US tariffs could give the EU exactly what it doesn't want: even more Chinese products

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Cars for export at a port in Yantai, China's eastern province of Shandong on February 20, 2025.
The EU announced hefty tariffs on Chinese EV imports last year.

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America has already lost the robot war to China

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The Chinese flag in a robot's mouth.

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US companies are demanding price cuts from Chinese suppliers to mitigate tariffs— but there's nothing left to squeeze

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An employee works on a production line of a textile factory in Renshou county of Meishan, Sichuan province, China.
Chinese manufacturers are finding little wiggle room to further lower prices for US companies that are trying to mitigate tariffs.

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Tim Cook must pull off a careful balancing act to protect Apple's supply chain empire in China

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Apple CEO Tim Cook delivers remarks before the start of an Apple event at Apple headquarters on September 09, 2024 in Cupertino, California.
Tim Cook faces a tough balancing act between Washington and Beijing to protect Apple's supply chain in China.

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Apple discounts new iPhones in China amid increasing smartphone competition

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Apple faces competition in its Greater China region.

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China's BYD surged to a new sales record, challenging Tesla for EV dominance

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BYD
BYD has been on a red-hot sales streak thanks to strong demand for its EVs and hybrids.

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The US Navy's overwhelming missile-tube advantage over China is shrinking

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China's Guangzhou destroyer launches a missile during a military exercise in July 2016.
China's Guangzhou destroyer launching a missile during a military exercise in July 2016.

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OpenAI launched its best new AI model in September. It already has challengers, one from China and another from Google.

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Sam Altman sits in front of a blue background, looking to the side.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.

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Apple is exploring a way to bring AI features to iPhones in China, report says

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Apple WWDC 2024
Apple started rolling out Apple Intelligence features in October.

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Corruption in China's military is threatening Xi Jinping's 2027 modernization goal, the Pentagon says

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China President Xi Jinping meeting with representatives from the Chinese People's Liberation Army.
"The substantial problems they have with corruption that have yet to be resolved certainly could slow them down on the path toward the 2027 capabilities development milestone and beyond," a senior US defense official said in a press briefing on December 16.

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