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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.
Chinese rover finds signs of ancient ocean on Mars
A Chinese rover has found new evidence to support the theory that Mars was once home to a vast ocean, including tracing some ancient coastline where water may once have lapped, a study said on Nov. 7.
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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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Flight MH370: Researcher claims to have solved the mystery – The “perfect hiding spot” found
A researcher claims to have uncovered the “perfect hiding spot” for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, which vanished on March 8, 2014, while en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing.
EU governments hesitant on Chinese EV tariffs as trade spat escalates
EU countries are wavering over whether to back additional tariffs on Chinese-built electric vehicles, highlighting Brussels' challenge in building support for its largest trade case yet as Beijing threatens wide-ranging retaliation.
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.
EU Considers Rolling Back Tariffs on Ukrainian Grain Imports
Amidst growing pressure from farmers and member states, the European Union is poised to reverse tariffs on grain imports from Russia and Belarus, a move aimed at easing tensions and supporting agricultural sectors, according to reports from the Financial Times.
"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.
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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.
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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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