Events

Here's how many Americans view China amid ongoing trade war: poll

The Pew Research Center released a study today that amidst the raging U.S.-China trade war, most Americans disapprove of Chinese actions.

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Trump adviser John Bolton seeks to strengthen US-UK 'special relationship' with London visit

Bolton is expected to urge Britain to U.S.-backed Iranian sanctions and to toughen its stance against Chinese telecommunications firm Huawei.

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Domino’s stockpiling ingredients for Brexit: Britain facing major food shortages with no-deal

“Britain will experience shortages of some fresh foods for weeks or even months if a disorderly no-deal Brexit leaves perishable produce rotting in lorries at ports,” Britain's food and drink lobby said Wednesday.

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China destabilizing Indo-Pacific: U.S. Defense Secretary Esper

“We firmly believe no one nation can or should dominate the Indo-Pacific and we are working alongside our allies and partners to address the region’s pressing security needs, Esper told reporters in Sydney.

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Report: Iran seizes tanker carrying ‘smuggled fuel’

The news agency reported the ship was seized near Farsi Island, where a Revolutionary Guard naval base is located. The island sits in the Persian Gulf between Saudi Arabia and Iran, north of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Japan, U.S. target broad bilateral trade deal by September: Nikkei

The agreement to target a deal by September was reached during a meeting between Japanese Economy Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer in Washington D.C., the Nikkei said, citing unidentified negotiating sources.

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The New Olive Branch: U.S. soy being shipped to China

The U.S.-China trade war has curbed the export of U.S. crops to China, with soybean sales falling sharply after Beijing slapped tariffs of 25% on American cargoes.

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Uncertainty in Puerto Rico, FEMA Increasing Fund Oversight

After weeks of violent protests in San Juan, Rosselló conceded to stepping down.

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Mexico creates 20,000 jobs to curb migration

That migration has angered Trump, who has made border security a priority, and issued economic threats against Mexico and Central America if more is not done to contain the flows.

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How severe weather, tourist deaths have affected summer travel

Cape Cod was hit hard on Tuesday with a regionally uncharacteristic tornado, leaving tens of thousands without power.

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How Boris, Brexit will affect UK's EU neighbors

The pound fell to a 27-month low of $1.2408 against the dollar during the leadership campaign when Johnson claimed he intends to leave the EU with or without a comprehensive trade deal by October 31st.