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    US and China agree tariff cuts on $30 billion of goods●BREAKING: The US and China have reached a trade deal to lower tariffs on $30 billion worth of "non-sensitive goods" afte𝕏xCNBusinessEconomy12.2K3 d ago

    The United States and China have reached a trade deal to lower tariffs on roughly $30 billion worth of "non-sensitive goods", following a meeting between President Trump and President Xi this week. The agreement is expected to reduce prices on a range of consumer products, including small appliances, toys and holiday items, and is drawing wide attention as a step toward easing trade tensions between the two economies.

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    Ukraine faces twin challenges of funding and grain exportsβ–ΌUkraine’s double crunch: Filling the funding gap and exporting its grainβœ‰newsWarUkraine1 d ago

    Ukraine is confronting two pressing problems at once: securing international funding to keep its state running amid the war, and getting its grain exports to world markets. Officials and allies are weighing how to fill budget shortfalls while working to maintain export routes for agricultural goods that many countries depend on.

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    US and China agree tariff relief covering wide range of goods●The tariff relief extends to an array of products, from US coal and agricultural products to made-in-China toys, car sea𝕏xUSBusinessEconomy3051 d ago

    The United States has extended tariff relief to a broad set of products under its latest trade arrangement with China. The exemptions cover US coal and agricultural goods as well as Chinese-made toys, car seats and holiday decorations. The scope of the relief is drawing attention because it touches both American export sectors and everyday consumer imports ahead of the holiday shopping season.

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    US UN Ambassador Waltz: Iran not negotiating in good faithβ–ΌUN ambassador Waltz says Iran was not negotiating β€˜in good faith’ to end warβœ‰newsWorldUnited Nations2 d ago

    Mike Waltz, the US ambassador to the United Nations, said Iran was not negotiating 'in good faith' in efforts to end the war. The accusation, delivered at the UN, frames Tehran as obstructing diplomatic moves toward a ceasefire and adds to tensions between the two countries as international mediators push for de-escalation.

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    Thousands protest across Netherlands demanding tougher action on Israel●« … thousands of people have protested across the Netherlands, demanding tougher action against Israel after the new banMmastodonWar56 h ago

    Thousands of people have protested across the Netherlands, calling on their government to take stronger measures against Israel following the newly introduced ban on goods produced in illegal Israeli settlements. Demonstrators are pressing for firmer action over the situation in Gaza and the occupied territories, with the protests adding to mounting European public pressure over the war and the continued blockade.

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    China and US agree tariff cuts on $60 billion of goodsβ–ΌChina, US agree to tariff cuts on $60 billion of goods including agriculture, household itemsβœ‰newsScienceSpace Policy2 d ago

    China and the United States have agreed to reduce tariffs on roughly $60 billion worth of goods, covering agricultural products and household items, according to Reuters. The cuts mark a further step in easing trade tensions between the world's two largest economies, with farmers and consumer goods sectors among those expected to benefit from lower barriers.

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    China and US agree tariff cuts on $60 billion of goodsβ–ΌChina, US agree tariff cuts on $60 billion of goods including agriculture, household itemsβœ‰newsScienceSpace Policy2 d ago

    China and the United States have agreed to cut tariffs on $60 billion worth of goods, covering agricultural products and household items. The move marks a further step in easing trade tensions between the world's two largest economies, with farmers and consumers expected to benefit from lower costs on affected goods.

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    Transport costs across the United States are rising sharply, and the increases are now filtering through the broader economy, affecting prices for businesses and consumers. According to the Wall Street Journal, higher costs for moving goods are adding pressure across supply chains. The report suggests companies are increasingly passing these expenses on in the form of higher prices.

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    U.S. and China Agree to Trim Tariffs, Launch AI Dialogueβ–ΌU.S., China Agree to Trim Tariffs, Start AI Dialogueβœ‰newsTechnologyAI2 d ago

    The United States and China have agreed to reduce tariffs on each other's goods and to open a new dialogue on artificial intelligence. The deal, reported by the Wall Street Journal, marks a rare moment of cooperation between the two largest economies, pairing trade relief with a framework for discussing AI risks and standards.

