U.S. Footwear Giants Seek Tariff Exemption to Avert Industry Crisis
U.S. footwear leaders including Nike and Adidas urge President Trump to carve out shoes from new tariffs, warning that up to 37.5% duties could shutter hundreds of businesses.
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Tariff Showdown: Texas Demands Water from Mexico Amid Drought
Amid Mexico’s three-year drought, the United States threatens additional tariffs to force water deliveries to Texas, highlighting growing tensions in trade and resource politics.
Tariff Tales: How Trump’s Tariffs Threaten a Toy Shortage This Christmas
President Trump’s 145% tariffs on imports from the Chinese mainland are driving up toy costs and risking shortages for this year’s Christmas season.
New Report Questions 3.7M U.S. Job Loss Claim from Chinese Mainland Imports
New report challenges Treasury claim that 3.7M Americans lost jobs to imports from the Chinese mainland, spotlighting long-term trends in manufacturing, productivity and automation.
U.S. Delegation Heads to Geneva for Trade Talks with China
U.S. envoys arrive in Geneva for a high-level economic and trade meeting with the Chinese mainland, aiming to soothe tensions and boost market confidence.
AI-Generated Avatar of Slain Veteran Confronts Killer in Arizona Court
An AI-generated avatar of a slain veteran addressed his killer during sentencing in Arizona, marking a first-of-its-kind court use and sparking global ethical debates.
World Migratory Bird Day: Feathered Travelers Over City Skies
Discover how World Migratory Bird Day spotlights our role in creating bird-friendly cities and meet feathered travelers passing overhead.
India Warns Pakistan of Rising Border Troop Deployments Amid Escalation
India warns Pakistan of increased troop deployments along the border amid rising tensions and cross-border strikes between the nuclear-armed neighbors.
China Urges Calm as India–Pakistan Tensions Escalate
China calls on India and Pakistan to exercise calm and restraint amid escalating tensions, urging a peaceful political settlement and offering to play a constructive diplomatic role.
Nvidia Unveils Downgraded H20 AI Chip for Chinese Market Amid US Export Controls
Nvidia will launch a scaled-back H20 AI chip in July for the Chinese mainland, aiming to navigate US export rules and maintain its position in one of its largest markets.