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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 +


Trump’s Tariff Measures Spark Strong China, JPMorgan, South Korea Reactions

April 20, 2025, 11:20 pm more...

The tariffs imposed by President Trump have ignited a storm of cross-border criticism and unexpected economic forecasts. China’s Ministry of Commerce lambasts the US for “abusing tariffs” and bullying its way through trade, while JPMorgan issues a dire warning that these measures could send tax rates soaring—even if they fend off recessionary threats. Adding further irony, South Korean firms are uncovering loopholes in “Made in Korea” labels to dodge the new costs, highlighting a tangled web of unintended consequences from a policy meant to rein in global trade.

zerohedge.com / China's Oil Supertankers Slammed With $5.2 Million Fee Per U.S. Port Call

reuters.com/business / Netflix gains as rosy forecast calms investor nerves amid tariff fears - Reuters

appleinsider.com / EU insists Trump won't make it back off Apple

cnbc.com / The biggest questions facing Big Tech ahead of earnings

cnet.com / Tariffs Are Scary. Should You Buy Now or Save the Money? This Expert Says It Depends

reuters.com/business / Investors pour into European equity funds, flee U.S. on tariff woes - Reuters

zerohedge.com / US Stock Futures, Dollar, Treasuries Tumble On Powell Punt Panic; Gold, Bitcoin Soar

zerohedge.com / Tesla To Offer "Company Update" With Tuesday's Earnings Report: What To Watch

zerohedge.com / China Is In Economic Dire Straits And They're No Longer Able To Hide It

bloomberg.com/technology / Tycoon Says Trump Tariffs May Hurt Philippines’ Trade Partners - Bloomberg.com

techinasia.com / Nintendo’s Switch 2 launch faces trade war challenges

zerohedge.com / Minerals In Hand, Africa's Trade Envoys Head For The US

bloomberg.com/technology / China’s Cosco Says US Levies Risk Upsetting Global Shipping - Bloomberg.com

bloomberg.com/technology / Ishiba Says Japan Won’t Just Keep Conceding in US Tariff Talks - Bloomberg.com

www.ft.com/ / Beijing warns countries not to act against China in trade deals with US - Financial Times

techinasia.com / South Korea cracks down on false exports to avoid US tariffs

techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: Vance visits India as US finalizes trade deal

www.ft.com/ / US tariffs on pharmaceuticals risk shortages of lower-cost generic drugs - Financial Times

techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: China warns nations against backing US

techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: JPMorgan sees tax rate jump to 20%

reuters.com/business / South Korea finds 'Made in Korea' breaches intended to avoid US tariffs - Reuters


permalink / 21 stories from 8 sources in 9 days ago #bigdata #fintech #analytics #techpolicy #china +


Apple Tariff Negotiations Affecting iPhone Pricing Strategy

April 17, 2025, 3:20 pm more...

Multiple reports describe how Apple’s CEO Tim Cook has actively engaged with U.S. officials regarding the impact of new tariffs on iPhone pricing. One report details a call with President Trump that secured tariff exemptions, while another notes Cook pressing the Commerce Secretary to clarify the potential price impact. A further headline highlights how Apple is facing tariff pressures even as competitors like Samsung are perceived to benefit from the evolving trade policies. This clustered coverage reflects one focused news event about Apple’s maneuvering in the trade war.

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macrumors.com / How Apple CEO Tim Cook Convinced Trump to Exempt Apple From Tariffs

appleinsider.com / A call from Tim Cook helped convince Trump to introduce tariff exemptions

androidheadlines.com / Apple's fighting the tariffs, and Samsung's benefitting

winbuzzer.com / Apple CEO Tim Cook Pressed Commerce Secretary Lutnick on iPhone Tariff Impact

reuters.com/business / Apple CEO spoke with Lutnick about tariffs impact on iPhone prices, Washington Post reports - Reuters


permalink / 6 stories from 6 sources in 12 days ago #hardware #mobiletech #innovation #techpolicy #apple +


Google faces court‐ordered changes for ad tech monopoly practices

April 17, 2025, 10:20 am more...

U.S. courts and the Department of Justice have ruled that Google engaged in anti‐competitive practices by monopolizing the online advertising technology market. Legal determinations found that Google must change its business practices—or even divest certain assets—in order to restore competition in its ad server and ad exchange sectors. The decisions have significant implications for the digital advertising ecosystem, forcing a reexamination of industry practices and regulatory oversight moving forward.

