UPS Cuts 20,000 Jobs Amid Amazon Pullback
April 29, 2025, 2:20 pm more...
UPS is set to slash 20,000 jobs and close dozens of facilities as part of a comprehensive efficiency effort amid a shrinking business relationship with Amazon. The network reconfiguration aims to counter reduced package volumes and changing freight dynamics, reflecting broader challenges from tariff pressures and a pullback in low‐margin deliveries.
techinasia.com / UPS to cut 20k jobs, close 73 facilities by June
theinformation.com / UPS to Cut 20,000 Jobs as Amazon Deal Shrinks - The Information
zerohedge.com / UPS To Slash 20,000 Jobs On Amazon Pullback & Looming Freight Slowdown
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Meta energizes developers at inaugural LlamaCon with new AI API
April 29, 2025, 1:20 pm more...
At its first-ever LlamaCon, Meta unveiled its Llama API along with other AI innovations to win over developers. The company flexed its AI muscle with bold new tools aimed at stirring up enthusiasm in the tech community—even as skeptics wonder if this pitch will convert hardcore rivals.
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techcrunch.com / Meta’s LlamaCon was all about undercutting OpenAI
reuters.com/business / Meta introduces Llama application programming interface to attract AI developers - Reuters
cnet.com / Meta's First LlamaCon Shows the Tech Giant's Still Playing Catch-Up
venturebeat.com / Meta unleashes Llama API running 18x faster than OpenAI: Cerebras partnership delivers 2,600 tokens per second
winbuzzer.com / Meta Broadens Llama 4 Access via Amazon Bedrock
winbuzzer.com / Meta Previews Llama API, Offering Developers Direct Access to AI Models
techcrunch.com / Meta previews an API for its Llama AI models
techcrunch.com / Meta needs to win over AI developers at its first LlamaCon
permalink / 11 stories from 6 sources in 10 hours ago #ai #meta #genai #enterprise #cloud +
Amazon’s Kuiper launch accelerates satellite internet ambitions
April 29, 2025, 9:07 am more...
In a bold stride to rival SpaceX’s Starlink, Amazon has deployed its first batch of Project Kuiper satellites. The launch of 27 satellites signals early progress in a larger constellation aimed at delivering global broadband, though industry voices warn of potential orbital overcrowding.
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techcrunch.com / Amazon’s first 27 internet satellites launch to space
gizmodo.com / Amazon Finally Enters the Satellite Internet Race, Taking on SpaceX’s Starlink
wsj.com / Amazon Wants to Be a Satellite-Internet Powerhouse. It Has a Long Way to Go.
cbc.ca / Amazon launches first batch of Kuiper internet satellites to compete with SpaceX's Starlink
arstechnica.com / A rocket launch Monday night may finally jump-start Amazon’s answer to Starlink
cnet.com / Amazon's Project Kuiper Launches With 27 Satellites for Internet Service
wsj.com / Amazon Wants to Be a Satellite-Internet Powerhouse. It Has a Long Way to Go.
theverge.com / Starlink’s got company — and orbital overcrowding is a disaster waiting to happen
tomshardware.com / Amazon's Starlink rival sees the first 27 satellites successfully reach low-earth orbit — Project Kuiper satellites 'operating as expected'
theverge.com / Amazon launches its first satellites to rival Starlink
permalink / 13 stories from 9 sources in 14 hours ago #amazon #space #aerospace #broadband #networking +
White House slams Amazon for tariff disclosure move
April 29, 2025, 9:07 am more...
Amazon’s plan to show tariff‐driven price increases on its site has ignited a political firestorm. The White House has labeled the tactic “hostile” and “political,” with multiple reports noting that the move comes amid broader tariff controversies, rattling markets and stoking regulatory ire.
