What Trump's trade plans mean for industry in Canada and Mexico — from oil to autos

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy, Business
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Donald Trump says he will impose tariffs on Canadian, Mexican, and Chinese exports.

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Trump's Mexican tariffs threaten to make life more difficult for automakers — including Tesla and BYD

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A billboard welcoming Tesla near Monterrey.
Tesla announced plans last year for a new factory in Mexico.

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Jack Smith is giving up on his cases against Trump for now

Tech Insider : Politics
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Donald Trump

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Huawei's self-sufficient era shows just how splintered the US and China are in tech

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Huawei is set to launch a new series of smartphones that rely on domestic expertise.

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Travis Kalanick, Marc Andreessen, and other Silicon Valley leaders are reportedly getting involved with Elon Musk's DOGE

Tech Insider : Politics, Politics
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Donald Trump has assigned Elon Musk to create the Department of Government Efficiency, an advisory group to help cut government waste.

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Tim Cook heads to China for the 3rd time this year as Apple prepares for Trump trade policies

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Apple CEO Tim Cook.
Apple CEO Tim Cook reportedly met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang and other executives to discuss supply chain and trade issues.

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What the Trump-Musk bromance means for the global EV chessboard

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President-elect Donald Trump greets Elon Musk before the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024 in Brownsville, Texas.

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'It's Trump 5.0': Lobbyists reveal how Trump is changing the influence game

Tech Insider : Politics, Economy
The US Capital building, surrounded by palm trees
 

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As Donald Trump returns to the White House promising to obliterate business as usual in Washington, the city's lobbyists are preparing for a seismic shift in how — and where — they do business.

Trump's vow to use US troops for mass deportations could face intense resistance — starting from within the military

Tech Insider : Politics
Donald Trump salutes in front of signage touting his mass deportation platform at a campaign rally.
President-elect Donald Trump wants the US military to assist in mass deportations of migrants, but his approach is likely to face legal challenges and resistance from state governors.

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Elon Musk has a 'serious conflict of interest' due to xAI and his relationship with Trump, LinkedIn cofounder says

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LinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman says Elon Musk shouldn't use his relationship with Donald Trump to steer US policies that could boost the Tesla CEO's AI startup, xAI.

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