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techinasia.com / Federal court rules against Google in ad tech antitrust

wsj.com / The Week Google and Meta Faced an Antitrust Reckoning

theregister.com / Google wins 1-1: Judge rules ad giant broke antitrust law

cnbc.com / Google hit with second antitrust blow, adding to concerns about future of ads business

wired.com / Google Is Once Again Deemed a Monopoly, This Time in Ad Tech

gizmodo.com / Google Is Operating an Ad Tech Monopoly, Judge Rules

macrumors.com / DoJ Wins Another Victory: Google's Ad Tech Empire Violates Antitrust Laws

cnet.com / Google's Advertising Business Is a Monopoly, US Federal Court Rules

arstechnica.com / Google loses ad tech monopoly trial, faces additional breakups

winbuzzer.com / Google Faces Breakup After Antitrust Loss In Ad Tech Monopoly Case

wsj.com / Judge Rules Google Operates Illegal Ad Monopoly

appleinsider.com / Google has an illegal monopoly on online advertising, judge rules

zerohedge.com / Court Rules Google Illegally Holds "Monopoly Power" In Online Ad Tech 

androidheadlines.com / Google's Ad Empire Just Took a Hit — and It’s Only the Beginning

theverge.com / US v. Google redux: all the news from the ad tech trial

reuters.com/business / US judge finds Google holds illegal online ad tech monopolies - Reuters

techcrunch.com / Judge rules Google illegally monopolized adtech, opening door to potential breakup 

cnbc.com / Judge finds Google holds illegal online ad tech monopolies

theverge.com / Google loses adtech monopoly case

bloomberg.com/technology / Google Partially Loses US Advertising Tech Antitrust Case - Bloomberg.com

theinformation.com / Court Rules Google Breached Antitrust Law in Ad Tech - The Information

arstechnica.com / Diablo vs. Darkest Dungeon: RPG devs on balancing punishment and power


permalink / 35 stories from 20 sources in 12 days ago #digitalmarketing #google #gaming #dataprivacy #techpolicy +


Meta Faces Antitrust Trial Over WhatsApp and Instagram Deals

April 14, 2025, 9:21 am more...

Legal challenges regarding Meta’s acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp have escalated into an antitrust trial. Regulators allege that the mergers were executed through predatory “buy-or-bury” schemes, raising concerns about monopolistic practices that have reshaped the social networking landscape. The trial will scrutinize whether these acquisitions have unfairly constrained competition in the industry.

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techinasia.com / Zuckerberg denies suppressing competition in trial testimony

bgr.com / After ruining Instagram, Meta might be forced to break up with it altogether

androidheadlines.com / Lina Khan Says Facebook ‘Panicked’ — And That’s Why It Bought Instagram and WhatsApp

arstechnica.com / Zuckerberg’s 2012 email dubbed “smoking gun” at Meta monopoly trial

winbuzzer.com / Meta Board Appoints Former Trump Advisor Amid FTC Trial Start

wsj.com / Meta Fights to Keep Instagram and WhatsApp, as Antitrust Trial Begins

tomshardware.com / AMD splits ROCm toolkit into two parts – ROCm AMDGPU drivers get their own branch under Instinct datacenter GPU moniker

zerohedge.com / Meta's Monopoly Trial Kicks Off: Here's What To Know

cnbc.com / Meta resorted to 'buy-or-bury scheme' with Instagram and WhatsApp deals, former FTC Chair Lina Khan says

theverge.com / Meta antitrust trial: updates from the monopoly battle with the FTC

androidheadlines.com / Meta to face trial over its WhatsApp & Instagram acquisitions


permalink / 13 stories from 11 sources in 15 days ago #techpolicy #mobile #meta #mag7 #fang +


Tech Stocks Surge on U.S. Tariff Exemptions Boost

April 14, 2025, 3:20 am more...

Two separate news pieces highlight the boost in technology stocks following a U.S. tariff exemption. They note that prominent companies, including Apple and its suppliers, experienced significant gains as investors reacted positively to the tariff reprieve. Both reports underline the market’s favorable response and suggest that the policy relief is driving overall financial optimism in the tech sector.

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appleinsider.com / Trump confirms he reduced tariffs to help Tim Cook

appleinsider.com / AAPL opens market at highest price since Trump tariff bombshell

zerohedge.com / Apple Races To Boost iPhone Production In India, Vietnam As Trump Pauses Tariffs

zerohedge.com / Futures Rise, Dollar Slides After Tech Tariff Pause

androidheadlines.com / Trump administration says smartphone tariff exclusions are temporary

wsj.com / Clouds Part Over Apple’s Stock—for Now

techinasia.com / Apple leads tech stock gains after US tariff exemptions

wsj.com / Asian Tech Stocks, Apple Suppliers Rise After U.S. Tariff Reprieve


permalink / 9 stories from 6 sources in 15 days ago #hardware #semiconductors #apple #china #mag7 +


Analyzing Impact of Trump Tariff Policies on Tech Markets

April 11, 2025, 12:20 pm more...