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    China and US Pledge Tariff Cuts on $60 Billion in Goodsβ—πŸ”΄ BREAKING China and U.S. Pledge to Cut Tariffs on $60 Billion in Goods China and the United States have unveiled separaMmastodonWorldDiplomacy32 d ago

    China and the United States have unveiled separate lists of products for tariff reductions covering $60 billion worth of goods. The move is aimed at easing trade tensions and stabilising bilateral relations, with observers watching what further steps may follow in the two countries' ongoing trade negotiations.

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    China and US agree to AI dialogue and tariff cutsβ–ΌChina, US agree to AI dialogue, tariff cuts on $30 billion in goods during Xi visitβœ‰newsTechnologyAI3 d ago

    China and the United States have agreed to open a dialogue on artificial intelligence and to cut tariffs on $30 billion worth of goods, in deals announced during Xi Jinping's visit. The agreement marks a rare moment of de-escalation between the two powers, combining technology cooperation with trade relief at a time of strained bilateral relations.

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    US and China agree to lower tariffs on $30 billion in goodsβ–ΌUS, China strike deal to lower tariffs on $30B in goods after Trump-Xi Washington summitβœ‰newsBusinessLabor3 d ago

    The United States and China have reached an agreement to reduce tariffs on $30 billion worth of goods, following a summit in Washington between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The deal marks a step toward easing trade tensions between the world's two largest economies, though details of which products will be affected have not yet been fully outlined.

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    Israel to close consulate over UK settlement trade ban●# netherland # uk # israel # palestine : # gaza / # westbank / # diplomacy β€žIsrael has said it intends to shut the consuMmastodonWorldDiplomacy41 d ago

    Israel says it intends to shut a consulate on 8 October in response to the sweeping ban on trade with goods from Israeli settlements announced by UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband this month. The move escalates the diplomatic dispute between Israel and Britain over settlement products, drawing attention across European discussions on Gaza, the West Bank and the broader Israel-Palestine conflict.

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    U.S. and China agree to slash tariffs on $60 billion of goods●U.S., China agree to slash tariffs on $60B of goods https://www. upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/09/28 /china-tariffs/722179060MmastodonWorldPolitics22 d ago

    The United States and China have agreed to reduce tariffs on $60 billion worth of goods, following Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to Washington. The agreement marks a step toward easing trade tensions between the world's two largest economies, though details on implementation and which specific products are covered have not yet been fully outlined.

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    Iran reroutes trade to Caspian Sea as Hormuz disruptedβ–ΌIran shifts trade north to Caspian Sea as war impairs Strait of Hormuzβœ‰newsWar2 d ago

    Iran is shifting its trade routes north to the Caspian Sea as the ongoing war impairs shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, the main artery for its oil and goods exports. The Strait's disruption has forced Tehran to seek alternatives, including transit via northern ports and routes through Central Asian neighbours. The change signals how the conflict is reshaping Iran's commerce and regional logistics.

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    US and China Cut Tariffs on $60 Billion in Goods●US and China Cut Tariffs on $60 Billion in Goods After Trump-Xi Summit𝕏xSEWorldDiplomacy2112 d ago

    The United States and China have agreed to reduce tariffs on roughly $60 billion worth of each other's goods following a summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. The deal marks a step toward easing the prolonged trade war between the two largest economies, with markets and businesses watching closely for further concessions and a possible broader agreement.

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    UN reports sharp drop in Sudan cholera casesβ–ΌUN reports sharp drop in Sudan cholera cases despite ongoing violenceβœ‰newsWarSudan1 d ago

    United Nations agencies report a sharp decline in cholera cases across Sudan, even as fighting between the army and the Rapid Support Forces continues to displace civilians and strain health services. The drop is being noted as a rare piece of good news for a country facing one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, though aid groups warn the situation remains fragile.