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theregister.com / Trump admin freaks out over mere suggestion Amazon was going to show tariff impact on prices
techinasia.com / Amazon’s tariff costs plan sparks White House backlash
androidheadlines.com / Amazon was stopped from being the saint we know that it isn't
gizmodo.com / Gadgets Are Getting More Expensive, But Not Even Amazon Wants to Say ‘Tariffs’
arstechnica.com / Amazon denies it will start listing cost of tariffs as other sites start doing it
wsj.com / Amazon Rules Out Displaying Tariff Impact After White House Attack
gizmodo.com / White House Panics After Report Claims Amazon Will Display Tariff Prices
theverge.com / Trump reportedly complained to Bezos about Amazon’s tariff plan
404media.co / Trump Demands Amazon Deny the Reality of What His Tariffs Are Doing to Prices
theverge.com / Amazon has no choice but to display tariffs on prices now
cnet.com / Sorry Shoppers, Amazon Says Tariff Cost Feature 'Is Not Going to Happen'
wsj.com / Amazon Considered Displaying Import Charges on Its Ultracheap Site
bgr.com / Amazon might might show tariff costs on product pages, and the White House is pissed
winbuzzer.com / Amazon Denies Tariff Cost Display Plan for Product Pages, Says Plan Was Only for Its “Haul Store”
tomshardware.com / Trump administration brands Amazon's tariff transparency plan a 'hostile and political act'
cnbc.com / Amazon considers displaying tariff surcharge on low-cost Haul products
cnet.com / Amazon Prime Day Is Coming Back in July, With Tariffs Looming Large
theverge.com / White House calls Amazon ‘hostile’ after report says it will label tariff price hikes
techcrunch.com / Amazon Prime Day to return in July despite threat of tariffs
theinformation.com / White House Slams Amazon After Report it Will Highlight Tariff Costs - The Information
winbuzzer.com / White House Blasts Amazon Over Plans to Show Tariff Cost on Product Pages ‘Hostile and Political Act’
appleinsider.com / Amazon to display cost of tariffs on products in 'hostile and political' act
zerohedge.com / Amazon Shares Tumble After White House Calls Tariff-Tracker 'Hostile And Political Act'
permalink / 42 stories from 19 sources in 14 hours ago #amazon #tariffs #pricing #bezos #ecommerce +
Trump’s Tariffs Shake Global Trade and Domestic Policies
April 27, 2025, 11:20 pm more...
President Trump’s aggressive tariff strategy is sparking a multifaceted international debacle: China lashes out over “selfish” trade wars, Shein hikes prices by 300%, and even Singapore is scrambling for new deals. Meanwhile, IMF–World Bank talks fizzle, and Trump eyes tax cuts powered by tariff revenue, with critics warning of unintended fallout like a fentanyl crisis.
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cnet.com / Tariff Pricing Tracker: We're Watching 11 Products You Might Need to Buy
zerohedge.com / "Please Lower Interest Rates" - Texas Manufacturing Survey Collapses, Respondents Decry "Chaos At The Federal Level"
zerohedge.com / The 51st State Goes To The Polls
theverge.com / America is living in tariff limbo
404media.co / Kickstarter Introduces ‘Tariff Manager Tool’ to Add Charges to Already Fully Funded Projects
zerohedge.com / Key Events This Week: Peak Earnings Season, Canada Election, Payrolls, PCE, GDP... And Trade War Goes On
techcrunch.com / IBM pledges to spend $150B in the US over the next few years
cnet.com / Expect to Pay More for These Groceries Because of Tariffs
wsj.com / IBM to Spend $150 Billion in U.S. Over Next Five Years
cnbc.com / IBM pledges $150 billion to boost U.S. tech growth, computer manufacturing
bloomberg.com/technology / IBM Plans to Invest $150 Billion in US Over Next Five Years - Bloomberg.com
zerohedge.com / Futures Erase Losses As Markets Brace For Earnings Avalanche
medianama.com / Apple to Assemble All iPhones for US Market in India by 2026
appleinsider.com / Apple revenue could actually benefit from China tariff war
cnbc.com / PayPal kicks off fintech earnings as investors fear impact of Trump tariffs on consumer spending
zerohedge.com / Worse Than Trudeau: Canadians Should Expect Disaster With Carney In Charge
cnbc.com / Meta’s AI spending comes into focus amid Trump’s tariff policies
reuters.com/business / AMERICAS The toll from Trump's tariffs - Reuters
theregister.com / Even untouched by tariffs, UK financial IT braces for the blow
techinasia.com / China stays confident on growth despite Trump tariffs
wired.com / Donald Trump Is Already Ruining Christmas
techinasia.com / Temu shoppers now pay Trump tariffs, prices double
androidheadlines.com / T-Mobile CEO Is Warning of Potential Price Hikes, Blames It on Tariffs
zerohedge.com / Chinese Sellers In US Market Begin Hiking Prices
techinasia.com / The apps making China cool again
