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US President Donald Trump unveils sweeping new “Liberation Day” tariffs in the White House on April 2, 2025. Photo: TNS

Global Economy

A month into Trump’s trade war, the world is divided – how are nations reacting?

China retaliated with strong measures against Washington’s record-high tariffs, but other countries have preferred a softer approach.

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‘Things have gone haywire’: Indian students rethink US study plans

Gold demand up, price tipped to stay high as Trump tariffs fuel anxiety

Europe

US and Ukraine sign ‘historic’ minerals deal, tying Trump to Kyiv

Deal is expected to give US access to Ukraine’s vast critical minerals, following months of negotiations and frayed ties.

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US President Donald Trump and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House in February. File photo: AP
US President Donald Trump and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House in February. File photo: AP

China Economy

China’s C919 stuck on tarmac in Europe as certification timeline extended

European regulator says approval for the C919 could take three to six years, dashing hopes China’s jet would pass inspection in 2025.

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Americas

Cuba pins hopes on Chinese to help save sputtering tourism industry

Cuba seeks boost from China as visitors from Russia, Canada, Spain and Italy decline.

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United States & Canada

Kamala Harris takes aim at Trump in first major speech since leaving office

Former vice-president says Americans are now facing ‘the greatest man-made economic crisis in modern presidential history’.

Former vice-president Kamala Harris in San Francisco on Wednesday. Photo: AP
Former vice-president Kamala Harris in San Francisco on Wednesday. Photo: AP

China

Quarter of non-Asian Americans see Chinese-Americans as possible threat: poll

Survey by Asian American Foundation also says 63 per cent of Asian-Americans report feeling unsafe.

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United States & Canada

Trump says US kids may get ‘2 dolls instead of 30’, but China will suffer more

The comments come amid news of the US economy shrinking, which the president says ‘has nothing to do’ with his tariffs.

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Middle East

Israel strikes Syria, saying it hit group that attacked Druze

Israel says it carried out a ‘warning operation’ to protect minority group amid sectarian violence.

An Israeli fighter jet flies over an area near the Syrian capital Damascus on Wednesday. Photo: AFP

Big Tech

TikTok confirms plans to build €1 billion data centre in Finland

Nordic countries have become attractive destinations for data centres as the colder temperatures reduce energy costs.

The TikTok logo is seen outside the company’s Los Angeles offices. Photo: AFP
The TikTok logo is seen outside the company’s Los Angeles offices. Photo: AFP

United States & Canada

No China talks under way, Trump trade chief says, but other deals are close

Trump administration is focused on ‘targeted’ deals, US trade representative says.

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United States & Canada

Trump blames Biden as US economy unexpectedly shrinks

US GDP fell at an annual rate of 0.3 per cent in the first quarter, after growth of 2.4 per cent in the last months of 2024.

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United States & Canada

Wall Street storms back from early losses, concluding a month of Trump chaos

Stocks tumbled at first after news of a shrinking US economy, but bounced back following a good report on inflation.

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A trader at the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters

Diplomacy

China lifts sanctions on EU lawmakers amid transatlantic strains

The move had been telegraphed by a series of meetings between European Parliament president and China’s ambassador to the EU.

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European Parliament President Roberta Metsola told a closed-door meeting of the chamber’s senior leadership on Wednesday of China’s lifting of sanctions. Photo: EPA-EFE
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola told a closed-door meeting of the chamber’s senior leadership on Wednesday of China’s lifting of sanctions. Photo: EPA-EFE

United States & Canada

Trump says Canada PM Mark Carney to visit ‘within the next week’

The Liberal Party leader won Monday’s election after vowing to stand up to the US president’s threats to annex his country.

United States & Canada

Palestinian student released after being arrested at US citizenship interview

Mohsen Mahdawi is out on bail as he challenges the Trump administration’s efforts to deport him for taking part in Gaza protests.

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Politics

The China-US face-off: a visual guide to Xi and Trump’s key people

Discover the power players in Xi and Trump’s teams; the key people setting the agenda on diplomacy, the military, the economy, security and science.

The China-US face-off: a visual guide to Donald Trump and Xi Jinping’s inner circles

United States & Canada

Power players: a visual guide to Trump’s team and their views on China

Discover who is in Donald Trump’s inner circle, their backgrounds, stances on China and the roles they will play in shaping the future of the US.

Diplomacy

Trump hails tariffs – achievement list from administration barely mentions them

In a 90-minute speech in Michigan, Trump justifies ‘China tariffs’ as an effort to curb ‘the greatest job theft in the world’.

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China

Trump’s immigration crackdown chills speech of foreign students, scholars in US

Critics say ‘America is shooting itself in the foot’ as many of the country’s brightest minds rethink their long-term investment.

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Open Questions series

Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump

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US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024

Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024

Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed

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Amazon scraps plan to list tariff costs

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