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China, US end trade talks in Paris; chip self-sufficiency drive: SCMP’s 7 highlights
We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues.…
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Paragould manufacturer feels squeezed by tariffs
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WASHINGTON — Jay Allen is a fan of President Donald Trump, and voted for him on the belief that the Republican would cut taxes and trim regulations, helping his m…
Vikram Doraiswami appointed India’s ambassador to China amid diplomatic reset
India on Thursday appointed seasoned diplomat Vikram Doraiswami as its new ambassador to China, a move seen as significant as both nations work to stabilise ties after years of strained relations.…
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2026 Midterms a ‘Critical Test’ for US Democracy as Ranking Plummets
Democracy in the United States is declining faster than in any other modern democracy, according to a major new global report warning that democratic norms are weakening across many parts of the Western world.…
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U.S. eyes Chile’s dominant global rhenium supply
SANTIAGO, Chile, March 18 (UPI) — The United States is continuing efforts to secure supplies of critical minerals deemed vital to national security. Alongside copper, lithium and silver, one lesser-known metal is drawing increased attention: rhe…
Tariffs are hurting American manufacturers instead of helping them
Jay Allen is a fan of President Donald Trump, and voted for him on the belief that the Republican would cut taxes and trim regulations, helping his manufacturing business in northeast Arkansas.…
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Trump’s tariffs were supposed to help manufacturers, but instead they’re hurting them
Washington: Jay Allen is a fan of President Donald Trump, and voted for him on the belief that the Republican would cut taxes and trim regulations, helping his manufacturing business in northeast Arkansas.…
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Iran war leaves US farmers worried about essential fertilizer
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Tennessee farmer Todd Littleton expects to pay $100,000 more for fertilizer this season, a 40% spike from his bill last year thanks to the war in Iran — and he is scrambling to cover that extra cost.…
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Iran war has US farmers worried about the cost and availability of fertilizer
BISMARCK, N.D. – Tennessee farmer Todd Littleton expects to pay $100,000 more for fertilizer this season, a 40% spike from his bill last year thanks to the war in Iran — and he is scrambling to cover that extra cost.…
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How Trump’s tariffs have hurt manufacturers instead of helping them
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jay Allen is a fan of President Donald Trump, and voted for him on the belief that the Republican would cut taxes and trim regulations, helping his manufacturing business in northeast Arkansas.…
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