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    Russian Strikes Damage 500,000 Square Meters of Ukrainian Warehouses●Russia Damages 500,000 Sq Meters of Ukrainian Warehouses as Export Losses Could Top $2 Billionβœ‰newsWarUkraine2 d ago

    Russian attacks have damaged around 500,000 square meters of warehouse space in Ukraine, with export losses estimated at potentially more than $2 billion. The strikes hit storage and logistics infrastructure, threatening Ukraine's ability to move agricultural and industrial goods to foreign markets amid the ongoing war and strained export routes.

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    US and China cut tariffs on basic goods amid rare earth uncertainty●US, China slash tariffs on basic goods but rare earth talks left off the recordβœ‰newsBusinessEconomy2 d ago

    The United States and China have agreed to slash tariffs on a range of basic goods, a step that eases trade tensions between the world's two largest economies. However, discussions over rare earth exports were reportedly kept off the record, leaving a key sticking point unresolved. Rare earths remain critical to supply chains for electronics and defense, and their exclusion from the public agreement has drawn attention as a sign that the hardest issues in the trade relationship remain unsettled.

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    Piers Morgan claims insider knowledge of royals' reaction to Diana book●Piers Morgan reveals insider information about Royal Family's reaction to bombshell Diana bookβ–ΆyoutubeCultureBooks814.3K2 h ago

    Piers Morgan says he has insider information about how the Royal Family is reacting to a new book described as a bombshell account of Princess Diana. Speaking on Good Morning Britain, he framed the palace's response as significant, and the remarks drew large attention as royal watchers debate what the book reveals about Diana's life and the monarchy.

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    US and China Agree Tariff Cuts on $60bn of Goodsβ–ΌπŸ”΄ BREAKING US and China Announce Tariff Cuts on $60bn of Goods Following the Trump-Xi summit, Washington and Beijing havMmastodonWorldDiplomacy32 d ago

    Following the Trump-Xi summit, Washington and Beijing have announced an agreement to reduce tariffs on $60 billion worth of traded goods. The move is being described as a significant step toward easing the trade war between the world's two largest economies, with details of the tariff reductions now being laid out by both governments.

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    US and China weigh $60 billion tariff relief deal, chips excludedβ–ΌUS, China eye US$60 billion in tariff relief, but chips stay off the tableβœ‰newsTechnologySemiconductors1 d ago

    The United States and China are reportedly exploring a package of tariff relief worth around US$60 billion, covering a range of goods affected by their ongoing trade disputes. Semiconductors, however, remain excluded from any potential easing, with both sides keeping chip-related restrictions firmly in place amid continued strategic competition over the semiconductor industry.

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    US and China cut tariffs on basic goods, skip rare earthsβ–ΌUS, China slash tariffs on basic goods – but leave rare earths off the recordβœ‰newsBusinessEconomy2 d ago

    The United States and China have agreed to reduce tariffs on a range of basic consumer and industrial goods, in a further sign of easing trade tensions between the two economies. However, rare earth materials remain outside the deal, leaving Beijing's export controls on the critical minerals untouched. Analysts see the move as cautious de-escalation, with the most strategically sensitive sector kept off the negotiating table.

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    US UN ambassador Waltz accuses Iran of bad-faith war negotiationsβ–ΌUN ambassador Waltz says Iran was not negotiating β€˜in good faith’ to end war https://www. theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sMmastodonWorld33 d ago

    Mike Waltz, the US ambassador to the United Nations, said Iran was not negotiating 'in good faith' to end the war. The claim, reported by the Guardian, places the blame for continued hostilities on Tehran and signals the Trump administration's hardening stance as diplomacy fails to halt the conflict, a story being widely shared across world news circles.

