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Inside tariff U-turn: Market panic, policy chaos and the man who made Trump blink
Scott Bessent influenced President Trump to pause sweeping tariffs amid market turmoil. Despite a temporary U-turn, uncertainty remains high as Wall Street braces for continued economic fallout and intensified trade tensions.
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Tulsi Gabbard thanks FBI after man arrested over threats to Trump and herself
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard thanked law enforcement after the FBI arrested a 25-year-old Georgia man for making threats to her, President Trump, and the White House. Details remain unclear.
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Explained: How Trump tariffs are fueling economic risk and Wall Street panic
Trump’s tariffs are escalating economic risks, prompting Wall Street panic. Executives warn of uncertain markets, recession fears, and slowing investments. Tariff policies are destabilizing consumer confidence and raising inflation and unemployment concerns.
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Trump administration signals possible delisting of Chinese firms amid tariff escalation
The Trump administration is considering delisting Chinese firms from U.S. stock exchanges amid rising tariffs, market turmoil, and escalating tensions, with Treasury Secretary Bessent confirming “everything’s on the table.”
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'America is just a paper tiger': China mocks U.S. amid tariff clash
Amid rising US-China tariff tensions, Chinese Foreign Ministry's Mao Ning mocked the US with a "Made in China" MAGA cap and quoted Mao Zedong, calling America a "paper tiger."
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China's rare earth export controls spark rally in Australian miners
China’s rare earth export curbs have boosted Australian miners as the West looks to diversify critical mineral supply chains away from Chinese dominance.
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Wealthy American investors balance risks and rewards under Trump's tariff chaos
Wealthy American investors are rethinking their portfolios amid Trump’s tariff-driven market chaos, weighing global diversification as doubts grow over U.S. economic dominance.
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China signals cyberattack responsibility in rare admission to US officials
Beijing’s tacit acknowledgment of hacking US infrastructure heightens tensions amid Taiwan standoff and cyber warfare escalation.
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Trump administration seeks consent decree to force reforms at Columbia University
The Trump administration is pushing Columbia University into a rare consent decree over antisemitism concerns, threatening its federal funding and marking an unprecedented escalation in higher education oversight.
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Xi Jinping purges top Chinese general in major military shake-up
Xi Jinping has purged top Chinese general He Weidong in a rare and significant escalation of his military anti-corruption campaign, marking the highest-ranking PLA ouster in decades.
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'I don't need Elon Musk for anything': Is Trump teasing something big?
Amid growing tensions and political backlash, President Trump signalled Elon Musk may soon step back from his government role, shifting to a quieter position despite Trump’s praise and continued support.
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'We defend them, but...': Trump blasts US-Japan security pact ahead of trade talks
President Trump criticised the US-Japan security treaty as “one-sided,” questioning why the U.S. bears defence costs. His remarks come ahead of trade talks, signalling potential pressure on Tokyo.
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Gabbard backs paper ballots, claims voting machines vulnerable to hackers
Tulsi Gabbard revealed evidence of voting machine vulnerabilities during a Cabinet meeting, as President Trump ordered the DOJ to investigate ex-cyber chief Chris Krebs over his 2020 election role.
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Trump pauses global tariffs—but doubles down on China
Trump has paused most global tariffs for 90 days amid market backlash but escalated duties on China to 125%, deepening the trade standoff while uncertainty continues to cloud global commerce.
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China’s stock market fights back with state-led support after Trump’s tariff shock
Beijing has deployed sovereign funds, regulators, and major companies to stabilise plunging markets amid US trade war escalation.
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‘We are Chinese’: Beijing vows not to back down as Trump hikes tariffs to 125%
President Trump hiked tariffs on Chinese imports to 125%, prompting a defiant response from Beijing. China warned it won’t back down, escalating tensions in the intensifying U.S.-China trade war.
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Trump’s sweeping Asia tariffs push companies to stay in China, not leave
Trump’s broad Asia tariffs are backfiring as companies, faced with rising costs and uncertainty, choose to stay in China rather than shift supply chains elsewhere.
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Trump backs down on sweeping tariffs after markets revolt
Facing investor pressure and rising political costs, the president pauses trade war escalation—except with China.
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Trump signs executive orders targeting former officials and law firm in sweeping retribution effort
President Trump has signed executive orders targeting two former officials and a law firm in a sweeping act of political retribution, revoking security clearances and ordering investigations over their past opposition to him.
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US-China tensions shake higher education as student visa revocations surge
Chinese students face visa cancellations and warnings from Beijing, threatening US universities' finances and global talent pool.
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US, Panama sign canal security pact to counter China as base proposal rejected
The US and Panama signed a pact to enhance security around the Panama Canal and counter China’s influence, while Panama firmly rejected a US proposal to revive military bases.
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White House: ‘Do not retaliate and you will be rewarded’ as Trump pauses tariffs
President Trump paused most new tariffs for 90 days, lowering duties to 10% for cooperating countries while raising China’s to 125%, with Treasury Secretary Bessent calling it a strategic move.
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Trump pauses tariffs; treasury chief Bessent: ‘This was his strategy all along’
President Trump paused new tariffs on most countries in what Treasury Secretary Bessent called a planned strategy to boost negotiations, while raising pressure on China with steeper duties.
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Russia invites PM Modi to attend May 9 Victory Day celebrations in Moscow
Russia has invited PM Narendra Modi to attend its May 9 Victory Day celebrations in Moscow. The visit is under discussion, marking 80 years since the Soviet victory in World War II.
