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Scout's Home State Blocks Direct EV Sales. This Bill Might Change That

Volkswagen-backed Scout Motors broke ground on its new $2 billion electric vehicle plant in South Carolina last year. That factory is expected to roll out EV and EREV trucks and SUVs in the 2027-2028 timeframe. Scout also wants to skip the dealers and sell directly to you through an online…

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OPINION - Donald Trump's Ukraine plan is part of the new brutal global scramble for rare earth elements

This week Donald Trump made what looked like a typically left field offer to pave the way to a peace settlement in Ukraine. He offered to buy the strategic minerals that Ukraine has in abundance, in return for continuing US aid funding.

Evening Standard

‘There has never been a more dangerous time to take drugs’: the rising global threat of nitazenes and synthetic opioids

In the early hours of September 14 2021, three men parked in a quiet car park in the southern English market town of Abingdon-on-Thames. The men, returning from a night out, had pulled over to smoke heroin.

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US pressure has forced Panama to quit China’s Belt and Road Initiative – it could set the pattern for further superpower clashes

Following Donald Trump’s repeated claims that the US needs to “take back” the Panama canal from Chinese control, the US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, visited Panama to demand the country reduce China’s influence. On the surface, it seems Rubio has succeeded.

The Conversation

US-Panama relationship was ‘very strong’. Then Trump upended the diplomatic playing board

US had made inroads against Chinese influence in Panama, but Trump’s demands could help Beijing expand its regional power

The Guardian - US

Sales of Elon Musk's Tesla Vehicles Plunge 11.5% In China

The EV maker sold 63,238 of its cars in January, compared to 71,447 vehicles it sold in the same month in 2024.

International Business Times

AMD's China-specific RX 7650 GRE slots in between RX 7600 and 7600 XT

The long-rumored RX 7650 GRE is finally out exclusively in China, and it mostly seems like a slightly overclocked RX 7600 with a discount.

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Trump's Trade Tempest: Week One

In just one week, US President Donald Trump's turbulent trade tussle with rivals and allies triggered tit-for-tat moves, more tariff threats and tense talks, leaving the world bracing for more.

International Business Times

“We care as much about this product as the guitars we’ve been building for over 35 years”: James Tyler Guitars will become more affordable than ever as the boutique builder announces China-made JTG Series

Two distinct JTG models will be made in China, and each will come loaded with a range of surprisingly premium appointments – from high-quality tonewoods to onboard preamps and custom hardware

Guitar World

Protesters to rally in London before China ‘super-embassy’ decision

Minister to decide on plan for 20,000-sq-metre site near Tower of London after Beijing resubmitted proposal

The Guardian - UK

How Putin, Xi and now Trump are ushering in a new imperial age

Over the past few weeks the new US president, Donald Trump, has repeatedly claimed that the United States should “take back” the Panama Canal and that it should assume control of Greenland – one way or another. He has talked of Canada becoming America’s 51st state and now he even…

The Conversation

Hopping robot will hunt for moon water on China's Chang'e 7 lunar mission in 2026

China is preparing to launch a pioneering mission to the moon next year to search for definitive evidence of water at the lunar south pole.

Space

Asian Markets Mixed Ahead Of Key US Jobs Data

The week was on course for a tepid end, having begun with another bout of volatility after Trump imposed tariffs on leading partners China, Canada and Mexico.

Latin Times

Cheap coffee and smaller pizzas help Yum China survive an uncertain consumer market

Yum China’s New York–traded shares jumped by 9.1% on Thursday, after the company reported resilient earnings and an expanded dividend.

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S&P Futures Tread Water as Key U.S. Jobs Report Looms, Amazon Slips on Disappointing Forecast

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are trending down -0.03% this morning as investors looked ahead to the U.S. jobs report, which will help clarify the path ahead for interest rates.

Barchart

Job Growth Disappoints in January, Despite Lower Unemployment

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are trending down -0.03% this morning as investors digest the U.S. jobs report.

International Business Times

Germany Logs Record US Surplus Amid Trump Tariff Fears

Germany logged a record trade surplus with the United States last year, data showed Friday, news that could stoke tensions with US President Donald Trump as he threatens the EU with tariffs.

The Independent UK

China lashes out at US ‘coercion’ after Panama declines to renew agreement

China lashed out at what it called U.S. ‘coercion’ after Panama declined to renew a key infrastructure agreement with Beijing

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Al Jazeera

What are rare earth minerals? Why does US President Trump want Ukraine’s?

The self-proclaimed dealmaker says Washington should have access to Ukraine’s riches in exchange for wartime aid.

The Guardian - UK

US cedes ground to China with ‘self-inflicted wound’ of USAid shutdown, analysts say

Sudden suspension of aid funding a ‘perfect opportunity’ for Beijing to fill the gap and grow its own soft power

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asian shares mixed as DeepSeek lifts Chinese tech stocks

Asian shares Friday were mixed, with Chinese technology stocks rising even as most Asian equities declined

International Business Times

Taiwan Says Detects Six Chinese Balloons Near Island

Taiwan detected six Chinese balloons off the island, the defence ministry said Friday, as Beijing maintains military pressure to push its claim of sovereignty.

The Independent UK

Hong Kong continues to suspend packages for US as it seeks clarification over tariff

Hong Kong’s post office has announced it would continue to suspend shipping items containing goods to the United States until further notice

The Guardian - AU

Japan’s PM heads to Washington hoping he can recreate rapport of Trump-Abe era

Shigeru Ishiba will seek familiar guarantees: that the US will continue to stand on Japan’s side against China and North Korea

Reason

Trump's Tariffs Require Customs Agents To Check All Mail from China

Eliminating tariff exemptions will increase import delivery times and make direct-to-consumer goods more expensive.

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