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Amidst a larger trade war, the race to establish dominance in the AI industry is in full flow, the winner likely to set the rules of the game. A recent meeting in Beijing is evidence of its importance
How much of the US president's rhetoric on trade translates into actual action will soon become clear, but there are risks to his tactics at home as well as worldwide
Plans for trade tariffs, deregulation, and mass deportations will have huge repercussions on industries like finance, oil, and manufacturing. Meanwhile, the deficit is set to balloon.
A World Trade Organization panel ruled Tuesday the Trump administration violated international trade rules by trying to stop China's blatant violations of international trade rules.
The ruling…
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