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China's Economic Outlook Dimmed as Trump Set to Impose 40% Tariffs by 2025

According to a Reuters poll of over 50 economists conducted between November 13-20, the U.S. under President-elect Donald Trump could impose tariffs on Chinese imports nearing 40% by early 2025. This potential move is expected to significantly impact China's economy, with forecasts suggesting a reduction in growth by up to 1 percentage point.

What Trump 2.0 would mean for trade, migrants, climate change and electric cars

A Donald Trump presidential election victory would have huge implications for US trade policy, climate change, the war in Ukraine, electric vehicles, Americans' taxes and illegal immigration.

While some of his proposals would require congressional approval, here is a summary of the policies he has said he would pursue in his second four-year term in office:

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Foreign trade deficit shrinks 44 percent in February

The foreign trade deficit declined by 44.2 percent in February from a year ago, data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) has shown.

The country's exports rose by 13.6 percent year-on-year to $21.08 billion, while imports plunged 9.2 percent to $27.85 billion, leading to a foreign trade deficit of $6.77 billion.

"Good night, MH370"

After being instructed to switch the frequency to Vietnamese air traffic control, the pilot replied in the polite but methodical manner common to radio calls: "Good night, Malaysian three seven zero." It was the last message received from Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.

More than 110 dead in northwest China earthquake

At least 111 people were killed when an earthquake collapsed buildings in northwest China, state media reported Tuesday, as rescue workers raced to start digging through rubble.

About 100 were killed and scores more injured in Gansu province after the strong, shallow tremor struck, state broadcaster CCTV said, citing the provincial earthquake relief headquarters.

Evergrande resumes trading in Hong Kong

Shares in troubled Chinese property giant Evergrande plummeted more than 80 percent in Hong Kong yesterday morning after the lifting of a 17-month trading suspension.

The resumption of trading came after the company said in a filing on Aug. 25 that it had met guidelines set out by the bourse, including belatedly publishing its financial results and complying with other listing rules.

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