foreign companies with American contracts should comply with his orders against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
A Danish official called for the European Union (EU) to mount a united response to President Donald Trump's instruction that foreign companies with American contracts should comply with his orders against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
US accidentally sent Maryland father to Salvadorian prison, can't get him back
(independent.co.uk)
The Trump administration accidentally sent a Salvadorian immigrant to a notorious Salvadorian prison and says it can’t do anything to get him back.
The Trump administration accidentally sent a Salvadorian immigrant to a notorious Salvadorian prison and says it can’t do anything to get him back.
'A hostile state': Why some travellers are avoiding the US
(bbc.com)
As the list of nations issuing travel warnings to the US grows, some visitors are opting to boycott it entirely. Here's why many foreigners are changing their travel plans and what this could mean for Americans.
As the list of nations issuing travel warnings to the US grows, some visitors are opting to boycott it entirely. Here's why many foreigners are changing their travel plans and what this could mean for Americans.
China unveils a powerful deep-sea cable cutter that could reset the world order
(scmp.com)
A compact, deep-sea, cable-cutting device, capable of severing the world’s most fortified underwater communication or power lines, has been unveiled by China – and it could shake up global maritime power dynamics.
A compact, deep-sea, cable-cutting device, capable of severing the world’s most fortified underwater communication or power lines, has been unveiled by China – and it could shake up global maritime power dynamics.
Trump is making Europe great again
(vox.com)
The US economy once looked unstoppable, while Europe’s looked doomed. Not anymore.
The US economy once looked unstoppable, while Europe’s looked doomed. Not anymore.
China, Japan, South Korea will jointly respond to US tariffs
(thestandard.com.hk)
China, Japan and South Korea reached a consensus that the three countries will jointly respond to US tariffs, a social media account affiliated with Chinese state broadcaster CCTV said on Monday.
China, Japan and South Korea reached a consensus that the three countries will jointly respond to US tariffs, a social media account affiliated with Chinese state broadcaster CCTV said on Monday.
Europe's Nuclear Trilemma:Difficult and Dangerous Options for Post-US Deterrence
(foreignaffairs.com)
Over the first months of Donald Trump’s presidency, it has become increasingly clear to European leaders that remaining reliant on the United States to underwrite the continent’s security would be a dangerous gamble.
Over the first months of Donald Trump’s presidency, it has become increasingly clear to European leaders that remaining reliant on the United States to underwrite the continent’s security would be a dangerous gamble.
To counter China's coercion of Taiwan, we must track it better
(aspistrategist.org.au)
The threat of a Chinese military invasion of Taiwan dominates global discussion about the Taiwan Strait. Far less attention is paid to what is already happening—Beijing is slowly squeezing Taiwan into submission without firing a shot.
The threat of a Chinese military invasion of Taiwan dominates global discussion about the Taiwan Strait. Far less attention is paid to what is already happening—Beijing is slowly squeezing Taiwan into submission without firing a shot.
Why Norway is edging towards a fresh EU membership bid
(ft.com)
Why Norway is edging towards a fresh EU membership bid
Why Norway is edging towards a fresh EU membership bid
Trump Turmoil Has Macron Eyeing Euro Challenge to Dollar
(bloomberg.com)
Donald Trump has piqued European leaders’ interest in currency markets.
Donald Trump has piqued European leaders’ interest in currency markets.
Trump says U.S. will 'get Greenland,' military force not ruled out
(usatoday.com)
President Donald Trump refused on Saturday to take military force off the table in his quest to acquire Greenland, saying he had an obligation to pursue ownership of the Danish territory that has rebuffed his advances.
President Donald Trump refused on Saturday to take military force off the table in his quest to acquire Greenland, saying he had an obligation to pursue ownership of the Danish territory that has rebuffed his advances.
US tells French companies to comply with Donald Trump's anti-diversity order
(ft.com)
US tells European companies to comply with Donald Trump’s anti-diversity order
US tells European companies to comply with Donald Trump’s anti-diversity order
Trump says US will 'go as far as we have to' to get control of Greenland
(abcnews.go.com)
President Donald Trump said the U.S. will "go as far as we have to go" to get control of Greenland, ahead of a planned visit to the Arctic island by Vice President JD Vance that has prompted criticism from Greenland and Denmark.
President Donald Trump said the U.S. will "go as far as we have to go" to get control of Greenland, ahead of a planned visit to the Arctic island by Vice President JD Vance that has prompted criticism from Greenland and Denmark.
Trump pushes for near-total control of Ukraine's minerals and energy
(lbc.co.uk)
US President Donald Trump is trying to force through a new deal that would see America gain control Ukraine’s critical minerals and energy assets in a major expansion on his previous demands.
US President Donald Trump is trying to force through a new deal that would see America gain control Ukraine’s critical minerals and energy assets in a major expansion on his previous demands.
Pete Hegseth, pledges US support for Manila against China
(theguardian.com)
The US defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, has met with the Philippine president, Ferdinand Marcos, in Manila saying the two countries must stand “shoulder to shoulder” in the face of the threat represented by China.
The US defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, has met with the Philippine president, Ferdinand Marcos, in Manila saying the two countries must stand “shoulder to shoulder” in the face of the threat represented by China.
EU looks to hit Big Tech in crackdown on US services exports
(ft.com)
EU looks to hit US services in tariff retaliation
EU looks to hit US services in tariff retaliation