techinasia.com / Hyundai, Kia plan US production boost to reduce 25% tariff risk
bloomberg.com/technology / US Shoppers Pay for Trump Tariffs on Temu, Doubling Some Prices - Bloomberg.com
techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: SG central bank warns of economic impact
reuters.com/business / China downplays impact of Trump tariffs on economic recovery - Reuters
zerohedge.com / International Institutions Must Abandon "Wokeism"
www.ft.com/ / China says it can live without US farm and energy goods - Financial Times
techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: Chinese firms tap Indian exporters
techinasia.com / S Korea, US ease tariff tensions, plan further talks
techinasia.com / Chinese exporters adapt strategies as US tariffs hit trade
reuters.com/business / Morning Bid: Markets long for more signal, less noise on trade - Reuters
techinasia.com / China vows stability as US trade tensions persist
techinasia.com / Trump’s China tariffs to trigger US supply chain shock
zerohedge.com / The World Economy Is Reaching 'Limits Of Growth'
reuters.com/business / Singapore negotiating for US concessions on pharmaceuticals, chips - Reuters
techinasia.com / China slams ‘selfish’ trade wars over tariffs
techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: Shein hikes US prices, some items up by 300%
zerohedge.com / Schweizer: Chinese Chemists Working With Mexican Cartels Creating Fentanyl To Kill Americans
techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: US, Singapore seek new trade deals
techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: IMF-World Bank talks end without clear results
zerohedge.com / Trump Floats Plan To Slash Or Eliminate Income Taxes For Millions Using "BONANZA" Tariff Cash
permalink / 49 stories from 17 sources in 2 days ago #tariffs #trump #treasury #china #us +
US-China tariff shakeup spurs diplomatic trade talk drama
April 25, 2025, 3:20 am more...
Recent developments in US–China trade relations reveal a tariff shakeup: the Trump administration hints at potential exemptions on select US imports while Chinese authorities lift duties on semiconductors. Trump’s claim of ongoing trade talks adds extra spice to an already ironic political tussle.
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gizmodo.com / Hasbro Wants Tariff-Exempt Toys as Magic: The Gathering Cards Keep Selling
zerohedge.com / Chinese Delegation Spotted Entering Treasury Department, Demands Photos Be Deleted: Report
zerohedge.com / Trade War Shock Looms For Port Of Los Angeles As Goldman Identifies Most-Impacted Products
zerohedge.com / Stocks Stumble After Trump's China Comments
zerohedge.com / Walmart Opens Channel For Battered Chinese Exporters To "Quickly Expand" In Domestic Market
theverge.com / Shein and Temu raise prices in response to Trump tariffs
zerohedge.com / Beijing Vows To Stabilize China's Sinking Economy
theinformation.com / Temu and Shein Hike Prices in Response to U.S. Tariffs - The Information
bloomberg.com/technology / China’s Xi Is Winning His Tariff Waiting Game With Trump - Bloomberg.com
cnbc.com / Amazon sellers raise prices after Trump's China tariff: 'It's unsustainable'
zerohedge.com / Futures Slide After Trump Interview Reverses Boost From China Tariff Cut Reports
tomshardware.com / China reportedly waives tariffs on some US chip imports — duties paid are eligible for refunds
technologyreview.com / The Download: how Trump’s tariffs will affect US manufacturing, and AI architecture
zerohedge.com / Who Blinks First? China May Exempt Tariffs On US Ethane & Other Goods
theinformation.com / China Quietly Drops 125% Retaliatory Tariff on Crucial U.S. Semiconductors - The Information
techspot.com / Intel's AI PC chip demand stumbles while older processors thrive amid tariff concerns
techinasia.com / China’s political bureau supports companies hit by US tariffs
techinasia.com / US, India seek trade deal over tariff issues
zerohedge.com / India Throws Trump A Harley-Davidson Olive Branch In Trade Talks
reuters.com/business / Safran says China to exempt jet engines and parts from tariffs - Reuters
techinasia.com / Malaysia hit with 24% US tariff, seeks trade deal
techinasia.com / South Korea, US discuss trade package ahead of tariff deadline
bloomberg.com/technology / China Vows to Ready Emergency Plan, Policy Tools Amid Trade War - Bloomberg.com
techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: China may exempt some US imports from 125% tariffs
techinasia.com / China reportedly lifts tariffs on US semiconductors
techinasia.com / Trump claims US in trade talks with China as Beijing denies
permalink / 28 stories from 13 sources in 4 days ago #china #politics #trump #tariffs #semiconductors +
Amazon’s Kuiper satellite rollout hits production snarl
April 23, 2025, 12:20 pm more...
