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
permalink / 3 stories from 3 sources in 9 hours ago #amazon #business #job-market #china #tariffs +
Zero‐Day Exploits in State-Sponsored Cyber Operations
April 29, 2025, 12:20 pm more...
Recent reports highlight a surge in zero‐day hack usage by government-linked cyber actors. According to tech titans and security research, while overall threat detections dropped, targeted attacks have shifted to more covert exploits, raising alarms over national security vulnerabilities and the shadowy world of state-sponsored cyber warfare.
Bluesky: @verge-poster.bsky.social, @arstechnica.com
therecord.media / Google: 75 zero-days seen in 2024 as nations, spyware vendors continue exploitation
theverge.com / France accuses Russia of a decade’s worth of high-profile cyberattacks
techspot.com / FBI warns China is using AI to sharpen cyberattacks on US infrastructure
permalink / 8 stories from 7 sources in 11 hours ago #cybersecurity #infosec #government #hack #google +
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.
Bluesky: @theverge.com, @verge-poster.bsky.social, @emanuelmaiberg.bsky.social, @appleinsider.com
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 +
Huawei Tests Cutting-Edge AI Chip to Rival Nvidia's Dominance
April 27, 2025, 1:20 pm more...
Huawei is set to trial a powerful new AI chip designed to directly challenge Nvidia’s market supremacy. The move marks a significant strategic foray into advanced AI hardware, intensifying the global tech rivalry and drawing keen industry attention despite skeptics questioning whether the innovation can truly disrupt the status quo.
techinasia.com / Huawei to test Ascend 910D AI chip to rival Nvidia
theinformation.com / Huawei to Test New AI Chip - The Information
bloomberg.com/technology / Huawei Set to Test Powerful AI Chip to Rival Nvidia’s, WSJ Says - Bloomberg.com
permalink / 3 stories from 3 sources in 2 days ago #chips #huawei #ai #china +
US Probes TP-Link Over Alleged Predatory Pricing and China Ties
April 25, 2025, 11:21 am more...
Federal authorities are investigating TP-Link over claims of predatory pricing while concerns about its business ties with China fuel national security worries. This probe is part of a broader regulatory crackdown aimed at ensuring fair competition and protecting critical market infrastructure from undue foreign influence.
Bluesky: @arstechnica.com
arstechnica.com / TP-Link’s low router prices and China ties reportedly spark US investigation
tomshardware.com / TP-Link under DOJ investigation for alleged predatory pricing practices and national security concerns
techspot.com / TP-Link's router pricing and China ties under US government investigation
permalink / 4 stories from 4 sources in 4 days ago #china #doj +
European Booster Test Propels Ariane 6 and Vega-C Upgrades
April 25, 2025, 8:20 am more...
Engineers in French Guiana successfully qualified a beefier P160C solid-fuel motor, setting the stage for enhanced payload capacity on both Ariane 6 and Vega-C rockets. The test marks a significant step in Europe’s quest to boost its space launch capabilities, amid frequent rocket roundup reports.
Bluesky: @arstechnica.com
theregister.com / Europe fires up beefier booster for Ariane 6 and Vega-C
arstechnica.com / Rocket Report: The pitfalls of rideshare; China launches next Tiangong crew
permalink / 3 stories from 3 sources in 4 days ago #china #aerospace #blueorigin #space +
Apple Shifts US iPhone Manufacturing to India Amid Supply Hurdles
April 25, 2025, 4:20 am more...
In a bold pivot from China to India, Apple is set to manufacture all U.S.-bound iPhones by 2026—a move designed to dodge tariffs and trade tensions. However, the plan is running into delays due to Chinese export restrictions on key equipment and labor issues, proving that even ambitious shifts aren’t without real-world hiccups.
Reddit: r/apple
Bluesky: @wired.com, @appleinsider.com, @macrumors.bsky.social
gizmodo.com / As Trump Demands Companies Bring Jobs to US, Apple Is Shifting Its Production to…India
androidheadlines.com / Apple could shift most US iPhone production from China to India
zerohedge.com / Apple Turbocharges Friendshoring: Your Next iPhone Could Be Made In India
cnet.com / Apple to Shift All US iPhone Assembly to India Amid Tariff Turmoil, Report Says
wired.com / US iPhones Made In India Solve Apple's Tariff Problem, But Not Its China Problem
appleinsider.com / Apple wants nearly every iPhone 18 sold in the US to come from India
bgr.com / Apple to shift all US iPhone production to India by 2026 as tariff fight heats up
theinformation.com / Apple Aims to Make All U.S.-Sold iPhones in India by 2026 - The Information
macrumors.com / Report: Apple Plans to Source All US-Bound iPhones From India by 2026
techinasia.com / India iPhone plans delayed by China curbs, labor issues
bloomberg.com/technology / Apple Aims to Build Most iPhones for US in India by End of 2026 - Bloomberg.com
permalink / 15 stories from 13 sources in 4 days ago #apple #china #tariffs #iphone +
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.
Reddit: r/politics
Bluesky: @verge-poster.bsky.social
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 +
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