Facing a global market meltdown after his tariffs took effect Wednesday, the president abruptly backed down on most of the import taxes — except for those on China.
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See how much Maine imports from Canada, China and Mexico
Tariffs on Maine’s biggest trading partners are set to go into effect Tuesday.
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Labor union leaders, including former BIW worker, call on Trump to boost US shipbuilding to counter China
Brian Bryant, a former Bath Iron Works pipefitter who is now president of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, joined 3 other labor leaders in the joint letter to the president.
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Opinion: TikTok ban made way for rare connections with China
The recent blackout offered ordinary Americans a chance to meaningfully connect with Chinese counterparts on another app.
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TikTok’s future uncertain after appeals court rejects its bid to overturn possible U.S. ban
The U.S. has said it’s concerned about TikTok collecting vast swaths of user data, including sensitive information on viewing habits, that could fall into the hands of the Chinese government through coercion.
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China bans exports to U.S. of gallium, germanium, antimony in response to chip sanctions
The Chinese Commerce Ministry announced the move after the Washington expanded its list of Chinese companies subject to export controls on computer chip-making equipment, software and high-bandwidth memory chips.
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Chinese hackers said to have collected audio of American calls
The hackers are said to be part of a Chinese government-affiliated group that American researchers have dubbed Salt Typhoon.
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China sought to hack Trump and Harris campaign phones, officials say
Candidates’ phones were targeted by a Chinese attack on communications, but it was not immediately clear if attempts were successful.
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Two giant pandas on their way from China to D.C.’s National Zoo
The new pandas are on a 10-year lease, ending in April 2034, during which the zoo will pay the China Wildlife and Conservation Association $1 million a year.
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Trump-aligned group attacked by hackers
Federal authorities believe are Chinese hackers are behind the attack.