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    Rising prices and pessimism fuel discontent on Russia's streets●Russia: pessimism, rising prices and voices from the streetβ–ΆyoutubeWorldElections830.6K3 d ago

    Amid Russia's ongoing economic strain, ordinary Russians are voicing growing pessimism about the future as prices for everyday goods continue to climb. Street interviews reveal frustration over the rising cost of living and uncertainty about the country's direction, offering a rare glimpse of public sentiment in a country where open criticism of the authorities remains risky.

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    Britain's Brexit-era warning labels set to disappear●Britain's "Brexit labels" are about to disappearβ–ΆyoutubeWorldEU Politics844.1K2 d ago

    The UK government is set to scrap the distinctive Brexit-era warning labels that were required on products such as cars and electrical goods after leaving the European Union. The labelling, introduced when Britain split from EU rules, is being dropped as part of wider moves to diverge from EU regulation. Commentators are debating whether the change is a practical cut to red tape or a symbolic gesture.

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    Sudan denies backing Ethiopian opposition groupsβ–ΌSudan rejects claim it backs Ethiopian opposition, vows to protect sovereigntyβœ‰newsWarSudan2 d ago

    Sudan has rejected claims that it supports Ethiopian opposition movements, saying it remains committed to good relations with its neighbour and will protect its own sovereignty. Khartoum's denial comes amid regional tensions, with officials stressing that Sudan does not interfere in Ethiopia's internal affairs and views such allegations as attempts to strain bilateral ties.

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    China and US agree tariff cuts on $60 billion of goodsβ—πŸ”΄ BREAKING China and U.S. Agree to Tariff Cuts on $60 Billion of Goods China and the United States have reached an agreeMmastodonWorldDiplomacy32 d ago

    China and the United States have reached an agreement to reduce tariffs on $60 billion worth of goods. The reduction covers a diverse range of products, including US corn and cosmetics as well as Chinese goods. The deal marks a step toward easing trade tensions between the world's two largest economies, and observers are watching for details on implementation timelines.

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    US ban on Canadian alcohol and dairy takes effect amid trade warβ–ΌUS ban on Canadian alcohol and dairy comes into effect as trade war drags onβœ‰newsWar1 d ago

    A US ban on Canadian alcohol and dairy imports has come into effect as the trade war between Washington and Ottawa continues. The restriction adds to a growing list of tariffs and barriers hitting cross-border trade, with businesses and consumers on both sides facing higher costs. Officials and commentators in both countries are weighing the economic damage of the escalating dispute and what further retaliatory measures might follow.

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    US and China agree tariff cuts and AI talks●BIG: The US and China have agreed to cut tariffs on $30B worth of goods each and to start regular talks on AI. They'll a𝕏xCNWorldDiplomacy7593 d ago

    The United States and China have agreed to cut tariffs on $30 billion worth of goods each, opening a thaw in trade relations between the world's two largest economies. The deal also establishes regular bilateral talks on artificial intelligence and a dedicated hotline for reporting AI-related incidents, signaling an effort to manage technological competition alongside economic tensions.

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    Israel revokes status of Dutch diplomats in Ramallah●Israel says it's revoked the status of Dutch diplomats in Ramallah. Israel's foreign ministry says their diplomatic statMmastodonWorld62 d ago

    Israel's foreign ministry says it has revoked the diplomatic status of Dutch diplomats based in Ramallah, with their status set to expire within seven days. The move is presented as a response to the Netherlands' decision to ban imports of goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, which Israel considers illegal and discriminatory. The dispute marks an escalation in diplomatic friction between the two countries over settlement trade policy.

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    US UN ambassador Waltz accuses Iran of bad-faith war talksβ–ΌUN ambassador Waltz says Iran was not negotiating 'in good faith' to end war https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/seMmastodonWorldDiplomacy23 d ago

    US UN ambassador Mike Waltz says Iran was not negotiating 'in good faith' in efforts to end the war, sharpening Washington's criticism of Tehran's role in diplomacy. The remark, reported by the Guardian, signals a hardening US stance as international pressure grows over the conflict and the prospects for a ceasefire.

