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Fighting at Costco’s opening day in China reflects trade war
The store in Shanghai was in such chaos that it had to close early. "Please don't come," Costco said in an alert sent to members, who paid $28 to join for a year. Even for veterans of Black Friday in...
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TVs to shoes: This time consumers face pain of Trump tariffs
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s trade war with China, until now mainly an abstraction for American consumers, is about to hit home. Beginning Sunday, the U.S. government will begin...
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Billiards balls and tailors’ chalk: 10 unexpected products that new Chinese...
By now, you certainly have become aware of the trade war going on between the United States and China. President Donald Trump has mentioned it on Twitter on a near-daily basis, and Wall Street whipsaws...
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U.S., China locked in stare-down as weekend of tariffs looms
Terms of Trade is a daily newsletter that untangles a world embroiled in trade wars. Sign up here. Sausages, ketchup and mustard, plastic plates — all essential ingredients for Americans tending to...
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China tariff fight may sound a sour note for Seattle’s student musicians
Families going to rent instruments this weekend likely won't see prices up much from last year. But going forward, that's likely to change, area dealers agree.
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Unexpected trade connection: Mass pig deaths in China cause short supply of...
Heparin is a critical drug for heart attack patients and is used in surgery to stop clots. Much of the world's supply of the active ingredient for the blood thinner comes from China, a byproduct of the...
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Singapore Airlines launches the first ever nonstop flight from Seattle to...
Singapore Airlines' 8,010-mile, 15-hour flight to Singapore is now officially the longest nonstop flight available from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, and the service is offered three times a...
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Brexit breathes life back into Scottish independence push
STIRLING, Scotland (AP) — When Scotland voted in 2014 against independence, that seemed to settle the issue: The hauntingly rugged region where Britain’s royal family spends its holidays at its vast...
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Porsche’s $150,000 electric Taycan Turbo is aimed right at Tesla
The Taycan spells the birth of an entire third appendage to the Porsche portfolio, adding battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) to the existing roster of combustion engine and hybrid-motored vehicles, like...
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AP FACT CHECK: Trump distorts impact on China’s economy
WASHINGTON (AP) — The pain that President Donald Trump says China is feeling in the trade war is not what he says it is. Here’s a look at his remarks this week about China’s economy and how they stack...
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Margrethe Vestager, Silicon Valley’s Worst Enemy, Returns With Even More Power
(Bloomberg) — The regulator who’s made a name for herself by cracking down on tech giants is about to get even more power. Margrethe Vestager was picked Tuesday by EU Commission President-elect Ursula...
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London Stock Exchange rejects Hong Kong takeover bid
LONDON (AP) — The London Stock Exchange on Friday rejected an unsolicited takeover bid from its Hong Kong counterpart, citing “fundamental concerns” about the offer. The London Stock Exchange Group...
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Congress targets Chinese train maker over spy fears on subway
CHICAGO — America’s next fight with China is unfolding at a glistening new factory in Chicago, which stands empty except for the shells of two subway cars and space for future business that is unlikely...
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Saudi oil attacks could cause U.S. gas prices to rise 10-25 cents a gallon,...
The weekend's strikes in Saudi Arabia mark the biggest disruption to the global oil market in decades, but whether consumers feel the pain hinges on how quickly normal production is restored, experts...
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WeWork Postpones Long-Awaited IPO, Sending Its Bonds Falling
(Bloomberg) — WeWork pushed back its much-awaited initial public offering as the company seeks more time to allay investor doubts over its governance, slashed valuation and business prospects. The...
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Indonesia sending back 547 containers of waste from West
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia is sending 547 containers of waste back to wealthy nations after discovering they were contaminated with used plastic and hazardous materials, amid a growing backlash in...
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Apple to make the Mac Pro computer in U.S. after tariff exemption
President Trump has been pushing Apple, which makes the vast majority of its products in China, to build the new $6,000 Mac Pro in the United States.
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Starbucks court ruling deals blow to EU tax break fight
BRUSSELS (AP) — A European Union court ruled Tuesday that a tax deal between the Dutch government and Starbucks did not amount to illegal state support, as claimed by regulators, delivering a blow to...
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AP FACT CHECK: Trump misstates NAFTA impact on US job losses
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is attributing too many job losses to the North American Free Trade Agreement. Addressing the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday, Trump called for significant...
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Trump Announces Limited Trade Pact With Japan
The deal will give American farmers more access to Japan and serve as a bright spot for the president on an otherwise troubled trade front.
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