Recent coverage examines President Trump’s continued use of tariffs, particularly on Chinese goods, and the resulting ripple effects across the tech and consumer sectors. One report foresees that Apple may raise iPhone prices due to persistently high tariffs, while another piece warns that such measures could stifle smartphone innovation. Market strategists, including Larry Fink, characterize the policy as destabilizing global markets, and critics note the unusually muted response from major tech CEOs. The articles collectively delve into tariff explanations, price impacts, and broad economic consequences.

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techinasia.com / US tariffs force Samsung to rethink Vietnam, its key hub

wsj.com / Apple’s China-Centric Supply Chain, Once Its Greatest Asset, Is Now a Liability

theverge.com / Big Tech cozied up to Trump — it’s not getting much in return

androidheadlines.com / Trump Tariffs Are Reshaping the Smartphone Industry — And Consumers Will Pay the Price

appleinsider.com / Apple stock rebounds again following week of tariff chaos

techcrunch.com / 38 consumer startup founders lobby over Trump tariffs: One faces a surprise $200K bill

theregister.com / China ups tariffs on US goods to 125%, Xi brands trade war a zero-sum game

cnet.com / Spiking Bond Yields May Have Paused the Tariffs, but They Could Cost You in the Long Run

wired.com / What Trump’s Tariffs Mean for Tech—and You

arstechnica.com / Apple silent as Trump promises “impossible” US-made iPhones

wsj.com / How Nintendo Is Navigating Tariff Chaos with Secret Shipments and New Factories

cnet.com / Apple Shoppers Are Panic-Buying iPhones as Tariffs Hit, Report Says

cnbc.com / Tech stocks head for winning week with Nvidia tracking for 15% bounceback

cnbc.com / Apple may hike iPhone prices as Trump tariffs on China remain high

wired.com / US Tariffs Could Make Smartphones Dumber

cnet.com / Tariffs Explained: As Trump Alters Tariff Plans, Here's What It All Means for You

zerohedge.com / "We Are Now A Global Destabilizer": Larry Fink Stunned By Trump Tariffs

wired.com / Where Were Big Tech’s CEOs on Tariffs?


permalink / 19 stories from 13 sources in 18 days ago #techpolicy #meta #apple #fang #mag7 +


Tesla Halts Model S/X Sales in China Amid Tariff Pressures

April 11, 2025, 11:20 am more...

In response to escalating US-China trade tensions and increased tariffs, Tesla has ceased sales of its Model S and Model X vehicles in China. The company removed the “Order Now” button from its Chinese website and shifted production focus to more affordable models manufactured domestically at its Shanghai facility. This strategic move is designed to mitigate the financial impact of tariffs and sustain competitiveness in a challenging market environment.

gizmodo.com / Tesla Halts Sales of Model S and X in China as Tariffs Take a Toll

zerohedge.com / Tesla Quietly Removes Model S/X "Order Now" Button From Chinese Site


permalink / 2 stories from 2 sources in 18 days ago #china #hardware #innovation #techpolicy #mag7 +


Meta Faces FTC in Landmark Antitrust Trial

April 11, 2025, 8:20 am more...

Both reports cover Meta’s legal showdown with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission over its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp, with officials alleging these moves reduced market competition. The narratives detail how the trial could force Meta to divest parts of its business if found in violation of antitrust laws. They emphasize the trial’s importance as a precedent-setting event in the broader scrutiny of major tech mergers and market fairness.

techinasia.com / Meta set to begin antitrust trial on April 14

theverge.com / Meta goes to trial to avoid a breakup

cnbc.com / Meta vs. the FTC: The blockbuster antitrust trial kicks off


permalink / 3 stories from 3 sources in 18 days ago #techpolicy #meta #fang #mag7 +


Apple delays fall Siri update amid internal chip budget disputes

April 11, 2025, 7:20 am more...

Multiple reports outline Apple’s troubled rollout of revamped Siri features planned for this fall. One article details upcoming enhancements such as advanced personalization and improved on-screen interactivity, while another attributes the delay to a 2023 chip budget dispute that reduced investment in critical AI development. Together, they highlight how internal financial constraints and technical challenges are stalling Apple’s ambitions to upgrade Siri amid a competitive tech landscape.

androidheadlines.com / Siri's getting an update in the Fall, but not the big one

the-decoder.com / Talent drain and dysfunctional leadership: Apple's AI ambitions in crisis

appleinsider.com / Apple hampered its Siri ambitions by penny-pinching

theverge.com / Apple’s Siri upgrade may arrive in fall

bgr.com / Insider report details Apple’s AI struggles, says first big Siri upgrade due this fall

macrumors.com / Apple Plans to Release Delayed Apple Intelligence ‌Siri‌ Features This Fall

macrumors.com / NYT: Apple's AI Struggles Began with 2023 Chip Budget Dispute


permalink / 7 stories from 6 sources in 18 days ago #ai #mobiletech #voice #apple #cloud +


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