Amazon’s ambitious low-Earth orbit project, aimed at rivaling Starlink, faces significant production delays. The company’s struggle to scale up satellite manufacturing casts a shadow over its high-flying ambitions and intensifies competitive pressure in the burgeoning space connectivity race.
techcrunch.com / Amazon’s Starlink competitor runs into production delays
theinformation.com / Amazon Struggling to Scale Up Kuiper Satellite Production - The Information
permalink / 2 stories from 2 sources in 6 days ago #amazon #space #aerospace +
Trump Softens Tariff Threats, Eases Fed Chair Firing Rumors
April 23, 2025, 8:20 am more...
President Trump shifted gears by suggesting potential tariff cuts on Chinese imports while backing off his earlier, more bombastic rhetoric about firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The relaxed tone helped calm jittery markets, as futures rallied and gold slipped, defusing fears of erratic policy moves.
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theverge.com / Did Tim Cook finagle a special tariff deal? Senator Warren wants to know
appleinsider.com / Senator Warren asks if Apple CEO Tim Cook's Trump playbook is blatant corruption
zerohedge.com / A Recap Of Trump's First Three Months
zerohedge.com / US International Trade Court Denies Companies' Bid To Block Trump's Tariffs
zerohedge.com / If You Believe The Trump Pivot Story, "Clearly You Enjoy Fairy Tales"
tomshardware.com / PC shipments up 6.7% YoY in Q1 2025, likely caused by buyers worried about tariffs
reuters.com/business / Tariffs restrain US business activity, boost asking prices for products - Reuters
tomshardware.com / Top PC OEMs reportedly planning Saudi Arabia plants to avoid US tariffs — Lenovo, HP, Dell exploring options as panic continues
zerohedge.com / "West Coast On Tipping Point": Los Angeles Port Set For Steep Drop In Traffic
tomshardware.com / Custom keyboard maker stopping US sales entirely due to tariffs — Keyboardio cites tariffs, axed de minimis rule
zerohedge.com / Trump To Exempt US Carmakers From Some Tariffs: Report
www.ft.com/ / Donald Trump to exempt carmakers from some US tariffs - Financial Times
reuters.com/business / Bessent says China tariffs are not sustainable as US signals willingness to de-escalate - Reuters
arstechnica.com / Trump is “desperate” to make a deal—China isn’t, analysts say
zerohedge.com / Reuters Pours Cold Water On WSJ Tariff Report, Says Any De-Escalation Steps Would Not Be Unilateral
zerohedge.com / Watch Live: Bessent Discuses Tariffs, Global Financial System
techinasia.com / Trump suggests he may reduce tariffs on China
bloomberg.com/technology / Powell Attempts Balancing Act as Trump Tests Fed’s Autonomy - Bloomberg.com
cnbc.com / Tesla stock pops after Trump comments on China tariffs and Powell, despite weak earnings
zerohedge.com / Futures Surge After Trump Tones Down Rhetoric On China, Powell
reuters.com/business / Gold slips as Trump backs off threats to fire Fed chair, lifts tariff hopes - Reuters
techinasia.com / US stocks end higher as Trump signals tariff relief
permalink / 26 stories from 12 sources in 6 days ago #tariffs #politics #stockmarket #finance #trump +
US Treasury warns of unsustainable China trade war amid market rally
April 22, 2025, 4:20 pm more...
The US Treasury Secretary recently warned that the ongoing trade battle with China may be unsustainable, sparking a market rally. With foreign demand faltering and economic pressures mounting, investors and policymakers alike brace for deeper turmoil as the administration navigates escalating trade tensions.
techinasia.com / China’s renewable energy storage exports hit by US tariffs
zerohedge.com / US Propane Tanker Diverts Chinese Port Call In Latest Warning Sign For China's Plastic Factories
theregister.com / Trump blinks: 'Substantially' lower China tariffs promised
bloomberg.com/technology / Gold Falls From Record as Trump Stances on Fed, China Calm Fears - Bloomberg.com
techinasia.com / IMF cuts global growth forecast due to tariffs
techinasia.com / China’s trade grows in April despite US tariffs
www.ft.com/ / Amazon and Walmart sellers hoard goods in Canada to wait out tariffs - Financial Times
www.ft.com/ / US markets rally as Treasury secretary says China trade war is ‘unsustainable’ - Financial Times
reuters.com/business / US Treasury Secretary says situation with China is unsustainable, source says - Reuters
permalink / 9 stories from 6 sources in 7 days ago #china #government #finance #amazon #tariffs +
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