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    Road Cycling World Championships Capture Attention in Franceβ–Όchampionnats du monde de cyclisme sur routeGgoogleFRSportSports2K3 d ago

    The UCI Road World Championships are drawing strong interest in France, with fans and media following the elite races closely. Coverage on Eurosport highlights the emotional weight of the event, with one remark that winning the rainbow jersey is 'the hardest dream, and for good reason' β€” a nod to how demanding a world title on the road is. Riders from across the globe are competing for the iconic rainbow jersey.

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    Israel revokes credentials of Dutch diplomats in West Bank●Israel revokes credentials of Dutch diplomats in West Bank over settlement goods ban Israel will revoke the diplomatic aMmastodonWarMiddle East73 d ago

    Israel is revoking the diplomatic accreditation of Dutch officials based in the occupied West Bank, the Foreign Ministry said. The move follows the Netherlands beginning to enforce its ban on goods imported from Israeli settlements. The dispute marks an escalation between Israel and a European partner over settlement trade policy, with the credentials revoked after Dutch enforcement started.

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    Israel has revoked the West Bank credentials of Dutch diplomats, in response to the Netherlands' ban on goods from Israeli settlements. The move restricts the diplomats' access to the occupied territory and marks an escalation in tensions between the two countries over settlement trade. The Dutch government had approved measures barring products from settlements, which Israel opposes.

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    China and US agree to AI dialogue and $42 billion in tariff cuts●China, US agree to AI dialogue, $42b in tariff cuts during state visit The tariff reductions are set to apply to US expoMmastodonBusinessEconomy23 d ago

    China and the United States have agreed to establish a dialogue on artificial intelligence and to cut tariffs worth $42 billion during a state visit. The tariff reductions are set to apply to US exports including agricultural goods, wood and cosmetics. The agreement marks a step toward easing trade tensions between the two countries while opening a channel for cooperation on AI policy.

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    PepsiCo to raise prices on sodas and snacksβ–ΌPepsiCo plans to raise prices on sodas, chips and dip β€” and that has Wall Street worriedβœ‰newsTechnologySemiconductors1 d ago

    PepsiCo says it will raise prices on sodas, chips and dips, and Wall Street is reacting with concern. Investors worry that further price increases could push cost-conscious consumers away from its snacks and beverages, adding pressure to sales volumes even as the company seeks to protect profit margins against ongoing cost inflation.

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    Lula credited with curbing Amazon deforestation since 2023●@ jimbob Wow. the far right destroys the world. But good news! πŸ‘‰ Since returning to power in 2022, LULA (President LuizMmastodonEnvironmentClimate82 d ago

    President Luiz InΓ‘cio Lula da Silva is being praised for stepping up environmental enforcement in Brazil since returning to power in 2022. Deforestation of the Brazilian Amazon, which worsened under his predecessor Jair Bolsonaro, has fallen as authorities intensify protection efforts. Commenters contrast Lula's policies with far-right governments elsewhere, calling the turnaround rare good climate news.

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    Israel revokes credentials of Dutch diplomats over settlement goods banβ–ΌIsrael revokes credentials of Dutch diplomats in West Bank over settlement goods banβœ‰newsWorldDiplomacy2 d ago

    Israel has withdrawn the credentials of Dutch diplomats working in the West Bank, in response to a Dutch ban on goods from Israeli settlements. The move escalates a diplomatic dispute between the two countries over trade with settlements, which are considered illegal under international law by much of the international community, though Israel disputes this. It marks a rare direct retaliatory step against a friendly European government.

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    OpenAI enlists influencer army to polish its image●OpenAI is enlisting an influencer army to make it look 'good for the world'YhnBusiness22114 h ago

    OpenAI is paying a network of influencers on Instagram and other platforms to promote ChatGPT and shape public perception of the company as a force for good in the world. The strategy involves sponsored posts and advertising partnerships that present the AI company in a favorable light, raising questions about the authenticity of the pro-AI content spreading across social media.