Bessent and Chinese minister held a secret meeting in IMF basement 3 weeks ago
(ft.com)
Who blinked first? How the US and China broke their trade deadlock
Who blinked first? How the US and China broke their trade deadlock
EU prohibited paying for plasma – shortage met by buying plasma from US
(dynomight.substack.com)
Examples are good. Let’s start with some examples:
Examples are good. Let’s start with some examples:
Why I'm getting off US tech
(disconnect.blog)
In January, we watched Donald Trump be inaugurated as president for the second time, but there was something new: the billionaires of Silicon Valley had a front row seat.
In January, we watched Donald Trump be inaugurated as president for the second time, but there was something new: the billionaires of Silicon Valley had a front row seat.
Trump says China tariffs will drop 'substantially – but it won't be zero'
(theguardian.com)
US president says tariffs on imported goods will come down from 145% rate but insists ‘we’re doing fine with China’
US president says tariffs on imported goods will come down from 145% rate but insists ‘we’re doing fine with China’
Zoom Is Down?
(ycombinator.com)
At least in the US it seems like folks are unable to use zoom right now
At least in the US it seems like folks are unable to use zoom right now
Chinese police put 3 US operatives on wanted list over cyberattacks
(chinadaily.com.cn)
HARBIN -- Police authorities in Harbin, in Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, said on Tuesday that they are pursuing three operatives affiliated with the US National Security Agency (NSA) over suspected cyberattacks against China.
HARBIN -- Police authorities in Harbin, in Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, said on Tuesday that they are pursuing three operatives affiliated with the US National Security Agency (NSA) over suspected cyberattacks against China.
China clarifies chip import rules, impacting US firms with domestic fabs
(chinadaily.com.cn)
The China Semiconductor Industry Association on Friday clarified regulations governing the origin determination of semiconductors for import declarations, impacting US chip makers that have US-based plants.
The China Semiconductor Industry Association on Friday clarified regulations governing the origin determination of semiconductors for import declarations, impacting US chip makers that have US-based plants.
Trump raises tariffs on China to 125% announces 90 day pause for other countries
(theguardian.com)
Stocks surge after US president makes the announcement on Truth Social
Stocks surge after US president makes the announcement on Truth Social
China responses to Trump's 105% taffies with its own 84% tariffs on US goods
(bbc.com)
China retaliates with an 84% tariff on US imports, to take effect on Thursday, after accusing the White House of "bullying practices"
China retaliates with an 84% tariff on US imports, to take effect on Thursday, after accusing the White House of "bullying practices"
Ask HN: Finding Remote Enterprise SW Consulting Leads: Non-US Resident Edition
(ycombinator.com)
How do you effectively find remote PLM consulting/contracting gigs in the US when you're physically outside those regions?
How do you effectively find remote PLM consulting/contracting gigs in the US when you're physically outside those regions?
Germany tightens travel advice to US after three citizens detained
(euronews.com)
The German foreign ministry has updated its travel advice for Germans travelling to the US after three German nationals were denied entry and detained as they tried to enter.
The German foreign ministry has updated its travel advice for Germans travelling to the US after three German nationals were denied entry and detained as they tried to enter.
Germany tightens travel advice to US after three citizens detained
(euronews.com)
The German foreign ministry has updated its travel advice for Germans travelling to the US after three German nationals were denied entry and detained as they tried to enter.
The German foreign ministry has updated its travel advice for Germans travelling to the US after three German nationals were denied entry and detained as they tried to enter.
China says it is ready for 'any type of war' with US
(bbc.com)
China has warned the US it is ready to fight "any type" of war after hitting back against President Donald Trump's mounting trade tariffs.
China has warned the US it is ready to fight "any type" of war after hitting back against President Donald Trump's mounting trade tariffs.
Trimodal Nature of Tech Compensation in the US, UK and India
(pragmaticengineer.com)
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Ask HN: Do US tech firms realize the backlash growing in Europe?
(ycombinator.com)
I know people in the US are focused on DOGE, but over here in Europe, the impression is that the US completely destroyed its soft power this week.
I know people in the US are focused on DOGE, but over here in Europe, the impression is that the US completely destroyed its soft power this week.
US Forest Service and National Park Service to fire thousands of workers
(theguardian.com)
The US Forest Service is firing about 3,400 recent hires while the National Park Service is terminating about 1,000 workers under Donald Trump’s push to cut federal spending and bureaucracy, according to a report on Friday.
The US Forest Service is firing about 3,400 recent hires while the National Park Service is terminating about 1,000 workers under Donald Trump’s push to cut federal spending and bureaucracy, according to a report on Friday.
US Park Service erases ‘transgender’ from website commemorating Stonewall riot
(apnews.com)
References to transgender people were removed Thursday from a National Park Service website for the Stonewall National Monument, a park and visitor center in New York that commemorates a 1969 riot that became a pivotal moment for the LGBTQ+ rights movement.
References to transgender people were removed Thursday from a National Park Service website for the Stonewall National Monument, a park and visitor center in New York that commemorates a 1969 riot that became a pivotal moment for the LGBTQ+ rights movement.
Data Hoarders Are Rushing to Save Vanishing US Health Records
(bloomberg.com)
A grassroots effort to preserve US government data takes shape
A grassroots effort to preserve US government data takes shape
Google offers 'voluntary exit' to all US platforms and devices employees
(theverge.com)
Google has distributed a memo to all US employees working on Android, Pixel hardware, and other projects that offers a “voluntary exit program” guaranteeing severance for anyone willing to step away from their role at the company.
Google has distributed a memo to all US employees working on Android, Pixel hardware, and other projects that offers a “voluntary exit program” guaranteeing severance for anyone willing to step away from their role at the company.
'This is medicine': inside the psilocybin retreat for US first responders
(theguardian.com)
Amid a US mental health crisis, police officers, firefighters and paramedics are flying to Mexico for treatments they say are transformative
Amid a US mental health crisis, police officers, firefighters and paramedics are flying to Mexico for treatments they say are transformative
Temu is the most downloaded app on the US App Store in 2024
(techcrunch.com)
Chinese shopping app Temu was once again the most downloaded free app in the U.S., according to a list of top apps and games across the App Store released by Apple on Monday.
Chinese shopping app Temu was once again the most downloaded free app in the U.S., according to a list of top apps and games across the App Store released by Apple on Monday.
Ask HN: How do you cover healthcare as a founder? (US Only)
(ycombinator.com)
Got a family of 3 while I work on my startup. Somehow we are surviving for Month over Month but healthcare costs are through the roof.
Got a family of 3 while I work on my startup. Somehow we are surviving for Month over Month but healthcare costs are through the roof.
It's Taking Longer to Find a New Job in the US
(bloomberg.com)
The unemployed are having a harder time finding jobs in the US, a trend that’s casting a shadow over other statistics showing a resilient labor market with few outward signs of trouble.
The unemployed are having a harder time finding jobs in the US, a trend that’s casting a shadow over other statistics showing a resilient labor market with few outward signs of trouble.