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What the spiralling trade war means for relations between the US and China

Donald Trump has partially walked back on his so-called “liberation day” tariffs on nearly all US imports after fears mounted that the move would result in a global recession and much higher borrowing costs for the US government.

The Conversation

Who are the Americans still in Russian custody?

Russia has released a Russian American imprisoned on treason charges that Washington has dismissed as ludicrous

The Independent UK

2025 UCI Cyclocross calendar announced for North America with events returning to Northampton and Washington, DC

Four weekends return for US Cyclocross Series in Virginia, New York, Baltimore and Wisconsin

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US-Russia prisoner swap frees Ksenia Karelina, Arthur Petrov

Moscow releases US-Russian former ballerina for German-Russian businessman freed by Washington.

Al Jazeera

The US Citizens Still Held In Russian Prisons

US-Russian citizen Ksenia Karelina was on a plane back to the United States on Thursday after being released in a prisoner exchange between Moscow and Washington, her lawyer and America's top diplomat said.

International Business Times

US-Russian Ballet Dancer Ksenia Karelina Freed By Moscow: Rubio

US-Russian ballet dancer Ksenia Karelina, who had been detained in Russia for 12 years on treason charges, has been released and is flying to the United States, according to the top US diplomat, with her lawyer saying she was part of a prisoner exchange agreed between Moscow and Washington.

International Business Times

Ksenia Karelina: Ballerina freed from Russian jail and flying to US in Moscow-Washington prisoner swap

Ksenia Karelina left for the US on a plane from Abu Dhabi on Thursday morning, her lawyer said

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US-Russian dual national Ksenia Karelina is released in prisoner swap between Moscow and Washington

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the lawyer for a U.S.-Russian dual national jailed in Russia on treason charges say she has been freed in a prisoner exchange between Moscow and Washington

The Independent UK

EU-US negotiations ‘likely’ – Simon Harris

Ireland’s deputy premier met with US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick in Washington DC on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Vietnam Says It Will Start Trade Talks With United States

Vietnam and the United States agreed to start negotiations on a reciprocal trade agreement, Hanoi said on Thursday, hours after Washington delayed imposing an enormous tariff on the Southeast Asian manufacturing powerhouse.

International Business Times

Argentina Braces For 24-hour Strike As It Awaits News On IMF Loan

Argentina is bracing for fresh austerity protests Wednesday, with a 24-hour general strike slated to start at midnight against President Javier Milei, who remains focused on Washington and a new IMF loan.

International Business Times

US Treasury Chief Defends Tariffs, Warns Against Aligning With China

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned countries Wednesday against aligning with China on trade, as he defended President Donald Trump's move to remake the world's biggest economy through sweeping tariffs that have stoked market turmoil.

International Business Times

Beijing Consumers Mull Spending Habits As Tariffs Kick In

Chinese consumers in Beijing mulled their their spending habits and said they are prepared to forego American brands if that means avoiding the pinch from the escalating trade war with Washington.

International Business Times

Vietnam, Spain Pledge To Upgrade Ties After Tariff Shock

The leaders of Spain and Vietnam pledged on Wednesday to upgrade ties to the highest level, as the two countries attempt to manage the fallout from enormous tariffs imposed by Washington.

International Business Times

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The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: US president doubles down on tariffs and tries to revive coal

President claims ‘many’ countries were seeking a deal with Washington and signs four executive orders on coal – key US politics stories from 8 April

The Independent UK

World bracing for market turmoil after US hits China with 104% tariffs in midnight ultimatum

China vows to ‘fight to the end’ in trade war, accusing Trump of ‘blackmail’ and ‘economic bullying’

The Independent UK

Army adjusts tracker policy and flight training following January collision with passenger jet

The Army has made changes to how its helicopters use a safety system that broadcasts aircraft location and has reduced the number of flights over Washington following a collision with a passenger jet that killed 67 people

The Independent UK

US official reaffirms Washington's commitment to peace in East Africa during Rwanda visit

A senior adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump has reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to peace and stability in East Africa during a visit to Rwanda and urged for a resolution to the insurgency in neighboring Congo

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Al Jazeera

A growing trade war? Trump says China ‘wants to make a deal’

Top US trade official suggests Beijing has not sought talks with Washington as deadline for additional tariffs looms.

Al Jazeera

Are Iran and the US having ‘direct’ talks on the nuclear file?

Iran’s foreign minister confirms indirect talks with the US via Oman, questions sincerity of Washington’s approach.

Space

Lunar Quilts capture crafters, astronaut's take on return to the moon

The future of lunar exploration never looked more colorful, or so square. "The Next Giant Leap," a pair of moon-themed quilts, debuted at the Kennedy Center's Earth to Space festival in Washington.

The Guardian - UK

How Trump tariffs could push Vietnam into the arms of China

The move has sent shock waves through a region of US strategic importance that had respected Trump as tough on Beijing

The Guardian - US

Tech’s Trump ties are starting to burn

Big tech bet on Trump – now tariffs are tanking stocks, IPOs are stalling, and Musk’s role in Washington may be ending

Al Jazeera

‘Fight to the end’: Are the US and China rushing into a trade war?

China seems prepared for a showdown even as other countries scramble to re-negotiate new tariffs with Washington.

The Independent UK

As China and the US spar, countries brainstorm over how to cope with the trade war

As President Donald Trump and China spar over tariff hikes and other retaliatory moves, governments elsewhere are brainstorming over strategies for coping with the trade war between the world’s top two economies

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