U.S. trade deficit hits second highest level ever as Trump weighs more tariffs
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Will That Asteroid Strike Earth? Risk Level Rises to Highest Ever Recorded.
The threat from space rock 2024 YR4 has surpassed that of Apophis, an asteroid feared by scientists 20 years ago. The danger remains low, but experts are estimating the damage that could be done.The New York Times - 14h -
Trump announces 'reciprocal' tariffs on U.S. trade partners
President Trump announced plans for what he termed "fair and reciprocal" tariffs on U.S. trade partners. The president signed a memorandum calling for a country-by-country report determining if the ...NBC News - 5d -
Trump unveils ‘reciprocal’ tariff plan to hit trade partners
Brazil, India, Japan, Canada and EU at risk, warn White House officialsFinancial Times - 5d -
How Trump’s Canadian Oil Tariff Would Hit U.S. Refineries
The 10 percent tariff the president said he might impose in March could cause U.S. refineries to cut production and lead to higher prices.The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
New coal power plant projects in China hit the highest level in nearly 10 years, report says
A new report says China’s power industry began construction on nearly 100 gigawatts of new coal plant capacity last year, the most in nearly a decadeABC News - 6d -
Trump threatens U.S. trading partners and allies with reciprocal tariffs
President Donald Trump signed a memorandum Thursday calling for "fair and reciprocal" trade tariffs on all major U.S. trading partners, including longtime allies.NBC News - 5d -
Trump announces plans for reciprocal tariffs with India and U.S. trading partners
During a press conference with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Donald Trump announced a plan to impose “fair and reciprocal” tariffs against U.S. trading partners. NBC News’ Yamiche ...NBC News - 5d -
Trump’s trade tariffs hit Europe as it reels from his Ukraine deal with Putin
Also in this newsletter: Meloni’s Starlink deal with Musk draws ireFinancial Times - 5d -
New Zealand has 'complementary' trade ties with the U.S., finance minister says, as Trump tariff threat looms
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says "New Zealand is distinguished in that we have a very balanced and complementary trade relationship with the United States."CNBC - Feb. 10 -
U.S. and India to double bilateral trade in five years, Prime Minister Modi says, as Trump tariffs loom
Trump said he would begin talks with India on disparities on trade and hoped to reach an agreement.CNBC - 5d
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Philips issues its second straight profit warning on China. The stock is hammered, again.
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Trump signals Ukraine to blame for war with Russia
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