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International Economics

US Trade War Saps China’s Economic Momentum

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While a trade war bruised the US economy, China isn’t immune to the pain, and its leaders are growing more receptive to negotiation.

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Geopolitics

China’s Subsidies Draw More International Wrath

The EU plans to launch an antitrust probe into China’s domestic subsidies for steelmakers, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday.

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Policy & Power

Alibaba’s Logistics Hub in Belgium Hit With the Latest Spying Scrutiny

Belgian authorities are monitoring Alibaba for “possible espionage” at the company’s main European logistics hub.

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Industrials

Blue Origin Grounds Commercial Space Station Plans

Blue Origin is expected to back out of plans to build a commercial space station in conjunction with corporate partners.

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Consumer

Economic Anxiety Leaves McDonald’s Digesting Biggest Sales Drop in Five Years

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Fast-food chain McDonald’s, an economic indicator because of its mammoth global presence, posted its worst earnings report since 2020.

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Power Corridor

International Court of Justice Weighs Ukraine Vs. Russia

The war is not just on the battlefield – it’s in the courtroom too.

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Electric Vehicles

Tesla Gets Caught In EU-China Crossfire

The EU’s antitrust investigation claims that China is artificially flooding the market with cheap EVs via enormous state subsidies.

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Power Corridor

UN Chief Warns of ‘Great Fracture’ Among Global Powers

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Consumer

Starbucks Slings High-Speed Drinks in Caffeinated Comeback Plan

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Reducing beverage-wait times is part of Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol’s turnaround plan, which includes tech updates focused on efficiency.

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Policy & Power

China’s Government iPhone Ban is Testing Apple’s Powers of Diplomacy

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Real Estate

Country Garden Avoids Default, Still Stuck With Mountain of Debt

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Markets

Beijing’s Moves to Spark Stocks Have Little Staying Power

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International Economics

Retailers Prep for Supply Chain Breakdown

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To prepare for a slowdown of global trade, US retailers spent months building a massive inventory to prevent empty shelves.

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