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Bessent says China “can’t be trusted” as trade fight escalates  Axios China’s rare-earths power move jolted Trump but was years in the making  The Washington Post Trade standoff with China deepens as Bessent insists the U.S. will ‘neither be commanded nor controlled’  NBC News Global markets tumble as Beijing imposes new ban on U.S. shipping. Bessent vows China ‘will be hurt the most’ …

In brief Bitcoin gained against Ethereum as Trump’s latest tariff threat weighed on markets. Despite recently losing ground, Ethereum is still outperforming Bitcoin this year. Some analysts foresee an altcoin rally, while others are doubtful. Ethereum surged against Bitcoin on its way toward a peak of nearly $5,000 this summer, but the reigning cryptocurrency reasserted itself this weekend, as a …

Beijing has announced sanctions against a US ally over its alleged role in constraining China’s maritime and shipbuilding industries – marking an escalation in tensions in the strategic sector. The move came as Washington enforced port fees targeting China-built or operated vessels on Tuesday, and follows a commitment made in a previous regulatory update. China placed five US-based subsidiaries of …

China’s Export Growth Hits Six-Month High as Trade War Escalates  Bloomberg.com China September exports beat expectations, imports rise at fastest pace since April 2024  CNBC China exports accelerate as Xi Jinping and Donald Trump raise stakes in trade war  Financial Times China’s Exports to US Drop in September, While Rise in Global Shipments Hits a 6-Month High  U.S. News & World Report China’s September …

Russell Vought, the director of the Office of Management and Budget, said on the social platform X that the “RIFs have begun,” referring to reduction-in-force plans aimed at reducing the size of the federal government. The White House previewed that it would pursue the aggressive layoff tactic shortly before the government shutdown began on Oct. 1, telling all federal agencies …

Bitcoin extends decline to $104,782 as Trump escalates US-China trade war  Reuters Stock market today: Dow sinks 800 points, S&P 500 and Nasdaq see worst day since April as Trump’s renewed tariff threats spook Wall Street  Yahoo Finance Trump says he’ll impose new 100% tariff on China ‘over and above’ current rates, massively escalating trade war  CNN Trump threatens tech export limits, new …

CHICAGO — The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights received more than 1,000 calls to its hotline Friday — the most in a single day since it was created — as reports of federal immigration enforcement surged across Chicago and beyond. Callers reported sightings of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, sought legal and economic resources and asked for help …

Pope Leo Urges U.S. Bishops to Support Immigrants as Trump Escalates Deportations  The New York Times Pope Leo urges U.S. bishops to speak about Trump’s immigration crackdown after being shown migrants’ letters  CBS News Pope Leo will ‘stand with’ Catholic leaders in protecting immigrants’ rights, advocates say  Politico Pope Leo greets Hispanic ministry leaders from the USA  Vatican News ‘The church cannot be silent,’ …

DHS escalates fight over Zach Bryan’s controversial ICE lyric  Axios Country star Zach Bryan clarifies ‘misconstrued’ ICE song that prompted MAGA outrage and White House response  Yahoo DHS head Kristi Noem rips country star Zach Bryan over his anti-ICE song lyrics  Fox News Zach Bryan sparks controversy with new music that mentions ICE raids  ABC News – Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Zach …

Trump’s threat to invoke Insurrection Act escalates showdown with Democratic cities  ReutersView Full Coverage on Google News Source link