Scholz Emphasizes Transatlantic Ties, European Independence Amidst Concerns Over Trump's Presidency
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, before Donald Trump's inauguration, affirmed the importance of transatlantic ties but also highlighted Europe's economic strength and the need for independence, amid a YouGov poll showing 67% of Germans fear worsening relations with the US under Trump, and warnings fro...
Scholz Emphasizes Transatlantic Ties, European Independence Amidst Concerns Over Trump's Presidency
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, before Donald Trump's inauguration, affirmed the importance of transatlantic ties but also highlighted Europe's economic strength and the need for independence, amid a YouGov poll showing 67% of Germans fear worsening relations with the US under Trump, and warnings fro...
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40% Bias Score
China's Record Trade Surplus Threatens Global Competitors
China's export surge in 2024, exceeding expectations by 7%, leads to a record trade surplus, threatening global competitors and prompting concerns about further European deindustrialization, while China seeks new markets in developing nations.
China's Record Trade Surplus Threatens Global Competitors
China's export surge in 2024, exceeding expectations by 7%, leads to a record trade surplus, threatening global competitors and prompting concerns about further European deindustrialization, while China seeks new markets in developing nations.
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52% Bias Score
China Launches 11 Billion Euro Stimulus Plan Amid Economic Slowdown
In response to sluggish consumer spending, the Chinese government launched an 81 billion yuan (almost 11 billion euro) plan to exchange old for new appliances at discounted prices, alongside significant discounts on electric vehicles and other consumer goods, amid concerns about economic growth, hig...
China Launches 11 Billion Euro Stimulus Plan Amid Economic Slowdown
In response to sluggish consumer spending, the Chinese government launched an 81 billion yuan (almost 11 billion euro) plan to exchange old for new appliances at discounted prices, alongside significant discounts on electric vehicles and other consumer goods, amid concerns about economic growth, hig...
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Tariffs Threaten Global Trade War
Donald Trump's threatened import tariffs, ranging from 10-20% on most goods and 60% on Chinese goods, could trigger a global trade war, significantly impacting the EU and China, although their diverse export markets might lessen the blow.
Trump's Tariffs Threaten Global Trade War
Donald Trump's threatened import tariffs, ranging from 10-20% on most goods and 60% on Chinese goods, could trigger a global trade war, significantly impacting the EU and China, although their diverse export markets might lessen the blow.
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36% Bias Score
Trump, Xi Hold Phone Call, Signal Potential Shift in U.S.-China Relations
On Friday, President-elect Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke by phone, discussing trade, fentanyl, TikTok, and the war in Ukraine; Xi congratulated Trump and expressed hope for improved relations, while Trump confirmed the call was "very good" for both countries.
Trump, Xi Hold Phone Call, Signal Potential Shift in U.S.-China Relations
On Friday, President-elect Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke by phone, discussing trade, fentanyl, TikTok, and the war in Ukraine; Xi congratulated Trump and expressed hope for improved relations, while Trump confirmed the call was "very good" for both countries.
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48% Bias Score
China Investigates US Semiconductor Exports Over Subsidy Concerns
China launched an investigation into US semiconductor exports due to concerns about US government subsidies providing unfair advantages to American companies, leading to low-priced chip exports that harm the Chinese domestic industry.
China Investigates US Semiconductor Exports Over Subsidy Concerns
China launched an investigation into US semiconductor exports due to concerns about US government subsidies providing unfair advantages to American companies, leading to low-priced chip exports that harm the Chinese domestic industry.
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40% Bias Score
ECB Warns of Likely US Trade War, Predicting Negative Eurozone Impact
A senior ECB official warns of a highly probable trade war with the US under President Trump, citing planned tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and potentially China, leading to higher import prices and reduced economic activity in the Eurozone.
ECB Warns of Likely US Trade War, Predicting Negative Eurozone Impact
A senior ECB official warns of a highly probable trade war with the US under President Trump, citing planned tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and potentially China, leading to higher import prices and reduced economic activity in the Eurozone.
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40% Bias Score
Poll Shows Strong Support for Tariffs Despite Concerns of Trade Wars
A DailyMail.com poll shows that while most Americans believe other countries have acted fairly in trade with the U.S., a significant majority believe China has not (59%), leading to strong support for tariffs; despite warnings of trade wars, a majority also favor tariffs on Canada (37%), Mexico (41%...
Poll Shows Strong Support for Tariffs Despite Concerns of Trade Wars
A DailyMail.com poll shows that while most Americans believe other countries have acted fairly in trade with the U.S., a significant majority believe China has not (59%), leading to strong support for tariffs; despite warnings of trade wars, a majority also favor tariffs on Canada (37%), Mexico (41%...
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48% Bias Score
China's Export Surge Threatens Global Competitors
China's export surge in 2024, fueled by manufacturing overcapacity, creates a record trade surplus, threatening global competitors, particularly in Europe, while prompting China to seek new markets in the global South, potentially leading to increased investment in those regions.
China's Export Surge Threatens Global Competitors
China's export surge in 2024, fueled by manufacturing overcapacity, creates a record trade surplus, threatening global competitors, particularly in Europe, while prompting China to seek new markets in the global South, potentially leading to increased investment in those regions.
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56% Bias Score
US Ambassador Highlights China's Economic Slowdown and Geopolitical Ambitions
Former US Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns discusses China's slowing economy and declining population, alongside the US's efforts to reduce dependence on China for critical materials and technology, in an interview on NPR.
US Ambassador Highlights China's Economic Slowdown and Geopolitical Ambitions
Former US Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns discusses China's slowing economy and declining population, alongside the US's efforts to reduce dependence on China for critical materials and technology, in an interview on NPR.
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44% Bias Score
Canada Prepares Retaliatory Tariffs Against Potential Trump Trade War
Canada plans to retaliate against potential U.S. tariffs with its own tariffs on $37 billion of U.S. imports, potentially escalating to $147 billion, following a two-week consultation period, in response to President-elect Trump's dissatisfaction with Canadian border security measures.
Canada Prepares Retaliatory Tariffs Against Potential Trump Trade War
Canada plans to retaliate against potential U.S. tariffs with its own tariffs on $37 billion of U.S. imports, potentially escalating to $147 billion, following a two-week consultation period, in response to President-elect Trump's dissatisfaction with Canadian border security measures.
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56% Bias Score
China to Investigate US Chip Imports Over Subsidy Concerns
China's Semiconductor Industry Association is supporting anti-dumping investigations against US semiconductor imports due to subsidies provided by the US CHIPS and Science Act, which the association claims creates unfair competition and harms Chinese companies.
China to Investigate US Chip Imports Over Subsidy Concerns
China's Semiconductor Industry Association is supporting anti-dumping investigations against US semiconductor imports due to subsidies provided by the US CHIPS and Science Act, which the association claims creates unfair competition and harms Chinese companies.
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40% Bias Score